Patent ID: 9167088
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. An electronic device, comprising: a receiver configured for receiving and demodulating an input communication signal and providing an output of data from a calling party; a controller, in communication with the receiver, configured for reading at least a portion of the data output from the receiver and for determining an action based only on the read portion of the output data; and a ringer in communication with the controller, wherein the controller detects an identification of an incoming call from the calling party, and in response to detecting the identification of the incoming call, assigns priority based on a predefined scheme, wherein a higher priority call is forwarded to the electronic device, and a remainder is forwarded to voice mail without having the electronic device ring regardless of a time of receipt of the incoming call, and flashing a specific light or a message for indicating a reception of the voice mail from the remainder.