Adaptable communication techniques for electronic devices

Details Adaptable communication techniques for electronic devices Adaptable communication techniques for electronic devices

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Eng, George (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Auxiliary data signaling

C455S414400, C455S569100, C455S550100, C379S142030, C704S247000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07376434

ABSTRACT:
Improved approaches for users of electronic devices to communicate with one another are disclosed. The electronic devices have audio and/or textual output capabilities. The improved approaches can enable users to communicate in different ways depending on device configuration, user preferences, prior history, etc. In one embodiment, the communication between users is achieved by short audio or textual messages.

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