Method and mobile communication device for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen
First Claim
1. A method for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen, comprising:
- detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call;
activating speech recognition in respect of incoming voice data during the telephone call in response to detecting an automated attendant;
translating spoken prompts in the incoming voice data into respective DTMF commands;
displaying a menu having selectable menu options corresponding to the DTMF commands in a graphical user interface on the touchscreen;
receiving input selecting one of the menu options, the menu options being automatically selected for a predetermined duration when the corresponding spoken prompts are reproduced by the automated attendant;
receiving input via the touchscreen activating a selected one of the menu options; and
generating a DTMF command in accordance with the activated menu option.
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Abstract
A method and mobile communication device for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen, comprising: detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call; activating speech recognition in respect of incoming voice data during the telephone call in response to detecting an automated attendant; translating spoken prompts in the incoming voice data into respective DTMF commands; displaying a menu having selectable menu options corresponding to the DTMF commands In a graphical user interface on the touchscreen; receiving input selecting one of the menu options; receiving input via the touchscreen activating a selected one of the menu options; and generating a DTMF command in accordance with the activated menu option.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen, comprising:
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detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call; activating speech recognition in respect of incoming voice data during the telephone call in response to detecting an automated attendant; translating spoken prompts in the incoming voice data into respective DTMF commands; displaying a menu having selectable menu options corresponding to the DTMF commands in a graphical user interface on the touchscreen; receiving input selecting one of the menu options, the menu options being automatically selected for a predetermined duration when the corresponding spoken prompts are reproduced by the automated attendant; receiving input via the touchscreen activating a selected one of the menu options; and generating a DTMF command in accordance with the activated menu option. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen, comprising:
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detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call; requesting and receiving DTMF commands in respect of the automated attendant in response to detecting an automated attendant; displaying a menu having selectable menu options corresponding to the DTMF commands in a graphical user interface on the touchscreen; receiving input selecting one of the menu options, the menu options being automatically selected for a predetermined duration when the corresponding spoken prompts are reproduced by the automated attendant; receiving input via the touchscreen activating a selected one of the menu options; and generating a DTMF command in accordance with the activated menu option.
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13. A method for generating dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) commands on a mobile communication device having a touchscreen, comprising:
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detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call; activating speech recognition in respect of incoming voice data during a telephone call in response to detecting an automated attendant; translating spoken prompts in the incoming voice data into respective DTMF commands; receiving input via the touchscreen during reproduction of one of the spoken prompts; and generating a DTMF command in accordance with a spoken prompt being reproduced when the input is received via the touchscreen.
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14. A handheld mobile communication device, comprising:
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a case housing the components of the device; a controller; an audio output device connected to the controller comprising one or more of a speaker or an audio output port; a wireless communication subsystem connected to the controller configured for at least voice communication with a wireless network; a touchscreen display having a touch-sensitive input surface connected to the controller; wherein the controller is configured for;
detecting an automated attendant during a telephone call;
activating speech recognition in respect of incoming voice data during a telephone call in response to detecting an automated attendant;
translating spoken prompts in the incoming voice data into respective DTMF commands;
displaying a menu having selectable menu options corresponding to the DTMF commands in a graphical user interface on the touchscreen;
receiving input selecting one of the menu options;
receiving input via the touchscreen activating a selected one of the menu options, the menu options being automatically selected for a predetermined duration when the corresponding spoken prompts are reproduced by the automated attendant; and
generating a DTMF command in accordance with the activated menu option. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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