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Method for network operability of a multi-function cordless/cellular telephone

  • US 6,044,267 A
  • Filed: 03/24/1997
  • Issued: 03/28/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for a landline network to route calls to a cordless/cellular station, said cordless/cellular station capable of cordless communication with a home cordless base station coupled to said landline network, and capable of wireless communication with a cellular network, said method comprising the landline network executed steps of:

  • receiving a call to a telephone number associated with said cordless/cellular station;

    ascertaining whether said cordless/cellular station is within range of said home cordless base station;

    routing said call to said home cordless base station in the event that said cordless/cellular station is within communication range of said cordless base station;

    routing said call to said cellular network to complete a cellular connection of said call to said cordless/cellular station in the event that said cordless/cellular station is not within communication range of said home cordless base station;

    setting a homebase flag in the event that said cordless/cellular station is communicating via the home cordless base station over the landline network;

    checking said flag in response to an incoming call directed to said telephone number; and

    disconnecting said incoming call, or forwarding said incoming call to a predetermined destination, in the event that said flag is set.

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