Fixed wireless telephone device
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.
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37 Claims
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18. A system for providing telephone service comprising:
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a fixed wireless device for use in providing a communications link;
a plain old telephone service (POTS) device connected to the fixed wireless device; and
an antenna for providing telephone service by facilitating the communications link between the POTS device and a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) via a wireless telephone network. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A system for providing telephone service comprising:
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a fixed wireless device for use in providing a communications link, wherein the fixed wireless device is located in a vehicle;
a plain old telephone service (POTS) device connected to the fixed wireless device; and
an antenna for providing telephone service by facilitating the communications link between the POTS device and a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) via a wireless telephone network. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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