Network-based timed ring suppression

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Harold, Jefferey F. (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Supervisory or control line signaling

Signal reception at substation

C379S376020

Reexamination Certificate

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10609800

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for timed ring suppression are disclosed. After a communications device receives an incoming call and the ringer is activated to produce an initial audible alert, the ringer of the communications device may be silenced for subsequent audible alerts until the calling party hangs up or until the call is further processed.

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Please note that copies of the citations are being filed simultaneously with applicants' co-pending U.S. Patent Application entitled “Timed Ring Suppression,” filed Jun. 30, 2003.
U.S. Appl. No. 10/673,949, filed Sep. 29, 2003, Edward Michael Silver.
U.S. Appl. No. 10/673,849, filed Sep. 29, 2003, Edward Michael Silver.

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