System and method for providing advanced call forwarding functionality

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9036803
APP PUB NO 20130273896A1
SERIAL NO

13909846

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The disclosed embodiments include a method of determining a particular communications device to signal in order to contact a user. The method includes storing a plurality of device locations in memory. The method includes determining a current location of a user or user device in response to receiving a communication request, comparing the received current location and one or more of the device locations, and selecting a particular communications device to route the communication request. A distinctive call forwarded ring signal may be sent to the particular communications device in order to indicate to the user that the call is intended for the user.

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CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC1801 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 900 DENVER CO 80202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gupta, Shekhar Overland Park, US 129 2656
Hawkins, Johnny Kansas City, US 17 363
Roberts, Mike A Overland Park, US 30 723
Schermerhorn, Rich Overland Park, US 9 209
Toner, Victoria M Platte City, US 16 365

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