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Method and system for restricting mobility in a wireless local loop
Assignee: Qualcomm Inc
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Filing: 2001-03-16
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Granted: 2004-08-10
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Expires: 2021-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A method and system for disabling a mobile unit to handle a call processing function, after being away from its charging unit longer than a predetermined time period, allows a service provider to limit the mobility of the mobile unit with respect to its companion charging unit. Consequently, the service provider may limit the mobility of the mobile unit in a limited area, such as in a wireless local loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Saed G. Younis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:03
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W88/00; H04W88/02; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/72; H04M1/725; H04M1/72502; H04M1/72516; H04W84/00; H04W84/02; H04W84/10; H04W84/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A mobile apparatus comprising: means for receiving a request for call processing at the mobile apparatus, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to a charging apparatus and the request for call processing is received from a at least one remote base station; and means for allowing the call processing, wherein call processing takes place between the mobile apparatus and said least one remote base station if the mobile apparatus receives the request for call processing within a predetermined time period, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to the charging apparatus through a common code programmed in each, wherein said predetermined time period is set by at least one of multiple times of sending and receiving code between the mobile apparatus and the dedicated charger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A mobile apparatus comprising: means for receiving a request for call processing at the mobile apparatus, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to a charging apparatus and the request for call processing is received from a at least one remote base station; and means for allowing the call processing, wherein call processing takes place between the mobile apparatus and said least one remote base station if the mobile apparatus receives the request for call processing within a predetermined time period, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to the charging apparatus through a common code programmed in each, wherein said predetermined time period is set by at least one of multiple times of sending and receiving code between the mobile apparatus and the dedicated charger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mobile apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a timer for measuring the predetermined time period.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mobile apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the timer is set while the mobile apparatus is positioned on the charging apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mobile apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the timer is a software timer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mobile apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mobile apparatus and the at least one base station operates in a wireless local loop communication system.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for call processing in a communications system including a mobile apparatus and a charging apparatus, the method comprising: receiving a request for a call processing at the mobile apparatus, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to a charging apparatus and the request for call processing is received from a at least one base station; and allowing the call processing, wherein call processing takes place between the mobile apparatus and at said least one remote base station if the mobile apparatus receives the request for call processing within a predetermined time period, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to the charging apparatus through a common code programmed in each, wherein said predetermined time period is set by at least one of multiple times of sending and receiving code between the mobile apparatus and the dedicated charger.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for call processing in a communications system including a mobile apparatus and a charging apparatus, the method comprising: receiving a request for a call processing at the mobile apparatus, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to a charging apparatus and the request for call processing is received from a at least one base station; and allowing the call processing, wherein call processing takes place between the mobile apparatus and at said least one remote base station if the mobile apparatus receives the request for call processing within a predetermined time period, wherein the mobile apparatus is dedicated to the charging apparatus through a common code programmed in each, wherein said predetermined time period is set by at least one of multiple times of sending and receiving code between the mobile apparatus and the dedicated charger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 6 , further including measuring the predetermined time period by a timer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 7 , further including setting the timer while the mobile apparatus is positioned on the charging apparatus that is dedicated to the mobile apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 6 , further operating in a wireless local loop.
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