Call receiving system and apparatus for selective reception of caller communication
First Claim
1. A method for a local communications network to establish a communication channel between a caller and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber, comprising:
- communicating a phone call between the caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber;
communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with the local communications network;
communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office;
communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to at least one of;
(i) the wireless communication apparatus; and
(ii) the caller; and
communicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call;
wherein the local communications network recognizes the at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber which recognition is at least partially responsive to a local frequency channel; and
transferring the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber from at least one service provider to the local frequency channel to establish communication therewith;
wherein the local frequency channel is distinctive from that of the at least one service provider; and
wherein the local communications network takes precedence over the at least one service provider when a local loop frequency of the local frequency channel is detected above a predefined power level.
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Abstract
A system and method for a call receiving pager apparatus, system and method providing priority access, billing functions, and other enhanced features. The system utilizes a subscriber apparatus having a pager or radiotelephone functions whereby a caller may call the apparatus and gain direct two-way communication with the subscriber. The caller is billed for the communication. A call receiving pager allows a subscriber to initiate an outgoing connection to at least one predetermined telephone number in order to send a pre-recorded voice or data message requesting a call back from the recipient.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for a local communications network to establish a communication channel between a caller and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber, comprising:
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communicating a phone call between the caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with the local communications network; communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to at least one of; (i) the wireless communication apparatus; and
(ii) the caller; andcommunicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call;
wherein the local communications network recognizes the at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber which recognition is at least partially responsive to a local frequency channel; andtransferring the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber from at least one service provider to the local frequency channel to establish communication therewith; wherein the local frequency channel is distinctive from that of the at least one service provider; and wherein the local communications network takes precedence over the at least one service provider when a local loop frequency of the local frequency channel is detected above a predefined power level.
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2. A method for a local communications network to establish a communication channel between a caller and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber, comprising:
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communicating a phone call between the caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with the local communications network; communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to at least one of; (i) the wireless communication apparatus; and
(ii) the caller; andcommunicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call; wherein the local communications network associates the at least one identification number of the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a designated frequency channel of the local communications network that is different than that of a service provider of the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber.
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3. A method for a local communications network to establish a communication channel between a caller and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber, comprising:
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communicating a phone call between the caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with the local communications network; communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to at least one of; (n the wireless communication apparatus; and
(ii) the caller; andcommunicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call; wherein the local communications network determines if at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber is an authorized user and switches each authorized user to the local frequency channel upon determining that signal strength of the authorized user is detected above a predefined power level for communication over the local communications network; and wherein a local frequency channel of the local communications network is different from that of a service provider of the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber.
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4. A method for a local communications network to establish a communication channel between a caller and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber, comprising:
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communicating a phone call between the caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with the local communications network; communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to at least one of; (i) the wireless communication apparatus; and
(ii) the caller; andcommunicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call; wherein the local communications network identifies the at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber as a registered network user; and wherein upon the registered network user being identified as the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber, an operational frequency of the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber at least in part automatic de-registration and registration to at least one local frequency channel; and establishing a two-way communication link utilizing the local communications network upon determination by at least one of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber and a local communications network that is at least in part responsive to at least one of a toll rate of the local communications network and a toll rate of the service provider. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A method for providing a communication channel comprising:
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communicating a phone call between a caller utilizing a public switched telecommunications network and a wireless communication apparatus of a subscriber; communicating at least one identification number associated with the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber between the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber and the local communications network; communicating the phone call and the at least one identification number from the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber utilizing a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to the wireless communication device alerting the subscriber that the phone call is available for receiving and processing; wherein toll charging instructions of the phone call are at least one of;
(i) stored in the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber, (ii) stored within memory associated with the caller, (iii) stored within records of a service provider, and (iv) within memory associated with the local communications network; anddetermining a billing method by at least one of the subscriber of the wireless communication apparatus and a local communications network; scanning for available wireless communication apparatus within a local communication area in accordance with a local communications network service policy; reading the at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber within the local communication area;
comparing the at least one identification number of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber to identification numbers of authorized users of the local communications network;switching a communication channel of an authorized user of the local communications network by at least one of the following comprising; monitor RF power levels to determine movement between the location communications network and a service provider communication channel; and upon a request by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; wherein an instruction to switch to the local communications network of the authorized users from a service provider communication channel to a local frequency of the local communications network; and
wherein the location communications network takes precedence over the service provider communication channel when the local frequency is detected above a predefined power level; andcomputing toll charges. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method for communicating comprising:
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communicating the phone call and the at least one mobile identification number from the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber with a mobile telephone switching office; communicating a message from the mobile telephone switching office to the wireless communication apparatus alerting the subscriber that the phone call is available for processing by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; communicating by the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber a reply that is at least in part responsive to the message that the subscriber accepts the phone call; and switching a communication channel to a local frequency channel of a local communications network when in range of the local communications network upon verifying the at least one identification number of at least one of the caller and the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber by the local communications network; wherein the designated channel of the local communications network is different from that of a service provider of the wireless communication apparatus of the subscriber; and
wherein the location communications network takes precedence over the service provider when a local frequency of the local communications network is detected above a predefined power level. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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