Patent ID: 7911983
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer comprising: audio circuitry; and a processor that runs one or more applications that cause the processor to generate audio signals coupled to the audio circuitry, the processor being further operable to execute code that provides a graphical user interface which allows a user to selectively mute the audio signals associated with a set of the one or more applications on an application-by-application basis comprising a first mute setting, the user also being allowed to enable a second setting, wherein when the second setting is enabled, the first mute setting is dynamically overridden responsive to an incoming call being detected or an outgoing call being placed, such that the processor only generates the audio signals coupled to the audio circuitry for playing out audio media associated with the incoming call or the outgoing call, the second setting thereby providing greater granular control over the audio circuitry.