Abstract: The invention provides a method of selecting a modem carrier type for data transmission over a wireless communication system. An incoming call is received from a mobile vehicle and then an initial carrier tone is sent to a mobile vehicle in response to the incoming call. A modem response signal is received from a vehicle modem in response to the initial carrier tone. The modem response signal is determined to be either an analog modem response signal or a digital modem response signal, and then the call is connected to either the analog modem or digital modem based on the modem response signal determination.

Abstract: A method of operating a portable computing device comprises receiving broadcast information including a data repository and formatting information. Creation of a search query is facilitated, and a search result is retrieved from the data repository based upon the search query. The search result is transformed in accordance with the formatting information to produce formatted content.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with at least one wireless device associated with a single telephone number serving as a virtual office extension is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit in communication with an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices, including at least one wireless device, associated with a virtual extension telephone number. The remote wireless device can be used as a standard PBX office telephone for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote wireless device even though it is not physically connected to the PBX.

Abstract: A mobile telephone exchange server is provided that comprises a telephone information memory corresponding to each mobile telephone and enables a plurality of mobile telephones, to which the same telephone number is allocated, to be switched to use by setting of a control flag or a busy flag with reference to memory contents of a mobile telephone ID number memory, a telephone number memory, and a telephone name memory included in each telephone information memory or by performing a simple operation while viewing a display screen of an ordinary mobile telephone, or by performing an ordinary call request operation or incoming call operation.

Abstract: A wireless network (100) includes a communications node (120) configured to periodically generate and transmit at least one reception definition. Each reception definition indicates a time and manner in which the node will operate to receive information messages.

Abstract: A communications system includes a first wireless communications system configured to provide wireless communications over a first frequency band, and a second wireless communications system configured to provide wireless communications using at least a portion of the first frequency band. The system includes an inter-system communications link between the first wireless communications system and the second wireless communications system. The inters-system communications link is used to coordinate the use of the first frequency band. The system further includes an interference reducer configured to reduce interference between the first wireless communications system and the second wireless communications system. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A distributed radio system is disclosed. Transmit and receive packets of data are transported over a relatively high-speed multiplexed network, which in one embodiment may be an Ethernet network. The distributed radio system comprises in one embodiment a centrally-located network-level processing unit connected via network connections to one or more intermediate-level processing units. The intermediate-level processing units may be distributed throughout the coverage area. The processing units perform digital signal processing, as well as higher level processing such as signal routing, speech transcoding and proper interfacing to external environments, such as a macrocellular environment. Radio elements are provided that are accurately timed or synchronized, such that the radio elements have their own time base to ensure proper transmission, even when unpredictable network delays occur.

Abstract: An adaptor serving for both a mobile phone unit and a private IP telephone unit is disclosed. A mobile phone unit is connected to the adaptor through a low power wireless system or a wired cable. A telephone unit controller manages resource data (data such as telephone directory, telephone history, and mail). A memory editor links a telephone directory of a mobile phone unit and a telephone directory of an IP-PBX in cooperation with a telephone directory controller of the IP-PBX. A VoIP extension line section provides the mobile phone unit with a function of an extension telephone unit in cooperation with the IP-PBX. A QoS controller is a circuit that performs control for minimizing loss of audio data due to communication congestion on a communication path (intranet/Internet). A charging circuit is a circuit that charges a battery of the mobile phone unit. The charging circuit contains a protecting circuit that protects the battery from being overcharged.

Abstract: An active call handover arrangement for managing a handover between a plurality of telecommunication devices associated with a public extension number is provided. The arrangement includes a mobility server configured to manage a telecommunication session between a telecommunication device of a third-party caller and a first telecommunication device of the plurality of telecommunication devices. The arrangement also includes a switch component configured to be associated with at least one telecommunication device of the plurality of telecommunication devices. At least one telecommunication device is configured to include mobility client software. The switch component is also configured to enable a user to perform the handover between the first telecommunication device and a second telecommunication device of the plurality of telecommunication devices.

