Method and apparatus to customize a universal notifier
First Claim
1. A communication device comprising:
- a transmitter for transmitting calls when operably connected to a network; and
a processor, coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor is configured to facilitate generating a call to be transmitted to at least one recipient;
determining a custom indicator associated with the call to individualize a universal notifier;
associating the custom indicator with the call; and
transmitting the call via the transmitter.
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Abstract
A universal notifier (115) is individualized with an appended custom tag so that users may recognize calls intended for them. When a call transmitted from a communication device (101), is received by a recipient communication device (103), the universal notifier, for example an existing private call receive tone, is generated, and a custom indicator is generated (117). The universal notifier, for example a well-known sound of the direct connect call (115), is thereby preserved, while adding a custom identifier that individual users can readily identify. Variations provide that the custom indicator can be further particularized to a specific call originator, to a specific recipient, to a group, or to a severity phone call such as a local emergency. Group calls with an associated custom indicator can be transmitted in a group call environment.
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20 Claims
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1. A communication device comprising:
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a transmitter for transmitting calls when operably connected to a network; and
a processor, coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor is configured to facilitate generating a call to be transmitted to at least one recipient;
determining a custom indicator associated with the call to individualize a universal notifier;
associating the custom indicator with the call; and
transmitting the call via the transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A communication device comprising:
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a receiver for receiving calls when operably coupled to a network;
a processor, coupled to the receiver, wherein the processor is configured to facilitate receiving a call;
determining a universal notifier for the call;
determining a custom indicator corresponding to the call;
generating the universal notifier to the user indicating the presence of the call; and
generating the custom identifier. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A controller for a communication messaging system, the controller comprising:
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a communication interface for receiving calls including at least one call intended for at least one recipient;
a transmitter interface for transmitting the at least one call; and
a processor coupled to the communication interface, configured to facilitate receiving the at least one call via the communication interface, and at least one of;
(A) detecting whether the at least one call is a group call for a group associated with a custom indicator, and if so, associating a first indicator with the call;
determining a plurality of recipients corresponding to the group; and
transmitting the group call to the plurality of recipients, via the transmitter interface;
(B) detecting whether the at least one call is a severity call, and if so, associating a second indicator with the call;
broadcasting the at least one call to a pre-defined plurality of recipients, via the transmitter interface; and
(C) detecting whether the at least one call is associated with a recipient or caller having a custom indicator, and if so, associating a third indicator with the call; and
transmitting the at least one call, via the transmitter interface. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A method for providing a universal notifier and a custom indicator in a communication device, comprising:
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(A) receiving at least one call when the communication device is operably coupled to a network;
(B) determining a universal notifier for the call;
(C) determining, responsive to the at least one call, a custom indicator associated with the at least one call; and
(D) generating the universal notifier and the custom indicator, indicating the presence of the at least one call. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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