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Methods and apparatus for line selection in a communication device

  • US 8,818,383 B2
  • Filed: 07/24/2012
  • Issued: 08/26/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/29/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of initiating a voice communication to a target recipient on a mobile device, the mobile device being configured to receive text messages at a text message address, the method comprising:

  • associating a communication line of a plurality of communication lines of the mobile device with the text message address;

    receiving a text message at the text message address, the text message including the target recipient;

    detecting initiation of the voice communication to the target recipient; and

    initiating the voice communication to the target recipient using the communication line associated with the text message address.

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