Abstract: User traffic and signaling/control data are routed in wireless systems having an integrated wireless local area network and cellular network. The signaling/control data may include an alert of an incoming mobile terminated session that is transmitted to the user equipment based on the type of user equipment and the level of integration. User traffic is also routed to the user equipment based on the type of user equipment and the level of integration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating communications with a roaming mobile subscriber unit which roams beyond a microcellular communication network, such as a Digital Electronic Cordless Telephone (DECT) system. A mobility server of the microcellular communication networks is coupled to a macrocellular communication network, such as a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) network. Wide-area mobility management functions of the macrocellular communication network are provided to the microcellular communication network and are used to facilitate call routing to and from the roaming, mobile subscriber unit.

Abstract: A cellular private branch exchange for facilitating cellular communication for a first plurality of mobile station units, which includes a first base station subsystem for communicating with a first and a second mobile station unit of the first plurality of mobile station units on respectively a first and a second cellular bearer data channel. The cellular private branch exchange further includes a cellular private branch exchange unit coupled to the first base station subsystem. In turn, the cellular private branch exchange unit includes a private mobile-services switching center for providing mobility management for the first plurality of mobile station units, the private mobile-services switching center representing a first cross-connect node capable of cross-connecting the first bearer data channel with the second bearer data channel for calls between the first and the second mobile station units.

Abstract: A large-capacity WLL base station 7 as a wireless local loop base station is wirelessly linked to a PHS radio station 10 of about 10 channels which accepts the connection thereto of various PHS terminals 12 and a fixed subscriber's terminal 11 which can accommodate a plurality of fixed telephone sets 13, by use of a PHS band different from that of the PHS terminal 12. The fixed subscriber's terminal 11 and the PHS radio station 10 are located within one communication area of the large-capacity WLL base station 7. Thereby, it is provided a radio communication system which provides efficient construction of wireless communications facilities by locating subscribers of a wireless local loop and a base station for microcell-basis, portable communication terminals within a communication area.

Abstract: A wireless communication network comprising: (1) a plurality of mobile devices each configured to receive a beacon being broadcasted within the network and determine based on information transmitted within the beacon whether the mobile device is supported within the network; and (2) one or more access devices configured to broadcast the beacon within the network. Each of the mobile devices has a transmitting mechanism for communicating with the one or more access device. However, only those mobile devices that are supported by the network respond to the receipt of the beacon. Thus, no transmission occurs from the mobile devices until the device is identified as being supported by the network. These mobile devices instantiating a communication path with the one or more access devices and request an authentication from the one or more access devices. In this manner, a handshake mechanism is established between the access devices and the mobile devices that are supported by the network.

Abstract: A switch device for forwarding an incoming call from a mobile phone to a phone set coupled to a public telecom network, allowing the user to answer the incoming call of the mobile phone by a phone set, is disclosed. The switch device includes a central processing unit, a communication loop switching circuit for establishing a communication loop for the phone set, a relay controllable by the central processing unit, an incoming call detecting circuit for detecting the incoming call of the mobile phone and correspondingly generating an output signal to the central processing unit, an audio signal converting circuit for converting the audio signal carried on the earphone connecting lines and the microphone connecting lines of the mobile phone into an audio signal form adapted to be coupled to the phone set, and a power supplying circuit for supplying a power source to the audio signal converting circuit.

Abstract: A DECT-like radio telephone system in which a base station alerts the handsets of the system to an incoming call by transmitting a signal analogous to {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal of a type that specifies no single handset. In response to the signal, the handsets activate alerting means to alert users of the handsets to the need to answer the call. The use of an {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal avoids the need for DLC (Dynamic Link Control) links to be established between the handsets and the base station when the handsets are to be alerted to the call.

Abstract: A digital enhanced cordless telecommunication (DECT) handset for integrated data services utilizes the memory of the handset to record image transmission protocols and data transmission protocols, and has an externally connecting mini camera to capture image signals. Through an input module related data can be entered. The DECT handset thus constructed can achieve the object of integrating data services.

