Multimedia communicator utilized to offer voice services
First Claim
1. A multimedia communicator (MMC) comprising:
- a processing unit;
a storage device coupled to the processing unit;
a plurality of interfaces coupled to a plurality of databases to allow the MMC to offer voice and data services; and
a hybrid multimedia communicator (MMH) coupled to the processing unit, wherein the MMH includes a network center in communication with the MMC, wherein the MMH includes a hybrid multimedia communicator protocol that includes cost information including subscription rules, quality level connectivity and cost requirements, quality and cost optimization service procedures, and information to determine which WiFi and cellular providers to utilize for a specific area, wherein the cost information is utilized to determine which of the voice and data services should be selected based upon optimal transmission and cost, thereby creating intelligent roaming.
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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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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 coupled to a plurality of databases to allow the MMC to offer voice and data services; and a hybrid multimedia communicator (MMH) coupled to the processing unit, wherein the MMH includes a network center in communication with the MMC, wherein the MMH includes a hybrid multimedia communicator protocol that includes cost information including subscription rules, quality level connectivity and cost requirements, quality and cost optimization service procedures, and information to determine which WiFi and cellular providers to utilize for a specific area, wherein the cost information is utilized to determine which of the voice and data services should be selected based upon optimal transmission and cost, thereby creating intelligent roaming. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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