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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Woo, Stella L (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Telephone line or system combined with diverse electrical...

Remote control

C455S420000

Reexamination Certificate

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07965826

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for collaborating over a short-range communication path between a video output device, such as a television, and a telephonic device which is also configured for simultaneous communication over a long-range communication path. Call progress of the telephonic device is annunciated by the video output device whose functions can be controlled through the telephonic device. Embodiments of the invention describe utilizing the telephonic device in a hands-free mode as well as tracking the relative position of the user based on the position of the telephone. The short-range communications can comprise a Bluetooth™ communications protocol, or similar short-range communications mechanism, which preferably provides a mechanism for identifying the telephonic device as well as its range and/or position.

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