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On-Screen Caller ID with Video Playback and Storage Capability

  • US 20130083150A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2011
  • Published: 04/04/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing video caller identification, comprising:

  • providing a communication channel at a provider network to receive a video message from a calling party;

    receiving the video message at the provider network;

    receiving, at the provider network, an incoming telephone call directed to a receiving party;

    associating the video message with the incoming telephone call;

    routing the video message through the provider network to a set-top unit associated with the receiving party of the telephone call, the set-top unit being in communication with a visual display screen; and

    causing the visual display screen to display the video message for the receiving party as an indication of the incoming telephone call and identification of the calling party.

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