Abstract: A PBX (10) is connected to a mobile telephony network (40) via a PSTN (20) and via a LAN (90) and data network (30). A mobile telephone (50) served by the mobile network, has a separate data channel (100). The invention describes a way to integrate mobile telephones as extensions of the PBX and to provide them with functionality similar to that of a wired digital PBX system telephone (70). The data channel of the mobile telephone is used to give the PBX access to the user interface devices of the telephone. The speech path between the PBX and the mobile telephone may be set up in the direction from the PBX to the mobile telephone, even when the call was initiated at the telephone. The invention relies only on the basic voice and data communications services of the mobile telephony network, and therefore provides independence from the network operator.

Abstract: A personal wireless gateway (PWG) comprises a host controller that bridges telecommunications devices using different transmission media allowing a telecommunications device designed for a particular media to be used to communicate over any other available media. Corded and cordless plain old telephones (POTS) may initiate and receive telephone calls over the public switched network (PSTN) or may be bridged to a mobile telephone to initiate and receive telephone calls via the mobile telephone network. A telephone configured for voice over IP (VoIP) may initiate and receive telephone calls via a broadband connection, the PTSN, or a mobile telephone network. A broadband connection may also be used to support high-speed data exchange between the Internet and one or more computer (e.g.

Abstract: A system, wherein a mobile station can switch to an IP access protocol, whereupon data transmitted between the mobile station and a mobile services switching centre change over from a base station system, reached using radio communication, to being transmitted through an interworking unit (40) coupled in connection with an IP connection and the mobile services switching centre. When the mobile station switches to the access network, it transfers the dynamic data relating to the mobile station's state and the calls in progress (state machine) to the interworking unit.

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 1P. 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: An Evolution Data Only (EV-DO) service is provided by a network interfacing a wireless public network and a wired/wireless private network so that an EV-DO call is transmitted via the private network when an EV-DO service is intended to be provided via the private network. An arbitrary terminal sets up an identifier indicating which of the private and public networks is to transmit the EV-DO service and the identifier received from the arbitrary terminal is retrieved to request the EV-DO service via a corresponding network based on the retrieved identifier. Consequently, the EV-DO call is forwarded via the selected network, and since an EV-DO call is forwarded via the private network by modifying the system without changing each user terminal, no additional expense is necessary.

Abstract: A device acquires information relating to payment particulars and for transfer of this information to a server center of a banking organization. The device includes an apparatus for reading the payment particulars, a central processing unit to which the reading apparatus is connected, a modem for establishing a telephone link with the server center, and an apparatus for dialing telephone numbers such that the dialing apparatus is associated with the modem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of redialing in telecommunication networks for a call back when not engaged, whereby a caller carries out a call attempt to reach a callee, whereby the callee does not respond at firs. According to the invention, the callee may be reached without the caller having to continually undertake a further call attempt, whereby a radialling is automatically carried out by the relevant exchange within a given time window at given time periods and a connection to the callee is established should the same respond.

Abstract: The present invention is a network node device and method for connecting one or more telephone wirelines to one or more wireless connections. The network node device has one or more connections to one or more telephone wirelines, one or more wireless signal generators supporting one or more wireless connections; and one or more controllable interconnections between the telephone wirelines and the wireless signal generators.

Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.

Abstract: A method for providing message services is provided that includes receiving a user notification message in an application. A user identifier for at least one recipient of the message is received in the application. The user identifier is operable to identify the recipient. The message and the user identifier are provided from the application to a private network. The private network is operable to transmit the message to a mobile station for the recipient. The mobile station has a corresponding mobile station identifier, and the user identifier is assigned to the mobile station identifier in the private network.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.

