Method and system for seamless service availability for multi-mode terminals in different access networks
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1. A multi-mode communications terminal comprising an intelligent call forwarding module whereby seamless communication with the terminal is provided across all modes via a backbone network.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and devices provide seamless communication service for a wireless multi-mode communication terminal. A multi-mode communication terminal with an intelligent call forwarding module automatically forwards calls in a multi-mode network environment. A backbone communication network links at least two modes of the multi-mode environment.
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- 1. A multi-mode communications terminal comprising an intelligent call forwarding module whereby seamless communication with the terminal is provided across all modes via a backbone network.
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9. A method of providing seamless service to a multi-mode communication terminal across all network modes in which the terminal operates, the method comprising:
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operating the terminal in first preferred access network;
detecting a second available preferred access network;
receiving a call directed to the terminal in the first network while the terminal is in the second terminal; and
forwarding the call to the terminal in the second network. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system to provide seamless communication service for a wireless multi-mode communication terminal, the system comprising:
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a multi-mode terminal further comprising an intelligent call forwarding module;
a multi-mode network environment; and
a backbone network that links at least two modes of the multi-mode environment.
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