MULTIFUNCTIONAL WORLD WIDE WALKIE TALKIE, A TRI-FREQUENCY CELLULAR-SATELLITE WIRELESS INSTANT MESSENGER COMPUTER AND NETWORK FOR ESTABLISHING GLOBAL WIRELESS VOLP QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) COMMUNICATIONS, UNIFIED MESSAGING, AND VIDEO CONFERENCING VIA THE INTERNET

• US 6,763,226 B1
• Filed: 07/31/2002
• Issued: 07/13/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Computer Science Central Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Computer Science Central Incorporated
• Inventors: McZeal, Alfred Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Nguyen, Lee
• Application Number:
  US10/210,480
• Time in Patent Office: 713 Days
• Field of Search: 455/66.1, 455/90.2, 455/550.1, 455/575.1, 370/354, 370/395.32
• US Class Current: 455/90.2
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 7/18595 Arrangements for adapting broadband applications to satellite systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/04 Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/58 Message adaptation for wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/1016 IP multimedia subsystem [IMS]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/1069 Session establishment or de-establishment
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/1101 Session protocols
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/4061 Push-to services, e.g. push-to-talk or push-to-video
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/762 at the source reformatting of additional data in video distribution servers H04N21/2355
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/2535 adapted for voice communication over an Internet Protocol [IP] network Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network equipment and services H04M7/006; implementation or adaptation of Internet protocol [IP], of transmission control protocol [TCP] or of user datagram protocol [UDP] H04L69/16
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72403 with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/7243 with interactive means for internal management of messages
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72439 for image or video messaging
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72445 for supporting Internet browser applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 15/00 Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2215/2026 Wireless network, e.g. GSM, PCS, TACS
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2215/2093 Push to talk
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2250/02 including a Bluetooth interface
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 28/24 Negotiating SLA [Service Level Agreement]; Negotiating QoS [Quality of Service]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/10 Push-to-Talk [PTT] or Push-On-Call services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/12 : Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/24 : Accounting or billing
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 76/45 : for Push-to-Talk [PTT] or Push-to-Talk over cellular [PoC] services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/26 : Network addressing or numbering for mobility support
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 80/00 : Wireless network protocols or protocol adaptations to wireless operation
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/042 : Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/06 : Airborne or Satellite Networks space-based or airborne stations H04B7/185
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/18 : Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/16 : Gateway arrangements

Abstract

World-Wide-Walkie-Talkie, a high speed multifunction interstellar wireless computer/instant messenger communicator, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), coupled with a resilient, robust, VoIP data network and internet server method, deploying multiple wireless networks and protocols such as Voice Over IP, GPRS, WAP, Bluetooth, PCS, I-Mode, comprising a high speed Intel Pentium 4 Mobile™ or compatible Processor, to formulate a internet gateway system (99) and network bridge (150) for establishing instant low cost, real time global communications to the Public Switched Telephone Network via the internet (54). A PUSH-TO-TALK-WORLDWIDE button (21) instantly initiates global bisynchronous communications, or videoconferencing sessions. Fax, VideoMail, and unified messaging services are immediately available. GPS and mass memory provides global navigational tracking and data storage. Internet users, telephones, and cellular/satellite phone users can intercommunicate with the invention via VoIP/IM services. The invention provides uniformed global wireless communications, eliminates traditional long distance costs, and operates anywhere on earth.

Claims

1. A satellite based/tri-frequency cellular wireless apparatus and network for establishing real time instant messaging, Voice Over IP communications, and global unified telecommunications between wireless networks, the public switched telephone network a data network, and the internet, comprising:

(a) a built-in Instant Messenger software program capable of automatically connecting to the internet and providing a means for real time two way voice chat, text chat, and video conferencing between two or more wireless devices, and,

(b) a external Instant Messenger software program capable of being downloaded from a network or internetwork computer allowing internet users to connect to a common network or internetwork providing a means for real time two way voice, chat, text chat, and video conferencing between two or more devices, and,

(c) a net2phone™

or equivalent internet based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateway server and network system of servers capable of providing high Quality Of Service (Qos) voice calls, voice chat, internet protocol facsimile calls, and managing user and communication sessions between the public switched telephone network, any data network, any wireless network, or the internet, and,

