WO2014201669A1

WO2014201669A1 - Method and apparatus for causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2014201669A1
Application number: PCT/CN2013/077597
Authority: WO
Inventors: Zheng Xia; Christian Rossing Kraft
Original assignee: Nokia Corporation; Nokia (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2013-06-20
Filing date: 2013-06-20
Publication date: 2014-12-24

Abstract

A method comprising performing operations associated with an activity, receiving an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity, determining an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, and causing performance of the activity on the companion apparatus is disclosed.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAUSATION OF PERFORMANCE OF AN

ACTIVITY ON A COMPANION APPARATUS TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates generally to causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus.

BACKGROUND

[0001] Many users have become dependent on electronic apparatuses to manage various aspects of their lives. For example, many users keep track of many of their appointments, meetings and other events in a calendar program on their electronic apparatus. In addition, many users utilize electronic apparatuses for communication. Furthermore, many users have multiple electronic apparatuses. It may be desirable to allow users to interoperate multiple electronic apparatuses in a simple, intuitive, and power conscious manner.

SUMMARY

[0002] Various aspects of examples of the invention are set out in the claims.

[0003] One or more embodiments may provide an apparatus, a computer readable medium, a non-transitory computer readable medium, a computer program product, and a method for performing operations associated with an activity, receiving an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity,

determining an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, and causing performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0004] One or more embodiments may provide an apparatus, a computer readable medium, a computer program product, and a non-transitory computer readable medium having means for performing operations associated with an activity, means for receiving an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity, means for determining an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, means for and causing performance of the activity on the companion apparatus. [0005] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of a call endpoint identifier.

[0006] In at least one example embodiment, the superseding event relates to at least one of an incoming call event, an incoming message event, or a low power event.

[0007] In at least one example embodiment, the incoming call event relates to at least one of a voice call or a video call.

[0008] In at least one example embodiment, the incoming message event relates to at least one of an email message, a text message, or an instant message.

[0009] In at least one example embodiment, the low power event relates to a notification that the apparatus has a low power condition.

[0010] In at least one example embodiment, the low power condition relates to power of the apparatus being at a level associated with preparation for termination of operation of the apparatus.

[0011] In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity is based, at least in part, on receipt of the indication of the superseding event.

[0012] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the companion apparatus to the separate apparatus.

[0013] In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of the activity to the companion apparatus.

[0014] In at least one example embodiment, the information indicative of the activity comprises information indicative of continuation of the activity.

[0015] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and the information indicative of the activity comprises a call endpoint identifier associated with the separate apparatus.

[0016] In at least one example embodiment, the call endpoint identifier identifies the separate apparatus. [0017] One or more example embodiments further perform determining a call directive to instruct the companion apparatus to establish a different call to the separate apparatus.

[0018] In at least one example embodiment, the call directive is associated with avoidance of user verification for establishment of the different call to the separate apparatus.

[0019] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and further performing causing ending of the call between the apparatus and the separate apparatus.

[0020] In at least one example embodiment, causation of the ending of the call is performed prior to causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0021] In at least one example embodiment, causation of the ending of the call is performed subsequent to causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0022] One or more example embodiments further perform causing display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0023] In at least one example embodiment, the verification interaction relates to a solicitation of user approval to perform the causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus.

[0024] One or more example embodiments further perform receiving an indication of an input indicative of an affirmative verification, wherein causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus is based, at least in part, on the affirmative verification.

[0025] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to playing of media content.

[0026] In at least one example embodiment, the media content relates to at least one of video content or audio content.

[0027] In at least one example embodiment, the causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending information identifying the media content to the companion apparatus.

[0028] In at least one example embodiment, the causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending, to the companion apparatus, information identifying a position of the media content that corresponds with a position of the media content in relation to the playing of the media content. [0029] One or more example embodiments further perform determining a directive to instruct the companion apparatus to perform the activity.

[0030] In at least one example embodiment, the directive is associated with avoidance of user verification on the companion apparatus for performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0031] One or more example embodiments further perform determining that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus, wherein causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus is based, at least in part, determination that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] For a more complete understanding of embodiments of the invention, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0033] FIGURE 1 is a block diagram showing an apparatus according to an example embodiment;

[0034] FIGURES 2A-2B are diagrams illustrating apparatus communication according to at least one example embodiment;

[0035] FIGURE 3 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment;

[0036] FIGURE 4 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment;

[0037] FIGURE 5 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment;

[0038] FIGURE 6 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment; [0039] FIGURE 7 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment;

[0040] FIGURES 8A-8E are diagrams illustrating user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment;

[0041] FIGURE 9 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment;

[0042] FIGURE 10 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment; and

[0043] FIGURE 1 1 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] An embodiment of the invention and its potential advantages are understood by referring to FIGURES 1 through 1 1 of the drawings.

[0045] Some embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments are shown. Various embodiments of the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, the terms "data," "content," "information," and similar terms may be used interchangeably to refer to data capable of being transmitted, received and/or stored in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Thus, use of any such terms should not be taken to limit the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] Additionally, as used herein, the term 'circuitry' refers to (a) hardware-only circuit implementations (e.g., implementations in analog circuitry and/or digital circuitry); (b) combinations of circuits and computer program product(s) comprising software and/or firmware instructions stored on one or more computer readable memories that work together to cause an apparatus to perform one or more functions described herein; and (c) circuits, such as, for example, a microprocessor(s) or a portion of a microprocessor(s), that require software or firmware for operation even if the software or firmware is not physically present. This definition of 'circuitry' applies to all uses of this term herein, including in any claims. As a further example, as used herein, the term 'circuitry' also includes an implementation comprising one or more processors and/or portion(s) thereof and accompanying software and/or firmware. As another example, the term 'circuitry' as used herein also includes, for example, a baseband integrated circuit or applications processor integrated circuit for a mobile phone or a similar integrated circuit in a server, a cellular network apparatus, other network apparatus, and/or other computing apparatus.

[0047] As defined herein, a "non-transitory computer-readable medium," which refers to a physical medium (e.g., volatile or non-volatile memory device), can be differentiated from a "transitory computer-readable medium," which refers to an electromagnetic signal.

