18669446. MULTI-DEVICE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

MULTI-DEVICE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Joe S. Abuan of Cupertino CA (US)

Ian J. Baird of San Jose CA (US)

Xiaosong Zhou of Campbell CA (US)

Christopher M. Garrido of Santa Clara CA (US)

Dazhong Zhang of Saratoga CA (US)

Keith W. Rauenbuehler of San Francisco CA (US)

Yan Yang of Los Altos CA (US)

Patrick Miauton of Redwood City CA (US)

Eric L. Chien of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Berkat S. Tung of San Jose CA (US)

Karthick Santhanam of Campbell CA (US)

MULTI-DEVICE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18669446 titled 'MULTI-DEVICE COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

The abstract describes a device that can establish a group communication session for multiple electronic devices using one communication modality and then transition to another communication modality.

• The device has a processor that sets up a group communication session for multiple electronic devices using a first communication modality.
• It can determine to switch to a second communication modality for the group communication session.
• The processor is capable of transitioning the group communication session from the first communication modality to the second communication modality.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in conference calls where participants may need to switch from one communication method to another. - It could also be beneficial in emergency situations where different communication modalities may be more reliable in certain scenarios.

Problems Solved: - Enables seamless transitions between different communication modalities during group communication sessions. - Enhances flexibility and adaptability in communication settings.

Benefits: - Improved communication reliability and flexibility. - Enhanced user experience during group communication sessions. - Increased efficiency in switching between communication modalities.

Commercial Applications: Title: Multi-Modal Group Communication Device for Enhanced Connectivity This technology could be utilized in telecommunication systems, video conferencing platforms, and emergency response systems to improve communication reliability and flexibility.

Questions about Multi-Modal Group Communication Device:

1. How does this technology improve communication efficiency during group sessions?

  - This technology allows for seamless transitions between different communication modalities, enhancing overall efficiency.

2. What are the potential benefits of utilizing multiple communication modalities in group communication sessions?

  - By utilizing multiple communication modalities, users can ensure communication reliability and adaptability in various scenarios.

Original Abstract Submitted

A device implementing the subject technology may include at least one processor configured to establish a group communication session for two or more electronic devices utilizing a first communication modality. The at least one processor may be further configured to determine to utilize a second communication modality for the group communication session. The at least one processor may be further configured to transition the group communication session from the first communication modality to the second communication modality.