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: 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: A wireless telephone backup device for landline telephone equipment that may be located on the customer side of the landline service connection, typically in a restricted access location, such as an attic, basement, or utility closet. An interconnection circuit in the backup device detects service interruptions in the subscriber's landline connection and, in response, powers on a wireless communication device to provide backup telephone service to the customer premises equipment. The interconnection circuit also provides the other features standard landline telephone service, including dial tone, ring voltage, and normal dialing for outgoing calls. The backup device also forwards incoming landline calls to the wireless unit in the backup device, and may send a message notifying a maintenance center of the service interruption. Further, the backup device may initiate an indicator in an alarm system at the site of the customer premises equipment to notify the subscriber of the service interruption.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of mobile stations is provided with a plurality of extension numbers including at least one unique extension number, and different lines are set for the plurality of extension numbers respectively. This enables a call using a line even when another call is made using another line.

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 communication system for use in accessing switch functionality from an external endpoint is provided. The system includes: (a) a switch 104; and (b) an internal endpoint 106 and an external endpoint 116. Each of the internal and external endpoints is in communication with the switch and associated with a common user. The internal endpoint comprises a plurality of feature activators for activating a plurality of switch-based features, and each feature activator has an associated feature activator identifier and/or an associated feature identifier.

Abstract: The communication system 1 comprises the network 70, the circuit controller 10, the ISDN I/F (Integrated Services Network Interface) 20, the PSTN I/F (Private Switched Telephone Network Interface) 30, and the radio base station 40, wherein the circuit controller 10 and the radio base station 40 are connected to the network 70 and communication between mobile radiotelephones 51 through 53 is performed by means of the radio base station 40. Further, the mobile radiotelephone 51 can communicate with other telephone equipment which are connected to the network 70. Furthermore, the mobile radiotelephone 51 can communicate with external telephone equipment which are connected to the analog telephone network 65 or the ISDN network 60 through the PSTN I/F 30 or the ISDN I/F 20. These communication are controlled by the radio base station 40, the circuit controller 10, and terminal equipment such as the ISDN I/F 20 and the PSTN I/F 30.

Abstract: A receiving device in a trunked radio communications system retrieves a first frequency, wherein the first frequency relates to a lowest frequency that the at least one repeater utilizes for transmission and tunes to about the first frequency. If no control channel messages are decoded at the first frequency, then the receiving device tunes to about a second frequency wherein the second frequency is a channel separation of 12.5 kHz from the first frequency. If no control channel messages are decoded at the second frequency, then the receiving device, iteratively increments the second frequency by the channel separation until the second frequency reaches an end of band frequency for the trunked radio communications system.

Abstract: A decentralized asynchronous wireless communication system is disclosed for providing the remote location retrieval of voice and data communication and allowing for flexibility of communication paths for local communication or for communication to external networks. The system makes use of external data communications modules that may communicate in a local mode, an extended mode, or a distant mode. The external data communications modules may also provide a communication path to a Public Switch Telephone Network and other communication medium. The entire system is monitored by a network of personal computers comprising an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Network to manage any catastrophic system failure. The entire system is suitable for operation in rural areas having a low population density and urban areas where hours of peak call loading could otherwise be detrimental to call completions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for interconnecting a wireless network and a wireline network include the division of processing functions between a main processor and a plurality of micro-engines. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, respective micro-engines perform the data flow processing of data packets for each of the stages of an interconnection pipeline process and a global main processor performs the control processing of data packets for the interconnection pipeline process.

Abstract: A communication system for providing wireless local loop services comprises an intelligent base station for communicating with one or more customer premises remote units (CPRUs), each of which connects to a non-wireless device. Each CPRU has a wireless transceiver for over-the-air communication with the intelligent base station. The intelligent base station connects, without the assistance of a base station controller, to a mobile switching center (MSC), through a GSM A-interface or a specialized derivative thereof, and thereby to a public switched telephone network (PSTN). The intelligent base station employs a subset of GSM functionality, enabling the CPRU to take advantage of various advanced telephony features. A transcoder and rate adapter unit may be added between the intelligent base station and the mobile switching center.

