Abstract: System and method for providing a Web content provision service using a subscriber terminal in an exchange system.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.

Abstract: System and method for the registration of a mobile part (MT, OA, HA) in a base station (BS) in a telecommunication system designed for wireless communication between a mobile part (MT, OA, HA) and a base station (BS. The base station and the mobile part are initially placed in an access standby state. Subsequently, a verification procedure determines a message exchange (MA) between the mobile part and the base station if the base station supports a voice-controlled registration and if the mobile part is theoretically connected to the base station. If the theoretical connection is determined, a user channel connection suitable for the transmission of voice data is established between the mobile part and the base station. The mobile part is then either registered in the base station, or the registration attempt is rejected.

Abstract: In an apparatus and a method for processing a calling tone of a wire/wireless telephone, if an RF signal corresponding to a ring receiving generation control signal is transmitted to a portable device from a fixed device after a ring signal is received in the fixed device of the wire/wireless telephone, the portable device measures the distance between the fixed device and the portable device according to electric field strength of the RF signal transmitted by the fixed device. If the measured distance is less than a preset reference distance, the portable device disables generation of the calling tone and the calling tone is generated in the fixed device only. Thus, when the fixed device is near the portable device, only the fixed device processes the calling tone for receiving a ring signal, and the problem of user inconvenience caused by lack of harmony between melody chords generated in the fixed device and the portable device is solved.

Abstract: A method and system of automating two-way beaming of information from one handheld electronic device to another handheld electronic device. Specifically, the present invention discloses a method and system for selectively transmitting business cards, calendar appointments or executable programs from one device to a requesting device. The receiver makes the selection of a response. The receiver accepts the information, accepts and automatically transmits information of the same category, or rejects the information based on a user choice. If the user select the receive and transmit option, the device will automatically receives and file the information and sends information of the same category to the initiator of the transmission. The two-way transmission of information appears as one integral transmission between the users. In one embodiment, the data to be exchanged is business cards and the devices are handheld computer system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses in one embodiment a mobile telephone capable of communicating with a home base station through radio signals. The mobile telephone registers with a home base station before beginning to communicate with the home base station. The home base station is capable of sensing the presence of the mobile telephone in its coverage area and subsequently establishing contact with the mobile telephone, if the mobile telephone is registered with the home base station. The home base station can support a plurality of telephone devices, including corded and cordless telephone devices, and provides call placement and answering services to these telephone devices if there is a registered mobile telephone within its coverage area.

Abstract: A system and method for providing quality-of-service based network resource allocation and utilization in a dynamic network environment. For example, a wireless communication network may comprise a first system and a second system. The first system may provide a current service to a user at a current quality level. The first system and second system may establish a wireless communication link. At least one of the first and second systems may determine whether utilizing one or more resources of the second system will provide the current service to the user at a higher level of quality than the current quality level. One or more resources of the second system may be allocated for providing the current service to a user at a higher quality level. The allocated resources may be utilized to provide the current service to the user at a higher quality level than the current quality level.

Abstract: A method of operating a telecommunication system that enables operation of a mobile telephone at different user rates that are dependent on the instantaneous location, where a local fixed station at the user end transmits a first signal of limited range that is received by a mobile telephone that is associated with the fixed station, that is, provided that the mobile telephone is present within the range of the transmission signal, and the mobile telephone transmits, in response to the reception of the first signal, a second signal to a base station of the telecommunication system which switches over to a different user rate in response to the reception of the second signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for implementing two-way communication between at least first and second devices comprises steps of: (a1) during finite time periods following transmission of respective first messages from the first device to the second device, using the first device to listen for second messages transmitted from the second device to first device; and (a2) after each of the finite time periods following the transmission of the respective first messages from the first device to the second device, ceasing to use the first device to listen for second messages transmitted from the second device to the first device until after the first device transmits another first message to the second device.

Abstract: A baby monitor has a nursery unit and parent unit. The nursery unit has a controller for generating a privacy code, a microphone for detecting baby sounds and a transmitter for transmitting a signal made up of the privacy code and the baby sounds. The parent unit has a receiver for receiving the signal, a controller for comparing the privacy code to a reference code, and an amplifier and speaker for outputting the baby sounds. The baby sounds are output by the parent unit if the privacy code matches the reference code. The nursery and parent units have a scrambler and descrambler respectively for scrambling the signal.

Abstract: An interface circuit that interconnects a terminal device at an extension station with the adjunct port circuit of a telephone of a business communications system (BCS), such as a digital PBX. The interface circuit enables a call diverted to a BCS telephone to be answered at the extension station. The interface circuit receives a ringing control signal from the adjunct port circuit when its BCS telephone is rung on an incoming call. This causes a ringing current source in the interface to apply ringing current to the extension station simultaneously with ringing of the BCS telephone.