[0048] FIGURE 1 is a block diagram showing an apparatus, such as an electronic apparatus 10, according to at least one example embodiment. It should be understood, however, that an electronic apparatus as illustrated and hereinafter described is merely illustrative of an electronic apparatus that could benefit from embodiments of the invention and, therefore, should not be taken to limit the scope of the invention. While electronic apparatus 10 is illustrated and will be hereinafter described for purposes of example, other types of electronic apparatuses may readily employ embodiments of the invention. Electronic apparatus 10 may be a portable digital assistant (PDAs), a pager, a mobile computer, a desktop computer, a television, a gaming apparatus, a laptop computer, a media player, a camera, a video recorder, a mobile phone, a global positioning system (GPS) apparatus, and/or any other types of electronic systems.

Moreover, the apparatus of at least one example embodiment need not be the entire electronic apparatus, but may be a component or group of components of the electronic apparatus in other example embodiments.

[0049] Furthermore, apparatuses may readily employ embodiments of the invention regardless of their intent to provide mobility. In this regard, even though embodiments of the invention may be described in conjunction with mobile applications, it should be understood that embodiments of the invention may be utilized in conjunction with a variety of other applications, both in the mobile communications industries and outside of the mobile communications industries.

[0050] In at least one example embodiment, electronic apparatus 10 comprises processor 1 1 and memory 12. Processor 1 1 may be any type of processor, controller, embedded controller, processor core, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, processor 1 1 utilizes computer program code to cause an apparatus to perform one or more actions. Memory 12 may comprise volatile memory, such as volatile Random Access Memory (RAM) including a cache area for the temporary storage of data and/or other memory, for example, non- volatile memory, which may be embedded and/or may be removable. The non-volatile memory may comprise an EEPROM, flash memory and/or the like. Memory 12 may store any of a number of pieces of information, and data. The information and data may be used by the electronic apparatus 10 to implement one or more functions of the electronic apparatus 10, such as the functions described herein. In at least one example embodiment, memory 12 includes computer program code such that the memory and the computer program code are configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform one or more actions described herein.

[0051] The electronic apparatus 10 may further comprise a communication device 15. In at least one example embodiment, communication device 15 comprises an antenna, (or multiple antennae), a wired connector, and/or the like in operable communication with a transmitter and/or a receiver. In at least one example embodiment, processor 1 1 provides signals to a transmitter and/or receives signals from a receiver. The signals may comprise signaling information in accordance with a communications interface standard, user speech, received data, user generated data, and/or the like. Communication device 15 may operate with one or more air interface standards, communication protocols, modulation types, and access types. By way of illustration, the electronic communication device 15 may operate in accordance with second- generation (2G) wireless communication protocols IS- 136 (time division multiple access

(TDMA)), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), and IS-95 (code division multiple access (CDMA)), with third-generation (3G) wireless communication protocols, such as Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), CDMA2000, wideband CDMA (WCDMA) and time division-synchronous CDMA (TD-SCDMA), and/or with fourth-generation (4G) wireless communication protocols, wireless networking protocols, such as 802.1 1 , short- range wireless protocols, such as Bluetooth, and/or the like. Communication device 15 may operate in accordance with wireline protocols, such as Ethernet, digital subscriber line (DSL), asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), and/or the like.

[0052] Processor 1 1 may comprise means, such as circuitry, for implementing audio, video, communication, navigation, logic functions, and/or the like, as well as for implementing embodiments of the invention including, for example, one or more of the functions described herein. For example, processor 1 1 may comprise means, such as a digital signal processor device, a microprocessor device, various analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters, processing circuitry and other support circuits, for performing various functions including, for example, one or more of the functions described herein. The apparatus may perform control and signal processing functions of the electronic apparatus 10 among these devices according to their respective capabilities. The processor 1 1 thus may comprise the functionality to encode and interleave message and data prior to modulation and transmission. The processor 1 may additionally comprise an internal voice coder, and may comprise an internal data modem.

Further, the processor 1 1 may comprise functionality to operate one or more software programs, which may be stored in memory and which may, among other things, cause the processor 1 1 to implement at least one embodiment including, for example, one or more of the functions described herein. For example, the processor 1 1 may operate a connectivity program, such as a conventional internet browser. The connectivity program may allow the electronic apparatus 10 to transmit and receive internet content, such as location-based content and/or other web page content, according to a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), Post Office Protocol (POP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP),

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and/or the like, for example.

[0053] The electronic apparatus 10 may comprise a user interface for providing output and/or receiving input. The electronic apparatus 10 may comprise an output device 14. Output device 14 may comprise an audio output device, such as a ringer, an earphone, a speaker, and/or the like. Output device 14 may comprise a tactile output device, such as a vibration transducer, an electronically deformable surface, an electronically deformable structure, and/or the like. Output device 14 may comprise a visual output device, such as a display, a light, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus causes display of information, the causation of display may comprise displaying the information on a display comprised by the apparatus, sending the information to a separate apparatus that comprises a display, and/or the like. The electronic apparatus may comprise an input device 13. Input device 13 may comprise a light sensor, a proximity sensor, a microphone, a touch sensor, a force sensor, a button, a keypad, a motion sensor, a magnetic field sensor, a camera, and/or the like. A touch sensor and a display may be characterized as a touch display. In an embodiment comprising a touch display, the touch display may be configured to receive input from a single point of contact, multiple points of contact, and/or the like. In such an embodiment, the touch display and/or the processor may determine input based, at least in part, on position, motion, speed, contact area, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus receives an indication of an input. The apparatus may receive the indication from a sensor, a driver, a separate apparatus, and/or the like. The information indicative of the input may relate to information that conveys information indicative of the input, indicative of an aspect of the input indicative of occurrence of the input, and/or the like.

