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Supporting hands-free services via a hands-free device for IP video calls

US8751667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/4061
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Hands-free services for Internet Protocol (IP) video calls through a peered hands-free device can begin when an IP video call invitation request that requests the client computing device participate in a P2P (peer-to-peer) IP video call is received. A generic incoming call object is generated based on the IP video call invitation request in a format that can be common for both incoming audio only cellular calls and IP video call invitation requests. The hands-free device is alerted of the incoming call based on the incoming call object. Responsive to receiving an indication from the hands-free device that a user has indicated to answer the incoming call, an IP video call accept message is transmitted and a P2P connection is established for the P2P IP video call, and the hands-free device can act as an auditory relay during the P2P IP video call.

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