Abstract: A method and system for processing calls in a wireless network having a priority call system are provided. The system includes receiving means for receiving a message with an ordered resource list, first determining means for determining what resources are available for the mobile station, second determining means for determining whether to queue the call, sending means for sending a feature notification message to the mobile station, and creating means for creating a queue for each resource that is available for the mobile station.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for efficiently conveying bandclass information between switching modules in a wireless communications system to facilitate call delivery or call origination. A compact bandclass information field is provided in inter-system paging and other non-handoff messages, in which each of a plurality of field bits indicates whether a particular bandclass is supported by a given mobile communications unit, thereby providing bandclass support information in an efficient manner to a recipient switching module.

Abstract: A method providing communication between an MSC and a mobile terminal in a wireless communications system including using the 10 digit MIN identifier for identifying the mobile terminal in all messages requiring a mobile terminal identifier sent from the MSC via a base station to the mobile terminal and using the 15 digit MIN-based IMSI identifier for identifying the mobile terminal in all messages requiring a mobile terminal identifier sent from the mobile terminal via the base station to the MSC. The method can also include deploying the use of 15 digit MIN-based IMSI identifiers in one MSC at a time. The invention also includes a system for providing mobile terminal identification information in a wireless system. The system includes a mobile terminal capable of receiving and responding to messages using a 10 digit MIN for identifying the mobile terminal and sending messages having a MIN-based IMSI identifier for identifying the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A technique that relates to use of a known messaging sequence, e.g., ISANSWER messaging in the IS-41 protocol, in a heretofore unknown manner to improve hand-off procedures that may be established between a serving (anchor or intermediate) mobile switching center and a target (or border) mobile switching center is provided. Specifically, the ISANSWER message is selectively sent from the serving mobile switching center to the target mobile switching center during the hand-off process. The transmission of the ISANSWER message in this manner allows the target mobile switching center to terminate ring back to a caller when the mobile station answers the call after the handoff has been started, but while the mobile station is still within a cell area of the serving mobile switching center.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing a handback process in a wireless telecommunication system after an inter-MSC handoff from a first MSC to a second MSC during an active call to an MS are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) initiating an inter-MSC handback attempt from the second MSC to the first MSC, b) setting up resources in the first MSC and a first BS associated with the first MSC, c) sending a command to the MS directing the MS to begin the inter-MSC handback attempt, d) receiving a message from the MS indicating that the inter-MSC handback attempt failed, e) timely cleaning up the resources set up in the first MSC and first BS due to the new message exchange between the first and second MSCs, and f) sending a message to a second BS associated with the second MSC indicating that the first MSC and first BS are ready for another inter-MSC handback attempt.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a 911 emergency voice/data telecommunication network are provided. In one embodiment, the telecommunication network includes: a caller device originating a 911 emergency call having a voice portion, and a data portion, a local service interface, a public voice network, a public data network, and an ESN, wherein the ESN determines the appropriate emergency service organization to receive the 911 emergency call and dispatches the voice portion and data portion thereto. In another embodiment, the telecommunication network includes: a BS, MSC, MPC, and PDE. In another embodiment, the 911 emergency call includes a 911 origination service option. In another aspect of the invention, a method for communicating a mobile-originated 911 emergency call to an appropriate PSAP is provided. In still another aspect of the invention, a caller device for originating the 911 emergency call is provided. The caller device includes: a microphone, a camera, and a 911 button.