GPS-Based Call Forwarding with Distinctive Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 'find me follow me' applications in telecommunications are cumbersome due to the need for manual selection of telephone numbers for call forwarding, which can lead to increased usage charges and inefficient call routing.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing GPS capabilities of wireless devices to automatically determine the user's location and route calls to the nearest registered communication device within a predetermined range, with the option for a distinctive ring to notify the user of forwarded calls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual selection of telephone numbers for call forwarding is used, then call routing can be controlled, but operational complexity increases and usage charges may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the user's current location using GPS coordinates and autonomously routes calls to the appropriate telephone number without requiring manual user input. The telecommunications system performs the lookup and routing decisions itself based on pre-configured GPS coordinates and telephone number associations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of selecting telephone numbers with an automated electronic system that uses GPS location data and database lookups to determine call routing. This substitution eliminates the need for users to manually navigate through multiple telephone number options.
2Reliability
If manual selection of telephone numbers for call forwarding is used, then call routing can be controlled, but usage charges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the user's current location using GPS coordinates and autonomously routes calls to the appropriate telephone number without requiring manual user input. The telecommunications system performs the lookup and routing decisions itself based on pre-configured GPS coordinates and telephone number associations.
Solution Approach 2:
The user pre-establishes associations between GPS coordinates and telephone numbers before needing call forwarding. This preliminary configuration allows the system to quickly and accurately route calls based on current location without requiring real-time user input, ensuring calls are directed to the most appropriate number based on pre-planned location data.
3Ease of operation
If GPS-based automatic call routing is implemented, then operational complexity is reduced, but device requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the existing GPS capability already present in modern wireless telephones and integrates it with the call forwarding function. By making the GPS location data accessible to the telecommunications system, the existing multi-functional device (telephone with GPS) is extended to perform automated call routing without requiring additional specialized hardware.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed embodiments include a method of determining a particular communications device to signal in order to contact a user. The method includes storing a plurality of device locations in memory. The method includes determining a current location of a user or user device in response to receiving a communication request, comparing the received current location and one or more of the device locations, and selecting a particular communications device to route the communication request. A distinctive call forwarded ring signal may be sent to the particular communications device in order to indicate to the user that the call is intended for the user.