Abstract: Known telecommunication systems like a DECT-system comprising a base-station and a handset or like a Digital Home Network system comprising a controller and several devices or a car radio system comprising a car radio and a front are based upon an authorisation process for introducing a new device or for coupling an already introduced but decoupled old device to said telecommunication system. Such authorisation process, which often is user-unfriendly, can be partially or even completely avoided by either using the result of an old identification process or by using a new identification process for identifying a user, which can be done in a much more user-friendly way.

Abstract: A device that would allow you be a remote control to your television, satellite, cable or vcr and be a cordless telephone all at the same time. The device will allow the function of ringing and answering inbound calls and dialing of outbound members. It will also have the capabilities such as memory dialing, redial and other channels controls.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of maintaining communication with a device. The method comprises the steps of creating a first communication link between a first wireless communication device associated with a vehicle and the device associated with a predetermined destination number; creating a second communication link between a second wireless communication device and the device associated with the predetermined destination number; and terminating the first communication link in response to the step of creating the second communication link.

Abstract: In a first form, a method for providing telephone service to a passenger on-board an aircraft includes establishing an identity for the passenger. In establishing the passenger identity, an on-board telephone service provider receives communication by an off-board communications means. In another step, information about the passenger's flight is obtained, according to which the on-board telephone service provider receives at least a portion of the flight information from a flight information provider. An on-board telephone is selected for an incoming call responsive to i) the flight information provided by the flight information provider and ii) the passenger identity. In this manner the passenger does not have to activate the on-board telephone nor even contact the telephone service provider prior to receiving an on-board call.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for internetworking a mobile station to operate in a WWAN environment and in a WLAN environment are disclosed. More specifically, a method, system and apparatus for internetworking a mobile station to operate in a WWAN environment and in a WLAN environment with PBX services are disclosed. A switch is provisioned to communicate with a WLAN via IP communication and to communicate with a PBX via a PBX interface. The switch receives mobile station communications via the WLAN. The switch converts the mobile station communications to a format compatible with the PBX interface and forwards the converted communications to the PBX. The PBX receives and handles the converted communications. Under one embodiment, the switch is further provisioned to communicate with a WWAN and the switch analyzes the mobile station communications and determines that the communications address an entity external to a domain of the PBX. In response, the switch requests a TLDN from a MSC serving the WWAN.

Abstract: A method of and an arrangement for integrated telecommnunication via a Cable TeleVision (CaTV) network (3-14) in a first or downstream direction from a head-end section (2) to subscriber sections (20) and in a second or upstream direction from the subscriber sections (20) to the first or head-end section (2). First transmission equipment (18, 19, 23) serve downstream and upstream communication in accordance with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) standard. The first transmission equipment (18, 19, 23) comprises a plurality of radio access units arranged at distribution and/or district centers (11) of said CaTV network (3-14) operating at a low-end frequency sub-band of the CaTV network (3-14). Network Termination Units (20, 30, 43) are provided comprising DECT conversion means (39) for radio communication at the standard DECT frequency band.

Abstract: A system and method allow a user of a parallel cordless handset to join in an ongoing communication. A conference circuit is placed on the ongoing conversation and the parallel handset is bridged into the conversation. The system and method can also bridge in data transmissions. An alert can provide notification to the handset already in the conversation, the handset attempting to join the conversation, or both. The system can be set up to allow access to the conversation upon election of either handset user or, alternatively, upon election of both handset users. Alternatively, the access can be granted without requiring election (automatically) or can be mandatory. More than one handset can be joined into the ongoing communication.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method is disclosed for allowing business indoor mobile subscribers having multiple profiles to access both the business indoor network and the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) using one mobile terminal. To implement this dual-network service, a toggle feature can be provided to allow a business indoor mobile subscriber to choose between different subscriber profiles. Thus, if a mobile subscriber currently has the business indoor profile active and wishes to access the PLMN while roaming outside the business indoor cell(s), the mobile subscriber can initiate this toggle feature, and upon acknowledgment and authentication by the PLMN, the mobile subscriber can have access to the PLMN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slave communication device 2 in a wireless LAN system in which a single wireless channel is used, and when a telephone apparatus outside the network originates a call to the LAN, the originated call once terminates at the master communication device and wireless telephone communication can be established between that telephone apparatus and a slave communication device by themselves through a host station without relaying through the master communication device, and does not require particular processing such as authentication on the host station side.

