Methods and systems for automatic communication line management based on device location
US8472931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13282
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and Systems for managing one or more communications devices associated with a user of a communications network are disclosed. The methods and systems are capable of receiving an indication regarding wireless communications between a first device and a second device. This indication may indicate that the first device has entered or left a vicinity (or range) of a second device. Additionally, this may be accomplished by using a protocol such as Bluetooth protocol, the IEEE 802.11(b) protocol, and/or the IEEE 802.11(g) protocol. For example, in an embodiment, if a first device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled wireless phone) enters the vicinity of a second device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled user computer), calls for the user may be automatically forwarded to a phone of the user that is located near the second device. Likewise, in an embodiment, if the first device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled wireless phone) leaves the vicinity of the second device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled computer), calls may be automatically forwarded to the first device.
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