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 public land mobile network (PLMN)/private wireless network-integrated service network and a system for the service network. The service network according to the present invention can interwork with any PLMN with no dependence on an upper system. In the present invention, there is no need for a public BSC and a separate private BSC. The novel BSC handles both public and private data and voice calls placed from or placed to a mobile station or terminal. The novel BSC enables a wireless phone or terminal to place and receive calls using either the public communications network or the private communications network. Thus, the need for a redundant private BSC is eliminated while providing the diversity of services to mobile stations.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for bridging mobile phone networks with other telephone networks. A telephone network comprises multiple individually addressable telephone lines connected to telephones and to a gateway, which in turn is connected to one or more mobile phones and potentially to one or more landlines. When the gateway receives an inbound call from one of the mobile phones, or an outbound call from one or the telephones, the gateway applies routing rules to determine how to route the call. Routing may depend on a variety of factors, such as time of day, cost, the mobile phone receiving an inbound call. To help identify the mobile phone as the source of an inbound call, a distinctive ring may be selected. To account for differences in the mobile phone network and the telephone network, the gateway translates signals between the two networks.

Abstract: An IP PBX system that serves enterprise telephones via a landline IP network connection is be expanded to serve cellular wireless communication devices (WCD) via a cellular wireless carrier's radio access network (RAN). Calls to and from the cellular WCD are connected through the cellular carrier's RAN and the IP PBX system, so that the IP PBX system can control and manage the calls just as the IP PBX would control and manage calls involving other extensions on the IP PBX. A cellular WCD thereby becomes an IP PBX client station, i.e., an extension on the IP PBX system. As such, the cellular WCD can seamlessly benefit from many of the same IP PBX features that other more conventional IP PBX client stations (e.g., desk phones) enjoy.

Abstract: A system for interconnecting wired and wireless phone services in accordance with the present invention includes at least one of first wired terminals; public/private mobile communication terminals which are registered in public and private mobile communication networks; a private base station which constructs a wireless communication path with an arbitrary mobile communication terminal in its service area and manages wireless resources for the mobile communication; and a wired and wireless interconnecting apparatus which is connected to a public phone network and the private base station, constructs an internal network formed of the first wired terminals and the public/private mobile communication terminals to endow each of the terminals with a wired phone number, makes a call to a wired terminal in the case that there is a call to an arbitrary first wired terminal, and performs a switching function to simultaneously make a call to the public/private mobile communication terminal assigned to the first wired

Abstract: A supervising system for image forming apparatus includes a central control apparatus, a public communication network connected to the central control apparatus, a communication adaptor connected to the public communication network, and a plurality of image forming apparatus connected to the communication adaptor via a wired or a wireless interface. The supervising system further includes a mobile computer selectively connected to the wired or wireless interface directly or indirectly for executing communications of information between the central control apparatus and itself via the public communication network.

Abstract: A system for communicating with the user of a cellular telephone via the cellular mobile radio (CMR) system and the public switched telephone network (PSTN). A communications interface appends the telephone exchange number of an outgoing communication to include an identifier unique to the communications interface. The outgoing communication is transmitted by the cellular telephone to the CMR system, which recognizes and verifies the outgoing communication originating with the communications interface. Accordingly, the origination of the outgoing communication from a communications interface is documented prior to forwarding the outgoing communication to its intended recipient via the PSTN. Communications incoming to a communications interface are authenticated as such, and a record as the this is created, prior to forwarding the incoming communication to the cellular telephone.

Abstract: In the English translation document, please replace the abstract with the following: A method and to an arrangement for handling calls switched by private branch exchanges to a mobile communications network are provided. The mobile communications network and a branch exchange communicate with a control device in such a way that in switching of a call request originating from a communication device connected to the private branch exchange to a mobile communication terminal of the mobile communications network there is no call setup on the part of the private branch exchange when the mobile communication device has logged out.

Abstract: A comprehensive method for coordinating cellular phones in a residential area to obviate the need for wired residential service. The present invention includes coordinating a set of wireless devices in a residential area to be able to receive a call directed to a user's cellular telephone. Said wireless devices can have different numbers and be serviced by different providers than the user's cellular telephone. Peer-to-peer relationships are formed between associated wireless communications devices, similar to IEEE 802.11 peer-to-peer relationships. A call could also be answered by another cellular telephone, or other device, such as a computer. All communicating handsets of associated wireless communications devices could join the call. The present invention would prevent a user from missing any incoming calls while at the user's residence.