(d) a internet domain name identified as worldwidewalkietalkie.com, wwwt.com, or any other internet domain name which establishes a domain name and internet protocol ip address, providing a means for network users or internet users or telephone users to connect to voice chat services provided thru the gateway server and network system of servers, and,

(e) a internet email server that provides a means for receiving and delivering e-mail, voice-mail or video mail between the apparatus and users of the internet or the public switched telephone network, and,

(f) a global system for mobile communications system which uses general packet radio service, gprs protocol, and instant messaging software providing a means to wirelessly connect to a data network, a wireless network, the internet, or the public switched telephone network for voice and data communications, and,

(g) a global positioning satellite communications sub system providing a means to determine the location of the apparatus on earth, and,

(h) a bluetooth™

wireless technology sub system that provides a means for establishing a wireless link or wireless communications and enabling wireless links between the apparatus, office computers, mobile computers, printers, scanners, mobile phones, portable handheld devices, other bluetooth compatible devices and connectivity to the Internet, enabling freedom from wired connections, and,

(i) a microchip integrated circuit board consisting of a microprocessor, an instant messenger stay resident program, software programs programmatically linked to external function keys, mass memory, offline mass storage, an operating system, a java™

virtual machine, java users program library, artificial intelligence voice to text, text-to-voice interpreter, and Palm VII OS™

or Windows CE OS™

, or Windows Pocket PC 2002 operating systems for hand held computers providing a means for storing and using the software programs of the apparatus, and,

(j) a Intel™

Pentium™

4 Mobile processor-M system capable of supporting high speed handheld wireless mobile communications providing a means for high speed data transfers and superior multimedia communications, and

(k) a solar recharging sub system with embedded solar panel that provides a means for automatically recharging the batteries with the use of a light source or power from the sun, and,

(l) a WWW-OS operating system that provides a means to launch, control, and monitor the operations of the said apparatus, built-in programs, user programs, and communication processes, and,

(m) a Microsoft Pocket PC 2002™

built-in operating system which can be loaded on demand or after the start of a new power on self test session which provides a means of diverse mobile computing functionality of the apparatus, and,

(n) a removable satellite antenna capable of communicating with both cellular and satellite communications networks, and,

(o) a built-in Instant Messenger software program capable of automatically connecting to the internet and providing a means for two way voice chat, text chat, and video communication between two or more devices, and,

(p) a push-to-talk-worldwide external function button capable of executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for initiating and establishing instant communications sessions between two or more telephones, computers, or devices connected via any data network, wireless network, the internet, or the public switched telephone network, and,

(q) a send voice mail external function button capable of executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for instantly transmitting prerecorded digital voice messages to any telephone, computer, or device connected via any data network, wireless network, the internet, or the public switched telephone network, and,

(r) a send video mail external function button capable of instantly executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board and means for transmitting real time or prerecorded digital video messages to any telephone or computer connected via any data network, wireless network, the internet or the public switched telephone network, and,

(s) a record memo external function button capable of instantly executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for efficiently composing storing, and indexing digital voice recording or video recording memo allowing for the efficient storage, access, and retrieval of digital data, and,

(t) a send/rec. fax external function button capable of instantly executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for expeditiously composing and transmitting internet protocol based facsimile messages from the said apparatus to any fax machine, computer, or compatible device connected via any data network, a wireless network, the internet or the public switched telephone network, and,

(u) a send email external function button capable of executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for instantly composing voice-to-text or keyboard generated messages for transmitting email messages to any email address, telephone, computer, or internet device via any data network, wireless network, the public switched telephone network, or the internet, and,

(v) a PDA external function button capable of executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for launching and communicating with the built-in personal digital assistant handheld software applications that provides computing and information storage and retrieval capabilities for personal or business use or for keeping schedule calendars and address book information handy, and,

(w) a stylus pen which provides a convenient object or means of making selections and operations of the personal digital assistant, and,

(x) a stylus pen compartment which provides a means of storage for the stylus pen, and,

(y) a TALK-INTERNET external function button capable of executing a built-in software program stored on the microchip integrated circuit board providing a means for instantly initiating computer to computer voice calls or voice over internet protocol telephone calls to any telephone, computer, or internet device via any data network, a wireless network, the public switched telephone network, or the internet, and,

