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Methods, satellite user terminals, switching centers and systems for selectively conducting calls in a satellite radiotelephone system as dual HOP calls

  • US 6,377,801 B1
  • Filed: 08/16/1999
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of conducting a call from a satellite user terminal to a user terminal via a satellite in a satellite radiotelephone system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting information from the satellite user terminal to the satellite radiotelephone system via the satellite, wherein the information includes a request to conduct an active state of the call from the satellite user terminal to the user terminal via a ground segment in the satellite radiotelephone system; and

    conducting the active state of the call from the satellite user terminal to the user terminal via the ground segment based on the request.

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