Cellphone extensions
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1. A calling method comprising:
- automatically answering a call;
prompting a caller to enter an extension number, the extension number being communicated to a called device; and
in response to the extension number, producing a distinctive call alert to a user of the called device.
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Abstract
Extensions are provided for mobile electronic devices including cellphones, wherein different extensions may correspond to different communication contexts. In an exemplary embodiment, a call is answered using an automated answering system. The caller is requested to enter an extension number. In response to the extension number, a call alert (such as a ring tone) unique to that extension is activated.
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1. A calling method comprising:
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automatically answering a call; prompting a caller to enter an extension number, the extension number being communicated to a called device; and in response to the extension number, producing a distinctive call alert to a user of the called device.
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2. A calling system comprising:
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means for automatically answering a call; means for prompting a caller to enter an extension number, the extension number being communicated to a called device; and means for, in response to the extension number, producing a distinctive call alert to a user of the called device.
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3. A calling system comprising:
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circuitry for automatically answering a call; circuitry for prompting a caller to enter an extension number, the extension number being communicated to a called device; and circuitry for, in response to the extension number, producing a distinctive call alert to a user of the called device.
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4. A method of providing extensions to a mobile electronic device for receiving different types of calls, comprising:
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the mobile electronic device receiving a call; the mobile electronic device automatically answering the call and prompting a caller to enter an extension; detecting the entered extension; and performing call annunciation in a manner that distinguishes which extension has been entered.
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5. A mobile electronic device that provides extensions for receiving different types of calls, comprising:
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means for the mobile electronic device receiving a call; means for the mobile electronic device automatically answering the call and prompting a caller to enter an extension; means for detecting the entered extension; and means for performing call annunciation in a manner that distinguishes which extension has been entered.
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