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Method and apparatus for answering incoming calls at a mobile communication device

  • US 20040198461A1
  • Filed: 09/12/2002
  • Published: 10/07/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for automatically answering an incoming call received at a mobile communication device, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a pre-recorded greeting message;

    receiving an incoming call signal from a base station at the mobile communication device;

    activating a call alert means of the mobile communication device in response to receiving the incoming call signal;

    providing a means for selecting an auto-answer feature option on the mobile communication device;

    in response to a user selecting the auto-answer feature option, answering the incoming call automatically at the mobile communication device;

    transmitting the pre-recorded greeting message to the calling party, performed automatically by the mobile communication device; and

    holding the call.

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