[0054] The electronic apparatus 10 may include any of a variety of touch displays including those that are configured to enable touch recognition by any of resistive, capacitive, infrared, strain gauge, surface wave, optical imaging, dispersive signal technology, acoustic pulse recognition or other techniques, and to then provide signals indicative of the location and other parameters associated with the touch. Additionally, the touch display may be configured to receive an indication of an input in the form of a touch event which may be defined as an actual physical contact between a selection object (e.g., a finger, stylus, pen, pencil, or other pointing device) and the touch display. Alternatively, a touch event may be defined as bringing the selection object in proximity to the touch display, hovering over a displayed object or approaching an object within a predefined distance, even though physical contact is not made with the touch display. As such, a touch input may comprise any input that is detected by a touch display including touch events that involve actual physical contact and touch events that do not involve physical contact but that are otherwise detected by the touch display, such as a result of the proximity of the selection object to the touch display. A touch display may be capable of receiving information associated with force applied to the touch screen in relation to the touch input. For example, the touch screen may differentiate between a heavy press touch input and a light press touch input. In at least one example embodiment, a display may display two- dimensional information, three-dimensional information and/or the like. [0055] In embodiments including a keypad, the keypad may comprise numeric (for example, 0-9) keys, symbol keys (for example, #, *), alphabetic keys, and/or the like for operating the electronic apparatus 10. For example, the keypad may comprise a conventional QWERTY keypad arrangement. The keypad may also comprise various soft keys with associated functions. In addition, or alternatively, the electronic apparatus 10 may comprise an interface device such as a joystick or other user input interface.

[0056] Input device 13 may comprise a media capturing element. The media capturing element may be any means for capturing an image, video, and/or audio for storage, display or transmission. For example, in at least one example embodiment in which the media capturing element is a camera module, the camera module may comprise a digital camera which may form a digital image file from a captured image. As such, the camera module may comprise hardware, such as a lens or other optical component(s), and/or software necessary for creating a digital image file from a captured image. Alternatively, the camera module may comprise only the hardware for viewing an image, while a memory device of the electronic apparatus 10 stores instructions for execution by the processor 1 1 in the form of software for creating a digital image file from a captured image. In at least one example embodiment, the camera module may further comprise a processing element such as a co-processor that assists the processor 1 1 in processing image data and an encoder and/or decoder for compressing and/or decompressing image data. The encoder and/or decoder may encode and/or decode according to a standard format, for example, a Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) standard format.

[0057] FIGURES 2A-2B are diagrams illustrating apparatus communication according to at least one example embodiment. The examples of FIGURES 2 A-2B are merely examples of apparatus communication, and do not limit the scope of the claims. For example, proximity of the apparatuses may vary, type of communication may vary, communication path between apparatuses may vary, and/or the like.

[0058] As electronic apparatuses have become more prolific, there has been an increasing desire for users to utilize multiple electronic apparatuses collaboratively. For example, a user may have a plurality of electronic apparatuses. In such an example, the user may desire to share information from an electronic apparatus to another electronic apparatus, to transfer control of a resource from an electronic apparatus to another electronic apparatus, to have an electronic apparatus authorize another electronic apparatus to perform an action associated with the electronic apparatus, and/or the like. For example, the user may have content stored on an apparatus and desire to send a copy of the content to another apparatus. In such an example, the other apparatus may be the user's apparatus or a different user's apparatus. In another example, a user may have multiple communication apparatuses and desire to route communication from a communication apparatus to another communication apparatus. For example, the user may desire to forward calls from the apparatus to the other apparatus.

[0059] In some circumstances, a user may desire to have collaboration between apparatuses based on their proximity with each other. For example, it may be intuitive for a user to manage collaboration between apparatuses that are local to each other. A plurality of apparatuses may be proximate to each other based on location, availability of local

communication among the apparatuses, and/or the like. For example, if the apparatuses collaborate by way of near field communication, Bluetooth, infrared, local area network, wireless local area network, and/or the like, the apparatuses may be considered to be proximate with each other based, at least in part, on availability of such proximity-based communication with each other. In some circumstances, a user may desire to utilize multiple apparatuses as companion apparatuses. In at least one example embodiment, companion apparatuses relate to apparatuses that collaborate with each other. For example, a companion apparatus may be an apparatus that automatically communicates with another companion apparatus for purposes such as

synchronizing data, exchanging status information, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus retains information associated with communication with the companion apparatus. For example the apparatus may comprise information associated with identifying, communicating with, authenticating, performing authentication with, and/or the like, the companion apparatus. In this manner, the apparatus may be privileged to perform secure operations in conjunction with the companion apparatus that a different apparatus may lack the privilege to perform.

[0060] In at least one example embodiment, communication based, at least in part, on short range communication is referred to as proximity-based-communication. In at least one example embodiment, proximity-based communication relates to wireless communication that is associated with a short range, such as near field communication, Bluetooth, infrared, and/or the like. In such an example the exchange of information may be by way of the short range wireless communication between the apparatus and the other apparatus. [0061] In some circumstances, proximity-based communication may relate to communication between apparatuses using a short range communication channel. In some circumstances, proximity-based communication may relate to communication between apparatuses using a communication channel that is not necessarily a short range communication channel. In such circumstances, the utilization of the communication channel may be predicated upon availability of a short range communication channel. For example, an apparatus may utilize a short range communication channel to obtain information associated with

communication across a different communication channel. For example, an apparatus may utilize short range communication with another apparatus to obtain address information for the other apparatus. In such an example, the apparatus may utilize the address information to communicate with the other apparatus by way of a different communication channel, such as a different short range communication channel, a communication channel that is not a short range communication channel, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, a communication channel relates to, at least partial, allocation of communication resources between an apparatus and another apparatus. For example, a communication channel may relate to a frequency designation, a channel designation, a sub-channel designation, a frame designation, and/or the like. An apparatus may have a plurality of communication channels. For example, an apparatus may have one or more communication channels with one or more other apparatuses, with one or more communication networks, and/or the like. For purposes of clarity, a communication channel may be referred to in terms of an apparatus involved in the communication channel. For example, a communication channel associated with an apparatus may be referred to as an apparatus communication channel, a communication channel associated with a separate apparatus may be referred to as a separate apparatus communication channel, a communication channel associated with a communication network may be referred to as a communication network communication channel, and/or the like.

