METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATED PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT IN A CELLULAR NETWORK
First Claim
1. A method for adjusting properties of a wireless device, comprising:
- responsive to the wireless device entering a controlled area, emitting a re-scan signal;
receiving a ring-type property modifier;
establishing unrestricted communication between the wireless device in the controlled area and a location outside the controlled area; and
adjusting the ring type of the wireless device to a ring type specified by the property modifier.
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Abstract
A mechanism is provided for detecting when a wireless device is entering a quiet zone. An out-of-range condition is created in an entryway to a quiet zone. When a wireless device is in a transition zone, the device transmits a re-scan message with a unit identification in an attempt to reestablish communication with the communication tower. A re-scan receiver is provided in the entryway to receive re-scan messages and notify a mobile telephone switching office that the device is entering a quiet zone. The switching office then sends a ring type modifier property to the device when the device leaves the transition zone and reestablishes communications with the communication tower.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for adjusting properties of a wireless device, comprising:
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responsive to the wireless device entering a controlled area, emitting a re-scan signal;
receiving a ring-type property modifier;
establishing unrestricted communication between the wireless device in the controlled area and a location outside the controlled area; and
adjusting the ring type of the wireless device to a ring type specified by the property modifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4-12. -12. (canceled)
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13. A wireless device, comprising:
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means, responsive to the wireless device entering a controlled area, for emitting a re-scan signal;
means for receiving a property modifier;
means for establishing unrestricted communication between the wireless device in the controlled area and a location outside the controlled area; and
means for adjusting the ring type of the wireless device to a ring type based on the property modifier. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16-28. -28. (canceled)
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