Method and apparatus for enhancing discoverability and usability of data network capability of a mobile device
US8321572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72445
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a technique for enhancing discoverability and increasing usage of a web browser in a mobile device on a wireless network, a server system coupled to the wireless network receives a signal representing initiation of a voice call from the mobile device. In response, the server system performs a lookup to determine whether a website is associated with the telephone number being called. If a website is associated with the telephone number being called and the mobile device has the capability to access and display the website, the server system sends an Alert to the mobile device, causing the mobile device to notify its user about the website. The user may then input a selection to either access the website instead of completing the call or to proceed with the voice call.
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