(z) a END external function button capable of terminating voice or voice over internet protocol telephone calls, and,

(aa) a ENTER external function button providing a means for obtaining terminal or keyboard input from a human user to be sent to the apparatus for subsequent processing, and,

(bb) a MENU external function button capable of display internal software menus providing a means for the selection of generic software programs, and computer applications, and,

(cc) a external dialing pad providing a means for dialing or entering a telephone number and the entry of numeric and alphanumeric data, and,

(dd) a external revolving built-in web camera capable of a minimum resolution of 320×

240 pixels providing a means for real time videoconference or for producing digital still images, and,

(ee) a external snap button which provides a means for taking digital pictures or recording digital real time movies, and,

(ff) a reflective touch sensitive display screen with a minimum of 4096 color Resolution and 240×

320 graphic display system providing a means for displaying real time video communications, internet content, and general data and device information, and,

(gg) a navigational key set having four distinct arrow keys which point in the up, down, left and right directions providing an alternate means for a user or operator of the apparatus to make menu or screen selections of items displayed on the touch sensitive display screen, and,

(hh) a revolving mouse ball which provides a means for a user or operator of the apparatus to select items displayed on a screen from software applications, and,

(ii) a mini listening speaker providing a means for hearing telephone or chat conversations, and,

(jj) a multimedia loud speaker and microphone which provides a means of hearing hands free telephone conversation, and a general multimedia speaker and microphone for multimedia application, and,

(kk) a flip cover case which provides a means of protective covering for the apparatus and for hearing telephone or chat conversation with the built-in mini listening speaker, and,

(ll) a universal serial bus port having both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatibility which provides a means and a solution for any personal computer user to exchange data with the apparatus and other USB compatible devices, and,

(mm) a infrared port capable of using bluetooth™

or compatible wireless communications which provides a means for wireless upload and download of data between the apparatus and a personal computer and which provides a wireless link to compatible devices for wireless connectivity purposes or to wireless exchange data, and,

(nn) a WAP or wireless access protocol system which provides a means to allow users to access information from a data network, a wireless network, or the internet, and,

(oo) a short message service which provides a means for the said apparatus to send text messages to other cell phones, and,

(pp) a simple mail transfer protocol that provides a standard means for sending email messages via the internet, and,

(qq) a builtin I-mode™

system of communications which interacts with the instant messenger system providing an alternatives means for mobile internet access system or service to users in Japan, and all countries of the world, and,

(rr) a built-in personal communications system for providing global system for mobile communications, Time Division Multiple Access technology, and code division multiple access services which utilize 800/1800/1900 frequencies to provide worldwide compatibility and alternative means of accessing cellular networks around the world, and,

(ss) a belt clip attachment which is affixed on the rear of the apparatus that provides a means of attaching the apparatus to a waist belt and,

(tt) a battery compartment which provides a means of housing rechargeable batteries used to power the apparatus, and,

(uu) a voice-to-text processor which translates voice input to text output and providing a means for composing email messages, and chat messages without the need for a keyboard and,

(vv) a world U.S. maps data base that operates independently or with global positioning satellites that provides a means for navigation and displaying a graphical location on earth on the apparatus and for provide driving directions, and,

(ww) a satellite communications chip which provides a means for managing the logistics and functions required in satellite telephone and internet communications, and,

(xx) a desktop communications program which executes on a personal computer providing a means for intercommunications, synchronization, and data exchange between a personal computer and the apparatus, and,

(yy) a java™

programs library that provides a means for storage of java based computer programs, and,

(zz) a java™

virtual machine that provides a means for the execution of java enabled or java compiled programs to be run in real-time, and,

(aaa) a built-in microbrowser the provides a means to browse web pages and content on the internet or the world wide web, and

(bbb) a power source connection port which allows for the connections of external power sources or data sources to be connected as a means for providing power or data transfers, and,

(ccc) a portable keyboard which folds and unfolds into a full size computer keyboard providing a means for convenient data entry, and,

(ddd) a physical housing which provides a convenient means of housing the integrated microchip circuit board and the parts of the apparatus, and,

(eee) a bluetooth™

stereo wireless headset which connects directly to the apparatus via a wireless connection which provides means of monitoring voice communications and for executing voice commands to the apparatus, and,

