Call answering

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2006-11-09

2011-12-20

Patel, Hemant (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

Call diversion

C370S352000, C379S088120, C379S201010, C379S207020, C379S207160, C379S208010, C455S414100, C455S550100

Reexamination Certificate

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08081748

ABSTRACT:
A method, phone, and system for answering phone calls in such a manner as to limit or otherwise ameliorate interruptions to a called party and others in an environment of the called party. The answering optionally including silently answering the phone call with a message instead of requiring the called party to verbally communicate with a calling party.

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