Abstract: A fixed phone arrangement for a satellite communications system is disclosed. A radio antenna unit is mounted in a location to provide optimum line of sight communication with one or more satellites so as to provide a wireless link to a central station over a first wireless link. A terminal unit is located in any convenient place that enables it to communicate with the radio antenna unit over a second wireless link, preferably using CT-1 frequencies.

Abstract: A handy phone of the present invention includes a menu picture displaying device for displaying a plurality of function names representative of a particular function each in the form of a menu. An inputting device inputs information designated by the user of the phone. A function name entering device allows the user to select one of the function names appearing on the menu picture and enter it on the inputting device. A function setting picture calling device calls a function setting picture corresponding to the function name selected and entered by the user. A function history storing device stores in a memory the function names attached to functions used by the user in the past and a function setting picture corresponding to the function names. A function history displaying device displays in the menu picture the function names of the functions stored in the memory as function history data.

Abstract: A linear multichannel detection system for billing by spectrum convolution applicable in telecommunications systems, capable of detecting the metering pulses in a signal sent from a telephone exchange to the subscribers, multiplying the signal by a specific signal generated by the system and measuring powers corresponding to the signals resulting from the multiplication, in such a way that a power measured with a value greater than a predefined threshold value indicates detection of the pulse. The invention likewise refers to an access system including the detection system.

Abstract: In a wireless V.24 data transmission system operating between a data terminal and a data transmission device for data telecommunication having a first data transmission apparatus connected to the data terminal by means of a V.24 cable and a second data transmission apparatus connected to the data terminal by means of a V.24 cable, the apparatus may in turn be connected for wireless communication by means of an air interface. In order to control data transmission in such a way that baud rate changes can be easily detected, the baud rate is detected by the first data transmission apparatus while the autobauding function is activated in the first data transmission apparatus and in the data transmission device. The baud rate is transmitted by signaling to the second data transmission apparatus and is regulated therein parallel to the command data (AT commands) to be sent.

Abstract: An indoor wireless communication system with integrated pager functionality for receiving and routing external pager messages to recipient end terminals, such as wired or wireless telephones, without the need for a separate pager device. The indoor wireless communication system includes a system controller for receiving external pager messages and extracting external pager identification of the recipient pager device from the header of the external pager message. A database stored in the system controller is used to relate the external pager identification of the recipient pager to an internal terminal identification that is recognized by the indoor wireless communication system. The external pager message is then transmitted to the recipient end terminal based on the related internal terminal identification. Accordingly, the subscribers to an indoor wireless communication system are able to receive external pager messages without having to carry a separate pager device in addition to the wireless telephone.

Abstract: In a wireless network containing battery powered stations, one station is designated as a control point (CP). Each of the remaining stations has two operating modes: an active mode in which it receives and transmits messages, and an inactive or sleep mode which incurs reduced power consumption. The Control Point periodically transmits a beacon signal, and each station switches to its active mode to receive at least some of these beacon signals. A beacon signal may indicate that data is available for transmission to a particular station (from another station), in which case that particular station then broadcasts a message to indicate that it is awake and can receive messages.

Abstract: Available quadrature amplitude modulation (“QAM”) carriers transmittable by abase station to customer sites are substantially equally divided among the sites according to the expected quality of reception. ARQ transmissions from the sites are monitored as a measure of the quality of signals received by the sites. If the quality of received signals is unacceptable, the affected site is re-assigned to a higher quality QAM. In addition, if the quuality of received signals is too high, the affected site is re-assigned to a lower quality QAM.

