Abstract: A method for transmitting a control signal for multimedia service data of UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) includes MBMS service data that can be transmitted in a wireless system providing various types of MBMS service. An MBMS scheduling block including an MBMS service identifier list and scheduling information of MBMS RB set information and an MBMS service information block including one MBMS service identifier and MBMS RB set information for a corresponding service are transmitted to a terminal group.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for providing an audio interface between multiple deskset phones and a single radio antenna unit (RAU). The audio interface includes a transmit path and a receive path. The transmit path carries transmit signals from the multiple deskset phones to the RAU. The receive path carries a receive signal from the RAU to the deskset phones. The transmit path and receive path are electrically isolated from each other.

Abstract: A supranational and inter-PLMN physical private mobile telecommunications network includes at least one first (1) and one second (2) physical node that can cooperate with the respective different public mobile networks (PLMN1, PLMN2), preferably located in different countries.

Abstract: A method of displaying subscriber data on a screen of a radio telephone in a radio telephone system is provided, which eliminates the necessity to access the center or control section of the system to confirm the status of its additional functions and which improves the convenience and operability of the functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a communication system for controlling the user interface of a mobile communication terminal (MKE), which is registered to a communication facility (PBX). Said communication facility uses a stimulus telephone protocol (STP) for controlling a user interface of wire-linked communication terminals (DEG). According to the invention, control information for the representation of the user interface in the mobile communication terminal (MKE) is transmitted by the communication facility (PBX) to the mobile communication terminal (MKE) at least partially by means of a packet-oriented communication protocol (WAP) converted from the stimulus telephone protocol (STP).

Abstract: A method for redirecting calls placed to a mobile phone having a redirect functionality and a second phone via a redirect service, which includes the steps of sending a redirect service request using the redirect button on the mobile phone to the second phone, activating the redirect service by the second phone responsive to the redirect service request, and redirecting incoming calls to the mobile phone to the second phone.

Abstract: A power management method and apparatus for a wireless LAN module in a computer system may include a communication sensitivity checking unit for checking a communication sensitivity of a wireless communications channel. If a communications sensitivity is lower than a desired value, a power mode of the wireless LAN module is changed into a sleep mode for a predetermined period of time. After the delay period expires, the wireless LAN module is switched back into a normal mode, and the communications sensitivity is checked again. If the communications sensitivity is acceptable, a data checking unit checks to determine whether there is data to be transmitted/received by the wireless LAN module. If no data needs to be sent, at least the transmission block of the wireless LAN module can be set to the power down mode. Also, if an attempt to set up a communications channel is unsuccessful, the device can be set to the power down mode for a predetermined delay period.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a messaging management system and method for users roaming in a multi-campus enterprise mobile communication environment, wherein the voice messaging is transported only on demand so as to reduce the bandwidth requirement for the digital data network to lower the enterprise's operation cost, and a Voice Messaging System Call-Back (VMS Call-Back) is provided to render the present invention as a user friendly system so as to prevent the users from the problem of uncertain waiting time when the users listen to the voice messages which are transported among different campuses. The system and method of the present invention not only significantly lower the unnecessary transport of the voice messaging but also can operate under the condition of insufficient digital data network bandwidth, which can reduce the cost for network bandwidth and loosen up the operation requirements for the voice messaging system.

Abstract: A self-diagnostic system for a checking all functions of a cellular-transceiver system having a cellular-interface unit, which interface unit couples a standard telephone set to a cellular transceiver, which interface unit converts the DTMF or pulse-type of dialing signals into digital format for transmission to the cellular transceiver, whereby the dialed number made on the land-type of telephone may be used to call a number over the cellular system. The present invention not only monitors and checks the proper functioning of the transceiver and associated power supply, and the like, but will also monitor and check the interface unit, and report the results to an off-site monitoring center by means of the cellular network.

Abstract: A apparatus for the integration of phone communications and IT data transmissions through a LAN provides central equipment and peripheral devices of said local area network comprising means, hardware and software, for the analogue/digital and digital/analogue conversion of phone signals into data packets and vice-versa, for the detection of data packets referring to phone communications, for the priority transmission of said data packets to the addressed phone sets, for the automatic transfer of phone communications from public phone network to LAN phone users and vice-versa, for the integrated management of messages having a multimedia content, for the performance of typical functions of an exchange and further, for the automatic selection of the most inexpensive telecommunication carrier and telephone connection mode as a function of phone service cost parameters and statistic parameters referring to the use of telephone services by each LAN phone user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a communications system comprising at least one communications facility and at least one communications terminal. According to said method, a system-specific message (SYS-MSG) that can be displayed on a user interface device (UI) of the communications terminal (TE1, TE2, TE3, MS) and that is sent from the communications facility (PBX) to the communications terminal (TE1, TE2, TE3, MS) is converted according to a protocol for a wireless text and/or graphics transmission and is displayed on the user interface device (UI). When a user inputs a selection (SI), made on the basis of a system-specific message (SYS-MSG) that is displayed on the user interface device (UI), address information (Al) assigned to the input selection (SI) is transmitted to the communications facility (PBX) and is converted into a system-specific message (SYS-MSG) for activating or deactivating a performance characteristic or a service.

