Patent ID: 9021527
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. One or more computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, perform a method for facilitating communication actions in accordance with cable attributes, the method comprising: receiving, at a cable device, an indication of an incoming communication directed to a separate user device, the communication comprising a voice call, a text message, an electronic message, a social network message, or an instant message; referencing one or more cable attributes including an activity identifier that indicates utilization of a cable device such that a television program is being actively displayed on a display associated with the cable device at the time of receipt of the indication of the incoming communication, the referencing performed without interruption of the actively displayed television program; automatically determining one or more communication actions to initiate based on the one or more cable attributes including the activity identifier, wherein the one or more communication actions including presentation of a notification of the incoming communication or postponing presentation of a notification of the incoming communication; and initiating the one or more communication actions.