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: A supranational and inter-PLMN physical private mobile telecommunications network includes at least one first (1) and one second (2) physical node that can cooperate with the respective different public mobile networks (PLMN1, PLMN2), , , ) referably located in different countries.

Abstract: System for managing the identities of mobile stations roaming between mobile radio networks, operating within a private mobile radio network, constituted by one or more base transceiver stations (BTS; Node B) and by a reference base station controller (BSC; RNC), which realize a normal base station subsystem (BSS; RNS) within the public mobile radio network, characterised in that upon registration of the roaming mobile station (MS), authorized to access the private mobile radio network, the system (VIM) simulates, from the base station subsystem (BSS; RNS) towards the mobile switching center (MSC) of the competent network switching subsystem (NSS), the behaviour of the mobile station, whereto it has associated the identity profile selected from a group of identity profiles held by the operator of the visited network, and in wholly similar form, from the mobile switching center (MSC) towards the base station subsystem (BSS), the system (VIM) simulates the behaviour of the competent network switching subsystem

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.

Abstract: A communication system formed by a private wireless network that can be used with public wireless networks using a public wireless protocol, such as GSM, and typically includes public networks, such as PSTN, ISDN and the Internet, using a wired-packet protocol, such as IP. The private network also typically includes a local area network (LAN) and the private network typically connects to the public networks using the wired-packet protocol, such as IP. The public and private wireless networks operate with the same public wireless protocol, such as GSM, and the private wireless network additionally operates with the wired-packet protocol, such as IP. In this environment, multiple wireless cells are present and inter-cell handovers employ multiple protocols including the wired-packet protocol.

Abstract: A mobile branch exchange (MBX) allows a user of a mobile telephone to exploit the functionality of a private branch exchange (PBX) as if the user were using a PBX-connected wire line telephone in an office setting. A server is placed on corporate premises and the server is configured to communicate with corresponding client software programmed into a programmable mobile telephone. The server directly interfaces with the PBX to control call placement and connectivity and operates as an intermediary proxy for the mobile telephone. In a preferred embodiment, the server establishes a data pathway to the mobile telephone that is, from a network point of view, independent of a parallel voice pathway established between the PBX and mobile telephone.

Abstract: A method for providing public and private mobile communication service in a mobile communication system. The system constructs a mobile communication network including a private base station transceiver subsystem (Base station Transceiver Subsystem) of a private mobile communication network and a plurality of base station transceiver subsystems of a public mobile communication network, which includes mobile switching centers (MSCs), base station controllers (BSCs) connected to said each mobile switching center, and the base station transceiver subsystems connected to said each base station controller.

Abstract: A service apparatus for a public and private mobile communication network in a mobile communication service system including a public mobile communication network and a private mobile communication network. The service apparatus includes a device for connecting a public mobile communication service system to a private mobile communication service system, and providing a mobile station in a predetermined service area with both a public mobile communication service and a private mobile communication service.

Abstract: A private wireless network is able to provide wireless telecommunication services to subscriber mobile stations that also subscribe to a public wireless network. The private wireless network includes a private base transceiver station (BTS), a private mobile switching center (MSC), and a gateway service control point (SCP). The private BTS provides a private network wireless coverage area within which the mobile station can communicate with the base transceiver station over an air interface. The gateway SCP has a private network database containing private network data records for subscribing mobile stations. A private network data record includes a private network service profile and a private network locator address. The public wireless network has a home location register (HLR) with a public network database containing public network data records for subscribing mobile stations. A public network data record includes a public network service profile and a public network locator address.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide landline access to a wireless network. A system includes a landline communications network, and a multiline hunt group coupled to the landline communications network. The multilane hunt group includes one or more dedicated ports, which are coupled to the wireless network. The landline communications network may be coupled to a landline communications device and configured to receive a wireless network landline access number from the landline communications device. The landline communications network may also send a calling number associated with the landline communications device to a service control point as part of a query and receive a multiline hunt group access number from the service control point.

