Methods, apparatus,and systems for accessing mobile and voice over IP telephone networks with a mobile handset
First Claim
1. A method for accessing mobile and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone networks with a mobile handset, comprising the steps of:
- determining whether the mobile handset is within range of a local network of a VoIP gateway of a VoIP telephone network;
if said handset is within the range of the local network, routing data traffic to and from said handset via the VoIP telephone network; and
if said handset is outside of the range of the local network, routing data traffic to and from said handset via the mobile telephone network.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided to enable access to mobile and voice over IP (VoIP) telephone networks with a mobile handset. A VoIP gateway for the VoIP telephone network is provided. A cable modem allows communication between the handset and the VoIP telephone network via the VoIP gateway. A local network connects the handset to the VoIP gateway. The mobile handset determines whether it is within range of the local network. If the handset is within the range of the local network, data traffic may be routed to and from the handset via the VoIP telephone network. If the handset is outside of the range of the local network, data traffic may be routed to and from the handset via the mobile telephone network. The data traffic may comprise telephony data traffic and/or Internet protocol (IP) data traffic.
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57 Claims
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1. A method for accessing mobile and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone networks with a mobile handset, comprising the steps of:
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determining whether the mobile handset is within range of a local network of a VoIP gateway of a VoIP telephone network;
if said handset is within the range of the local network, routing data traffic to and from said handset via the VoIP telephone network; and
if said handset is outside of the range of the local network, routing data traffic to and from said handset via the mobile telephone network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for accessing mobile and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone networks with a mobile handset, comprising:
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a VoIP gateway for the VoIP telephone network;
a local network for connecting the handset to the VoIP gateway; and
a mobile handset enabled to determine whether the mobile handset is within range of the local network;
wherein;
if said handset is within the range of the local network, data traffic is routed to and from said handset via the VoIP telephone network; and
if said handset is outside of the range of the local network, data traffic is routed to and from said handset via the mobile telephone network. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A mobile handset for accessing mobile and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone networks, comprising:
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a rechargeable battery;
a user interface;
a gateway interface for communicating with a local network of a VoIP gateway of the VoIP telephone network;
a transceiver enabled for communication with said mobile telephone network and said VoIP telephone network;
a processor for determining whether the mobile handset is within range of the local network, wherein;
if said handset is within the range of the local network, data traffic is routed to and from said handset via the VoIP telephone network; and
if said handset is outside of the range of the local network, data traffic is routed to and from said handset via the mobile telephone network. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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