Abstract: There is disclosed a telephony apparatus comprising a base station and a handset, one of the base station and the handset being connected to a telephony system via an IEEE 802.11 interface, the base station and the handset each further being provided with a Bluetooth interface, speech data and/or control data being transmitted between the base station and the handset on the Bluetooth interface.

Abstract: A user programming system using a web server for a PBX is provided. A user program is loaded in the web server via a LAN interface. When necessary, a client accesses the web server by a general web browser and updates the user program on line or off line.

Abstract: A wireless communication link is established between a mobile station and a landline station, independently of the landline and wireless telecommunications networks. The mobile station, while engaged in a call via a wireless telecommunications network, may wirelessly transmit a bridging signal to a transceiver, in order to include the landline station in the call independently of the landline telecommunications network. While the landline station is engaged in a call via the landline telecommunications network, the transceiver may wirelessly transmit a bridging signal to the mobile station, in order to include the mobile station in the call independently of the wireless telecommunications network.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a data service in interworking wireless public and private networks, allows for data service data being transmitted through the private network when a data service is to be transmitted through the private network within the network where the wireless public network and the wired/wireless private network are interworked.

Abstract: A telephone equipment having a main apparatus and a plurality of cordless handsets, which can perform an extension communication with being relayed by the main apparatus. Such a telephone equipment includes a line holding system that holds a connection between the main apparatus and the outside apparatus, an extension communication detecting system that detects start of the extension communication when the communication with respect to the outside apparatus is being held, a timer that measures a time period elapsed from the start of the extension communication, and a notification system that causes at least one of the cordless handsets performing the extension communication to perform a notifying operation when the time period measured by the timer exceeds a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.

Abstract: A system for handling special number calls placed from a phone coupled at a connection locus in a private network; includes: (a) a private switch controlling communications with the phone from outside the private network during a call session; (b) a control facility coupled with the private switch and with a special number call system for effecting communications between the private network and the special number call system; and (c) a contact parameter storage unit coupled with at least one of the private switch and the special number call system for identifying at least one contact parameter relating to the connection locus at least during the call session. The private switch, the control facility and the special number call system cooperate in using the contact parameter to effect call back from the special number call system to the phone at least during the call session.

Abstract: A method for configuring a connection comprises receiving a request to connect a mobile device having a mobile device type to a communications network including a private branch exchange (PBX) system having a PBX type. Identification information including at least one of the mobile device type and the PBX type is provided. A PBX binding layer is selected based on the identification information. The selected PBX binding layer is provided to the mobile device for interfacing with the PBX system.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster or disaster recovery period. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes two wireless connection units, each connected between a respective private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. Each wireless connection unit preferably serves as a gateway between its respective PBX network and one or more remote communication devices. The wireless connection units replicate each others databases. In the event of a disaster that destroys or renders one of the wireless connect/PBX networks inoperable, telephone calls destined for the inoperable network are seamlessly routed to the operable wireless connect/PBX network. Since the operable wireless connection unit contains information for both networks, inbound, outbound and extension to extension calls for each network can be handled despite the disaster.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing emergency calling with a Global System for Mobile (GSM) radiotelephone during temperature extremes includes a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, a temperature sensor; and a controller that detects when the radiotelephone has a SIM card error, whereupon the controller obtains a temperature measurement from the temperature sensor. If it is found that the temperature measurement is outside of an operating temperature range of the SIM card, the controller permits the radiotelephone to make an emergency calls only.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes receiving a request from a communication device to establish a communication session with a mobile station, the mobile station being operable to roam between a private and a public network. The mobile station is signaled via a cellular data network that a call is being initiated for the mobile station. Signaling information may be exchanged with a voice gateway such that one or more voice circuits are established. A signaling pathway may be established between an Internet protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX) and the mobile station via the cellular data network. The establishment of the signaling pathway is substantially concurrent with the establishment of one or more of the voice circuits. One or more features associated with a private network are delivered to the mobile station during the communication session as an end user moves between the public and private networks.

