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Mobile audio program selection system using public switched telephone network
Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc
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Filing: 1996-10-03
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Granted: 1997-12-02
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Expires: 2016-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A mobile audio program selection system includes a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users. The distribution system includes a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, and information service providers, operatively connected to the mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving user selection signal inputs received by the mobile switching office from a mobile user, and transmitting user selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the user selection signal inputs. In addition, the distribution system includes at least one mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes a receiver, operatively coupling the mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, and receiving the user selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office. The mobile terminal also includes a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, and a transceiver for receiving a user selection from the mobile user, for generating user selection signal inputs responsive to the user selection, and for transmitting the user selection signal inputs to the mobile switching office. The mobile terminal further operable for formatting the user selected information for broadcasting, for outputting formatted user selected information, and operable for broadcasting the formatted user selected information.
Inventors
- 👤 William Goodman
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:02
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/08; H04H; H04H20/00; H04H20/38; H04H20/53; H04H20/57; H04H20/65; H04H20/71; H04N; H04N21/00; H04N21/40; H04N21/41; H04N21/426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; signal format means for formatting the selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected information, wherein the selection information comprises an audio selection, wherein the at least one of the information service providers include: programming servers storing programs; speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further comprises a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; signal format means for formatting the selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected information, wherein the selection information comprises an audio selection, wherein the at least one of the information service providers include: programming servers storing programs; speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further comprises a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 1, wherein the at least one of the information service providers further includes audio menu means for presenting program selections audibly to the mobile user, and wherein the mobile user selects at least one of the program selections using the audio selection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 2, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further includes a picture display, wherein the at least one of the information service providers further includes picture transmitting means for presenting picture program selections visually to the mobile user while substantially simultaneously presenting the program selections audibly to the mobile user, and wherein the mobile user selects the at least one of the program selections using the audio selection responsive to the program selections presented audibly and the picture program selections presented visually.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 1, wherein said receiver comprises two-line receiver means for receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office using one of two communication channels, and for receiving a voice telephone call for connection with the mobile user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 1, wherein the signal inputs are transmitted to the mobile switching office using a first communication channel which operates using a first communication speed, and wherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory using a second communication channel which operates using a second communication speed substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 1, wherein the radio frequency based information distribution system further comprises: cellular equipment transmitting and receiving cellular calls for voice connection; and switching means for selectively switching between said cellular equipment and said at least one mobile terminal, and wherein said control processor monitors the activity of said cellular equipment and said at least one mobile terminal for selective transmission and reception between said mobile switching office and either said at least one mobile terminal or said cellular equipment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 6, wherein when said control processor determines that both said cellular equipment and said at least one mobile terminal are active, said control processor controls transmission and reception between said mobile switching office and said at least one mobile terminal, denying transmission and reception access to said cellular equipment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 1, wherein the radio frequency based information distribution system further comprises: auxiliary audio means for receiving auxiliary audio signals from an audio source; auxiliary broadcast means for broadcasting at least one of the auxiliary audio signals and the user selected information; and switching means for selectively switching between said auxiliary broadcast means and either said auxiliary audio means or said at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 8, wherein when said control processor determines that both said auxiliary audio means and said at least one mobile terminal are active, said control processor controls switching between said auxiliary broadcast means and said at least one mobile terminal, denying transmission and reception access to said auxiliary audio means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
219 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving user selected program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for receiving a user selection from the mobile user; and transmit means for transmitting communications initiated by the mobile user; a first mobile switching office receiving the communications initiated by said mobile user using a first communication channel which operates under a first communication speed; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one user selected program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one user selected program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers using a second communication channel which operates under a second communication speed, and devoted to transmitting the at least one user selected program to said at least one mobile terminal, wherein the second communication speed of the second communications channel of said second mobile switching office is substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel of said second mobile switching office.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
219 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving user selected program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for receiving a user selection from the mobile user; and transmit means for transmitting communications initiated by the mobile user; a first mobile switching office receiving the communications initiated by said mobile user using a first communication channel which operates under a first communication speed; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one user selected program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one user selected program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers using a second communication channel which operates under a second communication speed, and devoted to transmitting the at least one user selected program to said at least one mobile terminal, wherein the second communication speed of the second communications channel of said second mobile switching office is substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel of said second mobile switching office.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
92 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 10, wherein the user selection comprises an audio selection, and wherein the at least one of the information service providers includes: programming servers storing programs; speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
52 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 11, wherein the at least one of the information service providers further includes audio menu means for presenting program selections audibly to the mobile user, and wherein the mobile user selects at least one of the program selections using the audio selection.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
92 words
A radio frequency based information distribution system as in claim 12, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further includes a picture display, wherein the at least one of the information service providers further includes picture transmitting means for presenting picture program selections visually to the mobile user while substantially simultaneously presenting the program selections audibly to the mobile user, and wherein the mobile user selects the at least one of the program selections using the audio selection responsive to the program selections presented audibly and the picture program selections presented visually.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