Abstract: A wireless communications system is provided for enabling a base station unit and a plurality of customer premises units covered by said base station unit to wirelessly communicate data at high efficiency using data traffic channels by the steps of performing data communication between the base station unit and customer premises units by putting communications on standby for each unit of traffic data for which a communications request occurs, and then shifting to communications processing for each unit of traffic data on communication standby; managing communication standby information including information that distinguishes customer premises units on communication standby with regard to the customer premises units covered by the base station unit; based on said communication standby information, allocating data traffic channels to customer premises units on communication standby covered by the base station unit for each of said unit of traffic data during communication standby; and performing wireless commu

Abstract: Packet call processing involving packet-based data transfers in a mobile communications system can handle a packet call if the mobile station has the ability to accommodate the packet call even when packet call collision occurs. Upon detecting a packet call collision between a first received packet call and a second received packet call, the mobile station determines whether a Network Service Access Point Identifier (NSAPI) is available and can be allocated to handle the second received packet call. Thus, an increased number of packet calls that can be processed simultaneously by the network and/or the mobile station so that Internet-based applications, as well as other high-speed data applications can be handled more effectively and efficiently. Such packet call collision detection and NSAPI allocation techniques are applicable to various wireless and/or mobile communications environments, such as GMS, GPRS, UTMS, etc. involving data packet transmissions whereby packet call collisions may occur.

Abstract: A multiple mode, personal, wireless communications system is disclosed which exists within a radiotelephone network serving general customers and provides unique additional services to a select group of customers equipped with special handsets, without impacting the general customers. The special handsets automatically switch between and operate in either analog or digital mode with the standard radiotelephone network and in an enhanced cordless mode when within range of independent pico cells, that are interconnected with the public switched telephone network. Each of the network transparent pico cells is controlled via a framework of overlay cells that operate independently of the radiotelephone network and use a unique control protocol on a relatively small number of reserved channels, with a use hierarchy that is reversed with respect to standard radiotelephone channels.

Abstract: A method of single frequency channel communication is proposed, for use with a communication system having different communication areas of different area codes, allowing messages or signals to be transmitted between two mobile phones located in the same or different communication areas through transmitting stations without the use of electronic switching systems. A message inputted from a sender mobile phone is denoted with area codes of the sender and receiver, and converted to a signal for being transmitted to a transmitting station where the signal is processed and amplified. For message/signal transmission within a single communication area, such that the sender's and receiver's area codes are identical, the signal received by the transmitting station is directly forwarded to the receiver mobile phone.

Abstract: A cordless telecommunications system (CTS) with a base station (CTS-FP) and with at least one mobile station (MS) initialized at the base station (CTS-FP), for carrying out a process for transmitting operating parameters from a control centre (Z) of a superimposed telecommunications network (PLMN; PSTN, ISDN), which transmits operating parameters initially to the base station (CTS-FP) or to one of the mobile stations (MS) of the cordless telecommunications system (CTS) and then relays the operating parameters to as far as possible all initialized mobile stations or to the base station (CTS-FP) as well as to as far as possible all other initialized mobile stations (MS) is proposed. Thus, new operating parameters can easily be distributed centrally to one or more limited cordless telecommunications systems and can be activated.

Abstract: An integrated cordless telephone system and Bluetooth compliant dongle are taught. The cordless telephone operates in accordance with the Bluetooth specification in both of a voice communications and data communications mode of operation. In the data communications mode, a cordless handset portion of the cordless telephone is interconnected to a computing device and performs the function of a Bluetooth compliant dongle. Multiple cordless handset are supported within a single Bluetooth piconet, and thus the cordless telephone piconet can provide Bluetooth compliant wireless interconnectivity among a plurality of computing devices. In addition, telephony based features are implemented within certain computing devices by application of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system comprising devices (2a-2d) having means for short range communication using a certain frequency band. The frequency band is divided into communication channels. In the communication system some of said communication channels are predefined for establishment of the connection and other communication channels are predefined for data transfer between at least two devices. The present invention also relates to a communication device for communication in a communication system, the device having means for short range communication using a certain frequency band, which is divided into communication channels. The present invention further relates to a method for performing communication in a communication system comprising devices, which have means for short range communication using a certain frequency band, which is divided into communication channels.

Abstract: A method is provided for wireless communication. The method includes communicating from a first unit to a second unit a plurality of transition signals. Each of the transition signals has a sequential value. The method further includes transitioning the first unit and the second unit from a first state to a second state simultaneously based on the sequential values of the transition signals.