Abstract: A mobile services control platform supports enhanced services for SMS or MMS message forwarding. The service allows a subscriber to receive SMS (Short Message Service) directed to his or her mobile number across a range of devices, depending on the context, the device, and the network the user is connected from. In a representative example, when the user connects over a Wi-Fi network, e.g., using his or her laptop or other such device, he or she selects “Wi-Fi SMS” option from a client. As a result, future SMS sent to the user's mobile number get routed to his or her laptop over Wi-Fi—without the sender being aware that the user has connected over a different network. Similarly, SMS messages sent by the user from his or her laptop Wi-Fi client (e.g., through a softphone) are delivered to the recipient's mobile device as if they originated from the mobile phone. When Wi-Fi SMS is activated, preferably voice calls continue to be received over the mobile phone, with only SMS forwarded to Wi-Fi.

Abstract: The event driven multi-media communication management system comprises a controller that interfaces with a plurality of communication space stations and with one or more communication medium service providers. The communication space station is a modular device that includes a platform, a voice system for providing an audio user interface, and a docking bay for coupling with a subscriber device. The controller accesses a subscriber contact directory that is associated with the subscriber device, communicates content messages representing at least a portion of the subscriber contact directory to the subscriber station, receives control messages representing subscriber selection of a contact, and establishes a communication channel in accordance with the selected subscriber communication information.

Abstract: A cordless security system that communicates through a wireless telephone network. A wireless node, having a wireless transceiver adapted to communicate wireless signals with the wireless telephone network, and a cordless transceiver adapted to communicate cordless signals with plural cordless terminal devices enables a cordless local area network. The wireless node also includes a controller that operates to couple telephone calls between the wireless transceiver and the cordless transceiver. The controller routes cordless data packets in the cordless signals through the cordless transceiver and amongst the plural cordless terminal devices. The cordless security system includes plural cordless security sensor terminal devices that communicate cordless sensor signal encoded within a cordless data packet into the cordless local area network. A cordless security control panel terminal device communicates cordless alarm signals encoded within a cordless data packet into the cordless local area network.

Abstract: A telecommunication system intended for providing telecommunication services at a semiconductor manufacturing plant under the circumstances of shielded areas of clean rooms comprises a GSM base station installed at the plant and equipped with a plurality of low power antennas, a private branch exchange and at least two dedicated lines of E1 type connecting the base station and the PBX to a public switched telephone network. Software incorporated in the base station and PBX allows for telecommunication connections set up at the plant to use abbreviated four-digit numbers for both wireless mobile stations and wired stations, while keeping the possibility to reach a mobile station, even if it is outside the plant at the time of the connection, dialing the abbreviated four-digit number.

Abstract: A system and method of automatically transferring a call between telephones based on the distance between the two telephones is provided. First the proximity of a first telephone to a second telephone is determined. If the proximity is within a predetermined limit or threshold, calls directed to the first telephone are transferred to the second telephone. Security of the transfer may be ensured to prevent fraudulent use of the subscription of either telephone. Procedures are provided which permit any the above-mentioned steps to be performed either at the level of the individual telephones involved in the transfer, or by an element of the network, such as an MSC or HLR.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.

Abstract: A method for serving multiple mobile stations under a common mobile identification number (MIN). A service provider assigns the common MIN to multiple mobile stations and maintains a subscriber profile that associates the MIN with the electronic serial numbers (ESNs) of the mobile stations. However, the service provider allows the MIN to be associated with at most one mobile station that is arranged to respond to a MIN-based termination message. As a result, when the service provider seeks to terminate a call through signaling keyed to the MIN, only one of the mobile stations will respond (e.g., begin to ring). At the same time, all of the mobile stations having the common MIN can originate calls through signaling keyed to their MIN and ESN (since the MIN/ESN pair should uniquely identify the originating station).

Abstract: A system to selectively answer a telephone is disclosed and includes a stationary unit connectable in line with a telephone line extending to the telephone. The stationary unit includes: a first antenna coupled to a first transmitter-receiver to communicate with a portable unit that includes a second antenna coupled to a second transmitter-receiver; a switching circuit to seize the telephone line after receiving a signal received from a first activatable switch of the portable unit, from a second activatable switch of the portable unit, or any combination thereof; and an autodialer circuit to dial a pre-programmed telephone number in response to a signal received from the second activatable switch of the portable unit. The stationary unit receives verbal communications from the portable unit and transmits the verbal communications via the telephone line after the telephone line is seized.

