TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosure generally relates to managing telephone conversations, and more particularly to transferring an active telephone conversation from one device to another device while continuing the conversation.

BACKGROUND

Many people have smart devices that are capable of providing certain functions, that may be complemented with additional functions from online accessible marketplaces. Some smart devices may be capable of responding to commands and providing responses, such as via the use of speakers and microphones. For example, a user of a smart device may purchase goods and services, search for words or phrases, play or stream music, display images, play or stream videos, etc. In addition, these smart devices may be used to communicate with other devices that are configured to share data, messages, etc.

SUMMARY

In some implementations, a computing device may conduct an active telephone conversation and a proximity of the computing device to a second computing device may be determined to be within a predetermined distance. Moreover, a determination of a capability of the second computing device to conduct a telephone conversation may be made, and in response to such determinations, the active telephone conversation may be transferred from the computing device to the second computing device.

Particular implementations provide at least the following advantages. When a user conducting a telephone conversation on a mobile telephone moves to a location where one or more smart speaker devices are located, it is beneficial for the active telephone conversation to be transferred to a closest of the smart speaker devices for continuation on the closest smart speaker device, should the user desire such a transfer. By conducting the telephone conversation on a smart speaker, the user is able to dispose of the mobile telephone, freeing up the user's hands for other tasks. Moreover, as the user moves around an area, the active telephone conversation may move with the user, enabling a seamless and intuitive telephone conversation experience for the user. Additionally, should the user remove the mobile telephone from the location of the smart speakers, the telephone conversation may be transferred back to the mobile telephone, allowing the conversation to continue to move with the user outside of the location. The transfer of this telephone conversation from device to device may be performed automatically without user interaction in some approaches.

Details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and potential advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

