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US 2006/0067487 A1Published application
System for announcing electronic messages
OwnerYip Hoinventor
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Abstract
A system for visually and/or audibly announcing electronic messages, such as email messages, text messages and instant messages is described.
Claims21
A system for announcing receipt of electronic messages, the system comprising:
- a communication device for receiving the electronic messages;
- an animated device;
- and
- circuitry coupled to the communication device and the animated device for causing the animated device to announce receipt of the electronic message.
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A system for announcing receipt of electronic messages, the system comprising:
- a personal computer for receiving the electronic messages;
- an animated device having apparatus for causing animated motion of the animated device;
- and
- microprocessor based circuitry for activating the animated device upon receipt of a message.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.