Patent ID: 8532700
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for initiating a call, comprising: receiving by a tri-mode mobile endpoint device, a request for initiating a call from a user, and a selection of an access mode of the call from the user, wherein the selection is in accordance with a priority assignment, wherein the tri-mode mobile endpoint device is capable of operating in each of: a cellular mode, a wireless local area network mode, and a wire-based mode for initiating the call, wherein the wire-based mode is implemented via a cradle for coupling with the tri-mode mobile endpoint device, wherein the cradle has a handover user interface feature; providing, by the tri-mode mobile endpoint device, the call using the selection of the access mode as received from the user; and switching the access mode of the call, by the tri-mode mobile endpoint device, in response to a request to change the access mode of the call, wherein the request is made via the handover user interface feature of the cradle.