Abstract: Terminal authentication and call processing in a private wireless high-speed data system is effected by a private pDLR adapted to effect authentication of a terminal entering the private network and call processing and arranged within a private EV-DO wireless network. Session information of the corresponding terminal is received from a data location register (DLR) of the public EV-DO network only when the terminal entering the private EV-DO wireless network requests the call connection for the first time and is stored in a database of the private pDLR, and the call processing and authentication are performed. The authentication of the corresponding terminal is performed by extracting an International Mobile Station Identity (IMSI) of the terminal included in the session information of the corresponding terminal and determining whether the extracted IMSI is registered in a pDLR database of the private EV-DO wireless network, without needing a separate AN_AAA in the private EV-DO wireless network.

Abstract: A wireless and cordless telephone node system. The system includes a node with a wireless transceiver that communicates wireless signals with a wireless network, a cordless transceiver that communicates cordless signals with multiple cordless terminal units, and one or more landline interfaces that couple metallically with the PSTN. A switch routes call between the landlines, wireless network and the multiple cordless terminals. A subscriber identity module and card interface is provided for control of wireless account user data. A variety of cordless terminals are provided that emulate conventional corded telephones, cordless telephones and wireless telephones. The wireless node is designed for both fixed and portable operation.

Abstract: A cellular telephone can be integrated in a base unit, and thereby used in addition to, or in place of a land line. Viewed from another perspective, a cellular phone or other communication device can be integrated with a communication network by at least temporarily coupling it to another cellular phone or communication device that was previously integrated with the communication network. Such a unit may integrate itself when coupled to a previously integrated phone by obtaining a MIN and ESN from the previously integrated phone. Such a unit may also provide access to non-integration information contained in the previously integrated phone, such as data related to contacts, tasks, and appointments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for informing a mobile communication terminal of an entrance into a specific service network in a mobile communication system and a method for changing an incoming call indication mode to a vibration or silent mode.

Abstract: When an incoming call to a wireless communication apparatus is detected, a wireless control apparatus uses a wireless link, which has been established by previous communication, to perform succeeding communication. Examples of communication include communication of audio or data already completed, or, when there are a plurality of wireless communication apparatus, communication of control information by a wireless link established when notification of an incoming call is given to the wireless communication apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention discloses in one embodiment a mobile telephone capable of communicating with a home base station through radio signals. The mobile telephone registers with a home base station before beginning to communicate with the home base station. The home base station is capable of sensing the presence of the mobile telephone in its coverage area and subsequently establishing contact with the mobile telephone, if the mobile telephone is registered with the home base station. The home base station can support a plurality of telephone devices, including corded and cordless telephone devices, and provides call placement and answering services to these telephone devices if there is a registered mobile telephone within its coverage area.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications-switching center that subsequent communications directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to a destination number associated with the wireless unit. In response to a triggering event by the wireless unit through the base unit, the base unit causes the wireless unit to transmit an SMS message to the communications-switching center. The SMS message includes a notification that subsequent communications directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to the destination number associated with the wireless unit.

Abstract: A reverse caller identification system. Telecommunications devices are registered with respect to specific locations and are monitored with respect to users proximity to said devices. Prior to putting an incoming call through to one of said devices, the caller is provided with information as to activities currently in proximity to that device. A plurality of options for real-time information data and caller feedback are described.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, rewards a user for playing computer games at a mobile terminal. Computer games, or other recreational applications, formed of executable code at a mobile terminal are executed by a user. When success indicia associated with playing the computer game, such as a game score, exceeds a selected threshold, a message is formed and sent to an award server. The award server is operable to authorize a reward for the user of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A network-based wireless telephone communication device is proposed, which can be either an independent device or integrated to a portable information platform, and which is capable of providing an interactive multi-person voice communication session for the user to talk with one or more other persons via voice over a network system, such as the Internet, through a wireless network interface. The proposed network-based wireless telephone communication device is more advantageous to use than prior art in that it utilizes the Internet for voice data transmission and therefore is significantly more economical to use than mobile phone. Moreover, since the proposed network-based wireless telephone communication device can be either an independent device or integrated to a portable information platform, such as mobile phone, electronic dictionary, PDA, or the like, it has a higher level of portability than notebook computer with wireless linking capability.

