System and method for routing a call to a landline communication unit or a wireless communication unit

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for routing a call to a landline communication unit or a wireless communication unit based on the availability of the wireless communication unit. A call placed to a landline communication unit is routed to the wireless communication unit if the wireless communication unit is determined available. Otherwise, the call is routed to the landline communication unit.

主权项

1. A method for call routing, the method comprising:
in response to receiving signaling at a first network element for a call placed to a landline communication device, sending a request to a second network element to determine an availability of a wireless communication device associated with the landline communication device, the request being sent to the second network element before the call is terminated at the landline communication device; and when no response to the request is received within a first time period, routing the call for termination at the landline communication device.