Methods and systems for automatic communication line management based on device location
First Claim
1. A method for managing calls directed to a plurality of communication devices with a user, the method comprising:
- receiving user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to the plurality of communications devices;
storing the user-defined preferences;
receiving an indication that a first one of the communications devices has moved within wireless communication range of a terminal;
forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a second one of the communications devices in response to receipt of the indication and based on the user-defined preferences;
receiving a second indication that the first communications device has moved outside of wireless communication range of the terminal;
terminating the forwarding of calls to the second communications device in response to receipt of the second indication; and
forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to the first communications device in response to receipt of the second indication.
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Abstract
Methods and Systems for managing one or more communications devices associated with a user of a communications network are disclosed. The methods and systems are capable of receiving an indication regarding wireless communications between a first device and a second device. This indication may indicate that the first device has entered or left a vicinity (or range) of a second device. Additionally, this may be accomplished by using a protocol such as Bluetooth protocol, the IEEE 802.11(b) protocol, and/or the IEEE 802.11(g) protocol. For example, in an embodiment, if a first device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled wireless phone) enters the vicinity of a second device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled user computer), calls for the user may be automatically forwarded to a phone of the user that is located near the second device. Likewise, in an embodiment, if the first device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled wireless phone) leaves the vicinity of the second device (e.g., a Bluetooth-enabled computer), calls may be automatically forwarded to the first device.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for managing calls directed to a plurality of communication devices with a user, the method comprising:
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receiving user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to the plurality of communications devices; storing the user-defined preferences; receiving an indication that a first one of the communications devices has moved within wireless communication range of a terminal; forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a second one of the communications devices in response to receipt of the indication and based on the user-defined preferences; receiving a second indication that the first communications device has moved outside of wireless communication range of the terminal; terminating the forwarding of calls to the second communications device in response to receipt of the second indication; and forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to the first communications device in response to receipt of the second indication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for managing a plurality of communications devices associated with a user, the system comprising:
at least one processor configured to; receive user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to each of the communications devices, store the user-defined preferences, receive an indication regarding wireless communications between a first communications device and a second communications device, forward calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a third communications device in response to receipt of the indication, receive a second indication that the first communications device has moved outside of wireless communication range of the second communications device, terminate the forwarding of calls intended for the at least two of the communications devices to the third communications device in response to receipt of the second indication, and forward calls intended for the at least two of the communications devices to the first communications device in response to receipt of the second indication. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for managing a plurality of communications devices associated with a user, the system comprising:
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at least one processor configured to; receive user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to each of the communications devices, store the user-defined preferences, receive an indication regarding wireless communications between a first communications device and a second communications device, and forward calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a third communications device in response to receipt of the indication, where the user-defined preferences include a preference indicating that calls intended for at least the third communications device and a fourth communications device are to be forwarded to the first communications device when the first communications device is not within wireless communication range of the second communications device.
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16. A system for managing calls directed to a plurality of communications devices associated with a user of a communications network, comprising:
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means for receiving user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to the plurality of communications devices; means for receiving an indication regarding wireless communications between a first communications device and a second communications device; means for forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a third communications device when the indication indicates that the first communications device is within range of the second communications device; and means for forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to the first communications device when the indication indicates that the first communications device is not within range of the second communications device.
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17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium that includes instructions for performing a method for managing calls directed to one or more communications devices associated with a user of a communications network, comprising:
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receiving user-defined preferences regarding handling of calls directed to at least one of the communications devices; storing the user defined preferences; receiving an indication regarding wireless communications between a first communications device and a second communications device; forwarding calls intended for at least two of the communications devices to a third communications device when the indication indicates that the first communications device is within range of the second communications device; and forwarding calls intended for the third communications device to the first communications device when the indication indicates that the first communications device is not within range of the second communications device.
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