Abstract: In a digital cordless telephone system, a different speech coding scheme is used in the audio path from the base unit to its remote handset than that which is used in the audio path in the opposite direction from the remote handset to the base unit. It is found that this unbalanced coding scheme optimizes overall system cost and performance. In particular, two different types, quality and/or bit rates of speech encoders are implemented in opposite directions of the same full-duplex audio path, providing an unbalanced coding in a digital cordless telephone. Implementation of different types of speech encoders in a common full duplex path optimizes system cost and performance. It is recognized by the invention that the communications link in a first direction from a base unit to its remote handset in a digital cordless telephone system potentially requires better codec and audio performance than the communications link in the opposite direction from the remote handset to base unit.

Abstract: A system for selectively answering a telephone from a remote location is disclosed herein. The system basically includes both a stationary unit and a portable unit. The stationary unit, first of all, is connectable in line with a telephone line extending to a telephone. The stationary unit includes a ring detector circuit for activating the system upon detecting a ringing signal received over the telephone line, a first antenna with transmitter-receiver, a switching circuit for seizing the telephone line, and an enclosure. The portable unit, on the other hand, may be carried on-person. The portable unit includes a second antenna with transmitter-receiver for establishing electromagnetic communication with the first antenna, an activatable switch for selectively triggering seizure of the telephone line in response to any ringing signal that is detected, a microphone for transmitting verbal communications over the telephone line whenever the telephone line is seized, and a casing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of integrating a wireless telephone and a multiple handset cordless telephone system is taught. A docking station is used which receives a wireless telephone and electrically interfaces with in, including power, audio and data interfaces. A controller manages the interface to a transceiver, and speakerphone. The transceiver operates in compliance with a multiple handset cordless telephone system to enable communications therebetween.

Abstract: Methods and systems for triggerless mobile group dialing are disclosed. A method for triggerless mobile group dialing includes intercepting call signaling messages that contain mobile dialing codes. For these call signaling messages, a mobile dialing group ID is determined based on the calling party address in the mobile call signaling messages if the mobile call signaling messages contain calling party addresses. The mobile dialing group ID and the mobile dialing code are used together to determine a full called party address for each of the signaling messages. In lieu of using a mobile dialing group ID, a method is also presented for directly associating combinations of full E.164 calling party address digits and mobile dialing codes to full E.164 called party address digits. The full called party address is inserted in each of the signaling messages and each message is routed to its intended destination.

Abstract: An interactive short message service (SMS) system, which can offer an interactive short message service even in a private wireless network, and a routing method therefor are disclosed.

Abstract: In a cellular telecommunications system using wireless telecommunication between mobile parts and base stations, a method of handing off telecommunications connections from uncoordinated, unlicensed operation of the system to coordinated, licensed operation and vice versa. The method requires only simple circuitry and little energy consumption in the mobile parts. Initial monitoring is carried out in the base station, which supports uncoordinated, unlicensed system operation.

Abstract: A wireless multi-handset telephone system with integrated video monitoring. A speakerphone base unit, at least one camera module, at least one combination video/voice handset, and at least one voice handset operate together such that voice and data are transmitted (i) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one camera module and (ii) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one voice handset, and video images are transmitted from the at least one camera module to the at least one combination video/voice handset.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for interfacing an electronic device and an accessory is disclosed. In one embodiment the accessory comprises a communication device. To achieve desired operation of the accessory with the communication device the accessory includes memory configured to store control data or other interface data. Storing the control data in the accessory insures that the communication device has access to the control data tailored to the accessory hardware. Storing the control data on the accessory also creates independence between the accessory an the electronic device such that accessory may be introduced to market after the communication device is purchased. In one embodiment the control data is downloaded to the communication device for use by the communication device. The communication device may permanently store the control data such that the download process may be avoided during subsequent use of the accessory with the communication device.

Abstract: For the purpose of being capable of performing direct inter-handset communications while maintaining inter-handset communications via a base unit, smoothly making a transition from inter-handset communications via a base unit to direct inter-handset communications, and switching to inter-handset communications via a base unit without releasing the communications even in case direct inter-handset communications cannot be established, a local handset includes a direct inter-handset communications controller and a direct inter-handset communications transition controller for making control to establish direct inter-handset communications while maintaining communications with a base unit as well as transmitting control channels for direct inter-handset communications in vacant slots in the receiving time zones for communications with the base unit, while a distant handset includes a direct inter-handset communications controller and a direct inter-handset communications transition controller for scanning control

