Multimedia communicator utilized to offer dedicated services
First Claim
1. A multimedia communicator (MMC) comprising:
- a processing unit;
a storage device coupled to the processing unit;
a plurality of interfaces to allow the multimedia communicator to offer dedicated services, wherein a hybrid environment allows the storage capability within the multimedia communicator to store GPS information, WiFi provider information, and cellular provider information such that switching may occur back and forth between input sources and output sources;
a hybrid multimedia communicator (MMH) in the hybrid environment that includes a network center in communication with the MMC, wherein a protocol technology includes information comprising subscription rules for WiFi and cellular providers, connectivity and cost requirements for providing all levels of quality, procedures for quality and cost optimization services, and information to determine the best WiFi and cellular providers to utilize for a specific area, further wherein the information is utilized to determine which services should be selected to provide least cost voice and data, thereby creating intelligent roaming; and
a hybrid multimedia communicator protocol, wherein the hybrid multimedia communicator protocol determines partnerships between unique cellular providers resulting in a telephony protocol standard which is independent of individual WiFi or cellular providers;
wherein a network centric functioning is provided by downloading maps from a network center based upon location; and
wherein the network centric function provides traffic information, weather, customized local radio services, traffic speed or sign, recognition warnings, road conditions and incorporation of information based on weather and traffic.
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Abstract
A multimedia communicator is disclosed. The multimedia communicator comprises a processing unit; and a storage device coupled to the processing unit. The multimedia communicator further includes a plurality of interfaces to allow the multimedia communicator to offer a user a plurality of services. The MMC which includes a microprocessor computing system may be located in a car, for example, or within a handset similar to handsets presently utilized for cell phones. The MMC may be connected to a WiFi Internet connection, a cellular network, a satellite radio or equivalent satellite network, or to other available wireless networks. Additionally, the MMC has the potential to interface with GPS signals as desired.
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18 Claims
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1. A multimedia communicator (MMC) comprising:
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a processing unit; a storage device coupled to the processing unit; a plurality of interfaces to allow the multimedia communicator to offer dedicated services, wherein a hybrid environment allows the storage capability within the multimedia communicator to store GPS information, WiFi provider information, and cellular provider information such that switching may occur back and forth between input sources and output sources; a hybrid multimedia communicator (MMH) in the hybrid environment that includes a network center in communication with the MMC, wherein a protocol technology includes information comprising subscription rules for WiFi and cellular providers, connectivity and cost requirements for providing all levels of quality, procedures for quality and cost optimization services, and information to determine the best WiFi and cellular providers to utilize for a specific area, further wherein the information is utilized to determine which services should be selected to provide least cost voice and data, thereby creating intelligent roaming; and a hybrid multimedia communicator protocol, wherein the hybrid multimedia communicator protocol determines partnerships between unique cellular providers resulting in a telephony protocol standard which is independent of individual WiFi or cellular providers; wherein a network centric functioning is provided by downloading maps from a network center based upon location; and wherein the network centric function provides traffic information, weather, customized local radio services, traffic speed or sign, recognition warnings, road conditions and incorporation of information based on weather and traffic. - 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 multimedia communicator (MMC) comprising:
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a processing unit; a storage device coupled to the processing unit; a plurality of interfaces to allow the multimedia communicator to offer dedicated services, wherein a hybrid environment allows the storage capability within the multimedia communicator to store GPS information, WiFi provider information, and cellular provider information such that switching may occur back and forth between input sources and output sources; a hybrid multimedia communicator (MMH) in the hybrid environment that includes a network center in communication with the MMC, wherein a protocol technology includes information comprising subscription rules for WiFi and cellular providers, connectivity and cost requirements for providing all levels of quality, procedures for quality and cost optimization services, and information to determine the best WiFi and cellular providers to utilize for a specific area, further wherein the information is utilized to determine which services should be selected to provide least cost voice and data, thereby creating intelligent roaming; and a hybrid multimedia communicator protocol, wherein the hybrid multimedia communicator protocol determines partnerships between unique cellular providers resulting in a telephony protocol standard which is independent of individual WiFi or cellular providers; wherein a peer to peer functioning is provided by sharing maps based upon location; and wherein the peer to peer function provides traffic information, weather, customized local radio services, traffic speed or sign, recognition warnings, road conditions and incorporation of information based on weather and traffic.
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