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Method and system for providing wireless communications to a subscriber of a private wireline network
Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc
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Filing: 1997-07-25
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Granted: 2000-06-06
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Expires: 2017-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A method and system for providing wireless communications to a subscriber of a private wireline network includes a private wireline switch and a wireline interface. The switch processes and controls telephone calls to and from the subscriber to provide a plurality of communication features to the subscriber. The wireline interface is in communication with the switch and the public wireless network for providing wireless communications to the subscriber via the switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis C. Smith
- 👤 Michael J. Fargano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W84/00; H04W84/02; H04W84/10; H04W84/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a telecommunications system having a switch in a private wireline network for processing and controlling telephone calls to and from a subscriber to provide a plurality of communications features to the subscriber, a method for providing wireless communications to the subscriber of the private wireline network utilizing a public wireless network, the method comprising: providing a processor in the public wireless network and in communication with the switch for translating between wireline and wireless communications protocols; providing a base station in the private wireline network and in communication with the processor for providing wireless communications to the subscriber; and providing a wireline interface coupled between the switch and the processor for enabling the processor to control wireless communications to the subscriber via the base station when the subscriber is located in the private wireline network.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a telecommunications system having a switch in a private wireline network for processing and controlling telephone calls to and from a subscriber to provide a plurality of communications features to the subscriber, a method for providing wireless communications to the subscriber of the private wireline network utilizing a public wireless network, the method comprising: providing a processor in the public wireless network and in communication with the switch for translating between wireline and wireless communications protocols; providing a base station in the private wireline network and in communication with the processor for providing wireless communications to the subscriber; and providing a wireline interface coupled between the switch and the processor for enabling the processor to control wireless communications to the subscriber via the base station when the subscriber is located in the private wireline network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein providing the wireline interface further includes providing the wireline interface for supporting the plurality of communications features provided by the private wireline network to the subscriber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as recited in claim 2 wherein supporting the plurality of communications features includes simultaneously transmitting voice and signaling information between the private wireline network and the public wireless network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the private wireline network communicates via a wireline communication protocol and the public wireless network communicates via a wireless communication protocol and wherein the method further comprising translating between the wireline and wireless communication protocols.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as recited in claim 1 further comprising determining whether or not a user of the public wireless network is a subscriber of the private wireline network.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as recited in claim 5 wherein the public wireless network includes a database containing identification data for all users of the public wireless network, and wherein determining includes comparing identification data of the user with the identification data in the database.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein enabling includes enabling the subscriber to roam throughout the public wireless network.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
127 words
A system for providing wireless communications to a subscriber of a private wireline network utilizing a public wireless network, the system comprising: a switch in the private wireline network for processing and controlling telephone calls to and from the subscriber to provide a plurality of communications features to the subscriber; a processor in the public wireless network and in communication with the switch for translating between wireline and wireless communications protocols; a base station in the private wireline network and in communication with the processor for providing wireless communications to the subscriber; and a wireline interface coupled between the switch and the processor for enabling the processor to control wireless communications to the subscriber via the base station when the subscriber is located the private wireline network.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
127 words
A system for providing wireless communications to a subscriber of a private wireline network utilizing a public wireless network, the system comprising: a switch in the private wireline network for processing and controlling telephone calls to and from the subscriber to provide a plurality of communications features to the subscriber; a processor in the public wireless network and in communication with the switch for translating between wireline and wireless communications protocols; a base station in the private wireline network and in communication with the processor for providing wireless communications to the subscriber; and a wireline interface coupled between the switch and the processor for enabling the processor to control wireless communications to the subscriber via the base station when the subscriber is located the private wireline network.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system as recited in claim 8 wherein the wireline interface includes line-side features to support the plurality of communications features provided by the private wireline network.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system as recited in claim 9 wherein the wireline interface includes both a voice path and a signaling path for simultaneously transmitting voice and signaling information between the private wireline network and the public wireless network.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the private wireline network communicates via a wireline communication protocol and the public wireless network communicates via a wireless communication protocol, the system further comprising a processor in the public wireless network and in communication with the wireline interface for translating between the wireline and wireless communication protocols.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as recited in claim 11 wherein the processor includes a database for storing identification data, the identification data identifying whether or not a user of the public wireless network is a subscriber of the private wireline network.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system as recited in claim 11 wherein the processor is further provided for permitting the subscriber to roam throughout the public wireless network while maintaining communications via the switch.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system as recited in claim 9 wherein the wireline interface includes a plurality of copper wire pairs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as recited in claim 9 wherein the wireline interface is an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) interface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system as recited in claim 9 wherein the wireline interface is a GR-303 interface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system as recited in claim 8 wherein the private wireline network is a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) and wherein the switch is a PBX switch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system as recited in claim 8 wherein the private wireline network is a Centrex system and wherein the switch is a Service Switching Point (SSP).
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