Abstract: A system and method for allowing remote access to an IP communications network is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for allowing access to an IP network comprises: sending a first message addressed to a first port of an IP communications network component, the first message comprising a command requesting the performance of a selected telecommunications function; a selected IP endpoint performing, in response to the first message, the selected telecommunications function; sending a second message addressed to a different second port of the IP communications network component, the second message comprising a request for information associated with the IP endpoint; and tunneling, in response to receiving the second message at the second port, the second message to the IP endpoint.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a wireless handset to a wireline switch in an integrated wireline/wireless telecommunications network having a plurality of access controllers and wireline switches includes a wireless service processor operative to receive identification of a subscriber in response to a call attempt and determine a preferred connection between the wireless handset and one of the plurality of wireline switches based on predetermined data associated with the subscriber. The access controller is operative to connect the wireless handset to one of the plurality of wireline switches based on the preferred connection so as to complete the call attempt.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a wireless handset to a wireline switch in an integrated wireline/wireless telecommunications network having a plurality of access controllers and wireline switches includes a wireless service processor operative to receive identification of a subscriber in response to a call attempt and determine a preferred connection between the wireless handset and one of the plurality of wireline switches based on predetermined data associated with the subscriber. The access controller is operative to connect the wireless handset to one of the plurality of wireline switches based on the preferred connection so as to complete the call attempt.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing voice messaging notification to a voice mail subscriber over the Internet, wherein the subscriber has a telephone which is serviced by a switch. The method includes receiving a voice message from a calling party for the telephone associated with the subscriber and forwarding the voice message to a mailbox for storage therein. The method also includes generating the message notification upon receipt of the voice message and transmitting the message notification to a messaging notification node. The method further includes routing the message notification to the subscriber over a local Internet gateway to provide indication to the subscriber of the stored voice message.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a wireless handset to a wireline switch in an integrated wireline/wireless telecommunications network having a plurality of access controllers and wireline switches includes a wireless service processor operative to receive identification of a subscriber in response to a call attempt and determine a preferred connection between the wireless handset and one of the plurality of wireline switches based on predetermined data associated with the subscriber. The access controller is operative to connect the wireless handset to one of the plurality of wireline switches based on the preferred connection so as to complete the call attempt.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling data access by a user device on a network utilizes a subscriber database cataloging the device identity and the corresponding dynamic address. The system includes an interworking function device operative to receive a call from the user device. The user device has a corresponding dynamic address. The interworking function device sends a message to the subscriber database indicating the device identity and the corresponding dynamic address. The sent information is cataloged at the subscriber database to allow the server, when the server receives the corresponding dynamic address, to retrieve the device identity from the subscriber database and to control data access over the network based on the device identity.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting wireless and/or wireline features of telecommunications subscribers utilizing existing wireline interfaces includes a processor for provisioning the wireline interfaces to support predetermined wireless and/or wireline features. A service logic, such as a Service Control Point (SCP), assigns the wireline interfaces to the telecommunications subscribers on a call-by-call basis based on the features subscribed to by the subscriber. The processor is further operative to reprovision the wireline interfaces based on the number of subscribers assigned to the wireline interfaces.

Abstract: A device for supporting multiple line configurations in a Fixed Wireless Loop (FWL) application includes a hand-held transceiver supporting wireless communications. The device also includes a cradle disposed on or in the building for receiving the hand-held transceiver and terminating a primary telecommunications line having at least one primary telephone connected thereto. The cradle further terminates a secondary telecommunications line, different from the primary telecommunications line, having at least one secondary telephone connected thereto. Still further, the cradle includes a spring-loaded switch integrally formed therein, wherein when the hand-held transceiver is in the cradle, the switch is biased to break contact between the primary telecommunications line and the secondary telecommunications line.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting wireless and/or wireline features of telecommunications subscribers utilizing existing wireline interfaces includes a processor for provisioning the wireline interfaces to support predetermined wireless and/or wireline features. A service logic, such as a Service Control Point (SCP), assigns the wireline interfaces to the telecommunications subscribers on a call-by-call basis based on the features subscribed to by the subscriber. The processor is further operative to reprovision the wireline interfaces based on the number of subscribers assigned to the wireline interfaces.