Abstract: A portable telephone bank includes a group of public telephones connected to a central communication unit. The public telephones permit callers to place telephone calls over a public telephone network. Each of the telephones includes a portable handset that permits a caller to roam within a predetermined range of the portable telephone bank. The central communication unit transmits communication signals from the telephones to the public telephone network via wireless communication channels.

Abstract: A device allows users to convert and integrate a wireless (cellular) phone to wire (home phone) using existing home wiring infrastructure and telephone device. The device generates dial tone and ringer voltage, allowing both incoming and outgoing calls, and may allow elimination of an incoming wireline. A cell phone battery charger is included.

Abstract: Methods to create a cellular-like communication system, such as a Wireless Private Branch Exchange (WPBX), which includes mobile devices such as standard cordless phones (handsets), particularly, mobile devices utilizing the Bluetooth short-range wireless communication protocol. The methods provide seamless and reliable handoff of sessions between Base Stations while the mobile device is moving between picocells, by implementing a high-level of synchronization between the Base Stations and the Switch. Base Stations of picocells having small coverage areas communicate with the handsets. The communication protocol is divided into a low-level protocol performed by the Base Stations and a high-level protocol performed by the Switch connected to all the Base Stations. The methods support mobile computing or telephony devices and communication protocols, which are not specified to handle handoffs of sessions while moving between Base Stations coverage areas in a data, voice or telephony wireless network.

Abstract: The present invention is a system of at least one cordless telephone, a home base station and at least one non-home base station. A roaming cordless telephone out of range of its home base station will use a non-home base station to direct digital mode signals to its home base station. The home base station will convert the digital mode signals to analog signals and communicate them with the telephone network. Only a single direct line connection is needed for the home base station, as the digital mode signals and the analog signals communications do not interfere with each other. The user may potentially avoid long distance charges by using the non-home base station as a conduit while using the home base station as the telephone network site for long distance charge accrual. Further, the necessity for using a cellular telephone with the consequent charges is avoided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering information include a communications network defined by at least a wireless telephone network coupled to a computer network, where the communications network is associated with a plurality of communication devices that define a group communications net. A communications manager is operable to provide a group communication session by receiving a data packet from one member of the group communications net and transmitting the data packet through the computer network to at least one of the other members of the group communications net. A message module having a plurality of informational messages is associated with the communications manager, and a delivery module is coupled to each of the message module, the communications manager, and the communications network. The delivery module is operable to monitor the group communication session and to deliver one of the plurality of informational messages to the group communications net.

Abstract: According to the invention, a method and apparatus are disclosed for allowing a consumer to place wireless calls over their hand-held wireless communications device from telephones connected through-out their location, while keeping the convenience and flexibility of a hand-held communications device. More specifically, the present invention includes a communications premises station system for receiving a hand-held wireless communications device which communicates with a wireless network and has a premises station interface. The communications premises station system has one or more telephonic interfaces for communicating with one or more telephonic devices (e.g., telephones, facsimile machines, computers). When the hand-held wireless communications device is placed in premises station (similar to a battery charger cradle), the hand-held wireless communications device electrically connects to communications premises station system.

Abstract: An integrated indoor and outdoor positioning system and method. A first communication unit aperiodically emits an ultrasonic signal. A second communication unit receives the ultrasonic signal and transmits an identification signal in response to receiving the ultrasonic signal. One of the two communication units is placed at a predetermined position and the other of the two communication units is placed with an object. Identification information obtained from the identification signal is used to determine position information indicating that the object is at the predetermined position. The first communication unit is placed at the predetermined position and the second communication unit accompanies the object. Alternatively, the first communication unit accompanies the object and the second communication unit is placed at the predetermined position.

Abstract: A method for restoring subscriber-related information in a database system of a communication network wherein, to restore subscriber-related information in a first database system of a first communication network for subscribers which are registered as subscribers both in the first communication network and in a second communication network, a second database system for storing subscriber data records containing subscriber-related information, and a controller for storing the subscriber-related information from the subscriber data records of the databases of a number of cordless communication systems in a storage device, are provided in the second communication network. The controller is also used for transferring subscriber-related information requested by the first database system to the first communication network.

