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Telematics hotlining process

  • US 20060094473A1
  • Filed: 10/28/2004
  • Published: 05/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing service for a Telematics communication device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a vehicular radiotelephone communication system including a cellular radiotelephone network for connecting the communication device with a service operator, the communication device having a controller pre-programmed with at least a hotlined analog telephone number;

    placing a call by the communication device using the hotlined analog telephone number; and

    determining whether the communication device has a service contract in place with the service operator, wherein if the communication device does not have a service contract, switching the call to a voice recording, and wherein if the communication device does have a service contract, providing service for the communication device.

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