METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENABLING USERS TO INJECT SOUND EFFECTS INTO TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

摘要

Methods and systems enable a user to inject sound clips from an audio device (270) into a telephone conversation. The invention includes an adapter (202) that connects to an audio player (270), a user listening device (220), and a communication device such as a telephone (280). In different embodiments, these connections may be wired, wireless or a combination of both. The audio player (270) is selectable and of the type wherein stored audio clips can be changed, for example an MP3 player, CD or DVD player, video player, computer or the like. In operation, the user selects an audio clip from the audio device (270) for substantially immediate and simultaneous playback through the user listening device (220) and the telephone (280). In this manner, both the user and any other party to the telephone conversation can hear the audio clip substantially simultaneously.