Abstract: When using a first wireless communication system to facilitate at least a first wireless communication and in response to detecting at least one handover condition, a mobile station can automatically use a second wireless communication system to establish a communication link to a private branch exchange that is associated with the first wireless communication system and automatically transmit a pre-established message to the private branch exchange to trigger a handover of the first wireless communication from the first wireless communication system to the second wireless communication system.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for creating a gateway between a wired telephone and a wireless telephone network. The gateway device is connected to a wired home telephone network having one or more wired telephones, a wired telephone network, such as the PSTN, and a wireless telephone network. The apparatus may operate in a first mode that allows the wired telephone network to be utilized as a primary telephone network for the wired home telephone network and the wireless telephone network to be utilized as a backup in case of failure of the wired telephone network. Alternatively, the apparatus may operate in a second mode that allows the wireless telephone network to be utilized as a primary telephone network for the wired home telephone network and the wired telephone network to be utilized as a backup in case of failure of the wireless telephone network. The selection of the operating mode for the apparatus may be based upon user selection, a user-specified time schedule, dialed digits, or other factors.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus, includes a radio unit, a display unit and a print unit. The radio unit communicates with a terminal apparatus which can receive one of an electronic mail data and the Internet data. The display unit displays a first portion of one of the electronic mail data and the Internet data received by the radio unit from the terminal apparatus. The print unit prints a second portion other than the first portion of the one of the electronic mail data and the Internet data received by the radio unit from the terminal apparatus. The second portion is not displayed by the display unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for establishing secure wireless links between a handset and a base station in cordless telephone systems are described. A method of generating a secure wireless link between a handset and a base station includes initiating a linking procedure, generating a security code, displaying the security code at the base station, entering the security code into the handset and then establishing a radio frequency link between the handset and the base station utilizing the security code. A cordless telephone system capable of generating a secure wireless link includes both a handset and a base station. The handset includes a control circuit, a transmitter and a receiver coupled to the control circuit along with a keypad also coupled to the control circuit.

Abstract: A wireless and cordless telephone node system. The system includes a node with a wireless transceiver that communicates wireless signals with a wireless network and a cordless transceiver that communicates cordless signals with multiple cordless terminal units. A switch routes call between the wireless network and the multiple cordless terminals. A variety of cordless terminals are provided that emulate conventional corded telephones, cordless telephones and wireless telephones. The wireless node is designed for both fixed and portable operation.

Abstract: A base station for use in a multi-network connection communication system and its connecting method are provided, wherein the base station is connectable simultaneously to a carrier network and a private network. The base station comprises a section for making a decision as to whether a terminal is to be connected to a carrier network or a private network, and a section for connecting the terminal to the carrier network or the private network in accordance with the decision result.

Abstract: A cordless telephone system comprising a base unit, at least one handset, and one or more expansion units is provided. The handset and the expansion units communicate with the base unit via communication channels implemented in a wireless communication protocol. The expansion units can provide the system with communication interfaces to various external networks, such as an additional analog telephone line, a digital telephone line, or a cellular telephone. Conference calling functionality is provided between handsets and expansion base units within the primary base unit. Data services can also be provided by a wireless expansion base unit.

Abstract: A mobile station capable of connected to an information providing server via a radio link, comprises a reception history table which stores an identification of information which has been received, and a controller which prevents the same information from being received based on the identification in the reception history table.

Abstract: A radio data communication apparatus and a radio data communication method are disclosed which prevent, even in a situation wherein a circuit state is bad and unstable, repetition of acquisition of an electric field strength and discrimination of whether or not connection is possible until the circuit state becomes good is prevented thereby to prevent drop of a processing speed of a portable terminal and increase of amounts of power consumption of the portable terminal and a radio unit.

Abstract: A personal communications device may be placed in, or removed from, a docking station. In response, a predetermined command may be selected from a plurality of predetermined commands and transmitted from the docking station to at least one of a plurality of network devices. Each predetermined command may include the address of the network device and may be configured to cause the network device to respond. In this way, a user's communication infrastructure may be reconfigured in a simple and intuitive manner.

Abstract: A docking station, which connects a cellular telephone with one or more landline telephones, includes a connection switch configured to detect a condition of at least one landline of a premises and to establish a connection with a landline based on a detected condition, an interface configured to connect with any of a plurality of types of cellular telephones, and a processor configured to control a plurality of functions of the docking station and to communicate with each of the plurality of types of cellular telephones. An electrical characteristic of a cable or a wireless module connected to the cellular-telephone interface is used by the processor to identify a type of a cellular telephone connected to the docking station. The processor is programmed to enable a landline telephone connected to the docking station to send or to receive calls via the cellular telephone connected to the docking station, based on an identified type of the cellular telephone connected to the docking station.

Abstract: A mobile telephone includes a control device, which comprises a receiver to receive an enabling signal and a controller to enable operation of the mobile telephone in dependence upon the enabling signal. An active badge transmits the enabling signal. If the telephone and the badge are separated and the mobile telephone is no longer able to receive the enabling signal, then the controller disables the mobile telephone.