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System and method for notifying a user of an incoming communication event

US6463131B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/214
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for providing multisensory signaling capabilities enables a user to manage the receipt of incoming communication events, after an initial notification sequence, using multiple media options. Specifically, a remote device notifies a user of incoming communication events and offers real-time coupling of the notifications with communication management options. The message is delivered or otherwise processed according to the option selected.

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