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 cordless phone 1 is able to communicate signals 3 via antenna 2 and 3 with transponder unit 5. When the transponder 5 is physically connected (as shown) via multi-way connector 12 to base station 19, the system communicates via PSTN interface 9 and cable 10 connected to local-loop socket 11 within a fixed telephone network. When the transponder 5 is disconnected (not shown) from base station 19, the system communicates via external antenna 6 by radio link with a local base station within a cellular phone network. The base station 19 provides means to recharge the batteries (not shown) of cordless phone 1 via connectors 13 and transponder unit 5 via connectors 14, with dc supply being provided by power plug 16 via cable 17. The transponder unit may include a display screen and PDA electronics (not shown), or, be incorporated within a portable computer (not shown).

Abstract: A wireless telephonic communication system and method facilitates the establishment of telephonic communication with any one of a multiplicity of wireless telephonic devices by enabling access to an existing telephonic communication infrastructure by any one of the multiplicity of wireless telephonic devices for the conduct of telephonic communication over the existing telephonic communication infrastructure without requiring a corresponding multiplicity of telephone access numbers.

Abstract: A cellular based universal telephone system adapted for both cellular and land line service uses cellular service for both out-of-home mobile communications, and mimics land line service inside of homes by connecting one or more cellular handsets to a converter unit, which converter unit is connected to the home telephone wiring. Several off-the-shelf, non-cellular handsets can be connected to the telephone wiring (and hence to the converter unit), for answering and placing telephone calls involving the cellular telephone number. The converter unit contains a mobile converter unit and a land line interface unit. The mobile converter unit converts cellular signals from the cellular handset(s) into land line signals understandable by or needed by the non-cellular handsets, such as ringing signals, message waiting signals and call waiting tones.

Abstract: A pulse dialing system for a VoIP modem includes a subscriber line interface circuit (SLIC) for interfacing analog telephone signals to digital signals, a relay for selectively connecting a telephone set with a public switched telephone network (PSTN) or with the SLIC, and a control means, coupled to the SLIC and to the relay, for receiving a digit of a dialed telephone number and for controlling the relay to connect the telephone set with the PSTN and with the SLIC alternatively for a number of cycle(s) equal to the digit of the dialed telephone number so as to generate pulse dialing signals to the PSTN.

Abstract: The virtual private network for cellular communications implements a secure local area voice and data network for use by members of an organization, such as a corporate customer. The virtual private network is implemented in the existing non-terrestrial cellular communications network in the form of software and routing tables that isolate the calls in the virtual private network from the existing cellular communications network infrastructure. This isolation can be effected, for example, by assigning fictitious station identifiers, such as telephone numbers, to the cellular subscriber stations served by the virtual private network. These fictitious numbers are identified by the gateway cellular switch that serves a customer's facility as subscribers served by the virtual private network.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for using a standard private branch exchange (PBX), such as e.g., the Lucent Technologies, Inc. DEFINITY® PBX, for interfacing with a wireless (e.g., cellular, etc.) communication network and the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The system employs an adjunct controller and uses computer telephony integration (CTI) associated with a standard PBX to communicate directly with an audio switch and the PSTN. Through the use of CTI, the standard PBX also provides feedback to the caller. For example, when an inbound call arrives (i.e., from the PSTN to a radio transceiver), the adjunct controller determines whether the wireless system has available resources (i.e., an available link) to grant calls and instructs the PBX to provide an audio connection between dynamically assigned wireless links (e.g., RF channels). If no link is available, a busy signal is referred back to the PSTN, and eventually back to the originating switch.

Abstract: A system and method that provides seamless mobility through cable and wireless (e.g. cellular) communication networks to allow users to use a single mobile phone everywhere. The system takes advantage of a variety of features of cellular or wireless systems residential systems, cellular or wireless distribution networks, mobile switching centers, and cable networks. Users access services according to the present invention through a combined wireless-wired infrastructure in the residence connected to wireless communication networks.

