Customizability of event notification on telephony-enabled devices
US7881283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/64
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of notifying a user of events in a customizable manner during and not during a voice call is provided. According to one aspect, the notifications are configurable to be dependant on whether or not there is an active voice call. Notifications may also be configured to be different depending on whether or not the wireless device is inside a device holster. Notifications can be configured to be different for different events so that the user may be able to associate certain notifications with certain events. The user can also configure the type of events that trigger notification. Notifications include any combination of audible cues, visual cues, and vibration cues.
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