Systems and methods for managing incoming calls
US9351133B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided that provides for the prioritization of incoming calls to a communications device based on respective caller profiles. Each profile may include a caller priority value. The system may prioritize an incoming call based on the priority value. The priority value may be updated manually or automatically in accordance with a variety of factors. While the communications device receive an incoming call while an existing call is active, the communications device may request a call management command at the communications device or provide a notification that an incoming call has been received and is pending in accordance with the respective caller profile.
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