Call forwarding control device and method of call management
US7616950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/1091
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a particular embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a device that includes a proximity sensor, a network interface, and a module. The proximity sensor determines the proximity of a mobile device. The module is coupled to the network interface and is coupled to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to receive a signal from the proximity sensor indicating whether the mobile device is in proximity to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to transmit a call forwarding control signal via the network interface. The call forwarding control signal is associated with a landline phone number.
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