Abstract: A telephone and auxiliary power distribution system in a building has a flexible multi-conductor signal and power distribution cable; which cable originates from a central signal & power management facility located near the point where the telephone utility line enters the building and extends from there to each of numerous locations within the building at which a fire-hazard-proof signal & power outlet is wanted; each of which outlets is adapted to service one of plural different loads, such as a wide variety of telephone and telephone-related instruments, smoke detectors, PC's, TV's & VCR's, clocks and timers, thermostats, door chimes and buttons, modems, fax machines, lamps & lights, Class-2 & Class-3 sub-circuits, etc.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for controlling the signalling between the subscriber of a mobile station and an external service node such as a message center. The control of the signalling is carried out by using unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) which is analyzed by a USSD handler of a home location register which invokes a transparent transfer to external service node (TTEN) application when the USSD does not correspond to a service defined within the home location register. The TTEN application establishes a dialog with the subscriber of the mobile station and the desired external service node by using USSD. This allows the subscriber of the mobile station to access all message services by sending one service code. Also, the operator is not busy while accessing the services and any incoming calls may be answered while accessing the services.

Abstract: In the present telecommunication system, a wired network receives a plurality of voice signals and transmits them. A first communication device is connected to the wired network. The first communication device includes means for receiving the plurality of voice signals, a first storage means for storing the plurality of voice signals, a first playback means for retrieving a portion of the stored plurality of voice signals, and a first control means for controlling the first playback means to transmit the retrieved portion of voice signals. The portion of the stored plurality of voice signals which are retrieved are then placed onto a wireless network which is in communication with a plurality of portable units. Each of the portable units has capability of communicating with the wireless network for receiving the voice signals therefrom, for storing a received voice signal, and for playing back the stored voice signal.

Abstract: A fiber optic/coaxial cable telephony network including power. Power is supplied through the coaxial cable portion of the video network to a cable network unit where the power is converted and supplied to the equipment including customer premises equipment.

Abstract: A system and method of remotely recording a telephone message at a selected recording device connected to a telephone receiver by an RF link may include a base station having an RF transmitter connected to a telephone receiver, and plural paging/recording devices, each with an RF receiver and a message recorder. The paging/recording devices may be contained within suitable children's toys, or within pager-like packages. A caller calls the telephone receiver and when the telephone connection has been made provides a first code signal to the telephone receiver to gain access to the RF transmitter, and then provides a second code signal to identify a particular paging/recording device that is to receive and record the message.

Abstract: A comprehensive method for mobile station registration in a cellular communication system wherein registrations are made due to multiple stimulus. Registration can occur as a function of distance traveled since the previous registration. Registration can occur due to entering the coverage area of a base station assigned to a zone in which the mobile station has not recently registered. A registration timer can be used to ensure a minimum time between registrations. Registrations can occur at power up and at power down. The mobile station can be ordered to register by a transmission from a base station. Registration can occur due to parameter changes with in the mobile station. Registration may also occur through necessary communication with a base station which is not expressly directed to registration.

Abstract: A method for foiling cellular telephone cloning by verifying subscribers of a cellular communications network is accomplished by having each subscriber provide a local telephone number, typically not their own, to the cellular telephone company and long distance carrier for each cellular telephone they own in order to verify legitimate subscribers. The verification telephone numbers provided by the subscribers are stored in respective databases and correspond to electronic serial numbers of subscriber telephones. Shortly after power-up of the cellular telephone, a subscriber either invokes an automatic dialer or manually dials the verification telephone number.

Abstract: A user interface for use in a mobile telephone handset which includes static visual display means for presenting the status of the mobile telephone and other services accessible by the user. The interface further includes dynamic visual display means for presenting a plurality of context sensitive function labels. A plurality of fixed-labels signaling keys and soft-label signaling keys are also provided in electrical communication with the static and dynamic visual display means. The soft-label signaling keys are operative to access the displayed function labels relevant to the current context of the user interface. A method is further disclosed which includes the provision of a mobile telephone handset as described above, as well as the steps of viewing the static and visual displays to obtain instructions as to the status of the mobile telephone, the availability of telephone functions and whether fixed or soft-label signaling keys should be utilized.

Abstract: A comprehensive method for mobile station registration in a cellular communication system wherein registrations are made due to multiple stimulus. Registration can occur as a function of distance traveled since the previous registration. Registration can occur due to entering the coverage area of a base station assigned to a zone in which the mobile station has not recently registered. A registration timer can be used to ensure a minimum time between registrations. Registrations can occur at power up and at power down. The mobile station can be ordered to register by a transmission from a base station. Registration can occur due to parameter changes with in the mobile station. Registration may also occur through necessary communication with a base station which is not expressly directed to registration.

Abstract: In the present telecommunication system, a wired network receives a plurality of electrical signals, such as voice signals and transmits them. A first communication device is connected to the wired network. The first communication device includes means for receiving the plurality of electrical signals, a first storage means for storing the plurality of electrical signals, a first playback means for retrieving a portion of the stored plurality of electrical signals, and a first control means for controlling the first playback means to transmit the retrieved portion of electrical signals. The portion of the stored plurality of electrical signals which are retrieved are then placed onto a wireless network which is in communication with a plurality of portable units. Each of the portable units has capability of communicating with the wireless network for receiving the electrical signals therefrom.

