Apparatus and method to automatically adjust volume or control operation of an appliance
US7149512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72415
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a device adapted to detect one of receiving an incoming call or initiating an outgoing call. A transmitter is adapted to send a request signal in response to receiving the incoming call or initiating the outgoing call. The request signal may be used to adjust a volume setting or pause operation of an appliance.
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