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Replying through different channels

  • US 8,385,517 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2006
  • Issued: 02/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprisinga processor and a memory storing computer-readable instructions;

  • wherein the memory and stored computer-readable instructions are configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus at least to;

    detect an incoming communication to the apparatus from a calling device;

    generate a notification of the incoming communication;

    provide a programmable key configured to decline the incoming communication upon selection of the programmable key in response to the notification of the incoming communication;

    in an instance in which a communication service provider is pre-selected, cause transmission of at least one reply communication in response to the selection of the programmable key as a reply to the incoming communication; and

    in an instance in which a communication service provider is not pre-selected, provide selection of at least two communication service providers, and cause transmission of at least one reply communication by a communication service provider selected by a user.

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