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Devices, systems and methods for mobile custom response

US9185212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/2011
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for selecting and sending one of a plurality of responses to a call on a communications device. A user may select a default response or a custom response. When the user receives a call to a communications device, a set of responses is displayed on the communications device to facilitate selection by the user. A response includes a message and a call processing command. A message is in the form of an audio clip, text message, webpage, picture, video, etc. A call processing command, such as “accept call”; “reject call with voicemail”; “reject call without voicemail”; “place caller on hold”; “forward call to 555-555-5555”; “I will call you back”; etc. is performed along with the message. This plurality of responses can be organized by the user in groups associated with classes of callers, such as friends, family, co-workers, etc. In this manner, the responses available to the user when a call is received changes depending on the caller.

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