(fff) a voice command library capable of executing voice commands to control operations, and,

(ggg) a registered user data base for storing registered users of the voice over internet protocol network, and,

(hhh) a security access control matrix program for controlling authorized access to the data or network server, and,

(iii) a voice over internet protocol fax gateway system for forwarding fax messages to any fax machine or computer, and, (jjj) a ac/dc 120 v/220 v power charger (32A) for an alternative charging power source, and,

(kkk) a 12 Volt DC power adapter (33) for an alternative charging power source, and,

(lll) a hotsync button (32B) used to sychronize data of the apparatus with a Personal computer, and,

(mmm) a java™

based virtual push-to-talk-worldwide program which executes on the voice over internet protocol server capable or executing computer instructions over the internet or any data network that allows internet uses to intercommunicate with the apparatus, telephones, and any computer attached to the network.

2. The invention of claim 1 further including a high speed resilient, robost computer distributed networked based system, virtual wireless device, hardware, software, and voice over internet protocol based network capable of eliminating delay, echo, accumulation delay, jitters, and lost packets that affect voice quality capable for superior quality of service (Qos) for voice quality over a wireless network, using Voice Over Internet Protocol communications further comprising:

(a) a internet based web server and ip managed network for providing voice and text based instant messenger communications services, enhanced Quality of Services, and,

(b) a server based virtual communications interface software program embodied with a computer based representation of a standard telephone dial pad, a virtual screen, a virtual push-to-talk-worldwide button for initiating instant messaging, and voice over internet protocol sessions, and,

(c) a server based universal instant messenger software program for allowing end-users and internet computer users and other cellular telephone users to instantly communicate via voice, text chat, and video conferencing in real time using voice, text and video messaging, and,

(d) a computer based virtual PUSH-TO-TALK-WORLDWIDE function protocol button programmed in Java, flash, or any suitable programming language which when depressed has the capability of initiating real time bisynchronous voice over internet protocol calls between internet computers, any wireless network, and the public switched telephone network providing for material cost reduction involved in long distance telephone, facsimile, and data communications, and,

(e) a computer based virtual SEND VOICE MAIL button which when selected or clicked with a computer mouse is capable of providing digital recordings that can be stored, or forwarded to any other apparatus, telephone, or computer attached to the internet, and,

(f) a computer based virtual SEND FAX MESSAGE button which when selected or clicked with a computer mouse will allow the attachment of data files that can be sent to any apparatus, fax machine or computer attached to the internet, and,

(g) a computer based virtual SEND EMAIL button which when selected or clicked with a computer mouse will launch or execute email client software instructions to allow the transmission of email messages from the server to any email address, telephone, or computer attached to the internet, and,

(h) a computer based virtual SEND VIDEO MAIL button which when selected or clicked with a computer mouse will allow the transmission of pre-recorded video messages from the server to any email address, telephone, or computer attached to the internet, and,

(i) a computer based virtual MESSAGE MEMO button which when selected or clicked with a navigational computer mouse will function with a computer microphone and will allows the composition of digital memos that can be subsequently stored, played, or forwarded to any telephone, or computer attached to the internet, and,

(j) a computer based virtual TALK-INTERNET button which functions with the instant messenger system and which when selected or clicked with a nagivational computer mouse will allows for Voice Over Internet Protocol or VoIP calls to be placed to any telephone or computer attached to the internet, and,

(k) a computer based virtual MENU button which is used to stored computer programs and data on the server and wireless apparatus, and,

(l) a computer based virtual ON/OFF button for enabling and disabling PUSH-TO-TALK-WORLDWIDE operations, voice over ip operations, and other virtual function buttons, system programs and applications of the virtual apparatus, and,

(m) a computer based interface software program that allows login, entry of user name and password for user identification, and authentication providing a means for controlling access to software programs and communications services stored on the server or data network.