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: An apparatus adjusting system is provided in which, without setting a terminal apparatus for each apparatus, or providing a connection connector for each apparatus for connecting with a single common terminal apparatus in a switching manner, a mechanism part of an apparatus can be adjusted form a terminal apparatus. An apparatus according to the present invention, includes an adjustable mechanism part (50) and a control part (30) adjusting the mechanism part and a radio communication part (40) establishing radio communication connection with a terminal (2) and carrying out data transmission/reception with the terminal, and the control part includes a data producing part (31) which produces data transmit to the terminal; an analyzing part which analyzes data received from the terminal; and an adjustment part (35) which adjusts the mechanism part based on the data analyzed.

Abstract: An interconnect device for connecting a Bluetooth compliant cellular telephone to one or more wired telephones on an existing wired network. The interconnect device includes an interface to the wired network that emulates the behavior of a standard trunk line to a central office and includes a Bluetooth transceiver which communicates via short-range radio signaling with a Bluetooth transceiver in the cellular telephone. The interconnect device permits an outgoing call to be placed via the cellular telephone network from a conventional wired telephone by sending dial tone to the wired telephone when the cellular telephone is in range and not in use, accepting a called number from the wired telephone to the cellular telephone to initiate an outgoing call, and establishing a voice link between the wired telephone and the remote answering party via the Bluetooth transceivers and the cellular network.

Abstract: A telecommunication system intended for providing telecommunication services at a semiconductor manufacturing plant under the circumstances of shielded areas of clean rooms comprises a GSM base station installed at the plant and equipped with a plurality of low power antennas, a private branch exchange and at least two dedicated lines of E1 type connecting the base station and the PBX to a public switched telephone network. Software incorporated in the base station and PBX allows for telecommunication connections set up at the plant to use abbreviated four-digit numbers for both wireless mobile stations and wired stations, while keeping the possibility to reach a mobile station, even if it is outside the plant at the time of the connection, dialing the abbreviated four-digit number.

Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.

Abstract: A system for communicating with the user of a cellular telephone via the cellular mobile radio (CMR) system and the public switched telephone network (PSTN). A communications interface appends the telephone exchange number of an outgoing communication to include an identifier unique to the communications interface. The outgoing communication is transmitted by the cellular telephone to the CMR system, which recognizes and verifies the outgoing communication as originating with the communications interface. Accordingly, the origination of the outgoing communication from a communications interface is documented prior to forwarding the outgoing communication to its intended recipient via the PSTN. Communications incoming to a communications interface are authenticated as such, and a record as to this is created, prior to forwarding the incoming communication to the cellular telephone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting a subscriber apparatus or subscriber's network to a mobile network, wherein a network element is placed between a mobile network and a subscriber apparatus or subscriber's network. The network element emulates the appropriate interface towards both the mobile network and a subscriber apparatus or subscriber's network that are attached to the network element. The network element is assigned the task to switch and, if necessary, concentrate calls between the mobile network and subscriber's network. In addition, the network element advantageously comprises a database block that stores the subscriber data needed by the mobile network, which data correspond to subscriber apparatus in the subscriber's network connected to the mobile network.

Abstract: A system to selectively answer a telephone is disclosed and includes a stationary unit connectable in line with a telephone line extending to the telephone. The stationary unit includes: a first antenna coupled to a first transmitter-receiver to communicate with a portable unit that includes a second antenna coupled to a second transmitter-receiver; a switching circuit to seize the telephone line after receiving a signal received from a first activatable switch of the portable unit, from a second activatable switch of the portable unit, or any combination thereof; and an autodialer circuit to dial a pre-programmed telephone number in response to a signal received from the second activatable switch of the portable unit. The stationary unit receives verbal communications from the portable unit and transmits the verbal communications via the telephone line after the telephone line is seized.

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: 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.