Automatic Call-Forwarding Setup via Short-Range Wireless Disconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in receiving and managing incoming calls and messages across multiple electronic devices, particularly when they leave one device behind, leading to missed important communications.
Innovation Solution
Establishing a short-range wireless communication connection between electronic devices to enable automatic call-forwarding, where one device notifies the other of incoming calls or messages, and upon disconnection, requests forwarding to the user's carried device through a server or directly, ensuring seamless message delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually set up call-forwarding by entering telephone numbers, then call-forwarding can be established, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs call-forwarding setup automatically without user intervention. The first electronic device autonomously transmits its identification information to the second device when detected via short-range wireless communication, and the server automatically configures the call-forwarding relationship based on this information, eliminating manual number entry and configuration steps
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes the call-forwarding configuration in advance by detecting device proximity through short-range wireless communication. When the first device is detected near the second device, the server proactively configures the call-forwarding relationship before the user needs it, so that when the user leaves the second device, forwarding is already active
2Adaptability or versatility
If users leave one electronic device behind while carrying another, then mobility is improved, but incoming calls and messages to the left-behind device are missed
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the operational status and location of multiple electronic devices associated with the user. When the first device is detected as being left behind (via disconnection of short-range wireless communication), the system automatically activates call-forwarding to redirect incoming calls and messages to the carried device, providing real-time feedback-based adaptation
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary between the two electronic devices. It receives detection information from both devices, processes the call-forwarding request, and manages the routing of incoming calls and messages. The server mediates the automatic setup and management of call-forwarding without requiring direct user intervention or complex device-to-device protocols
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AI summary
A method and an electronic device for controlling call-forwarding of the electronic device corresponding to first call address information is provided. The method includes transmitting, from a first electronic device to at least one of a server and a second electronic device corresponding to second call address information, a call-forwarding request to forward, to the first electronic device, at least one of incoming calls and messages addressed to the second call address information of the second electronic device;transmitting the forwarding request when a short range wireless communication between fist and second device is disconnected. Automatic call forwarding setup.