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Method and apparatus for muting an audio output interface of a portable communications device

US9491270B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Jun Wang · Beijing, CN
Mohd Wardi Iswali Aihsan · Jeniang, MY
Chee Kit Chan · Kampung Bukit Kechil, MY
Shirish M. Kaner · Bukit Mertajam, MY
Ye Gen Koh · Johor Bahru, MY
Toymuan Yoong · Georgetown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2015
Grant date	Nov 8, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 13, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04M1/72433
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable communications device having a panel movable between a first position and a second position, a receiver to receive incoming audio messages, a memory and an electronic processor. The electronic processor determines whether the panel is in a first position or a second position. The electronic processor converts an audio portion of the incoming audio message to a visual message and displays the visual message on a display of the portable communications device.

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