[0062] In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may be involved in establishment of a communication channel. For example, there may be various actions that an apparatus may take for a communication channel to become existent between the apparatus and another apparatus, a communication network, and/or the like. After a communication channel is established, the communication channel may be utilized for communication. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may be involved in termination of a communication channel. For example, there may be various actions that an apparatus may take for a communication channel to become non-existent between the apparatus and another apparatus, a communication network, and/or the like. After a communication channel is terminated, the communication channel may be unavailable for communication. In at least one example embodiment, existence of a communication channel between an apparatus and another apparatus is indicative of the apparatus being in communication with the other apparatus.

[0063] In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus receives an indication of availability of proximity-based communication with a separate apparatus. The indication of availability may relate to information indicating that the other apparatus is within range of a short range communication, an indication that the other apparatus is present on a short range communication network, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines that the other apparatus is unavailable for proximity -based communication by way of absence of information indicative of availability of the proximity-based communication.

[0064] In the example of FIGURE 2A, apparatus 201 and apparatus 202 may collaborate locally. In some circumstances, apparatus 201 and apparatus 202 may communicate directly with each other, such as by way of proximity -based communication, by way of communication channel 21 1. In the example of FIGURE 2 A, the proximity-based

communication range of apparatus 201 is indicated by region 215 and the proximity-based communication range of apparatus 202 is indicated by region 216. In some circumstances, apparatus 201 may communicate with apparatus 202 by way of communication network 203.

For example, communication network 203 may be an intermediary apparatus such that apparatus 201 and apparatus 202 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 212 and 213, may be a group of apparatuses in communication with each other such that apparatus 201 and apparatus 202 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 212 and 213, and/or the like. In some circumstances, apparatus 201 may obtain information from apparatus 202, by way of communication channel 21 1 , that allows apparatus 201 to communicate with apparatus 202 by way of communication network 203. In some circumstances, apparatus 201 and/or apparatus 202 may communicate with apparatus 204 by way of communication network 203. For example, communication network 203 may be an intermediary apparatus such that apparatus 201 and apparatus 204 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 212 and 214, may be a group of apparatuses in communication with each other such that apparatus 201 and apparatus 204 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 212 and 214, and/or the like. In another example, communication network 203 may be an intermediary apparatus such that apparatus 202 and apparatus 204 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 212 and 214, may be a group of apparatuses in communication with each other such that apparatus 202 and apparatus 204 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 213 and 214, and/or the like.

[0065] In at least one example embodiment, a communication network relates to one or more apparatuses that provide for communication between an apparatus and another apparatus. For example, the communication network may comprise a plurality of communication apparatuses. A communication apparatus may be any apparatus associated with facilitation of communication in a communication network. For example, a communication apparatus may relate to an access point for the communication network, such as a wireless access point, a cellular base station, a Bluetooth access point, and/or the like. In another example, a

communication network apparatus may relate to an apparatus utilized for communication within the communication network, such as a hub, a router, a switch, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may be in communication with a communication network by way of a communication channel with a communication apparatus of the communication network. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus that does not have a communication channel with a communication apparatus may not be in communication with the communication apparatus. In some circumstances, an apparatus and another apparatus may communicate by way of a communication network by way of the same communication apparatus. For example, an apparatus may communicate with another apparatus, by way of a cellular network, where the apparatus and the other apparatus are in communication with the same base station of the cellular network. In such an example, the apparatus and the other apparatus may be within a region that is covered by the base station.

[0066] In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may utilize a communication network for a call. In at least one example embodiment, a call relates to user communication session between an apparatus and another apparatus, such as a voice call, a video call, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, a communication network utilizes a call endpoint identifier in association with a call for an apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the call endpoint identifier relates to an identifier for designating communication information to at least one apparatus in a communication network. For example, the call endpoint identifier may relate to a phone number, a uniform resource locator (URL), and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, the communication network utilizes an existing communication channel to allow the apparatus to enter a call. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus enters a call is by way of the communication channel. An apparatus may enter a call by way of establishing a call, for example an origination call, may enter a call by way of receiving a call, for example a termination call, and/or the like. The communication network may route call information to one or more apparatuses based on the call endpoint identifier. For example, a cellular network may determine one or more apparatus identifier that is associated with a call endpoint identifier, such as an international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) that is associated with a phone number, and utilize the apparatus identifier to provide call information to the apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, a call endpoint identifier is associated with an apparatus by way of the apparatus being designated to receive call information based, at least in part, on the call endpoint identifier.

[0067] In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may have more than one call endpoint identifier. For example, the apparatus may be associated with multiple phone numbers, be associated with multiple subscriber accounts, be associated with multiple types of calls, be associated with multiple communication networks, and/or the like. For example, an apparatus may be in communication with a cellular network, a wireless local area network, a Bluetooth network, and/or the like. In such an example, there may be a call endpoint identifier associated with a communication network and a different call endpoint identifier associated with a different communication network. In this manner, a communication channel that the apparatus utilizes in communication with such a communication network may be considered to be associated with the call endpoint identifier. For example, the apparatus may have a communication channel that is associated with a call endpoint identifier and a different communication channel that is associated with a different call endpoint identifier. In this manner, a communication channel may be associated with entrance to a call by way of the associated call endpoint identifier. For example, an apparatus may utilize an apparatus communication channel for entrance to a call by way of a call endpoint identifier, and a different apparatus may utilize a different apparatus communication channel for entrance to a call by way of a call endpoint identifier. In at least one example embodiment, a call relates to a cellular call, and an apparatus communication channel relates to an apparatus cellular communication channel.

[0068] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus and/or the communication network may end the call. In such an example, there may be communication between the apparatus associated the ending of the call. For example, the apparatus may send information to the communication network to cause the ending of the call, the communication network may send information to the apparatus to facilitate ending of the call, and/or the like.

[0069] In some circumstances, it may be desirable for an apparatus to base one or more operations on proximity of the apparatus to a companion apparatus. For example, the apparatus may infer that the apparatus not being proximate to the companion apparatus is indicative of the companion apparatus being unavailable for direct use by the user.

