Method and apparatus for communication
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1. A communication terminal configured to communicate with a communication network that is configured to receive signals from multiple communication units, transfer data within the network, and transmit the signals to the communication units and to at least another communication destination, the communication terminal comprising:
- a transmitter configured to send communication signals;
a controller configured to initiate communication from the terminal to the communication network; and
a programmable directory configured to store an identification information for at least one communication unit in the communication network;
wherein the controller is configured to prohibit communication from the terminal to the communication network except for communications intended for the at least one communication unit associated with the identification information in the directory, and the at least another communication destination.
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Abstract
A communication system according to various aspects of the present invention comprises one or more remote units. The communication system may also include at least one communication center. The remote units may also be configured to communicate with each other. The communication center and/or the remote unit may be configured to determine the location of another remote unit.
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1. A communication terminal configured to communicate with a communication network that is configured to receive signals from multiple communication units, transfer data within the network, and transmit the signals to the communication units and to at least another communication destination, the communication terminal comprising:
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a transmitter configured to send communication signals; a controller configured to initiate communication from the terminal to the communication network; and a programmable directory configured to store an identification information for at least one communication unit in the communication network; wherein the controller is configured to prohibit communication from the terminal to the communication network except for communications intended for the at least one communication unit associated with the identification information in the directory, and the at least another communication destination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A communication terminal configured to communicate with a communication network that is configured to receive signals from multiple communication units, transfer data within the network, and transmit the signals to the communication units and to at least another communication destination, the communication terminal comprising:
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a receiver configured to receive communication signals; a controller configured to regulate communication from the communication network to the communication terminal; and a selector configured to be actuated to set a condition of the mobile communication unit; wherein the controller is configured to screen incoming communications differently based upon the condition the mobile communication unit is set to, and based upon sources of the communications. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A mobile communication terminal configured to communicate wirelessly with a communication network that is configured to receive signals from mobile units, transfer data within the network, and transmit the signals to the mobile units, the mobile communication unit comprising:
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a transmitter configured to send communication signals; a dedicated actuator selection of which initiates an attempt to communicate with an emergency service provider; a memory that stores a message, the message is at least one of an audio message and a text message providing identifying information regarding a user of the mobile communication unit; and a controller coupled to the transmitter, actuator, and memory, and configured to cause the transmitter to transmit the message toward the emergency service provider if communication is established between the device and the emergency service provider. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A communication terminal configured to communicate with a communication network that is configured to receive signals from communication units, transfer data within the network, and transmit the signals to the mobile units, the mobile communication terminal comprising:
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a positioning system configured to determine a location of the mobile communication unit; a controller configured to determine if a request to send location information regarding the location of the communication unit is authorized and to actuate sending of the location information toward a recipient if the request is authorized. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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