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Method and device for identifying and notifying the recipient of a phone call using a distinct phone ring pattern assigned to that call recipient

  • US 20030108189A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2001
  • Published: 06/12/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for enabling a recipient of a phone call on a shared telephone device to receive a personalized phone ring pattern, by which the recipient recognizes that the call is intended for him or herself only, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) intercepting a phone call to the call recipient, by a Directed Phone Call (DPC) device;

    b) presenting said caller with a list of call receivers and means for accessing an intended recipient of said call;

    c) selecting said intended recipient; and

    d) executing a particular phone ring pattern, as pre-configured by said intended recipient of said call.

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