279 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user selected information to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, means for receiving a user selection from the mobile user, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system; (b) receiving a user selection from at least one of the mobile users; (c) generating user selection signal inputs responsive to the user selection; (d) transmitting the user selection signal inputs to at least one of the control processor and the mobile switching office; (e) transmitting a user selected program to the mobile switching office via at least one of the information service providers; (f) receiving the user selected program from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the user selected program in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (g) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (h) formatting the user selected program for broadcasting; and (i) broadcasting the formatted user selected program to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
279 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user selected information to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, means for receiving a user selection from the mobile user, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system; (b) receiving a user selection from at least one of the mobile users; (c) generating user selection signal inputs responsive to the user selection; (d) transmitting the user selection signal inputs to at least one of the control processor and the mobile switching office; (e) transmitting a user selected program to the mobile switching office via at least one of the information service providers; (f) receiving the user selected program from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the user selected program in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (g) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (h) formatting the user selected program for broadcasting; and (i) broadcasting the formatted user selected program to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
192 words
An audio program and voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the audio program and voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting a selected program to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected program from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating communication signals and for transmitting the communication signals to the mobile switching office; signal format means for formatting the selected program for broadcasting, and for outputting a formatted selected program; broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected program; and a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the selected program and stores the selected program entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
192 words
An audio program and voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the audio program and voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting a selected program to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected program from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating communication signals and for transmitting the communication signals to the mobile switching office; signal format means for formatting the selected program for broadcasting, and for outputting a formatted selected program; broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected program; and a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the selected program and stores the selected program entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
245 words
An advanced intelligent network based information distribution system having mobile users, coprising: a central office switching system connected to communication lines including at least one service switching point for selectively providing switched communications between the communication lines; a mobility controller, connected to said central office switching system, arranged for selectively providing wireless communications between said central office switching system and mobile terminals by using control data conveyed to at least one service switching point through a service transfer point; a network controller connected to both said mobility controller and said at least one service switching point arranged to convey control data to effect communications, said network controller storing preprogrammed call processing data associated with subscribers who are associated with one of the communication lines connected to the central office switching system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobility controller, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user selected information to said mobility controller; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to said mobility controller, receiving the user selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobility controller; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for transmitting user communications to said mobility controller; signal format means for formatting the user selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted user selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted user selected information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
245 words
An advanced intelligent network based information distribution system having mobile users, coprising: a central office switching system connected to communication lines including at least one service switching point for selectively providing switched communications between the communication lines; a mobility controller, connected to said central office switching system, arranged for selectively providing wireless communications between said central office switching system and mobile terminals by using control data conveyed to at least one service switching point through a service transfer point; a network controller connected to both said mobility controller and said at least one service switching point arranged to convey control data to effect communications, said network controller storing preprogrammed call processing data associated with subscribers who are associated with one of the communication lines connected to the central office switching system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobility controller, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user selected information to said mobility controller; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to said mobility controller, receiving the user selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobility controller; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for transmitting user communications to said mobility controller; signal format means for formatting the user selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted user selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted user selected information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
179 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving user selected program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals; signal format means for formatting the user selected program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted user selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted user selected information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user communication signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one user selected program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one user selected program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one user selected program to said at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
179 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving user selected program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals; signal format means for formatting the user selected program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted user selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted user selected information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user communication signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one user selected program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one user selected program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one user selected program to said at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
193 words
A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting a voice mail program to the mobile switching office responsive to the user selection signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the voice mail program from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals to the mobile switching office; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program for broadcasting, and for outputting a formatted voice mail program; broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted voice mail program; and a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the voice mail program and stores the voice mail program entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
193 words
A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting a voice mail program to the mobile switching office responsive to the user selection signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the voice mail program from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals to the mobile switching office; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program for broadcasting, and for outputting a formatted voice mail program; broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted voice mail program; and a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the voice mail program and stores the voice mail program entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
245 words
An advanced intelligent network based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a central office switching system connected to communication lines including at least one service switching point for selectively providing switched communications between the communication lines; a mobility controller, connected to said central office switching system, arranged for selectively providing wireless communications between said central office switching system and mobile terminals by using control data conveyed to at least one service switching point through a service transfer point; a network controller connected to both said mobility controller and said at least one service switching point arranged to convey control data to effect communications, said network controller storing preprogrammed call processing data associated with subscribers who are associated with one of the communication lines connected to the central office switching system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobility controller, at least one of the information service providers transmitting voice mail information to said mobility controller; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to said mobility controller, receiving the voice mail information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobility controller; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for transmitting user communications to said mobility controller; signal format means for formatting the voice mail information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted voice mail information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted voice mail information.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
245 words
An advanced intelligent network based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a central office switching system connected to communication lines including at least one service switching point for selectively providing switched communications between the communication lines; a mobility controller, connected to said central office switching system, arranged for selectively providing wireless communications between said central office switching system and mobile terminals by using control data conveyed to at least one service switching point through a service transfer point; a network controller connected to both said mobility controller and said at least one service switching point arranged to convey control data to effect communications, said network controller storing preprogrammed call processing data associated with subscribers who are associated with one of the communication lines connected to the central office switching system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobility controller, at least one of the information service providers transmitting voice mail information to said mobility controller; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to said mobility controller, receiving the voice mail information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobility controller; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for transmitting user communications to said mobility controller; signal format means for formatting the voice mail information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted voice mail information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted voice mail information.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
175 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving voice mail program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user communication signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one voice mail program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one voice mail program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one voice mail program to said at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
175 words
An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising: at least one mobile terminal, comprising: a receiver receiving voice mail program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user communication signals and for transmitting the user communication signals; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user communication signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one voice mail program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one voice mail program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one voice mail program to said at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
232 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting information to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, a receiver receiving the information from the at least one information service provider, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a command; (b) generating information signals responsive to the command; (c) transmitting the information signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (d) receiving the information signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (e) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (f) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (g) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
232 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting information to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, a receiver receiving the information from the at least one information service provider, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a command; (b) generating information signals responsive to the command; (c) transmitting the information signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (d) receiving the information signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (e) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (f) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (g) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
234 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting program data to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, the receiver receiving the program data from the at least one information service provider, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a command; (b) generating program signals responsive to the command; (c) transmitting the program signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (d) receiving the program signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the program signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (e) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (f) formatting the program signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (g) broadcasting the formatted program signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
234 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting program data to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, the receiver receiving the program data from the at least one information service provider, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a command; (b) generating program signals responsive to the command; (c) transmitting the program signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (d) receiving the program signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the program signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; (e) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (f) formatting the program signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (g) broadcasting the formatted program signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting voice program data to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) transmitting voice program signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (b) receiving the voice program signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the voice program signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; and (c) formatting and broadcasting the voice program signals after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, information service providers, at least one of the information service providers transmitting voice program data to the mobile switching office, and at least one mobile terminal including a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, a method of distributing radio frequencies to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of: (a) transmitting voice program signals to the mobile switching office via the at least one information service provider; (b) receiving the voice program signals from the at least one information service provider via the mobile switching office in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the voice program signals in its entirety in the at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to the mobile user; and (c) formatting and broadcasting the voice program signals after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
152 words
A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user information to the mobile switching office; and at least one mobile terminal, operatively coupled to the mobile switching office, receiving the user information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office, formatting the user information for broadcasting, and broadcasting the formatted user information, said at least one mobile terminal including a memory, and wherein the user information comprises a voice mail message, and wherein said receiver receives the user information and stores the user information entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
152 words
A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising: a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting user information to the mobile switching office; and at least one mobile terminal, operatively coupled to the mobile switching office, receiving the user information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office, formatting the user information for broadcasting, and broadcasting the formatted user information, said at least one mobile terminal including a memory, and wherein the user information comprises a voice mail message, and wherein said receiver receives the user information and stores the user information entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
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