3. The instant Messenger software program of claim 1 that is capable of being executed on a Java™

based software platform or any hardware platform capable of running java™

programs further comprising;

(a) a software program which provides a means to automatically interface or connect to the America Online™

instant messenger or American Online™

computer network, and,

(b) a software program which provides a means to automatically interface or connect to the Yahoo™

instant messenger or Yahoo™

computer network, and,

(c) a software module for inviting non-users to download and install the instant messenger software providing a means for other users to intercommunicate using other network devices, computers, cellular telephones, and,

(d) A Jabber XML-based data model and protocol for instant messaging service providing a protocol and means for easy software development and breaking out of proprietary instant messaging services, and,

(e) a software program which automatically connects to a internet based voice over internet protocol server or gateway providing a means of indicating the online status of the apparatus, and,

(f) a software program which indicates the online status for broadcasting the said status to other computers or devices on the same network or internetwork using the said instant messenger software, and,

(g) a software program which allows end-users of the apparatus to change the status to offline or any other state, or to disable the instant messenger features, and,

(h) a software program which functions in conjunction with the instant messanger allowing end-users of the apparatus to enable or disable operations of the built-in web camera, and,

(i) a software program for storing and accessing the details of an instant messaging contact record, and,

(j) a software program that allows the additions, deletions, and modifications of instant messaging user names in any category providing a means for maintenance of the instant messenger buddy list, and,

(k) a software program having the capability of transmitting short text messages and interfacing with the voice-to-text processor providing a means to send short text messages using a human voice, and,

(l) a software program that function in conjunction with the wireless apparatus and network having the capability of executing voice over ip services to any computer, telephone, or device connected to a wireless network, the public telephone network, or the internet, and,

(m) a software program that functions in conjunctions with the wireless apparatus and push-to-talk-worldwide button that is capable of connecting voice over internet protocol sessions between two or more computers, telephone, or internet devices which use the same instant messenger and internetwork.

4. The Menu function key of claim 1 that is linked to internal software modules capable of displaying a list of commands, internal programs, and executable software programs, comprising:

(a) a hot-sync data transfer software program providing a means for synchronizing data between a personal computer and the apparatus of claim 1, and,

(b) a loader program capable of loading into memory the Palm OS™

operating system, Windows CE™

operating System, or the Windows Pocket PC 2000 operating system, and,

(c) a loader program capable of loading into memory any terminal emulation or remote control program providing a means for access to remote computer systems, and,

(d) a software based MP3 player for playing mp3 sound files, and,

(e) a send page function capable of transmitting paging messages to any pager or device connected via the internet or the public switched telephone network, and,

(f) A re-boot or restart program capable for allowing a hardware reset of the apparatus, and,

(g) A software program used to launch the internal microbrowser providing a means for browsing the world wide web, and,

(h) A registration program that provides a means of registering the apparatus to the data or wireless network, and,

(i) A software program used in conjunction with the internal global position satellite system and the world U.S. maps data base which is capable of computing and displaying the current physical position on earth of the apparatus, and,

(j) A loader system program that can be used to launch or load any other computer program residing in the apparatus, and,

(k) A WWW-T terminal emulation software program for connecting to remote computers, and,

(l) a software program for loading any Java based application programs, and,

(m) a software program or webpage link for downloading the instant messenger from a network or webserver, and,

(n) a software program for querying a user'"'"'s global position location via the voice over Internet protocol gateway server, and,

(o) a software program which functions in conjunction with the WWW-OS operating system that allows for the storing, modification, and accessing, of electronic addresses and contact information, and,

(p) a digital voice recorder software program which functions in conjunction with the WWW-OS operating system for creating and storing digital voice recordings, and,

(q) a software program which functions in conjunction with the WWW-OS operating system that allows any java software program to be uploaded to the java program library.

5. The satellite based wireless apparatus and network of claim 1 having the dual ability to function as a standard satellite telephone and VoIP computer capable of automatically executing the internal instant messenger software to connect to the internet gateway server and network over a wireless connection, providing a means for, standard satellite telephone communications, and satellite voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services to any telephone, computer, or device on the public switch telephone network, a wireless network, or the internet, comprising:

(a) a software program which automatically transmits logon information and parameters providing a means to authenticate users to the internet gateway server and network, and,

(b) a software program which transmits serial number information and subscriber identity parameters to the satellite network and internet gateway server providing a means for authentication and to register the apparatus, and,

(c) a built-in instant messenger software program capable of automatically connecting to the internet over a satellite frequency providing a means for internet connectivity, real time two way voice chat, text chat, and videoconferencing between two or more devices connected to the internet, satellite frequency, or public switched telephone network, and,

(d) a standard satellite telephone communication system capable of connecting to global system for mobile communications networks, low orbiting satellites frequencies, or other satellites frequencies, providing a means for standard satellite telephone communications, and,

(e) a standard satellite telephone communications system capable of using the group packet radio service communications protocol over a satellite frequency providing a means to simultaneously connect to the internet, gateway server enabling voice over ip communications and internet connectivity.

