Methods for transferring a communication session between companion devices
US8478276B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for transferring a communication session between companion devices includes connecting to a communication session over a communication system using a current set of session parameters and an identifier for a portable wireless communication device. The portable wireless communication device is in an active mode for the communication session. The method also includes: detecting that the portable wireless communication device is within a range of a companion wireline communication device that is configured with the identifier for the portable wireless communication device; and synchronizing with the companion wireline communication device, wherein the synchronizing includes transferring the current set of session parameters to the companion wireline communication device. Additionally, the method includes receiving an indication that the companion wireline communication device is in the active mode for the communication session and, responsive to the indication, transitioning the portable wireless communication device to an inactive mode for the communication session.
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