System and method of telephonic dialing simulation
First Claim
1. A device, comprising:
- an interface configured to be coupled to a first telephone device, wherein the first telephone device is coupled to telecommunications wiring located within a residence, and wherein the device is configured to be located within the residence and externally with respect to the first telephone device; and
logic configured to;
determine whether the first telephone device is off-hook,generate, when the first telephone device is off-hook, a dial tone,provide the dial tone to the first telephone device,identify a telephone number entered via the first telephone device,initiate a cellular call from the device to an other telephone device associated with the identified telephone number, the cellular call being initiated in response to entry of the identified telephone number and being processed by a cellular carrier providing cellular service, andconnect the first telephone device to the other telephone device via the cellular call.
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Abstract
A multiple mode, personal, wireless communications system exists within a radiotelephone network serving general customers and provides additional services to a select group of customers. The system uses handsets which automatically switch between a standard cellular radiotelephone mode of operation and an enhanced cordless mode when the handsets are within range of pico cells that are interconnected to the public switched telephone network. Each pico cell is controlled via a framework of overlay cells that operates independently of the radiotelephone network and uses a unique control protocol on a small number of reserved cellular channels. Each pico cell consists of a spectrally dynamic, non-capturing, frequency agile, multi-purpose base station provided at customer-selected locations to cooperate with the overlay cell framework. Each pico cell is capable of supporting multiple handsets and uses low power operation that achieves limited coverage. Each pico cell reduces traffic on the standard cellular radiotelephone network by independently handling registered handsets. An alternate line option module provides wireless local interconnect capability to selectively route call traffic between land lines and the standard cellular radiotelephone network. Service control units and host stations facilitate wireless activation and control of each pico cell and handset via the overlay cell framework.
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19 Claims
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1. A device, comprising:
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an interface configured to be coupled to a first telephone device, wherein the first telephone device is coupled to telecommunications wiring located within a residence, and wherein the device is configured to be located within the residence and externally with respect to the first telephone device; and logic configured to; determine whether the first telephone device is off-hook, generate, when the first telephone device is off-hook, a dial tone, provide the dial tone to the first telephone device, identify a telephone number entered via the first telephone device, initiate a cellular call from the device to an other telephone device associated with the identified telephone number, the cellular call being initiated in response to entry of the identified telephone number and being processed by a cellular carrier providing cellular service, and connect the first telephone device to the other telephone device via the cellular call. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by a device coupled to telecommunications wiring located within a premises, an indication that a first telephone device coupled to the telecommunications wiring is off-hook, wherein the device is located within the premises and externally with respect to the first telephone device; identifying, by the device, a telephone number entered via the first telephone device; initiating a cellular call from the device to a second telephone device associated with the identified telephone number, the cellular call being initiated in response to entry of the identified telephone number and being processed by a cellular carrier; and connecting, via the device, the first telephone device to the second telephone device via the cellular call. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device, comprising:
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a first interface configured to be coupled to a plurality of wireline telephone devices located within a premises via telecommunications wiring located within the premises, wherein the device is configured to be located within the premises and externally with respect to each of the plurality of wireline telephone devices; processing logic configured to; receive an indication of an incoming call from a cellular service provider, provide, in response to the indication of the incoming call, a ring signal to each of the plurality of wireline telephone devices via the telecommunications wiring located within the premises, and connect, in response to a user at a first one of the plurality of wireline telephone devices answering the incoming call, the first wireline telephone device to another telephone device associated with the incoming call; and a second interface configured to be coupled to a cellular communication device, wherein the processing logic is further configured to; initiate, via the second interface, a cellular call via the cellular service provider in response to input of a telephone number at the first wireline telephone device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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