System and method for notifying a user of an incoming communication event
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1. A system for notifying a user of an incoming communication event, comprising:
- means for determining a characteristic of the communication event;
means for selecting a notification based on the characteristic;
means for sending the user the selected notification;
means for receiving a selection from the user indicating a format for delivery of further information regarding the communication event; and
means for allowing the further information regarding the communication event to be sent to the user in the selected format.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing multisensory signaling capabilities enables a user to manage the receipt of incoming communication events, after an initial notification sequence, using multiple media options. Specifically, a remote device notifies a user of incoming communication events and offers real-time coupling of the notifications with communication management options. The message is delivered or otherwise processed according to the option selected.
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1. A system for notifying a user of an incoming communication event, comprising:
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means for determining a characteristic of the communication event;
means for selecting a notification based on the characteristic;
means for sending the user the selected notification;
means for receiving a selection from the user indicating a format for delivery of further information regarding the communication event; and
means for allowing the further information regarding the communication event to be sent to the user in the selected format. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of notifying a user of an incoming communication event, comprising:
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determining a characteristic of the communication event;
selecting a notification based on the characteristic;
sending the user the selected notification;
receiving a selection from the user indicating a format for delivery of further information regarding the communication event; and
allowing the further information regarding the communication event to be sent to the user in the selected format. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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Current AssigneeRPX Clearinghouse LLC (RPX Corporation)
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Original AssigneeNortel Networks Limited (Nortel Networks Corporation)
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InventorsBrisebois, Mitch A., French-St. George, Marilyn, Mahan, Laura A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Tsang, Fan
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Assistant Examiner(s)ESCALANTE, OVIDIO
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Application NumberUS09/477,679Time in Patent Office1,007 DaysField of Search379/88.12, 379/88.13, 379/88.14, 379/88.15, 379/88.17, 379/88.19, 379/88.22, 379/88.23, 379/88.25, 379/100.01, 379/100.08, 379/211.01, 379/211.02, 379/212.01, 379/207.16, 379/201.07US Class Current379/88.23CPC Class CodesH04L 51/214 using selective forwardingH04L 51/224 providing notification on i...H04M 3/5307 for recording messages comp...
