Apparatus and method for IM to PTT correlation of mobile phones as associated devices
US7450934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/45
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide a system and method for enabling automatic call configuration to associated devices of parties involved in a data session. The call configuration involves a computing device utilized by an originating party. The originating party has an associated device other than the computing device which can be used for supplemental communication. The originating party picks or initiates a process which picks one or more destination parties to which supplemental communication is desired. Identifiers identifying a destination party or parties is forwarded to a mobile application server. The mobile application server can then perform an optional look-up to determine unique device identifiers for associated devices of the destination party or parties. The destination party identifier(s) and/or unique device identifiers is sent by the mobile application server to the associated device of the originating party. The associated device of the originating party is automatically configured to directly connect to the destination device with a single button press, like the PTT button found in some cell phone models.
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