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 method and system for transmitting messages in a communications network is disclosed. A signaling gateway receives a message directed to a destination circuit. The signaling gateway is coupled to multiple voice gateways, including a destination voice gateway coupled to the destination circuit. The signaling gateway determines the destination voice gateway and sends the message to the destination voice gateway.

Abstract: A decentralized asynchronous wireless communication system is disclosed for providing voice and data communication that allows flexibility of communication paths for local communication or for communication to external networks. The system makes use of communication docking bays that may communicate in a local mode with other communication docking bays or handsets within a same microcell via signal extenders. In an extended mode, a communication docking bay located in a first microcell of a first macrocell may communicate with a second communication docking bay or handset in a second microcell of the first macrocell via signal extenders and a network extender. In a remote mode, a communication docking bay located in a first microcell of a first macrocell may communicate with a second communication docking bay or handset in a second microcell of a second macrocell via signal extenders and network extenders.

Abstract: A public mobile communications network is configured in accordance with an established protocol which includes a private network portion to which only a selected set of mobile stations have access. The selected set of mobile stations has a private network identity code which is different from a public network identity code. A base transceiver station of the private network portion broadcasts the private network identity code on its broadcast control channel. A mobile switching center prevents public subscriber mobile stations from registering via the private network portion, while the private subscriber mobile stations are allowed to register over the entire network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication environment where calls are established with a single mobile terminal through either a wireless network or the public switched telephone network (PSTN) via a terminal adaptor, which is capable of wirelessly communicating with the mobile terminal. As such, the mobile terminal may facilitate traditional cellular calls via the wireless network, or traditional PSTN calls via the terminal adaptor. A temporary directory number for the mobile terminal is provided by the wireless network and used for facilitating calls via the wireless network. The terminal adaptor, supporting telephony switch, and wireless network will cooperate to transfer calls to the wireless network as necessary or desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless communication module system for use with a portable personal computer (PC) having a motherboard and an integral display screen. In one embodiment, the system includes a single wired interface having first and second ends, where the first end is coupled to the motherboard and the second end is coupled to the display screen and provides a connection port. The system further includes a wireless communication module having an antenna and an interface port removably coupled to the connection port. In this embodiment, the module also includes a transceiver configured to employ the antenna to transmit and receive radio communication signals, where the transceiver is further configured to employ the interface port to communicate with the motherboard. A method for performing a wireless communication and a wireless communication system incorporating the wireless communication module system or the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for providing PBX-like functionality at a remote office location includes the capability of maintaining a network session with a mobile number associated with the remote worker once the worker terminates the remote office session. The system utilizes a remote office platform interposed between a data communications network and a conventional PBX switch (located either at a subscriber-based office location or within the communication network and shared by a number of different subscribers). A remotely located individual (such as a telecommuter) “logs in” to the remote office platform and, once the individual is authenticated, a graphical user interface (GUI) emulating a PBX station set is enabled at the remote employee's personal computer, the GUI including a field for entry of the user's mobile number.

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: When a radio terminal communicating with a fixed terminal moves out of a service area of one of radio base stations, a connection to the fixed terminal is switched to a connection to another fixed terminal device such as a voice mail device, which is preliminarily assigned by the radio terminal, to realize a call connection of the fixed terminal to thereby make an indirect communication between the radio terminal and the another fixed terminal.

Abstract: A communication system formed by a private network that includes a private wireless network. The communication system includes a public wireless network using a public wireless protocol, such as GSM, and includes public networks, such as PSTN, ISDN and the Internet, using a wired protocol, such as IP. The private network also includes a local area network (LAN) and the private network connects to the public networks using a wired packet protocol, such as IP. The public and private wireless networks operate with the same public wireless protocol, such as GSM, and the private wireless network additionally operates with a wired packet protocol, such as IP. The communication system permits users to operate freely in both public and private wireless networks using standard mobile stations while achieving high private network data rates. The communication system uses normal wireless handsets or other mobile or fixed stations without need for any modifications.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.

