SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SET-TOP BOX RECORDING
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1. A set-top box comprising:
- memory for storing computer executable instructions;
a data storage unit for storing recorded voice communications and recorded media content files;
a line monitoring module for detecting a connected call on a communication line; and
a processing unit for executing the computer executable instructions to record a voice communication occurring over the communication line in response to detecting the connected call.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention disclose an integrated set-top box for recording a voice communication and/or a voicemail. In one embodiment, the integrated set-top box automatically detects communications associated with a monitored communication line and records and stores the voice communications in a data storage unit of the integrated set-top box. In another embodiment, the integrated set-top box may provide voicemail capabilities in addition to other features.
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1. A set-top box comprising:
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memory for storing computer executable instructions; a data storage unit for storing recorded voice communications and recorded media content files; a line monitoring module for detecting a connected call on a communication line; and a processing unit for executing the computer executable instructions to record a voice communication occurring over the communication line in response to detecting the connected call. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer implemented method for recording a voice communication on a set-top box, the computer implemented method comprising:
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monitoring a communication line to detect a connected phone call; recording the audio associated with the connected phone call; and storing the audio in a data storage unit associated with the set-top box. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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