US6856818B1
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Data store for mobile radio station
Assignee: 3G Licensing SA
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Filing: 1998-01-19
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Granted: 2005-02-15
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Expires: 2018-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A removable data store ( 34 ) for a mobile station ( 8 ) used in a mobile communications system, the data store being provided with two alternative fixed dialling number lists ( 70, 72 ) which are accessible by the mobile station. The data store itself determines a mode of operation of the mobile station, for example a telephone line mode, in order to select between accessing the first list or the second list. This allows the alternate list feature to be implemented without requiring the mobile station ( 8 ) to be modified for compatibility with the removable data store ( 34 ).
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:14
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W8/00; H04W8/18; H04W8/20; H04W8/205; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/26; H04M1/27; H04M1/274; H04M1/2745; H04M1/275; H04M1/72; H04M1/724; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A modified standard subscriber data storage module compatible with a mobile station used in a mobile communications system, the modified module comprising: a processor for performing operations; and a memory having data records for storing data, which memory is accessible by the mobile station sending memory access messages to the modified module, the mobile station complying with a predetermined standard and being adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a first memory access message, identifying a specific data record, in order to access the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the modified module being responsive to the first memory access message, identifying the specific data record, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to the specific data record and the processor is arranged to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the first memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying a current operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data held in a further data record in the module.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A modified standard subscriber data storage module compatible with a mobile station used in a mobile communications system, the modified module comprising: a processor for performing operations; and a memory having data records for storing data, which memory is accessible by the mobile station sending memory access messages to the modified module, the mobile station complying with a predetermined standard and being adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a first memory access message, identifying a specific data record, in order to access the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the modified module being responsive to the first memory access message, identifying the specific data record, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to the specific data record and the processor is arranged to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the first memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying a current operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data held in a further data record in the module.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the first memory access message is a data read command, and different data is transmitted to the mobile station depending on the data record selected from the plurality of data records.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the first memory access message is a data write command, and the processor writes data to the data record selected from the plurality of data records.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 3 , wherein the mobile station is adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a second memory access message, which is a data read command, identifying the specific data record, in order to read data from the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the modified module being responsive to the second memory access message, identifying the specific data record, and wherein the processor is arranged to select the one data record, from the plurality of data records, to read in response to the second memory access message, the selection being performed independently of the content of the second memory access message and on the basis of the identifying data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein, when the identifying data indicates a different current operational condition of the mobile station, the processor selects a different one of the plurality of data records to access in response to the first memory access message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein access to one of the plurality of data records is exclusive to one operational condition and access to another of the plurality of data records is exclusive to another operational condition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein storage of the identifying data is enabled by the input of a user verification code to the mobile station.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 7 , wherein storage of the identifying data indicating a first current operational condition is enabled by a first such user verification code, and storage of the identifying code indicating a second operational condition is enabled by a second user verification code.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the processor is arranged to alter the identifying data in response to a separate data access message received from the mobile station, the separate data access message indicating a change of the operational condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the selective memory access comprises the reading or writing of data relating to a directory number.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 10 , wherein the directory number data is used by the mobile station in order to determine a directory number for calling.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the operational condition is a module of telephony.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 12 , wherein the modified module is compatible with a mobile station which is operable in two different telephone line modes, the selection being performed on the basis of which of the modes is operative.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the operational condition is a mode of operation of a radio interface between the mobile station and the mobile communications systems.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
59 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the system includes two different mobile communications networks and the modified module is compatible with a mobile station which is operable in two different network modes corresponding to the two different networks, the selection being performed on the basis of which of the network modes is operative.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the first memory access message identifies only a single data record, the single data record being the specific data record.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The modified standard subscriber data storage module of claim 1 , wherein the first memory access message does not identify the further data storage portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
183 words
A mobile station for use in a mobile communications system, the mobile station complying with a predetermined standard and being adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a first memory access message, identifying a specific data record, in order to access the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the mobile station comprising: a modified subscriber data storage module which includes a processor for performing operations and memory having data records for storing data, the modified module being responsive to the first memory access message, identifying the specific data record, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to the specific data record and the processor is arranged to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the first memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying a current operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data being held in a further data record in the memory means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
