System and method for managing incoming communication events using multiple media options
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1. A system for managing an incoming communication event having a predetermined media format, comprising:
- means for notifying a user of the incoming communication event;
means for providing a plurality of communication management options to the user, including an option to change the media format of the communication event;
means for receiving a selection of one of the communication management options; and
means for taking an action regarding the incoming communication event consistent with the selected communication management option.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing multisensory signaling capabilities enables a user to manage the receipt of incoming communication events, after an initial notification sequence, using multiple media options. Specifically, a remote device notifies a user of incoming communication events and offers real-time coupling of the notifications with communication management options. The message is delivered or otherwise processed according to the option selected.
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1. A system for managing an incoming communication event having a predetermined media format, comprising:
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means for notifying a user of the incoming communication event; means for providing a plurality of communication management options to the user, including an option to change the media format of the communication event; means for receiving a selection of one of the communication management options; and means for taking an action regarding the incoming communication event consistent with the selected communication management option. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A transceiver for communicating with a server device over a communications link, comprising:
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means for receiving an information signal from the server device indicating the existence of a communication event in a predetermined media format; means for transmitting to the server device, in response to a user input upon receipt of the information signal, a command signal indicating the media format of the communication event should be changed; and means for delivering the communication event in the changed media format. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for managing an incoming communication event having a predetermined media format, comprising the steps of:
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notifying a user of the incoming communication event; providing a plurality of communication management options to the user, including an option to change the media format of the communication event; receiving a selection of one of the communication management options; and taking an action regarding the incoming communication event consistent with the selected communication management option. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method for communicating information between a transceiver device and a server device over a communications link, comprising the steps of:
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receiving an information signal from the server device indicating the existence of a communication event in a predetermined media format; transmitting to the server device, in response to a user input upon receipt of the information signal, a command signal indicating the format of the communication event should be changed; and delivering the communication event to a user in the changed media format. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39)
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