System and method for satelllite-based transmission of voice signals using an otherwise dedicated wireless channel
First Claim
1. In a wireless communication system configured for default communication of subsectional signals of a first transmit signal over multiple wireless channels, a method for utilizing one of said multiple wireless channels for transmission of a second transmit signal, said method comprising:
- detecting an intent to convey said second transmit signal over said one of said multiple wireless channels;
preventing communication of one of said subsectional signals via said one wireless channel; and
enabling a transmission attempt of said second transmit signal in response to said preventing operation.
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Abstract
In a wireless communication system (20) configured for default communication of subsectional signals of a first transmit signal (72/73) over multiple wireless channels (46), a signal selector (82) and method (138) detect an intent to convey a voice signal (86) over one of the wireless channels (46) from a handset (58). The signal selector (82) and method (138) prevent communication of one of the subsectional signals (72A) over the wireless channel (46) for a predetermined interval, and enable a transmission attempt of the voice signal (86). When a complete dialed digits sequence is detected within the time interval, the handset (58) is enabled to utilize the wireless channel. However, when a transmission attempt of the voice signal (86) is unsuccessful or when transmission of the voice signal (86) terminates, the signal selector (82) and method (138) restore default communication of subsectional signals of the first transmit signal (72/73).
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20 Claims
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1. In a wireless communication system configured for default communication of subsectional signals of a first transmit signal over multiple wireless channels, a method for utilizing one of said multiple wireless channels for transmission of a second transmit signal, said method comprising:
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detecting an intent to convey said second transmit signal over said one of said multiple wireless channels;
preventing communication of one of said subsectional signals via said one wireless channel; and
enabling a transmission attempt of said second transmit signal in response to said preventing operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. In a wireless communication system, an apparatus for selectively utilizing wireless channels, said apparatus comprising:
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a first signal source for providing subsectional signals of a first transmit signal;
a second signal source for providing a second transmit signal;
transceivers in default communication with said first signal source, one each of said transceivers supporting one each of said wireless channels for transmitting said subsectional signals over multiple ones of said wireless channels; and
a signal selector in selective communication with each of said first signal source, said second signal source, and one of said transceivers, said signal selector comprising;
a detector element for detecting an intent to convey said second transmit signal over one of said multiple wireless channels;
a disable timer in communication with said detector element for preventing communication of one of said subsectional signals via said one wireless channel for a predetermined time interval; and
an enable element for enabling a transmission attempt of said second transmit signal during said predetermined time interval, said enable element synchronizing an operation of said second signal source with said one of said transceivers. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. In a satellite-based communication network configured for default communication of subsectional signals of a first transmit signal provided by a signal source over multiple wireless voice channels, a method for utilizing one of said multiple wireless voice channels for transmission of a voice signal originated from a handset, said method comprising:
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detecting, from said handset, an intent to convey said voice signal over said one of said multiple wireless voice channels;
preventing said signal source from communicating one of said subsectional signals via said one wireless voice channel;
establishing a predetermined time interval during which said preventing operation occurs;
indicating, in response to said preventing operation, that said one wireless voice channel is being prevented from communicating said one of said subsectional signals; and
when a complete dialed digit sequence is detected from said handset within said predetermined time interval, enabling a transmission attempt of said voice signal. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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