Abstract: A wireless communication device (WCD) and wireless communication method are provided. The WCD in one example includes a WI-FI transceiver configured to exchange wireless communications using a WI-FI communication protocol, an alternative wireless transceiver configured to exchange wireless communications using an alternative wireless communication protocol, and a processing system coupled to the WI-FI transceiver and the alternative wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A communication system receives a communication for a phone number and determines if the phone number is shared by a wireless phone and a packet appliance. If the phone number is shared, then the communication system determines if the wireless phone is logged-in to a wireless network and if the packet appliance is logged-in to a packet network. If the wireless phone is logged-in, then the communication system transfers the communication to the wireless network for delivery to the wireless phone. If the packet appliance is logged-in, then the communication system transfers the communication to the packet network for delivery to the packet appliance. The communication may be simultaneously transferred to the wireless network and the packet network if the phone number is shared and the wireless phone and the packet appliance are both logged-in.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a mobile communication device with key functionality is disclosed. The method comprises a web portal receiving a request to add key functionality to a mobile communication device and a vehicle. The method comprises registering the mobile communication device via a vehicle key server as a precondition to add a key and a salt to the mobile communication device and a vehicle, wherein the key and the salt are codes. The method comprises accessing a vehicle key data store via the vehicle key server, wherein the data store comprises keys and salts. The method comprises transmitting the key and the salt to a trusted service manager (TSM) server via the vehicle key server; transmitting the salt to the vehicle, and transmitting the salt and the key to the mobile communication device, whereby the mobile communication device is enable to command the vehicle to unlock, lock, or start.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering telecommunications equipment on a telecommunications tower includes various elements. For example, the system might include a tower wall that circumscribes an interior hollow space. In addition, the system might include a track that extends from a bottom of the tower through the interior hollow space and that allows telecommunications equipment to be transported between the bottom and an operational position on the tower.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable media are provided for transmitting wireless data across a coaxial cable. In one aspect, a set of computer-readable media provides a method that includes receiving a request from a mobile device for data and transmitting the data across a coaxial cable to a cable modem. The method further includes sending the data to the mobile device through a base station, wherein the base station communicates with the cable modem in order to receive the data.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for recording VOP calls at a premise to perform real-time processing of the VOP calls, charging for VOP calls at a premise with multiple users, and collecting call information in a VOP network. A call detail recording (CDR) device resides at a hotel, motel, or lodge premise to record telephone calls and set telephone charges of the guests staying at the hotel, motel, or lodge. The CDR device is not a PBX but allows a premise owner to control and provide real-time charges to users of services in a packet-based network at the hotel, motel, or lodge.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for assigning wireless-network technologies to base stations within a base station cluster. A first set of base stations is associated to form a first base station cluster. Once associated into the base station cluster, the total estimated demand on each wireless-network technology is determined for each of the base stations in the cluster. The technology having the highest total estimated demand is also determined for each of the base stations in the cluster. A first RF channel in the cluster is assigned the technology for which the majority of the base stations in the cluster have the highest total estimated demand. This process is carried out for the remaining RF channels in the cluster.

Abstract: Methods and systems for routing mobile device calls, based on a converted telephone number of a mobile device, location information of the mobile device, and trunk group identifiers. A query requesting one or more routes for a mobile device call is generated. The query includes a converted telephone number of the mobile device and location information of the mobile device. One or more responses identifying one or more routes for the mobile device call are received from a centralized routing function. The one or more responses each include an originating trunk group identifier. The originating trunk group identifier includes an egress trunk group. Upon receiving the one or more responses, the mobile device call is routed using an outbound trunk group of a response from the centralized routing function.

Abstract: In a communication system, a call processing system receives a first signaling message for a special service call indicating a special service number. The call processing system processes the special service number to determine a first carrier identity and an organization identity for a responsible organization that is responsible for a routing database system for the special service number. The call processing system processes the organization identity for the responsible organization to select a second carrier identity. The call processing system transfers a second signaling message that indicates the second carrier identity. In some examples, a communication node receives the second signaling message and processes the second carrier identity to route the special service call to the responsible organization.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for generating a profile for public safety answering platforms. The profile identifies media formats supported by the PSAPs at various cell sector locations maintained by a network provider. A network server selects a cell sector and generates a test emergency services call. The test emergency services call is transmitted to a PSAP. The PSAP generates a response that indicates whether the PSAP supports a media format identified in the test emergency services call. The PSAP transmits the response to the network server for storage in the profile.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention monitor an electrical circuit in a power over Ethernet (“PoE”) installation to detect potential security breaches and implement a security response upon detecting the security event. The security event may be a disruption to the electrical circuit lasting more than a threshold duration (e.g., 250 ms, 0.5 second, 1 second). The disruption can be an open circuit caused by cutting or unplugging the Ethernet cable. In one aspect, the security response can be discontinuing further communications over the PoE connection.

