Telephonic communications – Audio message storage – retrieval – or synthesis – Indication or notification of message
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-31
2006-10-31
Gauthier, Gerald (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis
Indication or notification of message
C370S352000, C455S455000, C455S516000, C455S063100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07130388
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for easily indicating to a user that a communication has been received for him or her. A portable message waiting indication device (MWID) includes a power source (e.g., battery), signal receiver and a visual and/or audible indicator. The indicator is activated in response to receipt of a first wireless signal at the receiver. In response to a second signal the indicator is deactivated. A MWID may also include a user-actuable switch or sensor to deactivate the indicator. In one method of using a MWID to inform a user that a communication has been received, the user registers the MWID and may identify when the MWID indicator should be activated (e.g., for certain types of messages (e.g., voice-mail, electronic mail), certain senders, a category of senders, time of day, message priority). Multiple MWIDs may be configured and employed by a user, and each may be configured similarly or differently.
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America Online Inc.
Gauthier Gerald
Glenn Michael A.
Glenn Patent Group
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