Dynamic mobile call forwarding by local area service discovery
US7890090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/1091
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile communication device as described herein is configured to support a wireless service discovery routine within a wireless local area. The service discovery routine identifies compatible devices in the vicinity of the mobile device, where the compatible devices represent potential forward-to devices for purposes of call forwarding for the mobile device. The mobile device receives one or more potential forward-to telephone numbers during the service discovery routine, selects a designated forward-to telephone number, and generates a call forwarding request that identifies the designated forward-to telephone number. The service discovery routine is carried out using one wireless communication protocol, and the call forwarding request is carried out using a different wireless communication protocol (e.g., a cellular protocol).
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