[0070] In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus may determine that the apparatus is not proximate to the companion apparatus. For example, the apparatus may determine that the companion apparatus is not proximate to the apparatus by determining that a position of the apparatus is beyond a threshold distance from a position of the companion apparatus. In another example, the apparatus may determine that the companion apparatus is not proximate to the apparatus based, at least in part, on a determination that the apparatus and the other apparatus are not in communication with the same communication apparatus of the communication network associated with the call endpoint identifier. In another example, the apparatus may determine that another apparatus is not proximate to the apparatus based, at least in part, on determination that the other apparatus is unavailable for proximity-based

communication.

[0071] In yet another example, the apparatus may determine that the companion apparatus is not proximate to the apparatus based, at least in part, on determination that the companion apparatus is unavailable for communication on a local area network, such as a wireless local area network, with which the apparatus is in communication. For example, the apparatus may infer that the lack of availability of the companion apparatus for communication on the local area network is due to the companion apparatus being outside of the coverage area of the local area network. The apparatus may further infer that being outside of the coverage area of the local area network implies that the apparatus is not proximate to the other apparatus. [0072] In the example of FIGURE 2 A apparatus 201 may determine that apparatus 202 is proximate based, at least in part, on availability of proximity -based communication 21 1 , by way of communicating with the same communication apparatus of communication network 203, by way of comparing position information of apparatus 201 and position information of apparatus 202, and/or the like.

[0073] In the example of FIGURE 2B, apparatus 251 and apparatus 252 may communicate with each other by way of communication network 253. Apparatus 251 may be in communication with communication network 253 by way of communication channel 262.

Apparatus 252 may be in communication with communication network 253 by way of communication channel 263. In the example of FIGURE 2C, the proximity-based

communication range of apparatus 251 is indicated by region 265 and the proximity-based communication range of apparatus 252 is indicated by region 266. It can be seen that apparatus 252 is unavailable for proximity -based communication with apparatus 251. In some

circumstances, apparatus 251 may communicate with apparatus 252 by way of communication network 253. In the example of FIGURE 2C, apparatus 251 may determine that apparatus 252 is not proximate to apparatus 251 based, at least in part on unavailability of proximity-based communication with apparatus 252. In some circumstances, apparatus 251 and/or apparatus 252 may communicate with apparatus 254 by way of communication network 253. For example, communication network 253 may be an intermediary apparatus such that apparatus 251 and apparatus 254 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 262 and 264, may be a group of apparatuses in communication with each other such that apparatus 251 and apparatus 254 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 262 and 264, and/or the like. In another example, communication network 253 may be an intermediary apparatus such that apparatus 252 and apparatus 254 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 262 and 264, may be a group of apparatuses in communication with each other such that apparatus 252 and apparatus 254 may communicate with each other by way of communication channels 263 and 264, and/or the like.

[0074] As users become more accustomed to utilizing companion apparatuses, the activities that the users perform have become increasingly important to the users. For example, in some circumstances, the activity being performed may be more important to the user than the apparatus that is utilized to perform the activity. For example, the user may desire to perform an activity, but may select an apparatus or a companion apparatus to utilize in performing the activity based on a secondary consideration, such as appearance of the apparatus, mobility of the apparatus, other capabilities of the apparatus that do not necessarily pertain to the activity, and/or the like. In some circumstances, the user may not necessarily prefer use of the apparatus over use of the companion apparatus. For example, the user may merely utilize an apparatus to perform an activity, instead of the companion apparatus, based on coincidence, proximity to the user, and/or the like.

[0075] In some circumstances, the user may be performing an activity on the apparatus, and a superseding event may occur. In such circumstances, the user may desire to perform the activity on the companion apparatus. For example, the user may desire to continue the activity on the companion apparatus when it appears that the apparatus may no longer be capable of performing the activity, when it may become more desirable to perform the activity using the companion apparatus, and/or the like. For example, the apparatus may be performing operations associated with an activity when a superseding event occurs. For example, the activity may relate to playing media content, a call, and/or the like. In at least one example embodiment, media content relates to video content, audio content, and/or the like.

[0076] In at least one example embodiment, a superseding event relates to an event that may be indicative of a condition that may cause termination of an apparatus's capability to perform the activity. For example, the superseding event may relate to an incoming call event, an incoming message event, a low power event, and/or the like. An incoming call event may relate to a voice call, a video call, and/or the like. An incoming message event may relate to an email message, a text message, an instant message, and/or the like. A low power event may relate to a notification that the apparatus has a low power condition. The notification may relate to a notification from a power monitoring system, from an operating system, and/or the like, that signifies the low power condition. In at least one example embodiment, a low power condition relates to power of the apparatus being at a level associated with preparation for termination of operation of the apparatus. For example, the apparatus may prepare to terminate operation when the power level of a battery falls below a predetermined threshold. In such circumstances, the apparatus preparing for termination operation may indicate the low power condition, the power level becoming below such a threshold may indicate the low power condition, and/or the like. [0077] For example, the user may desire to utilize the apparatus for a call associated with an incoming call event, rather than the activity that the user is performing with the apparatus. However, the user may desire to continue the activity on the companion apparatus. For example, the user may be watching a video on the apparatus when the apparatus receives an incoming call event. The user may desire for the video to be played on the companion apparatus and to perform the call on the apparatus.

[0078] In another example, the user may desire to utilize the companion apparatus before the apparatus becomes unavailable for use. For example, the user may be in a call when the apparatus reaches a low power condition. In such an example, the user may desire to perform the call on the companion apparatus. For example, the user may desire to take action to avoid the low power condition preempting the call by performing an action that allows the call to take place on the companion apparatus.

[0079] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus receives an indication of a superseding event. The indication may be received from a part of the apparatus, such as a power monitoring system, from a separate apparatus, such as an apparatus of a communication network, and/or the like.

