Concatenated audio messages

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Hong, Harry S (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

Service trigger

C379S088120, C379S088130, C379S252000, C379S374010, C379S374020

Reexamination Certificate

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07924996

ABSTRACT:
Audibly identifying an event includes enabling selection of a first sound based upon an identifier. The identifier enables identification of an entity related to the event. A notification of an occurrence of the event is received. The notification includes the identifier. An intended recipient is alerted of the event by playing, in response to the notification, at least a portion of the first sound and at least a portion of a second sound that is related to the event.

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