Switching a communication mode based on recipient preference
US10659592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
For switching a communication mode based on the preference of the communication recipient, methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. One apparatus a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. Here, the processor determines that a user is initiating communication with a recipient via a first communication channel and receives a communication channel preference of the recipient. Additionally, the processor prompts the user to switch to a second communication channel in response to the first communication channel not matching the communication channel preference.
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