Abstract: A wireless communication network comprises a plurality of wireless communication nodes, each wireless communication node comprising a first wireless access point and a second wireless access point coupled to the first wireless access point. The first wireless access point is configured in a first mode to wirelessly communicate with at least one wireless client and with a wireless access point of another wireless communication node. The second wireless access point is configured to wirelessly communicate with a wireless access point of a different other wireless communication node. Multiple wireless communication nodes according the present invention may be coupled together to form a wireless bridged network.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 is provided for consumer access to broad-band services including the Internet. The apparatus 10 includes a telecommunication line 12 which was initially installed for connecting a payphone to the PSTN. The apparatus 10 also includes first connection equipment 16 located at the consumer access site 26. The equipment 16 provides communication from a consumer device 18-22, on telecommunication line 12 via broadband wireless transmission. Second connection equipment 24 at a distant end of the telecommunication line, for example in the CO, permits broadband transmission between the consumer device 18-22 and a destination in the PSTN or Internet 14. Methods according to the invention include transmitting and receiving (34) wireless signals to and from a consumer device, at a consumer end of a telecommunication line, which line was initially installed to connect a payphone to the publicly switched telephone network (PSTN).

Abstract: A wireless communication system constructed according to the present invention includes an originating mobile switching center (MSC), a home location register (HLR), a serving MSC and supporting infrastructure for each MSC. Such supporting infrastructure includes a plurality of base station controllers (BSC) and a plurality of base stations. The base stations support wireless communications within respective cells to service mobile units operating in the cells. When a call is received by the originating MSC intended for the mobile unit, the originating MSC determines whether the call originated from a private branch exchange. Such determination is made based upon whether the call was incoming on a designated trunk line or from a caller ID assigned to the private branch exchange. If the call originated from the private branch exchange, the call is competed and a distinctive ringing is provided to the mobile unit to indicate that the call originated at the private branch exchange.

Abstract: A fixed wireless terminal such as a wireless local loop terminal comprising: memory (210) storing characteristics for at least one network, means (214, 220) for accepting network information particular to a subscriber and processing means (208) for reading the subscriber network information and, on the basis of the subscriber network information, selecting appropriate network characteristics for subsequent use by the terminal. Preferably the processing means (208) is arranged to configure a subscriber line interface circuit (212) in accordance with the selected appropriate network characteristics, such as ringing tone, dialling tone, busy tone etc.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a connection to a user terminal in a telecommunications system and a telecommunications system comprising an element (CSCF) controlling a connection to a user terminal (UE) and a system part (SGSN, GGSN) providing transport of user data, which system part is separate from said controlling element, wherein a system element which knows the state of the connection to the user terminal (UE) is arranged to send an indication message to the controlling element (CSCF) indicating the state of the connection, and the controlling element (CSCF) is arranged to decide the state of the connection to the user terminal (UE) based on the indication message received.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: In a three stage non-blocking switching matrix (10), there are originating stages (12), center stages (14), and terminating stages (16). In order to establish matrix connections for either a one input/two output scenario or a two input/one output scenario, a determination must be made as to whether there is a center stage (12) common to all three ports. If so, then the matrix connection is established through the available center stage (12). If there is no common center stage (12) among the three ports, then rearrangement candidates are identified to free up an available center stage. One or more matrix connections are rearranged without affecting live traffic. After rearrangement, the matrix connection for the three ports is established through the freed up center stage (12).

