Triggered playback of recorded messages to incoming telephone calls to a cellular phone
USRE42997E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The present invention provides system and method for delayed answering of a call to a cellular phone which can operate in either a distributed or a centralized manner. In particular, the system and method according to the present invention allows the cellular phone user upon receiving a call to play a message to the caller, such as informing the caller to “hold on” for a short time and that the user will be available shortly. The present invention provides a number of advantageous alternatives to provide a cellular phone user flexibility in answering incoming calls.
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