Integrated wireless voice and data services using mobile switching centers
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1. A method of integrating wireless voice and data services, comprising the steps of:
- facilitating voice communication for a mobile subscriber through a mobile switching center;
facilitating data services for the mobile subscriber through a data network; and
exchanging data between the mobile switching center and the data network to selectively integrate the voice and data services on behalf of the mobile subscriber.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system includes an interface that facilitates direct communication for exchanging data between a data network and a mobile switching center. In one example, the communication interface is a device server at the mobile switching center. Exchanging data between the mobile switching center and the data network allows for selectively integrating voice communication and data services. A number of example integrated service scenarios are disclosed.
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1. A method of integrating wireless voice and data services, comprising the steps of:
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facilitating voice communication for a mobile subscriber through a mobile switching center;
facilitating data services for the mobile subscriber through a data network; and
exchanging data between the mobile switching center and the data network to selectively integrate the voice and data services on behalf of the mobile subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of using integrated wireless voice communication and data services, comprising the steps of:
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initiating a data session through a data network; and
prompting a gateway of the data network to exchange data with a mobile switching center that facilitates voice communication. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A wireless communication system, comprising:
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a data network that is accessible by a mobile subscriber to provide data services to the mobile subscriber; and
a mobile switching center that accesses a telephony network to facilitate voice communication for the mobile subscriber, the mobile switching center having an interface for exchanging data with the data network on behalf of the mobile subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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