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: A WLL system having personal stations, either mobile stations or telephone sets with an NIU, a base station and a switching center. For faster connectivity, a method in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of (1) if the personal station is in an off hook state, the personal station transmits an origination message to the base station and assigns a traffic channel between the personal station and the base station, (2) the personal station transmits a destination telephone number to the base station, and (3) the switching center connected to the base station connecting a call to a destination personal station according to the destination telephone number, thereby reducing a delay time in setting up a call, and thereby providing a fast communication service.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

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 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: An interface assembly (18) for integrating operation of a private telecommunications system (12) such as a PBX with a wireless intelligent network (14) such as the PCS network operated by Sprint PCS. The interface assembly includes an interface (54) for coupling with the private telecommunications system, an interface (56) for coupling with a component of the wireless intelligent network, and a controller (58) for processing and transferring call routing queries and instructions therebetween. The private telecommunications system interface is operable to receive call routing queries from the private telecommunications system and to deliver call routing instructions to the private telecommunications system. The wireless network interface is operable to deliver call routing queries to the wireless network and to receive call routing instructions from the wireless network.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: An improved method and system for accessing wireless data services that reduce messaging and enable roaming subscribers to access data services are described. A wireless communication system in accordance with the present invention includes at least a service control point and a gateway system (e.g., a Gateway Generalized Packet Radio Service Serving Node (GGSN)) that is coupled to a data network. To obtain access to data services, a wireless subscriber unit establishes communication with a gateway system and requests data services from the gateway system. In response to the request, the gateway system queries the service control point regarding authorized data services for the subscriber unit. If the gateway system receives a negative reply from the service control point, then the gateway system denies access to the data services by the subscriber Unit.

Abstract: In order to trigger user-controlled release of wireless telecommunication connections in wireless telecommunication systems particularly DECT systems, in user-friendly and acceptable fashion, connections that have once been setup between telecommunication devices which are connectible by wireless telecommunication in wireless telecommunication systems—for example, DECT mobile parts and DECT base stations in DECT systems—are released in two stages by operating procedures differing from those for the connection setup.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: A method for providing a remote PBX service by a customer's phone service provider. More than one telephone number is assigned to one customer's telephone communication link. The one customer's telephone communication link is in communication with at least one telephone. A connect signal is received by the customer's phone service provider. The connect signal includes one of the telephone numbers assigned to the one customer's telephone communication link. A called telephone code is generated. The called telephone code is indicative of the one of the telephone numbers included in the connect signal. The called telephone code is sent to the customer's telephone communication link whereby a user of the customer's telephone communication link is capable of knowing which of the more than one telephone numbers assigned to the one customer's telephone communication link was called prior to answering the at least one telephone connected to the customer's telephone communication link.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: Wireless LANs can be used to provide connectivity over limited areas such as public spaces and publicly-accessible premises, both commercial and non-commercial. A variety of digital objects can be made available via a wireless LAN which can enhance the experience of persons in its coverage zone. Indeed, the availability of such digital objects (such as unusual graphic images and readings by authors of their works) can be a strong incentive for people to frequent the coverage zone. This obviously has application to premises wishing to attract people. However, the incentive to visit provided by the digital objects is degraded rapidly if it becomes easy to download copies of the digital objects into a mobile device and take them away for future enjoyment.

Abstract: An interactive short message service (SMS) system, which can offer an interactive short message service even in a private wireless network, and a routing method therefor.

Abstract: A process for integrating cordless telephone networks into cellular mobile phone networks by using dual-system terminals which support communication over both a cordless telephone network and a mobile phone network. In the process, the mobile phone network assigns each cordless telephone network usable by a specific subscriber an own Location Area, to which a subscriber specific call number is allocated. A continuous check is made whether the subscriber is in the Location Area of the cordless telephone network available to him, and if so, then any call incoming via the mobile phone network is completed optionally or automatically by a mobile phone switching center using the call number assigned to the Location Area.

Abstract: Upon providing the same functions as those of telephone terminals in a telephone system to a mobile communication terminal outside the telephone system, the mobile communication terminal transmits a download request of system information to a main apparatus in the telephone system. This download request contains an user ID and a telephone number of the mobile communication terminal. The main apparatus compares the user ID contained in the download request with those stored and managed in the user database so as to check user's authenticity. The main apparatus then accesses the mobile communication terminal via a public network on the basis of the telephone number, and transmits the requested system information, thus providing the same functions as those of the telephone terminals.

Abstract: A communication system (100) and method for coupling a wireless local area network (WLAN 128) to a public network (102) to enable communication between User Equipment terminals (UEs 130) associated with the WLAN and the public network. The public network (102) can include a GSM (110) and/or a 3G-network (114). The WLAN (128) can include a HiperLAN, HiperMAN, or 802.11 network. Preferably, the communication is voice communication, and the system (100) is configured to enable the UEs (130) to access supplementary services provided by the public network (102). Subscriber and security information for the UEs (102) can be provided to the public network (102) from a SIM (134) associated with each UE, or from an identity module (138) comprising either a private memory with information stored therein, or a card holder/reader holding cards with subscriber and security information for one or more UEs.