Abstract: There is provided a radio communication system including (a) a plurality of terminal equipments connected to one another by a radio system through a radio base station connected to a communication line, and (b) a service control station existing on the communication line, and controlling communication among the terminal equipments, the terminal equipments being designed to be capable of communicating data information with one another through the service control station. For instance, the data information includes picture data, image data, and audio data. For instance, each of the terminal equipments is comprised of a simplified personal handyphone. In accordance with the radio communication system, a terminal equipment or a PHS terminal equipment stores only minimum index information in an internal storage circuit, and hence, it is no longer necessary to store data information. This is realized by a small-sized storage circuit.

Abstract: A communications line (110) or device (202) has at least two telephone numbers associated therewith for outbound calls. A processor (102, 210) associated with the communications line or device substitutes a default telephone number for an alternate telephone number as the directory number in data associated with calls that are transmitted to a telephone network (114). The alternate telephone number and a name associated with the alternate telephone number are displayed to the called party via a CNAM.

Abstract: A method for facilitating incoming and outgoing calls in a mobile communication system using a server or software located on a third-party server is provided. An electronic attendant allows users to perform various tasks using one or more speech terminals coupled to the server through a public and private communications network. The method also provides for access to a corporate information system (“CIS”) using the one or more speech terminals. The server recognizes both voice and digital signals from the speech terminals. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: To make possible communication between a MOST network and an external receiver and an external transmitter, the MOST network is connected to an interface, which transforms data in the MOST standard into a standard suitable for the external receiver, and transforms data received from the external transmitter into the MOST standard.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for wireline-to-wireless communications. In an embodiment of the present invention, a system for wireline-to-wireless communications includes a base unit. The base unit includes a wireline interface coupled to the subscriber loop interface. The system also includes a wireless communications device adapter coupled to the base unit. The wireless communications device adapter includes a second interface, and the first interface is coupled to the second interface.

Abstract: a communication device that includes a base. The base includes a line interface for receiving incoming communications over a network line and sending outgoing communications over the network line, a communication transceiver for interfacing the communication device over a communication link to other communication devices in a same in-home network and for interfacing other communication devices in the same in-home network to the line interface via the communication link, and a storage medium for storing communication software that allows the communication device to communicate with other communication devices through the transceiver. The communication device also includes a processor coupled to the storage medium and to the line interface. The processor is configured to run the communication software and to receive incoming communications through the line interface and to send an outgoing communications through the line interface. The communication transceiver can be a RF short range transceiver.

Abstract: A method of establishing a data connection in a telecommunications system which comprises an office network and an operator network and a local area network between them. Data transmission between the office network and a public land mobile network is adapted together in the operator network. The office network comprises an interworking function to which a signalling connection from a call control entity is arranged, and the call control entity detects the establishment of an internal data connection in the office network, the data connection using a data protocol according to a mobile system. Data connections according to the data protocol and coming from a radio access gateway are adapted to the data protocol according to the office network in response to the call control entity detecting an internal data connection in the office network, the second party of the data connection being a mobile system terminal.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a telephony device, which can be a cordless handset, for providing two-way and or one-way communication with other audio devices, while retaining the ability to serve as a standard cordless telephone device over a public switched telephone network (PSTN), with the capability of performing both functions simultaneously. The invention provides the user with a cordless (RF) radio frequency communication device that interfaces with a wide variety of audio components and or computer hardware and or software, while retaining the ability to be used simultaneously as a cordless and or hands free telephone. Accordingly, the invention may be in active communication with, but not limited to, a computer, laptop computer or notebook, palm device or Web TV device and or external audio devices.

Abstract: In order to control the making of emergency calls in cordless telecommunications systems efficiently and reliably, a special procedure allows to contain the system contains mobile parts which do or do not have access authorization to base stations.

Abstract: In order to set up telecommunication connections more quickly between a DECT fixed part and a DECT mobile part (portable part) of a DECT system, if no items of “blind slot” information relating to the telecommunication connections to be set up are present, and to increase the probability that a connection setup takes place given these conditions, the DECT radio channels used in failed attempts at setting up the telecommunication connections are marked, at least temporarily, as unusable radio channels for further connection setup attempts.