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Method and apparatus for simultaneously controlling base station and external electronic device functions

  • US 5,542,102 A
  • Filed: 08/01/1994
  • Issued: 07/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for automatically controlling audio level at a base station and an external electronic device in a communication system including the base station, the external electronic device and a handset, the base station being coupled to a telephone network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an incoming call at the base station from the telephone network;

    manually muting the external electronic device;

    automatically placing the base station in a speakerphone mode of operation in response to the muting of the external electronic device; and

    connecting the incoming call at the base station.

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