Portable cellular phone system having automatic initialization
First Claim
1. A process, comprising the steps of:
- establishing a first set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers, the first set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers reserved for establishment of temporary communication channels for portable wireless devices;
establishing a second set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers;
providing a selected portable wireless device initially comprising a storage stored with one of the wireless identification numbers and associated one of the directory numbers corresponding to the first set;
automatically sending the stored wireless identification number corresponding to the first set from the selected portable wireless device to a wireless network without user intervention upon initial activation of the selected portable wireless device to establish a temporary communication channel;
automatically sending an authorization message from the selected portable wireless device to a system server over the established temporary communication channel; and
assigning a wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set to the selected portable wireless device, based upon an appropriate authorization message, wherein the assigned wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set are associated with the selected portable wireless device for subsequent communication.
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Abstract
A portable cellular phone system is provided, wherein matched sets of algorithmically generated communication units are generated, each defining an increment of authorized communication. One set is stored on a system server, i.e. a service provider, and the pre-paid set is available for use within a portable cellular phone. The portable cellular phone, which is normally non-activated, automatically contacts the system server upon selective activation by the user, to initiate a call (outgoing or incoming). A voice recognition system allows the user to place calls and/or receive calls. During a call, the portable cellular phone and the system server allow authorized access to communication, while the communication units are decremented at the system server and at the portable cellular phone. The portable cellular phone typically has either an internal energy supply and storage for the pre-paid communication units, or a removable airtime cartridge, typically containing an energy supply and either the ability to store or to generate a set of pre-paid single use airtime communication units.
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30 Claims
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1. A process, comprising the steps of:
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establishing a first set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers, the first set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers reserved for establishment of temporary communication channels for portable wireless devices; establishing a second set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers; providing a selected portable wireless device initially comprising a storage stored with one of the wireless identification numbers and associated one of the directory numbers corresponding to the first set; automatically sending the stored wireless identification number corresponding to the first set from the selected portable wireless device to a wireless network without user intervention upon initial activation of the selected portable wireless device to establish a temporary communication channel; automatically sending an authorization message from the selected portable wireless device to a system server over the established temporary communication channel; and assigning a wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set to the selected portable wireless device, based upon an appropriate authorization message, wherein the assigned wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set are associated with the selected portable wireless device for subsequent communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A communication system, comprising:
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a system server; a first set of wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers, the first set of wireless identification numbers and the associated directory numbers reserved for establishment of temporary communication channels for portable wireless devices; a second set of assignable wireless identification numbers and associated directory numbers; a selected portable wireless device initially comprising a storage stored with one of the wireless identification numbers and one of the associated directory numbers corresponding to the first set; means for automatically transmitting the stored wireless identification number corresponding to the first set from the selected portable wireless device to a wireless network without user intervention upon initial activation of the selected portable wireless device to establish a temporary communication channel; means for automatically sending an authorization message from the selected portable wireless device to a system server over the established temporary communication channel; and means for assigning a wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set to the selected portable wireless device, based upon an appropriate authorization message, wherein the assigned wireless identification number and associated directory number from the second set are associated with the selected portable wireless device for subsequent communication. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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