Apparatus and method for receiving a message and playing it when a control is operated
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1. Electronic apparatus including:
- a receiver for receiving message signals;
storage means for storing each message received by way of such a message signal;
an operator control whereby a conventional function of the apparatus can be controlled;
sound output means; and
control means, configured to play such a stored message, via the sound output means, whenever the operator control is operated to control the conventional function.
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Abstract
The invention provides apparatus 10 and a method for receiving a message signal 34 transmitted from a remote entity, storing the message received by way of each message signal, and playing the message via a loudspeaker 16 when a switch 20 of the apparatus 10 is operated in the conventional manner.
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11 Claims
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1. Electronic apparatus including:
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a receiver for receiving message signals;
storage means for storing each message received by way of such a message signal;
an operator control whereby a conventional function of the apparatus can be controlled;
sound output means; and
control means, configured to play such a stored message, via the sound output means, whenever the operator control is operated to control the conventional function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of operating electronic apparatus including an operator control whereby a conventional function of the apparatus can be controlled, and sound output means, said method including:
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receiving a message signal in a receiver of the apparatus;
storing each message received by way of such a message signal in storage means of the apparatus; and
playing such a stored message via the sound output means, whenever the operator control is operated to control the conventional function. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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