Video telephony device having functionality to mute incoming messages that are being recorded
US8384756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4788
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of responding to an incoming call includes receiving the incoming call from a caller. The incoming call includes caller ID information having image data associated with the caller included therein. The image data is displayed on a video telephony device display while audibly announcing receipt of the incoming call. A communication session is established with the caller by presenting a pre-recorded announcement to the caller. In response to the pre-recorded announcement, a message from the caller is received and recorded. The message is rendered while it is being recorded only if a user-selectable mute setting option has not been activated.
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