Pre-Grant Publication Number: 20110039521
Filing Date: August 11, 2009Priority Date: August 11, 2009
Inventors: Todd Russell Ustby
Assignee(s): Pro Se Ustby
Current U.S. Classification: 455, 455/414100
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An improved method of processing an incoming call while the user is not on the phone and unable to take the call. The claim is that this new process allows the user an option in which the user can press one button on his/her cell phone while the caller is calling the user, and an instant SMS text message is sent from the user's phone to the calling party. This message is also personalized and different messages can be sent to different callers, all based on the phone number the call is coming from and these different messages are sent by pressing the same button. An example is below.(a) When someone is in a meeting, they can not always answer their phone. They can sometimes see who's calling them, because the light on the phone came on or the phone vibrated. Now with the “New Call Waiting Feature 2” program, all the user has to do is press one key on their phone and a personalized message is sent back to the caller. The message may read, “Hi John, thanks for calling. I'm in a meeting now, but I'll call you as soon as I get done. Thanks, Todd.” This program has preprogrammed messages, that when the user presses a key on their phone, a different message will be sent based on who's calling. If John calls the user, he'll get a different message than when Sara calls. If the caller's number is not preprogrammed into the users cell phone, a default message is sent out.(b) When someone is driving down the road and it may be too dangerous to answer the phone or against the law to talk on the phone while driving. The called party the (user), can now hit one button on there phone in which a message is sent back immediately to the caller, saying they are unable to take their call at this time. The caller sees the message and waits for the user to call them back. If the user answers the phone or try's to text back to the caller, they risk possibly getting into an accident.
Submitted by: Manny SchecterLast updated: about 2 years ago
Patent/Application # 20100159964
Description
The reference discloses a system in which the party called while already on the phone may choose to acknowledge the incoming call - either automatically or by pressing a key.
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Submitted by: Deepti RajendranLast updated: about 2 years ago
Patent/Application # 11708220
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A cellphone program or service that allows a user to send instant SMS text message reply for both incoming voice calls and SMS messages, stating the reason for the user's unavailability.
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Submitted by: Deepti RajendranLast updated: about 2 years ago
Patent/Application # 7673055
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The reference details a device that responds to received interrupt events by sending a response based on a GPS location, calendar, and contact book.
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Submitted by: Rishi RawatLast updated: about 2 years ago
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PowerSMS is a software program whith many features, one of which allows users to autorespond to missed calls via text message
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#991Nokia N95 User Manual
Applies to Claims 1
Submitted by: Tony MLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title Nokia N95 User Manual
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A feature described in this user manual matches the idea behinds this patent (see page 99 and 119)
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#1005Sprint HTC EVO User Manual
Applies to Claims 1
Submitted by: Anish GalaLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title User Guide HTC Evo 4G
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The user manual describes a feature that allows for one to press the menu button followed be a "Send Message" button. This allows users to send a default or custom text.
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Submitted by: Xi CHENGLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title Spb Phone Suite User Manua
Description
Spb Phone Suite enables Windows Mobile or Android users who installed their software reject calls by pressing one button and opting to send an SMS to the calling party
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#1025O2 Call Alert
Applies to Claims 1
Submitted by: Durga KandasamyLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title Set up O2 Call Alert
Description
A manual for setting up a call alert function on a mobile phone, using the service O2 Call Alert, for users in UK or abroad.
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#1026Vodafone Call Catcher
Applies to Claims 1
Submitted by: Durga KandasamyLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title What is Call Catcher
Description
Standard network feature provided by Vodafone. Answers calls when phone is engaged, turned off, or out of coverage.
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Submitted by: Anna LeeLast updated: about 2 years ago
Title Samsung Galaxy S Manual
Description
Samsung Galaxy phones have a one-touch "reject with message" feature for unwanted incoming calls
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#1106Selective call waiting service
Applies to Claims 1
Submitted by: Vladimir VakulenkoLast updated: about 2 years ago
Patent/Application # 3792150
Description
US patent 37921501
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