Patent ID: 9210478
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H04M,H04N

Abstract:
1. A system for conducting a voice call, the system comprising: a set-top box operable to control a selection of a television channel for display on a television, the set-top box is operable to receive media signals including the television channel through at least a coaxial connection, a data connection, and a satellite signal, wherein the set-top box is further operable to initiate the voice call in response to a user selection received by the set-top box from a wireless set, and wherein a user-interface displays the user selection on the television; the wireless set in communication with the set-top box, wherein the wireless set is operable to establish a portion of a voice path for the voice call between the wireless set and the set-top box, and wherein the wireless set receives voice input for the voice call from a user; and wherein the set-top box is further operable to display a directory of contacts, wherein the directory of contacts includes entries extracted from at least one of the media signals, the directory of contacts associated with a user of the set-top box and operable to receive additional entries from the user and at least one of the media signals, and wherein the directory of contacts is stored at a remote database and updated locally at the set-top box from the remote database regularly.