Abstract: A versatile device is obtained with a PDA that includes means for cordless connecting to specialized accessories. The PDA can operate in its conventional mode, or it can be enhanced by interconnecting it with some or all of its accessories. In one embodiment, the PDA is combined with a cellular telephone that is adapted to physically mate with the PDA and form thereby a single integrated apparatus. In another embodiment, the PDA is combined with a landline telephone that is adapted to mate with the PDA and form thereby another single integrated apparatus. In a still another embodiment, the PDA (whether or not mated with a telecommunication device) is combined with a keyboard to form a laptop computer.

Abstract: A telephone and auxiliary power distribution system includes an optical fiber in joint combination with one or more copper conductors to provide electric power for powering the various electronic devices associated with the optical fiber telephone distribution system.

Abstract: The system of the invention has particular application to a wide area network (WAN) where call routing information often changes in one local area network (LAN) (e.g. a switching system) while other LANs (e.g. cellular communication systems) are unaware of the changes. Because of the heavy flow of traffic in such networks, the minimization of administrative traffic data is desirable. The invention solves the need for constant updating and auditing of the LANs in the WAN. One LAN is considered the master LAN for a given parameter and contains an accurate directory of administrative data for that parameter. Each of the other LANs operate on the assumption that the administrative or directory information it contains is correct.

Abstract: A comprehensive method for mobile station registration in a cellular communication system wherein registrations are made due to multiple stimulus. Registration can occur as a function of distance traveled since the previous registration. Registration can occur due to entering the coverage area of a base station assigned to a zone in which the mobile station has not recently registered. A registration timer can be used to ensure a minimum time between registrations. Registrations can occur at power up and at power down. The mobile station can be ordered to register by a transmission from a base station. Registration can occur due to parameter changes with in the mobile station. Registration may also occur through necessary communication with a base station which is not expressly directed to registration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transferring a position mark (CO-B0) of a mobile subscriber (B0) in a telecommunications system. The telecommunications system includes a first mobile telephone network (PLMN01) which includes a main switching center (GMSC01) to which a home location register (HLR0) is connected. The telecommunications system also includes a second mobile telephone network (PLMN02) which includes at least one first switching center (MSC-B0). The first switching center includes a visitor location register (GLR-B0) in which the position mark (CO-B0) of the mobile subscriber (B0) is stored. The second mobile telephone network (PLMN02) also includes a main visitor location register (GLR02) which is cognizant of the visitor location register (GLR-B0) of the second mobile telephone network (PLMN02) in which the visiting mobile subscriber (B0) is registered temporarily.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for subscriber location management among a group of radio networks comprising at least two radio networks (101, PMR1, PMR2) in which at least some of the subscribers (SBR1, SBR2, SBR3) may roam away from the home network and register in another radio network over the radio path. To enable centralized subscriber location management, the subscriber database (HLR) of one radio network (101) is arranged to maintain in a centralized manner the location data of all subscribers (SBR1) that have roamed outside their home networks and registered in another radio network (PMR2) at least with an accuracy of a radio network.

Abstract: A portable telephone set includes a main section thereof, an IC card, and a battery pack, which are removably connected to each other. The battery pack has an L-shaped rib to provide a slot in which the IC card is inserted. When the IC card is inserted in the slot, a side surface of the IC card is brought into contact with a side surface of the battery pack to be held therein in a unified form. In the combined state, a hook section of the battery pack is engaged with an engaging section of the main section. When the battery pack is pushed downward, a depressed portion of the battery pack is engaged with a lock member of the main section so as to fixedly attach the battery pack onto the main section. The IC card is pushed by the battery pack to be brought into contact with a connector of the main section so as to establish a stable connection therebetween. There is provided a small-sized, low-cost portable telephone set having improved operability of IC card installation and removal.

Abstract: A security device for the protection of cargo transport containers for use in the cargo transport industry. Once activated, the device notifies a security company that a break-in has taken place through the use of a cellular phone network. The security device utilizes a pair of cables exposed to the outside of the cargo transport container. In use, the cables are threaded through the door handles of the cargo transport container. Once the cables are joined on the outside of the cargo transport container, the device is armed. The security device becomes secure once a security code is entered by a user. Once the security code is entered and the cables are connected, the cargo doors may not be opened unless done by an authorized person. Should the pair of cables become disconnected or cut during transport of the container, the device will transmit a high frequency signal to a security company via a cellular telephone network.

Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of spurious energy on a bus based network. The device identifies the subscriber location which is the source of spurious energy and includes disconnection capability to remove that subscriber location from the network.

Abstract: A smart card (100) is equipped with an internal time-of-day clock and calendar (106). Between the smart card (100) and a subscriber unit (209, 300), into which it is inserted, there is a communication of the subscriber's identity and a negotiated agreement for how long the subscriber unit (209, 300) is to maintain the transferred identity. For that duration of time, the subscriber unit (209, 300) is enabled with the subscriber's identity, and the smart card is essentially "dumb," and therefore unusable until that duration has elapsed.