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Methods and apparatus for line selection in a communication device

  • US 8,185,150 B2
  • Filed: 02/29/2008
  • Issued: 05/22/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/29/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of placing a telephone call on a communication line selected from at least two communication lines on which outgoing telephone calls are placed using a mobile device, said method comprising:

  • associating one of the at least two communication lines with a selected one of at least two calendar appointment categories, wherein each of the at least two communication lines has a phone number associated therewith;

    identifying a calendar appointment record comprising data identifying a target recipient, wherein the calendar appointment record is associated with the selected one of at least two calendar appointment categories;

    monitoring for initiation of a telephone call to the target recipient;

    upon detecting the initiation of the telephone call to the target recipient, determining which of the at least two communication lines is the communication line associated with the selected one of the at least two calendar appointment categories; and

    placing the telephone call to the target recipient on the determined communication line of the at least two communication lines which is the communication line associated with the selected one of the at least two calendar appointment categories.

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