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Methods and devices for outputting audio announcements using CID related and other reference parameters

  • US 6,728,354 B1
  • Filed: 03/17/1999
  • Issued: 04/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for outputting audio signals to identify the source of incoming signals comprising:

  • a receiver for receiving an incoming signal selected from at least the group consisting of a telephone, facsimile and email signal, wherein the telephone signal comprises ring cadence signals and CID data;

    a comparator for comparing the incoming signal to lists of reference parameters comprising a combination of parameters selected from the group consisting of name, telephone number and ring cadence; and

    an output unit for outputting at least one audio signal consisting of the voice of a caller associated with one of the lists when the incoming signal matches the reference parameters of the list.

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