SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A WIRELESS CONNECTION IN A HYBRID NETWORK
First Claim
1. A method for routing a call across a hybrid network having a cellular network and a short-haul communications network, the method comprising:
- storing a user'"'"'s routing preference in a routing preferences server;
communicating the routing preference to a control network; and
using the control network to route the call across the hybrid network;
wherein;
the call is routed via the short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice; and
the call is routed via the cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user'"'"'s selection or preference. In some embodiments, a method for routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network comprises allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for learning the user'"'"'s data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order to optimize the user'"'"'s experience. In yet other embodiments, the present invention allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network.
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1. A method for routing a call across a hybrid network having a cellular network and a short-haul communications network, the method comprising:
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storing a user'"'"'s routing preference in a routing preferences server; communicating the routing preference to a control network; and using the control network to route the call across the hybrid network; wherein; the call is routed via the short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice; and the call is routed via the cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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a routing preferences server for storing a routing preference selected by a user; and a control network coupled to the routing preferences server, where the control network is operable to connect a cellular network to a short-haul communications network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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