[0080] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus comprises information indicative of the identity of the companion apparatus. For example, the apparatus may comprise information associated with communicating with the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, an apparatus comprises information indicative of a call endpoint identifier of a companion apparatus. For example, the apparatus may store information that corresponds with a call endpoint identifier of the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines an identity of a companion apparatus that may be capable of performing the activity. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines that the companion apparatus is capable of performing the activity based, at least in part, on the apparatus being proximate to the companion apparatus. For example, performance of the activity on a proximate companion apparatus may be more desirable to the user than

performance of the activity on a non-proximate companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus evaluates whether the companion apparatus is capable of performing operations associated with the activity. For example, if the activity relates to a call, the apparatus may determine that the companion apparatus is capable of performing operations associated with the call. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may store information indicative of companion apparatus capability, queries the companion apparatus regarding companion apparatus capability, and/or the like.

[0081] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus causes performance of the activity on the companion apparatus. Causing performance of the activity on the companion apparatus may comprise sending information to the companion apparatus, sending information to a different apparatus, and/or the like.

[0082] In at least one example embodiment, the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of a call endpoint identifier. For example, the apparatus may send information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the separate apparatus to the companion apparatus. In another example, the apparatus may send information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the companion apparatus to the separate apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus causes ending of the call between the apparatus and the separate apparatus. For example, causation of the ending of the call may be performed prior to causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus. In another example, causation of the ending of the call may be performed subsequent to causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

[0083] In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of the activity to the companion apparatus. For example, the information indicative of the activity may comprise information indicative of continuation of the activity. For example, if the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, the information indicative of the activity may comprise a call endpoint identifier associated with the separate apparatus. In such an example, the call endpoint identifier may identify the separate apparatus.

[0084] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines a directive to instruct the companion apparatus to perform the activity. For example, the directive may relate to a command, an indication, and/or the like that directs that companion apparatus to perform the activity. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus sends the directive to the companion apparatus to cause the companion apparatus to perform the activity. In circumstances where the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, the apparatus may determine a call directive to instruct the companion apparatus to establish a different call to the separate apparatus.

[0085] As previously described, in at least one example embodiment, the activity may relate to playing of media content. In such an example, the causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus may comprise sending information identifying the media content to the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may send the media content to the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus comprises sending, to the companion apparatus, information identifying a position of the media content that corresponds with a position of the media content in relation to the playing of the media content. For example, the position may be indicative of a position at which the apparatus may terminate playing of the media content.

[0086] In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus. In such an example, causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, determination that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus is caused, at least in part, by the determination that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity on the companion apparatus is predicated, at least in part, by the determination that the apparatus is proximate to the companion apparatus.

[0087] FIGURE 3 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds the activities of FIGURE 3. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations of FIGURE 3. [0088] At block 302, the apparatus performs operations associated with an activity. The performance and the activity may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0089] At block 304, the apparatus receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity. The receipt, the indication, and the superseding event may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0090] At block 306, the apparatus determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity. The determination, the identity, the companion apparatus, and the capability may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0091] At block 308, the apparatus causes performance of the activity on the

companion apparatus. The causation of performance of the activity may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity is based, at least in part, on receipt of the indication of the superseding event. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the activity is caused, at least in part, by receipt of the indication of the superseding event.

[0092] FIGURE 4 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds with at least some of the activities of FIGURE 4. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations.

[0093] At block 410, apparatus 401 performs operations associated with an activity, similarly as described regarding block 302 of FIGURE 3. At block 412, apparatus 401 receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity, similarly as described regarding block 304 of FIGURE 3. At block 414, apparatus 401 determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, similarly as described regarding bock 306 of FIGURE 3. [0094] At interaction 416, apparatus 401 sends information indicative of the activity to companion apparatus 402. The sending and the activity information may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. At block 418, companion apparatus 402 performs operations associated with the activity based, at least in part, on the information indicative of the activity.

[0095] FIGURE 5 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds the activities of FIGURE 5. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations of FIGURE 5.

[0096] At block 502, the apparatus performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0097] At block 504, the apparatus receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the call. The receipt, the indication, and the superseding event may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0098] At block 506, the apparatus determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the call. The determination, the identity, the companion apparatus, and the capability may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[0099] At block 508, the apparatus sends information indicative of a call endpoint identifier. The sending may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B, FIGURE 6, Figure 7, FIGURE 1 1 , and/or the like.

[00100] FIGURE 6 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds with at least some of the activities of FIGURE 6. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations.

[00101] At block 610, apparatus 601 enters a call with separate apparatus 603. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00102] At block 612, apparatus 601 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. Apparatus 601 may perform the operations of block 612 in conjunction with separate apparatus 603.

[00103] At block 614, apparatus 601 receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the call, similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5. At block 616, apparatus 601 determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the call similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5.

[00104] At block 618, apparatus 601 determines a call directive to instruct the companion apparatus to establish a different call to the separate apparatus. The call directive may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00105] At interaction 620, apparatus 601 sends the call directive to companion apparatus 602. The sending may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00106] At block 622, apparatus 601 causes ending of the call between apparatus 601 and the separate apparatus 603. The causation of the ending may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00107] At block 624, companion apparatus 602 enters a different call with separate apparatus 603. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00108] At block 626, companion apparatus 602 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

Apparatus may perform the operations of block 626 in conjunction with separate apparatus 603.

[00109] FIGURE 7 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds with at least some of the activities of FIGURE 7. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations.

[00110] At block 710, apparatus 701 enters a call with separate apparatus 703. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00111] At block 712, apparatus 701 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. Apparatus 701 may perform the operations of block 712 in conjunction with separate apparatus 703.

[00112] At block 714, apparatus 701 receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the call, similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5. At block 716, apparatus 701 determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the call similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5.

[00113] At block 720, apparatus 701 sends information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the companion apparatus to separate apparatus 703. The sending and the call endpoint identifier may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00114] At block 722, apparatus 701 causes ending of the call between apparatus 701 and the separate apparatus 703. The causation of the ending may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00115] At block 724, separate apparatus 703 enters a different call with companion apparatus 702. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00116] At block 726, companion apparatus 702 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

Apparatus 701 may perform the operations of block 726 in conjunction with separate apparatus

703.

[00117] FIGURES 8A-8E are diagrams illustrating user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. The examples of FIGURES 8A-8E are merely examples, and do not limit the scope of the claims. For example, information presented may vary, manner of user verification may vary, available use selections may vary, and/or the like.

