Patent ID: 7356137
Filing Date: 2008-04-08
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method of establishing a communication session, the method comprising: at a central location, storing information about a plurality of communication devices associated with an intended recipient and with different respective networks in a multi-networked environment, wherein a first device of the plurality of communication devices comprises a set-top box associated with a video network, and wherein a second device of the plurality of communication devices is associated with a second network that comprises a network other than the video network; at the central location, receiving status information regarding the set-top box and the second device from the video network and the second network, respectively, wherein the status information comprises information other than, or in addition to, whether the multiple communication devices are on or off, and wherein the storing and receiving of status information occurs independently of receiving a request for establishing the communication session between a communication initiator and the intended recipient; at the central location, receiving the request to facilitate establishing the communication session; at the central location, in response to the received request, selecting one of the set-top box and the second device at which the intended recipient can likely be reached, wherein the selection is based, at least in part, on an evaluation of the received status information; and directing a call to one of the set-top box and the second device to enable the communication session to be established between the communication initiator and the intended recipient.