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Voice-activated call pick-up for mobile device

  • US 10,187,505 B1
  • Filed: 12/22/2017
  • Issued: 01/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for automated sensor-based communication using a mobile device, the method comprising:

  • receiving first data from a first sensor;

    determining from the first data that the mobile device is located within a vehicle;

    receiving second data from a second sensor;

    determining from the second data that the vehicle is moving;

    receiving third data from a third sensor;

    determining from the third data an absence of interaction with one or more physical inputs of the mobile device;

    receiving an indication of an incoming telephonic communication being received by the mobile device;

    automatically activating a microphone operatively coupled to the mobile device;

    receiving one or more voice commands, the one or more voice commands including a command to connect the incoming telephonic communication;

    connecting the incoming telephonic communication via the microphone;

    receiving an indication that the mobile device disconnected the incoming telephonic communication;

    determining from the third data a presence of interaction with the one or more physical inputs of the mobile device; and

    disabling the microphone operatively coupled to the mobile device.

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