6. The cellular based wireless apparatus and network of claim 1 having the ability to function as a standard tri-frequency GSM cellular world telephone operating in GSM 900/1800/1900 Mhz capable of automatically executing the internal instant messenger program to connect to an internet based gateway server and network providing a means for low cost voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services to any telephone, computer, or device on the public switch telephone network or the internet, comprising:

(a) a program which automatically transmits logon information and parameters providing a means to authenticate users to the network and,

(b) a software program which transmits serial number information and parameters providing a means for device authentication and to register the apparatus to the network, and,

(c) a built-in instant messenger software program capable of automatically connecting to the internet over a cellular wireless frequency providing a simultaneous connection to the internet for real time two way voice chat, text chat, and videoconferencing between two or more devices connected to a wireless network, the public switch telephone network or the internet, and,

(d) a standard cellular telephone communication system capable of connecting to a wireless network providing a means for standard cellular telephone communications, and,

(e) a standard cellular telephone communications system capable of using a wireless access protocol, or group packet radio service communications protocol over a cellular frequency providing a means to simultaneously connect to a wireless telephone network and the internet gateway server enabling voice over ip communications and internet connectivity, and,

(f) a personal digital assistant or virtual personal digital assistant software program capable of executing on the wireless apparatus or the VoIP network providing a means for storing, accessing, and reviewing data on the wireless apparatus, a wireless network, or the voice over internet protocol network, and,

(g) a software program for synchronization of data between the apparatus, a desktop computer, or the internet VoIP server.

7. The wireless apparatus of claim 1 capable of connecting and communicating directly with low orbiting satellites and receiving and storing navigational information from global positioning satellites, for direct communications to internet based connected devices including the internet gateway server, computers, telephones, or any other apparatus connected on the same data network, wireless network, or internetwork.

8. The wireless apparatus of claim 1 which is further capable of identifying itself on any data or wireless network, or the internet, as a server or standalone internet protocol based computer providing a means for continuous communications in the event the main internet gateway server becomes unavailable due to hardware failures and software failures.

9. The wireless apparatus described in claim 1 above which has the capability of assigning itself an internet protocol (ip) address or which may be assigned an internet protocol address by an internet based server and which is further capable of being addressed by any other user, computer, or ip based device on a data network, wireless network, or the internet, whereby the apparatus is able to function as an internet voice over ip server able to stand alone without the use of a gateway server, enabling the apparatus to function as a valid voice over ip device on a data network, a wireless network, or the internet.

10. The wireless apparatus and network of claim 1 capable of accessing third party internet protocol (IP) telephony gateways or internet fax gateways, whereby the apparatus is able to connect to third party networks, comprising:

(a) software modules capable of interfacing with third party equipment and a means for executing any third party voice over internet protocol software used in telephony applications, and,

(b) software modules capable of interfacing with third party equipment and a means for executing any third party software to connect to any data or wireless network, and,

(c) software modules capable of executing or interfacing with the America Online™

instant messenger system, and,

(d) software modules capable executing or interfacing with the Yahoo™

instant messenger system, and,

(e) software modules capables of interfacing with third party equipment and a means for using voice over internet protocol and ip based fax software for transmitting voice, fascimiles, and email messages to any telephone, computer, or fax machine in the world.

11. The network of claim 1 configured as Cisco™

AVVID Network Architecture™

or equivalent internet based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) server and network system of servers capable of providing high Quality Of Service (Qos) voice calls, video chat, internet protocol facsimile calls, and managing user and communication sessions between the public switched telephone network, any data network, a wireless network, or the internet.