[00118] In some circumstances, it may be desirable to verify performance of the activity by the companion apparatus with a user. For example, the user may desire the companion apparatus to perform the activity, may desire to avoid the companion apparatus performing the activity, and/or the like. In such circumstances, it may be desirable to obtain user verification. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus causes display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the verification interaction relates to a solicitation of user approval to perform the causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus.

[00119] FIGURE 8 A is a diagram illustrating a user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. The example of FIGURE 8 A relates to a user verification interaction that may be utilized by an apparatus prior to causation of the companion apparatus to perform the activity. The example of FIGURE 8 A comprises dialogue 802 and verification indicators 804 and 806. It can be seen that dialogue 802 relates to a solicitation for approval to cause companion apparatus to perform a call that the apparatus is currently performing. It can be seen that verification indicator 804 relates to an affirmative verification and that verification indicator 806 relates to a negative verification indicator. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 804. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may preclude causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 806.

[00120] FIGURE 8B is a diagram illustrating a user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. In some circumstances, it may be desirable to avoid having a companion apparatus perform verification. For example, it may be desirable to avoid a companion device providing a user verification interaction similar to the example of FIGURE 8E. In some circumstances, the apparatus may comprise a predetermined setting that indicates whether to direct the companion apparatus to include or preclude utilization of a user verification interaction prior to performing the activity. In some circumstances the apparatus may allow a user to select whether or not to utilize a verification interaction at the companion apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may send a directive to the companion apparatus that instructs the companion apparatus to avoid user verification for performing the activity. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus determines the call directive to be associated with avoidance of user verification for establishment of the different call to the separate apparatus.

[00121] The example of FIGURE 8B relates to a user verification interaction that may be utilized by an apparatus prior to causation of the companion apparatus to perform the activity. The example of FIGURE 8B comprises dialogue 812 and verification indicators 814 and 816. It can be seen that dialogue 812 relates to a solicitation for approval to cause companion apparatus to perform a call that the apparatus is currently performing. It can be seen that verification indicator 814 relates to an affirmative verification associated with causation of the companion apparatus to perform user verification, that verification indicator 818 relates to an affirmative verification associated with avoidance of causation of the companion apparatus to perform user verification, and that verification indicator 816 relates to a negative verification indicator. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 814 or verification indicator 816. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may preclude causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 816.

[00122] FIGURE 8C is a diagram illustrating a user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. The example of FIGURE 8C relates to a user verification interaction that may be utilized by an apparatus prior to causation of the companion apparatus to perform the activity. The example of FIGURE 8C comprises dialogue 822 and verification indicators 824 and 826. It can be seen that dialogue 822 relates to a solicitation for approval to send information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the companion apparatus to a separate apparatus with which the apparatus is an a call. It can be seen that verification indicator 824 relates to an affirmative verification and that verification indicator 826 relates to a negative verification indicator. In at least one example embodiment, causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on

determination that a user has selected verification indicator 824. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may preclude causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 826.

[00123] FIGURE 8D is a diagram illustrating a user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. The user verification interaction of the example of FIGURE 8D comprises dialogue 832 and a representation 834 of the call endpoint identifier of the companion apparatus. The example of FIGURE 8D relates to a user verification interaction that may be provided by a separate apparatus with which the apparatus is in a call. In the example of FIGURE 8D, dialogue 832 may relate to the information indicative of the call endpoint identifier that was sent by the apparatus to the separate apparatus. In at least one example embodiment, the user may invoke establishment of the call to the companion apparatus by performing a selection of representation 834. In this manner, selection of representation 834 may serve as an affirmative verification.

[00124] FIGURE 8E is a diagram illustrating a user verification interaction in accordance with at least one example embodiment. The example of FIGURE 8E relates to a user verification interaction that may be utilized by a companion apparatus prior to the companion apparatus performing the activity. The example of FIGURE 8E comprises dialogue 852 and verification indicators 854 and 856. It can be seen that dialogue 852 relates to a solicitation for approval for companion apparatus to perform a call that the apparatus is currently performing, or was previously performing. It can be seen that verification indicator 854 relates to an affirmative verification and that verification indicator 856 relates to a negative verification indicator. In at least one example embodiment, performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 854. In at least one example embodiment, the apparatus may preclude causation of performance of the call on the companion apparatus may be based, at least in part, on determination that a user has selected verification indicator 856.

[00125] FIGURE 9 is a flow diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds the activities of FIGURE 9. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations of FIGURE 9.

[00126] At block 902, the apparatus performs operations associated with an activity, similarly as described regarding block 302 of FIGURE 3. At block 904, the apparatus receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity, similarly as described regarding block 304 of FIGURE 3. At block 906, the apparatus determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, similarly as described regarding block 306 of FIGURE 3.

[00127] At block 908, the apparatus causes display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus. The verification interaction may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 8A-8E.

[00128] At block 910, the apparatus receives an indication of an input indicative of a verification. The verification may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 8A-8E.

[00129] At block 912, the apparatus determines whether the verification was an affirmative verification. If the verification relates to an affirmative verification, flow proceeds to block 914. If the verification relates to a negative verification, flow proceeds to block 916.

[00130] At block 914, the apparatus causes performance of the activity on the companion apparatus, similarly as described regarding block 308 of FIGURE 3. In this manner, causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus may be based, at least in part, on the affirmative verification. For example, causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus may be caused, at least in part, by the affirmative verification. In another example, causation of the performance of the activity on the other apparatus may be predicated, at least in part, by the affirmative verification.

[00131] FIGURE 10 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds with at least some of the activities of FIGURE 10. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations.

[00132] At block 1010, apparatus 1001 performs operations associated with an activity, similarly as described regarding block 302 of FIGURE 3. At block 1012, apparatus 1001 receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity, similarly as described regarding block 304 of FIGURE 3. At block 1014, , apparatus 1001 determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity, similarly as described regarding bock 306 of FIGURE 3.

