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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2008
Gary W. Lafreniere, Olathe, KS (US);
David Emerson, Overland Park, KS (US);
David Rondeau, Olathe, KS (US);
Michael Goergen, Bend, OR (US);
Gary W. LaFreniere, Olathe, KS (US);
David Emerson, Overland Park, KS (US);
David Rondeau, Olathe, KS (US);
Michael Goergen, Bend, OR (US);
CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC, Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
A system for conducting a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control the selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is also operable to initiate a voice call in response to a selection of a user-interface displayed on the television. The system also includes a wireless set in communication with the set-top box, the wireless set operable to establish a portion of the voice path for the voice call. Signaling for the voice call is initiated by the set-top box.