Abstract: An electronic device and a remote device cooperate to enable a display of an electronic device when a distance between the electronic device and the remote device is less than a transmit range and to disable the display when the distance is greater than the transmit range. Disabling the display of the electronic device may improve the security of data on display. Moreover, the disabling and enabling of the display may be carried out automatically, thereby possibly relieving the authorized user from logging out or powering-off the electronic device to secure the display. When the authorized user carries the remote device, the display may be enabled and disabled as the user moves relative to the electronic device.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving apparatus can correctly perform transmission and reception of data by quickly determining a signal level of a transmission and reception control signal during a period where a control line of a bus line is not driven. The apparatus includes a master device, slave devices and a bus line connecting the master device and the slave devices. The master device outputs address information identifying the slave device through the bus line. The slave device outputs a reception control signal of the level depending upon capability of data transmission/reception through a control line by driving the control line forming the bus line to the master device. The apparatus also includes level stabilizing signal generating means for outputting a level stabilizing signal to the control line, by driving the control line during a period where the slave device does not drive the control line.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a portable computing or communication device includes a classmark. A first network may poll the portable communication device and alter the classmark, and thus, alter how a second network interacts with the portable communication device.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.

Abstract: Disclosed the-wireless local loop system which can support both an wireless voice service and a FAX data service by improving a current CDMA WLL system to be supported the FAX service function. The system provides a voice service and a FAX service using the first and second modems for each facsimile/telephone connected to the wire/wireless communication network of the fixed subscriber unit or the processing unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a private branch mobile communication apparatus and method which allows hand-over without interruption of communication and makes it possible to allow a service from a private branch exchange of a home node to be utilized as it is even if a radio terminal moves from the private branch exchange of the home node to another private branch exchange. A network common database, a local database and a memory section are stored in each of private branch exchanges.

Abstract: A telephone switching system and method for switching CENTREX (CTX) calls between CTX subscribers, is provided in which the CTX subscribers comprise mobile subscribers and wired subscribers. A message interface for the transmission of CTX-specific information is established between the mobile switching center allocated to the mobile subscribers and the fixed network switching center allocated to the wired CTX subscribers, and the control of the mobile switching center is supplemented by a control part for the CTX-specific mobile call processing.

Abstract: The present invention regards method and apparatus relating to wireless office system. The present invention addresses the problem of enabling it to be determined in the wireless office system (5) when voice mail messages for users of mobile stations having subscriptions in the wireless office system (5) are received at the voice mail system (15), the voice mail system (15) being associated with but not included in the wireless office system (5). The duration(s) of greeting message(s) associated with the voice mail system (15) and the or each mobile station having an associated voice mailbox (16b1-16bM) in the voice mail system (15) is/are measured. The connection times to the voice mail system (15) are measured when calls for the mobile stations are forwarded to the voice mail system (15) from the wireless office system (5). By comparing the duration(s) of the greeting message(s) with the measured connection times, it is determined whether voice mail messages have been received.

Abstract: A telecommunication user terminal, such as a traditional telephone set or a mobile telephone, provided with a personal address book or internal database (PTD), e.g. located on a user's smart-card. The internal database has several memory locations (IA1, . . . , IA5, . . . ) each storing a call reference that may be selected as calling number by a search key entered by the user on a keyboard (KB) of the telephone. The internal database further has an extra memory location (XE) that stores an extra call reference to a second database (TDS) and that is used in case no matching is found with the other call references. The second database is an external directory service controlled by an operator or service provider. The internal and external database complement one another in a transparent way for the user owing to a fall-through selection circuit (FT) also forming part of the telephone.

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 IP. 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: A method and apparatus for expanding a mobile wireless telephony with minimal changes or modifications to an existing and installed wire-line telephony infrastructure that comprises a wireless base station that periodically transmits a wireless signal to initiate and maintain a wireless network. The wireless base station couples a wired signal to a wired telephone network. At least one RF enabled device is responsive to the wireless signal from the wireless base station to form the wireless network and provide the wired signal for coupling to the wired telephone network.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a method and system for providing a novel wireless centrex service that untethers subscribers from the immobility associated with traditional desktop telephones. Essentially, the present invention extends the benefits of wireless voice and data services to subscribers having a need to move within a plurality of localities such as business and hospital campuses. In accordance with the invention, a wireless telephone subscriber can use a standard cellular/PCS telephone as a wireless extension of their desktop phone, while in the proximity of a miniature radio base station capable of communicating with the PCS/cellular telephone. The advantage of such a system is that a subscriber can use the same cellular/PCS telephone that provides service in the public network in the wireless centrex environment. Additionally, the wireless centrex system provides services and features which are similar to those offered to regular centrex telephone subscribers.