Systems and related methods for visual indication of callee ID information for an incoming communication request in a hearing-impaired environment

A video communication device specifically configured for use by a hearing-impaired user, the video communication device comprising:

• a visual indicator device;
• a memory device including a stored callee identification list including a plurality of entries of callee identification information linked to an assigned visual indicator pattern;
• and
• a processor operably coupled with the memory device and the visual indicator device, and configured to:
• receive an incoming communication request placed to one of at least two unique identifiers assigned to the video communication device by a single video relay service configured to provide translation services for hearing-impaired users;
• capture current callee identification information from the incoming communication request;
• and
• generate a visual effect with the visual indicator device according to the visual indicator pattern corresponding to callee identification information for the incoming communication.

A method of indicating the occurrence of an incoming communication, the method comprising:

• receiving an incoming communication to a unique identifier assigned to a first video communication device;
• displaying a first visual indicator corresponding indicative of the unique identifier used as a callee ID when placing the incoming communication;
• transmitting a wireless notification signal from the first communication device to a second communication device associated with a second user in proximity of the first communication device;
• and
• generating a second indicator by the second communication device, the second indicator indicative of the unique identifier for the first video communication device.