Courtesy alerting feature for mobile electronic devices
First Claim
1. A method for sending a courtesy alerting message from a mobile electronic device in response to a call request, the mobile electronic device comprising an input device, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving an incoming call request at the mobile electronic device;
activating a courtesy alerting feature via the input device; and
sending a courtesy alerting message from the mobile electronic device.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a mobile electronic device and a method for providing a courtesy alerting feature. The mobile electronic device, such as a cellular phone, a pager, a PDA, or the like, receives a call request. If the user of the mobile electronic device wants to answer the call request but cannot do so immediately, the user can activate the courtesy alerting feature using an input device on the mobile device. The user presses a key or sequence of keys on the mobile device. A message is sent to the calling party alerting them that the user of the mobile device cannot currently answer the call but is moving to a place where the call request can be taken. Once in a location where the call can be taken, the user presses an answer button on the mobile device and the call is completed.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for sending a courtesy alerting message from a mobile electronic device in response to a call request, the mobile electronic device comprising an input device, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving an incoming call request at the mobile electronic device;
activating a courtesy alerting feature via the input device; and
sending a courtesy alerting message from the mobile electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile electronic device for sending a courtesy alerting message in response to a call request, the mobile electronic device comprising:
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a receiver for receiving an incoming call request;
an input device for inputting a command into the mobile electronic device;
a processor for activating a courtesy alerting feature in response to the command; and
a transmitter for sending a courtesy alerting message from the mobile electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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