Method and apparatus for coordinating an operation of multiple mobile devices in a group call
US9769225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, Group Application Server, and mobile device are provided that coordinate an operation of multiple mobile devices of a same user in a group call. When the multiple mobile devices join the group call, a first mobile device of the multiple mobile devices determines that it is an active device and provides an indication of such to the Group Application Server. In response to receiving the indication, the Group Application Server identifies a second mobile device, of the multiple mobile devices, that is a non-active device and one or more of modifies subsequent communications with the second mobile device or conveys a behavior modification message to the second mobile device. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first mobile device may indicate that it is the active device directly to the second mobile device and the second mobile device modify its behavior accordingly.
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