Method of controlling multiple calls of communication device
First Claim
1. A method of controlling multiple calls for a communication device, comprising:
- (a) displaying P remote parties currently connected with the communication device, the P remote parties forming Q calls whose number and status determine a call menu comprising M options, wherein M is a positive integer, and the Q calls comprise at least one multiparty call including at least two of the P remote parties;
(b) selecting one of the remote parties, and selecting N options applicable to the selected remote party from the M options according to the status of the call corresponding to the selected remote party, the N options being defined as N applicable options, where N is a positive integer, and the status of the call comprises a single active call status, a single held call status, an active multiparty call status and a held multiparty call status;
(c) displaying the N applicable options corresponding to the selected remote party; and
(d) selecting one of the N applicable options, and executing the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected remote party.
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Abstract
A method of controlling multiple calls of a communication device is provided. The method includes the steps below. Firstly, display P remote parties currently connected with the communication device, wherein the P remote parties form Q calls whose number and status determine a call menu including M options, where M is a positive integer. Next, select one of the remote parties, and select N options applicable to the selected remote party from the M options according to the selected remote party, wherein the N options are defined as N applicable options, where N is a positive integer. After that, display the N applicable options corresponding to the selected remote party. Following that, select one of N applicable options, and execute the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected remote party.
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17 Claims
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1. A method of controlling multiple calls for a communication device, comprising:
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(a) displaying P remote parties currently connected with the communication device, the P remote parties forming Q calls whose number and status determine a call menu comprising M options, wherein M is a positive integer, and the Q calls comprise at least one multiparty call including at least two of the P remote parties; (b) selecting one of the remote parties, and selecting N options applicable to the selected remote party from the M options according to the status of the call corresponding to the selected remote party, the N options being defined as N applicable options, where N is a positive integer, and the status of the call comprises a single active call status, a single held call status, an active multiparty call status and a held multiparty call status; (c) displaying the N applicable options corresponding to the selected remote party; and (d) selecting one of the N applicable options, and executing the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected remote party. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of controlling multiple calls for a communication device, comprising:
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(a) displaying P remote parties currently connected with the communication device on a first frame of a display screen of the communication device for selection, the P remote parties forming Q calls whose number and status determine a call menu comprising M options, wherein M is a positive integer, and the Q calls comprise at least one multiparty call including at least two of the P remote parties; (b) selecting one of the remote parties, according to the status of the call corresponding to the selected remote party, sequentially determining whether every option of the M options is applicable to the selected remote party;
if applicable, setting the option as an applicable option, otherwise, hiding the option, wherein the status of the call comprises a single active call status, a single held call status, an active multiparty call status and a held multiparty call status;(c) displaying the applicable options on a second frame of the display screen for selection, while options other than the applicable options are not displayed on the second frame for selection; and (d) selecting one of the applicable options, and executing the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected remote party by the communication device. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A method of controlling multiple calls for a communication device, comprising:
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(a) displaying current Q calls of the communication device, the Q calls corresponding to a call menu comprising M options, where M is a positive integer; (b) selecting one of the Q calls, and according to the selected call, selecting N options applicable to the selected remote party from the M options, the N options being defined as N applicable options, wherein N is a positive integer, and the Q calls comprise at least one multiparty call including at least two remote parties, and the status of the call comprises a single active call status, a single held call status, an active multiparty call status and a held multiparty call status; (c) displaying the N applicable options; and (d) selecting one of the N applicable options, and executing the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected call. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A communication device capable of controlling multiple calls, comprising:
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a display screen; a transmission receiving unit for connecting with a plurality of remote parties; and a controlling unit for controlling the display screen and the transmission receiving unit, the controlling unit being used for; (a) controlling the display screen to display the remote parties currently connected with the communication device, the remote parties forming Q calls whose number and status determine a call menu comprising M options, wherein M is a positive integer, and the Q calls comprise at least one multiparty call including at least two of the remote parties; (b) selecting one of the remote parties, and selecting N options applicable to the selected remote party from the M options according to the status of the call corresponding to the selected remote party, the N options being defined as N applicable options, where N is a positive integer, and the status of the call comprises a single active call status, a single held call status, an active multiparty call status and a held multiparty call status; (c) controlling the display screen to display the N applicable options corresponding to the selected remote party; and (d) selecting one of the N applicable options, and executing the selected applicable option corresponding to the selected remote party. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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