Abstract: Cell phone calls are automatically call forwarded to an in-vehicle telematics system when a driver using the cell phone is in their vehicle. Presence of the driver may be detected, e.g., by detection of a key in the ignition and presumption that the driver is in the vehicle while the key is in the ignition. The in-vehicle telematics unit signals that its driver is present. A phone number lookup is performed, e.g., by a third party database service associating cell phone number and wireless carrier with a telematics phone number of the drivers vehicle. A call forwarding request is then made between the telematics network to the relevant wireless carrier providing service to the driver's cell phone. The correct wireless carrier network is contacted, and a call forward is established to the telematics system of the driver's vehicle. When the driver leaves the vehicle, the call forwarding is terminated.

Abstract: Architecture and a method for a cost-effective implementation of new services using existing triggers, network elements, and messaging protocols in a telecommunications network. An industry wide uniformity is maintained among providers of the services while maximizing the utilization of the existing network, and without the need to wait for future developments of new standards or equipment. The architecture and methods utilize existing triggers to manage and control special service type calls, e.g., a prepaid call, within the network. ISDN User Part (ISUP) messaging protocol may be used for message exchange between network elements. A standard TCP/IP backbone is used for database interaction. Translation Type capabilities of the Service Transfer Point (STP) are used for intelligent call routing functions.

Abstract: An overlay list of MSAG-valid addresses is created for use in lieu of (or in addition to) the lat/lon or postal address which otherwise would go with an E911 VoIP 911 call. This overlays the nation with a series of MSAG-addressed polygons, with center points identified in those polygons, and MSAG-valid addresses provided to the PSAPs for those centers, preferably along with the original latitude/longitude coordinates.