Handling unanswered calls for alternate phone number on mobile device
US10681217B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to various embodiments, declined (or unanswered) calls to an alternate number on a mobile device can be handled differently than declined calls to the device's native phone number. For example, such declined (or unanswered) calls to an alternate number can be sent to a different voicemail system than the primary voicemail system associated with the device's native voice call functionality. The techniques described herein can be applied to any situation in which a call is declined or otherwise disposed of, including, for example: the recipient failing to answer the call; the device being in airplane mode; a “do not disturb” setting preventing acceptance of the call; or the like.
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