183 words
A mobile station for use in a mobile communications system, the mobile station complying with a predetermined standard and being adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a first memory access message, identifying a specific data record, in order to access the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the mobile station comprising: a modified subscriber data storage module which includes a processor for performing operations and memory having data records for storing data, the modified module being responsive to the first memory access message, identifying the specific data record, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to the specific data record and the processor is arranged to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the first memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying a current operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data being held in a further data record in the memory means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the first memory access message is a data read command, and different data is transmitted to the mobile station depending on the data record selected from the plurality of data records.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the first memory access message is a data write command, and the processor writes data to the data record selected from the plurality of data records.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
124 words
The mobile station of claim 20 , wherein the mobile station is adapted, in accordance with the standard, to transmit a second memory access message, which is a data read command, identifying the specific data record, in order to read data from the specific data record on a standard subscriber data storage module complying with the predetermined standard, the modified module being responsive to the second memory access message, identifying the specific data record, and wherein the processor is arranged to select the one data record, from the plurality of data records, to read in response to the second memory access message, the selection being performed independently of the content of the second memory access message and on the basis of the identifying data.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
44 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein, when the identifying data indicates a different current operational condition of the mobile station, the processor selects a different one of the plurality of data records to access in response to the first memory access message.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein access to one of the plurality of data records is exclusive to one operational condition and access to another of the plurality of data records is exclusive to another operational condition.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein storage of the identifying data is enabled by the input of a user verification code to the mobile station.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
48 words
The mobile station of claim 24 , wherein storage of the identifying data indicating a first current operational condition is enabled by a first such user verification code, and storage of the identifying data indicating a second operational condition is enabled by a second such user verification code.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
42 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the processor is arranged to alter the identifying data in response to a separate data access message received from the mobile station, the separate data access message indicating a change of the operational condition.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the selective memory access comprises the reading or writing of data relating to a directory number.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mobile station of claim 27 , wherein the directory number data is used by the mobile station in order to determine a directory number for calling.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the operational condition is a mode of telephony.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mobile station of claim 29 , wherein the modified module is compatible with a mobile station which is operable in two different telephone line modes, the selection being performed on the basis of which of the modes is operative.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the operational condition is a mode of operation of a radio interface between the mobile station and the mobile communication system.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
55 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the system includes two different mobile communications networks and the modified module is compatible with a mobile station which is operable in two different network modes corresponding to the two different networks, the selection being performed on the basis of which of the network modes is operative.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
28 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the first memory access message identifies only a single data record, the single data record being the specific data record.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mobile station of claim 18 , wherein the first memory access message does not identify the further data record.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
154 words
A subscriber data storage module compatible with a mobile station used in a mobile communications system which includes two different mobile communications networks, the mobile station being operable in two different network modes corresponding to the two different networks, the module comprising: a processor for performing operations; and a memory having data records for storing data, which memory means is accessible by the mobile station sending memory access messages to the module, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to a specific memory access message and the processor is configured to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the specific memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying and operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data being held in further data record in the memory.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
154 words
A subscriber data storage module compatible with a mobile station used in a mobile communications system which includes two different mobile communications networks, the mobile station being operable in two different network modes corresponding to the two different networks, the module comprising: a processor for performing operations; and a memory having data records for storing data, which memory means is accessible by the mobile station sending memory access messages to the module, wherein the memory holds a plurality of data records corresponding to a specific memory access message and the processor is configured to select one data record, from the plurality of data records, to access in response to the specific memory access message, the selection being performed on the basis of data identifying and operational condition of the mobile station and independently of the content of the first memory access message, the identifying data being held in further data record in the memory.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The subscriber data storage module of claim 35 , wherein one of the network modes is a national network mode.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2008-02-15 | 2008-08-16 | 2009-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-02-15 | 2012-08-16 | 2013-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-02-15 | 2016-08-16 | 2017-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |