Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Special service
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-04
2009-11-10
Appiah, Charles N (Department: 2617)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Special service
C455S344000, C455S414100, C455S426100, C379S110010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07616950
ABSTRACT:
In a particular embodiment, the disclosure is directed to a device that includes a proximity sensor, a network interface, and a module. The proximity sensor determines the proximity of a mobile device. The module is coupled to the network interface and is coupled to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to receive a signal from the proximity sensor indicating whether the mobile device is in proximity to the proximity sensor. The module is configured to transmit a call forwarding control signal via the network interface. The call forwarding control signal is associated with a landline phone number.
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