[00133] At block 1016, apparatus 1001 sends information indicative of the activity to companion apparatus 1002. The sending and the activity information may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00134] At block 1018, companion apparatus 1002 verifies that the user desires to perform the activity on the companion apparatus. The verification may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 8A-8E. In at least one example embodiment, verification is based, at least in part, on lack of a directive to avoid the verification.

[00135] At block 1020, companion apparatus 1002 performs operations associated with the activity based, at least in part, on the information indicative of the activity.

[00136] FIGURE 1 1 is an interaction diagram illustrating activities associated with causation of performance of an activity on a companion apparatus according to at least one example embodiment. In at least one example embodiment, there is a set of operations that corresponds with at least some of the activities of FIGURE 1 1. An apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , or a portion thereof, may utilize the set of operations. The apparatus may comprise means, including, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , for performance of such operations. In an example embodiment, an apparatus, for example electronic apparatus 10 of FIGURE 1 , is transformed by having memory, for example memory 12 of FIGURE 1 , comprising computer code configured to, working with a processor, for example processor 1 1 of FIGURE 1 , cause the apparatus to perform set of operations.

[00137] At block 1 1 10, apparatus 1 101 enters a call with separate apparatus 1 103. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. [00138] At block 1 1 12, apparatus 1 101 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B. Apparatus may perform the operations of block 1 1 12 in conjunction with separate apparatus 1 103.

[00139] At block 1 1 14, apparatus 1 101 receives an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the call, similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5. At block 1 1 16, apparatus 1 101 determines an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the call similarly as described regarding block 506 of FIGURE 5.

[00140] At block 1 120, apparatus 1 101 sends information indicative of a call endpoint identifier associated with the companion apparatus to separate apparatus 1 103. The sending and the call endpoint identifier may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00141] At block 1 122, apparatus 1 101 causes ending of the call between apparatus

1 101 and the separate apparatus 1 103. The causation of the ending may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00142] At block 1 124, separate apparatus 1 103 verifies that the user of separate apparatus 1 103 desires to perform the activity on the companion apparatus. The verification may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 8A-8E.

[00143] At block 1 126, separate apparatus 1 103 enters a different call with companion apparatus 1 102. The entry of the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

[00144] At block 1 128, companion apparatus 1 102 performs operations associated with a call. The performance and the call may be similar as described regarding FIGURES 2A-2B.

Apparatus 1 101 may perform the operations of block 1 128 in conjunction with separate apparatus 1 103.

[00145] Embodiments of the invention may be implemented in software, hardware, application logic or a combination of software, hardware, and application logic. The software, application logic and/or hardware may reside on the apparatus, a separate device, or a plurality of separate devices. If desired, part of the software, application logic and/or hardware may reside on the apparatus, part of the software, application logic and/or hardware may reside on a separate device, and part of the software, application logic and/or hardware may reside on a plurality of separate devices. In an example embodiment, the application logic, software or an instruction set is maintained on any one of various conventional computer-readable media. [00146] If desired, the different functions discussed herein may be performed in a different order and/or concurrently with each other. For example, block 304 of FIGURE 3 may be performed after block 306. Furthermore, if desired, one or more of the above-described functions may be optional or may be combined. For example, blocks 908, 910, 912, and 914 of FIGURE 9 may be optional and/or combined with block 308 of FIGURE 3.

[00147] Although various aspects of the invention are set out in the independent claims, other aspects of the invention comprise other combinations of features from the described embodiments and/or the dependent claims with the features of the independent claims, and not solely the combinations explicitly set out in the claims.

[00148] It is also noted herein that while the above describes example embodiments of the invention, these descriptions should not be viewed in a limiting sense. Rather, there are variations and modifications which may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. An apparatus, comprising:

at least one processor;

at least one memory including computer program code, the memory and the computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following:

perform operations associated with an activity;

receive an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity;

determine an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity; and

cause performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

2. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein causation of performance on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of the activity to the companion apparatus.

3. The apparatus of Claim 2, wherein the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and the information indicative of the activity comprises a call endpoint identifier associated with the separate apparatus.

4. The apparatus of Claim 3 , wherein the memory includes computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform determination of a call directive to instruct the companion apparatus to establish a different call to the separate apparatus.

5. The apparatus of Claim 4, wherein the call directive is associated with avoidance of user verification for establishment of the different call to the separate apparatus.

6. The apparatus of any of Claims 1-5, wherein the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and wherein the memory includes computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform causing ending of the call between the apparatus and the separate apparatus.

7. The apparatus of any of Claims 1-6, wherein the memory includes computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform causation of display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

8. The apparatus of any of Claims 1-7, wherein the memory includes computer program code configured to, working with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform determination of a directive to instruct the companion apparatus to perform the activity, wherein the directive is associated with avoidance of user verification on the companion apparatus for performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

9. The apparatus of any of Claims 1-8, wherein the apparatus comprises a display.

10. A method comprising:

performing operations associated with an activity;

receiving an indication of a superseding event indicative of a condition that may cause termination of the activity;

determining an identity of a companion apparatus that is capable of performing the activity; and

causing performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

11. The method of Claim 10, wherein causation of performance on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of the activity to the companion apparatus.

12. The method of Claim 11 , wherein the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and the information indicative of the activity comprises a call endpoint identifier associated with the separate apparatus.

13. The method of Claim 12, further comprising determination of a call directive to instruct the companion apparatus to establish a different call to the separate apparatus.

14. The method of Claim 13, wherein the call directive is associated with avoidance of user verification for establishment of the different call to the separate apparatus.

15. The method of any of Claims 10-14, wherein the activity relates to a call between the apparatus and a separate apparatus, and further comprising causing ending of the call between the apparatus and the separate apparatus.

16. The method of any of Claims 10-15, further comprising causation of display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

17. At least one computer-readable medium encoded with instructions that, when executed by a processor, perform:

perform operations associated with an activity;

cause performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.

18. The medium of Claim 17, wherein causation of performance on the companion apparatus comprises sending information indicative of the activity to the companion apparatus.

19. The medium of any of Claims 17-18, encoded with instructions that, when executed by a processor, perform causation of display of a verification interaction associated with the causation of the performance of the activity on the companion apparatus.