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2007-12-13

2011-12-06

Gauthier, Gerald (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis

Message management

C455S413000, C455S457000, C455S412100, C455S567000, C455S414100, C379S088120, C379S088220, C379S088260, C379S093230, C379S210010

Reissue Patent

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RE042997

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides system and method for delayed answering of a call to a cellular phone which can operate in either a distributed or a centralized manner. In particular, the system and method according to the present invention allows the cellular phone user upon receiving a call to play a message to the caller, such as informing the caller to “hold on” for a short time and that the user will be available shortly. The present invention provides a number of advantageous alternatives to provide a cellular phone user flexibility in answering incoming calls.

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