12. Multifunctional World Wide Walkie Talkie, a high speed interstellar wireless IP based computer/instant messenger, GSM global communicator, Personal Digital Assistant, coupled with a robust, resilient VoIP data network server, and wireless network deploying multiple wireless protocols and personal communication services, including GPRS, WAP, Bluetooth, CDMA, PCS, Voice Over IP Communications, and I-mode service, whereby quality of service (QoS) VoIP and Instant Messenger services are used over a GPRS, or WAP wireless connection allowing Internet users, land line telephones, and cellular/satellite telephone users to videoconference, chat, talk, and intercommunicate worldwide via the internet, comprising:

(a) a high speed Intel Pentium 4 Mobile-M or equivalent microprocessor which deploy data prefetch logic, and rapid execution engine that guarantee continuous power to the computer for processing the most data-intensive and graphic rich applications, and,

(b) a cellular telephone shaped physical water proof housing comprised of solar conducive material for charging batteries, and a face plate, which functions as a protective cover and to contain special function buttons used by the wireless computer/instant messenger, providing a protective housing for function buttons, circuit boards, and the Intel Pentium 4 Mobile-M or equivalent microprocessor, and,

(c) a VoIP gateway server that functions in conjunction with the wireless computer instant messaging computer for establishing quality of voice over internet protocol services, low cost, real time global communications, and videoconferencing over any wireless network to the public switched telephone network via a data network, VoIP gateway server, and the internet, and,

(d) a internal stay resident Instant Messenger software system that executes within the random access mass memory of the computer/instant messenger, through and with the VoIP gateway server for establishing a high speed wireless internet connection to a VoIP gateway server allowing real time wireless VoIP voice messaging, video conferencing, terminal online and presence functions, and text chatting, over a wireless network, via the internet, and,

(e). a global system for mobile communications (gsm) wireless telephone network that uses group packet radio service protocol allowing for a dual connection to a wireless gsm network and the VoIP internet gateway server, and,

(f) a built-in satellite communications subsystem which functions in conjunction with satellite networks, the VoIP gateway server, global system for mobile communications (gsm) and providing simultaneous dual communication links to low earth orbiting satellites, the internet, and the public switched telephone network, providing a means for wireless internet/satellite communication to the public switched telephone network available anywhere on earth, and,

(g) a random access mass memory for processing and executing computer programs and software instructions, and,

(h) a offline mass storage for storing digital data, voice data, and data in various known formats, and,

(i) a java™

enabled pcs/gsm digital cell phone logic controller microchip for processing java based computer programs within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(j) a java™

based user program library for storing java based computer programs within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(k) a java™

virtual machine which operates within the wireless computer/instant messenger for viewing java™

based web pages, and applications designed with the java programming language, and,

(l) a send/receive fax function button located on the face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(m) a send/receive fax software program that functions in conjunction with the send/receive fax function button and operating system that allow for the transmission and reception of data files, attachments, and facsimile messages through the internet gateway server to any fax machine, or computer attached to the internet, and,

(n) a voice command library that functions in conjunction with the operating system used to store and process voice commands for executing specific functions within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(o) a mini web camera positioned on the face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger for videoconferencing, recording real time video movies, and recording still digital pictures or digital images, and,

(p) a built-in highly sensitive multi-media loudspeaker/microphone (22) for hearing audio output and recording digital voice recordings, and,

(q) a built-in mini speaker for hearing telephone conversations and playing audio files stored within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(r) a send/receive video mail function button located on the face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(s) a send/receive video mail software program that functions in conjunction with the send/receive video mail function button, web camera, and operating system that allows for the transmission and reception of real time video messages, or digital pictures, to any telephone, internet computer, or internet based communications device able to receive digitally produced data, and,

(t) a send/receive voice mail function button located on the face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(u) a send/receive voice mail software program that functions in conjunction with the send/receive voice mail function button, highly sensitive microphone, and operating system that allows for the recording of digitally produced voice recordings, and,

(v) a simple mail transfer protocol system that functions in conjunction with the operating system, and the VoIP gateway server, for transmission and reception of email messages via the internet, and,

(w) a send/receive email function button located on the face plate of the computer/instant messenger, and,

(x) a send/receive email software program that functions in conjunction with the simple mail transfer protocol system, the operating system, and the VoIP server for transmission and reception of email messages over the internet, and,

(y) a record message memo function button located on the face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(z) a on/off function button for applying power and tuning off the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(aa) a builtin I-mode™

system of communications which functions with the operating system, and instant messenger that provides alternatives for mobile internet access system, and,

