Forwarding Voice Calls to Paired Computing Devices

The patent introduces a paired computing device as an intermediary to transfer the new voice call. When a mobile communication device receives a new voice call during an active call, the system forwards the new call to the paired computing device, which has available resources to handle the additional call. This mediator approach allows the mobile device to maintain its current call while offloading the new call to the computing device, resolving the limitation of simultaneous call hosting.

The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the mobile communication device to perform multiple call handling functions: it can actively host a current voice call, receive and forward new voice calls to paired computing devices, and manage the call routing between devices. This universal approach allows a single mobile device to serve multiple call hosting roles, thereby achieving simultaneous voice call capability without requiring multiple separate devices.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring and displaying selectable options for call forwarding before the actual call forwarding occurs. When a new voice call arrives during an active call, the system presents pre-defined forwarding options (such as forwarding to a specific paired computing device or to voicemail) to the user. This preliminary presentation of options simplifies the interaction, as users can quickly select from pre-organized choices rather than configuring complex routing parameters in real-time.