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Methods and systems for selectively playing received ringtones

  • US 8,098,811 B2
  • Filed: 12/13/2006
  • Issued: 01/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for selectively playing received ringtones, the method comprising:

  • detecting receipt at a communication device of an incoming voice call that includes a ringtone;

    playing a ringtone preselected for the communication device in response to receiving the incoming call;

    prior to receiving input for answering the call at the communication device, receiving user input for one of playing and not playing the received ringtone at the communication device; and

    playing or not playing the received ringtone based on the received user input.

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