Patent ID: 7715373
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of automatically setting call controls corresponding to predetermined profiles of a user in an IP telephony system, said user being associated with a station including a computing device and a fixed telephone outlet, said method comprising the steps of: detecting whether a first short range, mobile transmitter corresponding to said user is within a predetermined distance of said station; detecting whether a second short range, mobile transmitter corresponding to said user is within a predetermined distance of said station; when only said first transmitter is within said predetermined distance, then adopting a first near-station profile for said user, wherein said first near-station profile directs calls within said IP telephony system to said fixed telephone outlet; when only said second transmitter is within said predetermined distance, then adopting a second near-station profile for said user, wherein said second near-station profile directs at least some calls within said IP telephony system to said user via a wireless communication system; and when neither of said transmitters are within said predetermined distance, then adopting an away profile for said user, wherein said away profile directs at least some calls within said IP telephony system to said user via a wireless communication system.