Method and system for muting audio based on a call event

Details Method and system for muting audio based on a call event Method and system for muting audio based on a call event

2005-02-25

2009-11-17

Sing, Simon (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

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C379S201020, C379S201120

Reexamination Certificate

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07620166

ABSTRACT:
A muting system that allows audio of a computing device to be automatically muted when a telephone call is received on a telephone number associated with the computing device is provided. When an incoming call event occurs for that telephone number, the computing device directs a software component to mute the audio. When the muting system subsequently receives a call event indicating that the call has terminated, it may automatically un-mute or resume the software components. The muting system may allow a user to manually specify to un-mute or resume the software components.

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