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Method and apparatus for directing a wireless communication to a wireline unit
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Inventors: Cardina, Donald M.; Link, II, Charles M.; Tatem, Timothy P.;
Assignee: BellSouth Corporation (Atlanta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Eisenzopf; Reinhard J.
Assistant Examiner: Aoki; Makoto
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Jones & Askew, LLP
Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications switching center that a subsequent communication directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit is to be routed to a directory number associated with the wireless unit. A converter may be provided and connected to a current source and to a communications switching center. The wireless unit may be connected to the converter, and if connected, the unit draws current therefrom. In response to the draw of current by the wireless unit through the converter, the converter transmits a message to the communications switching center. The message includes a notification that a subsequent communication directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit is to be routed to the directory number associated with the wireless unit. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention allows a user who has access to both a wireline system and a wireless system to receive a wireless communication at a home or other predetermined fixed location in the manner of typical wireline service.
More particularly, the present invention provides methods, systems and apparatuses for registering or otherwise making use of a wireless unit.
By this registration or use, a subsequent communication directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit is routed so that the communication may be received at the predetermined fixed location in the manner of typical wireline service.
Advantageously, the present invention provides telecommunications services conveniently and inexpensively.
More particularly, the present invention provides a user who has access to the PSTN and also subscribes to a CMR service with a way to receive a wireless communication through a wireline system in a reliable and more cost-efficient manner than currently available.
Specifically, the present invention provides multiple benefits to a user.
First, an individual who subscribes to both wireless and wireline services receives the financial benefit of receiving a communication as if it was a wireline communication Specifically, a caller may know only the user's wireless number and be unaware of the user's wireline directory number.
Second, the present invention provides such a capability without requiring purchase of a specially equipped cell phone or a specially equipped base station.
Furthermore, the present invention is configured such that it can readily incorporate existing personal communication hardware, such as conventional cordless phones.
As noted above, the present invention provides exemplary methods, systems and apparatuses for making use of a wireless unit so that a subsequent communication directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit is routed to a directory number associated with a wireline unit.
Preferably, this wireline unit may be associated with the wireless unit in some manner such as through a converter
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