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Method of coupling portable communications device to first network by way of second network

  • US 6,898,427 B1
  • Filed: 12/29/1999
  • Issued: 05/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of coupling a portable communications device (PCD) to a first network by way of a second network, the PCD normally in radio communication with the first network, the PCD being coupled to the first network by way of the second network when the PCD is out of radio communication with the first network, the method comprising:

  • coupling the PCD to the second network;

    causing the PCD to leave a first network mode and enter a second network mode;

    establishing a network connection with the first network by way of the second network; and

    entering into communication with the first network by way of the second network.

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