Abstract: A method of identifying a subscribing customer of a service on a Wi-Fi network is disclosed, the method comprising, in response to selection of an application on a mobile communication device, the application designed to access a service, transmitting either a carrier IP address assigned to the mobile communication device or a media access control address assigned to the mobile communications device, the carrier IP address or media access control address embedded in a payload of an IP datagram over a Wi-Fi network to a server, confirming at the server that the carrier IP address or media access control address belongs to a subscribing customer for the service and that the account of the subscribing customer is in good standing, sending back from the server to the mobile communication device a transmission containing an authentication token, and, granting access to the service to the mobile communication device.

Abstract: In a packet communication system, a PCRF processes communication policy data to generate a communication policy instruction and a user notice. The PCRF transfers the communication policy instruction for delivery to a packet gateway system. The PCRF transfers the user notice for delivery to an ANDSF. The ANDSF processes the user notice to generate and transfer a data file for delivery to a user communication device that displays the user notice based on the data file. The packet gateway system processes the communication policy instruction to filter packets exchanged with the user communication device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for delaying authentication of a mobile device following a radio link failure, and thereby enabling the mobile device to quickly attach to a current control component associated with a network, are provided. The method includes receiving, at the current control component, a message indicating that the radio link failure occurred at a previous control component. Upon receiving the message, the mobile device is attached to the current control component. Authentication of the mobile device is delayed such that authentication of the mobile device is initiated subsequent to the attaching of the mobile device to the current control component. This delayed authentication ensures that a communication session in which the mobile device was engaged prior to the radio link failure is uninterrupted.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless communication device to facilitate cell reselection comprises achieving downlink timing synchronization with a cell associated with a wireless access node based on information broadcast by the wireless access node over a synchronization signal, and performing a number of attempts to achieve uplink timing synchronization with the cell, wherein each of the attempts includes transmitting a preamble identifier and waiting to receive a positive acknowledgement.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a plurality of servers is disclosed. The method comprises a centralized provisioning system (CPS) server receiving emails from a plurality of provisioning servers, wherein the emails are auto-generated by the provisioning servers. The method comprises the CPS server transferring the emails to an email account. The method comprises a CPS email process (CEP) server accessing the emails in the email account, wherein the emails are one or more of a variety of emails. The method comprises the CEP server analyzing the emails, wherein the CEP server analyzes the subject, the time stamp, and the source of each email. The method comprises, the CEP server transferring each of the emails to a plurality of lists based on its analysis. The method comprises the CEP server generating a summary email for each list. The method further comprises the CEP server sending the summary emails to a designated recipient.

Abstract: A wireless communication device identifies the access network type in the Mobile IP (MIP) Registration Request (RRQ). The wireless communication device uses a wireless communication network to access the IP communication network. The wireless communication device initiates a switch to another wireless communication network. In response to initiating the switch, the wireless communication device determines the network type of the new wireless communication network and generates a MIP RRQ identifying the access network type. After the MIP Registration Response (RRP) is received, the wireless communication device sends and retrieves IP data with the IP communication network via the new wireless communication network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting chemical substance levels in surrounding environments using an integrated vehicle system are provided. A vehicle is equipped with a vehicle system comprising a detector component, a vehicle telematics component, and mobile gateway component. The detector component monitors a level of one or more chemical substances and determines that a threshold level of the one or more chemical substances has been detected. The vehicle telematics component generates an alert signaling detection of the threshold level of the one or more chemical substances. The alert may be communicated to one or more recipients including a command center. The alert may include, among other things, the level of the one or more chemical substances and the location of the vehicle. Communication of the alert and additional communications with the one or more recipients is facilitated by a mobile gateway component that provides access to a wireless communications network.

Abstract: A wireless communication device to facilitate determination of frequency band information comprises a processing system and a wireless communication transceiver. The processing system is configured to identify a carrier frequency stored within the wireless communication device and determine a direct current (DC) subcarrier associated with the carrier frequency. The wireless communication transceiver is configured to synchronize with the DC subcarrier to obtain channel information, wherein the channel information comprises a channel size and a DC subcarrier offset. The processing system is configured to process the DC subcarrier with the DC subcarrier offset to determine a starting frequency of a frequency band associated with the carrier frequency.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for managing CDMA reference cell identifiers (IDs) in a long-term-evolution (LTE) network using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). A network node subscribes to RF coverage information and location information of eNodeBs and CDMA base stations within the network. After receiving this information from the eNodeBs and the CDMA base stations, the network node uses the information to determine CDMA base stations that are in proximity to each eNodeB. The eNodeBs in the network subscribe to CDMA reference cell IDs of those CDMA base stations that have been determined by the network node to be in proximity to the respective eNodeB. After receiving the CDMA reference cell IDs from the network node, the eNodeB utilizes the received information to select a CDMA base station to utilize when a network customer's UE requires circuit-switched services.