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Method and apparatus for an on-board call

  • US 20030144014A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2002
  • Published: 07/31/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for providing telephone service to a passenger on-board an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) establishing an identity for the passenger, including the step of;

    receiving, by an on-board telephone service provider, communication by an off-board communications means;

    b) obtaining information about the passenger'"'"'s flight, including the step of;

    receiving, by the on-board telephone service provider, at least a portion of the flight information from a flight information provider other than the passenger or a caller; and

    c) selecting an on-board telephone for an incoming call to the passenger, the selecting being responsive to i) the flight information provided by the flight information provider and ii) the passenger identity.

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