Patent ID: 8301178
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method, wherein a femtocell device is communicatively coupled to a packet-switched network and to a telephony device, and wherein the femtocell device radiates to define a wireless coverage area that is operable to serve wireless communication devices (WCDs), the method comprising: the femtocell device receiving a first incoming call request for a first WCD served by the wireless coverage area; in response to receiving the first incoming call request, the femtocell device determining that the first WCD is eligible for an extended handset service, wherein the extended handset service routes call requests for WCDs to the telephony device; and in response to determining that the first WCD is eligible for the extended handset service, the femtocell device causing the telephony device to play out a distinctive ring that identifies the first WCD.