Remote battery replacement notification system and method
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Abstract
A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
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34 Claims
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25. A remote battery replacement notification system for a communication system, comprising:
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a subscriber unit having a battery;
an operational support system in communication with the subscriber unit, the operational support system periodically polling the subscriber unit;
a compact service node in communication with the subscriber unit and sending a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A remote battery replacement notification method, comprising the steps of:
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(a) polling a subscriber unit for a battery state by a communication system;
(b) receiving a response including the battery state; and
(c) when the battery state indicates that a battery requires replacing, transmitting a battery replacement notification to the subscriber unit. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A remote battery replacement notification system for a communication system, comprising:
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a subscriber unit having a transceiver, a battery connected to the transceiver and a line power input connected to the battery;
a wireless network access node having a wireless connection with the transceiver of the subscriber unit;
an operation support system coupled to the wireless network access node, the operational support system periodically polling the subscriber unit through the wireless network access node;
a compact service node the compact service node receiving from the operational support system a replace battery message and sending a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit; and
a battery replacement service center connected to the operational support system.
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34. A remote batter replacement notification method, comprising the steps of:
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a) polling a subscriber unit for a battery state from a remote location; and
b) receiving a response including the battery state.
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