Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server
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Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods are provided which allow a remote user to maintain a virtual session with a server. A virtual session allows a remote and possibly mobile user to maintain a virtual presence in an office environment without actually being present. Using the present invention, a remote user can access a central application program such as an Internet service provider, a database system, an inventory system or billing system. Likewise, the remote user can receive calls and other forms of communications as though he or she were present in an office environment. A virtual session does not require a physical connection to be continuously present in order to provide a virtual connectivity. This is especially important for mobile applications where the remote user may incur long distance and/or wireless toll charges. Also, methods are presented to allow a remote unit to rapidly reconnect in a transparent and seamless way without burdening the user with the need to connect and reconnect or to upload and download information. Related methods are provided to allow the virtual session to be established, operated and maintained.
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50 Claims
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21. A method for performing communications by a mobile device, the method comprising:
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establishing a first wireless session with a first device, the first wireless session being established at least in part over a first wireless communications link;
invoking a first application of one or more applications that uses the first wireless session to communicate with the first device;
suspending the first wireless session;
resuming the first wireless session over a second wireless communications link; and
receiving an unsolicited communication request, the unsolicited communication request including a first set of information that identifies the first application of the one or more applications and an indication of application information for use by the first application. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method for performing communications by a network server, the method comprising:
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establishing a first wireless session with a mobile device, the first wireless session being established at least in part over a first wireless communications link;
invoking a first application of one or more applications that uses the first wireless session to communicate with the mobile device, the first application having a complementary application configured for being performed by the mobile device;
suspending the first wireless session;
resuming the first wireless session over a second wireless communications link; and
sending a communication request to the mobile device, the communication request being unsolicited by the mobile device and including a first set of information that identifies the complementary application and an indication of application information for use by the complementary application. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. An apparatus for performing communications with a mobile device, the apparatus comprising a central processing unit configured to:
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establish a first wireless session with a mobile device, the first wireless session being established at least in part over a first wireless communications link;
invoke a first application of one or more applications that uses the first wireless session to communicate with the mobile device, the first application having a complementary application configured for being performed by the mobile device;
suspend the first wireless session;
resume the first wireless session over a second wireless communications link; and
send a communication request to the mobile device, the communication request being unsolicited by the mobile device and including a first set of information that identifies the complementary application and an indication of application information for use by the complementary application. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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