Location-Based Call Forwarding via Reverse Geocoding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile device users may be unreachable due to device unavailability, such as being turned off or out of range, posing challenges especially in emergency situations, as existing technologies do not effectively forward calls to alternate recipients based on the intended call recipient's location.
Innovation Solution
A location-based call forwarding method that determines an alternate call recipient by reverse geocoding the intended call recipient's location coordinates, obtaining speed data to confirm proximity, and accessing a directory lookup module to obtain the establishment's telephone number for call forwarding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If call forwarding is implemented using existing technologies, then alternate mobile device contact is enabled, but location-based intelligent routing is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes multiple contact methods and location information for each subscriber before a call is placed. When the primary device is unavailable, the system automatically routes the call to an alternate contact based on pre-stored location data, eliminating the need for manual intervention during the calling process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (call management server or network infrastructure) that mediates between the caller and the intended recipient. This intermediary automatically determines the recipient's location, identifies appropriate alternate contacts, and routes the call accordingly, simplifying the operation for end users.
2Reliability
If manual alternate contact selection is used, then call forwarding to unavailable recipients is possible, but automatic location-based routing is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic call routing where the network infrastructure and call management server autonomously determine recipient availability, locate alternate contacts based on stored location data, and execute call forwarding without requiring user configuration or manual selection of alternate contacts.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes call routing parameters based on the recipient's location and availability status. When the primary device is unavailable, the system automatically modifies the routing destination to an alternate contact whose location and suitability are determined through automated queries and location-based matching.
3Adaptability or versatility
If location data is obtained through reverse geocoding, then establishment identification is achieved, but call forwarding to non-mobile recipients is not supported
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to handle multiple types of recipients universally, including both mobile devices and fixed-location establishments. The call management infrastructure automatically determines the recipient type based on location data and routing rules, enabling seamless call forwarding to any contact type without requiring separate systems or manual configuration.
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AI summary
A location-based call forwarding method comprises, in response to determining that an intended call recipient is unavailable to receive a call from a caller, identifying an alternate call recipient located within a predetermined proximity of a current location of the intended call recipient, and forwarding the call to the alternate call recipient. The alternate call recipient may be identified by determining a person with whom the intended recipient is meeting or an establishment where the intended recipient is situated. This information may be extracted from various sources such as a calendar, social network site, or device-generated location data.