Abstract: A wireless communications interface couples wireless service to conventional wireline phone appliances. In one embodiment, the wireless communications interface is connected to the phone appliances through existing phone jacks. This allows a user to place and receive calls over a wireless network using the existing wireline infrastructure in a building. By using the invention, users can consolidate their portable and fixed phone service with one of the multiple wireless service providers and bypass the wireline service provider entirely, if so desired. In a second embodiment, the wireless communications interface is directly connected to the phone appliances, bypassing the installed wireline infrastructure. In a third embodiment, both wireline and wireless service are operative, and the wireless communications interface may include logic arbitration to route multiple calls to multiple phone appliances.

Abstract: A wireless telephone outlet method and system is described, having a base unit connected to a telephone line, which base unit is in wireless two-way communication with a remote unit. The remote unit has a telephone jack connectable to a telephony device, at which jack the remote unit replicates the incoming state of the telephone line sensed by the base unit and communicated to the remote unit. The base unit replicates the incoming state of the telephone jack sensed by and communicated to the base unit by the remote unit. The operation is transparent to the devices which may be interconnected in this manner.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.

Abstract: A remote telephone system for wireless telephony devices includes a remote server having communication control support to provide digital communication function control. Wireless telephony devices are grouped and the support is independently programmable for each group. The remote server further includes a data port connected to the communication control support for supporting a wireless data link to an individual wireless telephony device, and the remote server uses the data port to exchange programmed digital communication function control with the individual device. The data link to the control support gives the wireless device the functionality of a smart handset and bestows upon the group properties of an office exchange.

Abstract: A system for providing a private mobile communication service separately from a public mobile communication network and method of processing a call using the same. The system includes a mobile station for establishing a radio communication channel with a private BTS (pBTS) when it moves from a public-only cell to a public/private common cell; and establishes a traffic channel with the pBTS if an identifier is added to a dialed number, and establishes a traffic channel with a public BTS if the identifier is not added. A private communication service apparatus determines, if a traffic channel request is received from the mobile station, whether the mobile station is a subscriber to the private mobile communication service, establishing a radio communication channel if the mobile station is a subscriber, and establishing a traffic channel over a private network and a public switched telephone network.

Abstract: A communication system having a wireless trunk for connecting multiple phone lines over wireless communication links to a cellular network comprises a central telephone switch, such as a private branch exchange or key system, connected through one or more trunk lines to a wireless access communication unit. The wireless access communication unit preferably comprises a separate subscriber interface for each trunk line from the central telephone switch. The wireless access communication unit collects data from each of the subscriber interfaces, formats the data into a format compatible with an over-the-air protocol, and transmits the information over one or more wireless channels to a cellular base station. The wireless access communication unit thereby connects calls received from the central telephone switch's trunk lines over a wireless trunk to a network.

Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing at least one landline telephone service, at least one wireless cellular-type telephone service, at least one cellular-type wireless telephone and at least one standard telephonic type communication device through standard building interior telephone cable.

Abstract: A system for improving the level of service to the user, and billing according to user intentions while making effective use of telephone lines. The system includes a host computer (3) that controls communication services provided by telecommunications carriers, a base terminal (1) having base ID information which the host computer can identify, and a plurality of remote terminals (2A-2n.) having remote terminal ID information which the host computer can identify, to which control is transferred from the base terminal, and which communicate with the host computer.

Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing at least one landline telephone service, at least one wireless cellular-type telephone service, at least one cellular-type wireless telephone and at least one standard telephonic type communication device through standard building interior telephone cable.

Abstract: A system, device and method are provided for processing a call between a private exchange network and a mobile communication network in which a wireless trunk connection system or the like is used. A call is processed through the wireless trunk connection system in the private exchange network without passing through a public communication network when it is intended to establish a communication between an extension subscriber to the private exchange network and a subscriber to the mobile communication network. The wireless trunk connection system can have connections to a first mobile station for transmitting the destination telephone number dialed by the extension subscriber of the private exchange network to the mobile communication station through the first mobile station when the extension subscriber to the private exchange network requests communication services to the mobile communication network.