(bb) a menu function button for displaying a menu of computer software applications within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(cc) a revolving mouse ball positioned on the face of the wireless computer/instant messenger for making menu selections or executing programs within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(dd) a record message memo software program that functions in conjunction with the operating system within the computer/instant messenger for recording digital voice recordings for storage within the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(ee) a push-to-talk-worldwide function button located on face plate of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(ff) a push-to-talk-worldwide software program that functions in conjunction with the push-to-talk-worldwide function button, the instant messenger, the operating system, web camera, a wireless network, and the VoIP server, for initiating video conferencing and wireless voice over internet protocol communications between two or more internet users allowing global communications, and,

(gg) a talk-internet function button located on the face plate of computer instant messenger, and,

(hh) a talk-internet software program that functions in conjunction with the talk-internet function button, the operating system, web camera, and the VoIP server for initiating wireless voice over internet protocol telephone calls to any telephone or between interconnected internet computers, and,

(ii) a PDA function button located on the face plate of the computer instant messenger, and,

(jj) a PDA software program that functions in conjunction with the PDA function button, and operating system capable of launching or executing any personal digital assistant software, and,

(kk) a built-in artificial intelligence voice to text interpreter which functions in conjunction with the operating system for converting human voice to text, and,

(ll) a built-in global position system or GPS receiver for receiving information from gps satellites for computing a physical location on earth of the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(mm) a high definition television screen which uses MPEG-2 and other compressed digital formats for viewing visual data on the computer/instant messenger, and,

(nn) a internal world and united states maps data base that functions in conjunction with the operating system, satellite communications subsystem, and the built-in global position system or gps receiver for graphically or visually displaying a physical location, and,

(oo) a security access control matrix program (56) for controlling access to the VoIP gateway server, and,

(pp) a registered user data base (58) for registering and storing registered users of the VoIP gateway server, and,

(qq) a java applet instant messenger program (66) which functions in conjunction with the VoIP gateway server, an internet service provider, and the internet, for allowing instant messaging between internet users, internet protocol based devices, the computer/instant messenger, a wireless network, the public switched telephone network, and internet, and,

(rr) a infrared port capable of using bluetooth wireless communication for allowing bluetooth wireless communications and data exchanges to other enabled bluetooth devices including computers, personal digital assistants, printers, and scanners, and,

(ss) a bluetooth intelligent wireless voice command stereo headset for hearing audio signals, and transmitting wireless voice commands to the wireless computer/instant messenger providing a means for remote operations, remote control, and hands free telephone and chat conversations and,

(tt) a navigational keyset (12) pointing in all four directions located on the face of the computer/instant messenger for navigating web pages and selecting information displayed within the video screen of the computer/instant messenger, and,

(uu) a onscreen keyboard (27A) for data entry of information to the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(vv) a internal mini web browser that functions in conjunction with the operating system for surfing the web, and,

(ww) a standard telephone dialing pad having standard telephone dialing keys for entering alphanumeric data and initiating standard wireless telephone calls, and,

(xx) a universal serial bus port located on the side of the computer/instant messenger for USB connectivity with any compatible usb device, and,

(yy) a ac/dc 120 v/220 v power charger (32A) providing for electrical charging of the computer/instant messenger, and,

(zz) a 12 volt dc power adapter (33) for charging or applying power to the computer/instant messenger, and,

(aaa) a power source connection data port (23) allowing for an external power source and data to be used with external

(bbb) a built-in self recharging solar sub-system that provide continuous recharging to the wireless computer/instant messenger with direct sun light or from any artificial light source, and,

(ccc) a removable cellular/satellite antenna (1A) for communicating with cellular networks and low orbiting satellites in low earth orbit, and,

(ddd) a foldable keyboard (90) that can be mounted on the data port (23) providing a full size keyboard for data entry into the wireless computer/instant messenger, and,

(eee) a virtual world wide walkie talkie server interface program (999) that provides VoIP network interfaces between the internet, a any wireless network, and the public switched telephone network having quality of voice (QoS) voice over internet protocol services, telephony application programmable interface (TAPI) standards, and java telephony application programmable interfaces, (JTAPI).