Abstract: A method of and apparatus for securing against an unauthorized transmission within an authorized transmission from a sending data processor to a receiving data processor. The transmission is stimulated to elicit a predictable response from the receiving data processor. Upon the observance or absence of the predictable response, the transmission is determined as being potentially unauthorized. The method of this invention can be implemented in network administrator middleboxes such as firewalls.

Abstract: Node component(s) of apparatus in one example, upon registration of user(s) in second network subsequent to registration of one or more of user(s) in first network, serve to cause mailbox profile portion(s) for voice mailbox(es) that are associated with one or more of user(s) to be copied from first voicemail system component(s) that are associated with first network to second voicemail system component(s) that are associated with second network contemporaneous with location of voicemail message(s), for one or more of user(s), on storage device(s) that are coupled with second voicemail system component(s) through internet protocol network. Mailbox profile portion(s) comprise address(es) for location(s) on storage device(s) that serve to allow one or more of user(s) to employ voice mailbox(es) on second voicemail system component(s) to access one or more of voicemail message(s) on storage device(s).

Abstract: A user is allowed to place a call to a target phone number upon receipt of one or more remembrance-promoted numbers and zero or more passwords, from the user, at an access phone number location. The one or more remembrance-promoted numbers comprise one or more of: an existing phone number employable by one or more users to place one or more direct calls to the user; and one or more numbers preselected by the user.

Abstract: One or more voicemail system components of an apparatus in one example employ an internet protocol network to store or access one or more voicemail messages on one or more storage devices. The one or more voicemail system components are coupled with the one or more storage devices through the internet protocol network.

Abstract: A method of preserving or gracefully concluding wireless calls that are dropped when service is interrupted in a wireless communication system (100) (e.g., due to poor RF coverage). When a mobile unit (108) encounters a service interruption during a call, an announcement (208) is played inviting remaining participating unit(s) to hold. After a predetermined waiting time (210, 216), if service is not re-established to the mobile unit, the remaining unit(s) are invited (218) to leave a message (e.g., voice mail) for the mobile unit and connected (220) to a messaging system (126). After message(s) are concluded, the call is ended (226) or optionally, lo continued (206) if there is more than one remaining unit. If service is recovered before the waiting time expires, a service recovery announcement is provided (214) to the remaining unit(s) and the call continues (206).

Abstract: A splitter of a system is locatable at a central office that comprises a plurality of lines. The splitter is configured to be connectable with a subset of the plurality of lines on a one-to-one basis between the splitter and the subset of the plurality of lines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cellular communication system that includes a central radio pool/traffic router (CRP/TR) that sends control and traffic signals over fiber optic transmission links that connect the CRP/TR with base stations of the cellular communication system. The high bandwidth capacity of each fiber link allows a large band of radio frequencies representing many radio channels to pass between the CRP/TR and individual base stations. Radio resources can be shared by all base stations in the cellular communication system, dynamically, when and where needed, to meet access demands throughout the system. The CRP/TR includes low-powered digital and/or analog radios and also switching and modulation means used to convey signals between the radios and various base stations within the system.

Abstract: A system for identifying at least one selected mobile communication apparatus proximal with an identification locus includes: (a) a mobile communication base facility in communication with a plurality of mobile communication apparatuses that include the selected mobile communication apparatus; (b) at least one location-indicating device emitting a location-indicating code and is installed in each of the selected mobile communication apparatus; the location-indicating code relates a geographic location and an individual identification of a respective selected mobile communication device; and (c) at least one supported unit in communication with the mobile communication base facility. At least one of the mobile communication base facility and the supported unit have on-line access to an information store and a locator.

Abstract: A method of preserving or gracefully concluding wireless calls that are dropped when service is interrupted in a wireless communication system (100) (e.g., due to poor RF coverage). When a mobile unit (108) encounters a service interruption during a call, an announcement (208) is played inviting remaining participating unit(s) to hold. After a predetermined waiting time (210, 216), if service is not re-established to the mobile unit, the remaining unit(s) are invited (218) to leave a message (e.g., voice mail) for the mobile unit and connected (220) to a messaging system (126). After message(s) are concluded, the call is ended (226) or optionally, lo continued (206) if there is more than one remaining unit. If service is recovered before the waiting time expires, a service recovery announcement is provided (214) to the remaining unit(s) and the call continues (206).

