Systems and methods for establishing communication links between computing devices
US6928305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/32037
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Communication systems for establishing communication links between first and second computing devices are provided. A representative system includes a second computing device that incorporates a speed-dial system, a first actuator and a menu. The speed-dial system is configured to receive a first user input corresponding to actuation of the first actuator, determine whether a phone number is associated with the first actuator, and enable the user to associate a first phone number with the first actuator without accessing the menu. So configured, after the user associates a phone number with the first actuator, the second computing device speed-dials the phone number in response to actuation of the first actuator to establish a communication link with the first computing device. Methods and other systems also are provided.
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