Abstract: A system for managing response to a need at a site includes: (a) a control facility that can effect wireless data communication and voice communication; and (b) a plurality of response units that can effect wireless data communication and voice communication. The control facility effects an initial contact with a selected response unit using wireless data communication. The selected response unit communicates a response signal to the initial contact using wireless data communication. The response signal includes characteristic data relating to the selected responding unit that includes information relating to situs of the selected responding unit. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a managing facility and responding units; (b) effecting initial contact among the managing facility and selected responding units using wireless data communication; and (c) communicating a responsive signal by a responding unit to the managing facility using wireless data communication.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining Directory Assistance, and/or driving directions based on a limited geographical area defined by the present location of a wireless user, or a wire-line user, or a location specified by either of these users. A section of a location oriented database associated with that location is searched for names or categories of customers meeting the criteria offered by the caller. If an appropriate destination can be found, a telephone number is supplied and a connection is established, or driving directions are provided for going from the present location of the caller to the destination location. Advantageously, driving directions may be obtained even when the called party's name is very common, and the caller does not know the address, even if the caller is in an unfamiliar area.

Abstract: A system and method that uses the flexible bandwidth of a data network in order to provide more flexible services to remote line units comprises a telephone switch configured to provide telephony service to a wireline terminal and an access network head end connected via circuit switch transmission facilities to the telephone switch and configured to manage bearer channels in a data network. The system also includes a data network carrying the bearer channels and a line unit separate from the telephone switch connected to the data network and to the wireline terminals configured to interface wireline terminals to one of the bearer channels. The access network head end reserves a predetermined bandwidth through the network and allocates a portion of the bandwidth to each of the line units. The amount of bandwidth allocated to each line unit is variable.

Abstract: The system for enhanced caller identification delivery extends the capabilities of existing caller ID systems by providing delivery of the caller ID data, received from the calling party's Local Exchange, to the called subscriber whether the called subscriber is located at their assigned telephone line or at another location. This system also provides the optional capability for the calling party to provide a brief message for transmission to the called subscriber along with the traditional caller ID data.

Abstract: A user is allowed to place a call to a target phone number upon receipt of one or more remembrance-promoted numbers and zero or more passwords, from the user, at an access phone number location. The one or more remembrance-promoted numbers comprise one or more of: an existing phone number employable by one or more users to place one or more direct calls to the user; and one or more numbers preselected by the user.

Abstract: Node component(s) of apparatus in one example, upon registration of user(s) in second network subsequent to registration of one or more of user(s) in first network, serve to cause mailbox profile portion(s) for voice mailbox(es) that are associated with one or more of user(s) to be copied from first voicemail system component(s) that are associated with first network to second voicemail system component(s) that are associated with second network contemporaneous with location of voicemail message(s), for one or more of user(s), on storage device(s) that are coupled with second voicemail system component(s) through internet protocol network. Mailbox profile portion(s) comprise address(es) for location(s) on storage device(s) that serve to allow one or more of user(s) to employ voice mailbox(es) on second voicemail system component(s) to access one or more of voicemail message(s) on storage device(s).

Abstract: One or more voicemail system components of an apparatus in one example employ an internet protocol network to store or access one or more voicemail messages on one or more storage devices. The one or more voicemail system components are coupled with the one or more storage devices through the internet protocol network.

Abstract: The voice-print based voice message screening system enables a calling party to leave a voice message for the identified subscriber without the need to input any additional information. When the subscriber receives a voice message from a calling party, the subscriber can elect to add the calling party to the subscriber's calling party screening list by activating the voice-print based voice message screening system to register the calling party. The voice-print based voice message screening system stores data indicative of the subscriber's listed directory number, the calling party's number, the identity of the calling party as characterized by the subscriber, and also stores a small set of determined speech characteristics to identify the calling party. On a subsequently received call for the subscriber, the voice-print based voice message screening system analyzes the calling party's voice based on one or more parameters that can be managed by the subscriber to identify the calling party.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an automobile security system. A GPS Receiver is used to measure the location of an automobile, and after the user has left the car, to measure the location of the user. The location of the car when it is parked is recorded in the GPS Receiver System. When the user is more than a pre-determined distance from the car, as determined by a GPS location measurement that is compared with the stored GPS location, the security system is activated and the car is locked. Subsequently, when the user comes within a second pre-determined distance of the car, the security system is deactivated, and the car is unlocked. Advantageously, both the locking and unlocking is accomplished without forcing the user to perform any manual act. Advantageously, the user can get directions from the GPS Receiver to help locate the car.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for tracing the progress of a mobile station which has initiated an emergency call. Using the facilities of the Global Positioning System (GPS), the mobile station repeatedly reports its location to the Emergency Bureau, which thereby is able to track the movement of the mobile station. In one preferred embodiment, location measurements are taken more frequently if the mobile station is moving. Advantageously, this arrangement allows the progress of the mobile station originating the emergency call to be followed, thus helping the Police or Ambulance Services provided through the Emergency Bureau to locate the mobile station more accurately.

Abstract: Advertising is delivered to a mobile station and displayed on the mobile station's display when the mobile station is in the same sector as the advertiser. The subscriber merely has to press the “send” button to complete a call to the advertiser. The advertising may change periodically, or may request specific local advertisements.