公开(公告)号：US06738629B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US09569983

申请日：2000-05-10

Applicant: Mark Alan McCormick ,  Richard Robert Boland

Inventor： Mark Alan McCormick ,  Richard Robert Boland

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W68/00

Abstract: Methods for locating a missing called mobile unit in a telecommunications network are disclosed. With various equipment manufacturers present in the telecommunications industry, methods for use with a variety of equipment made by those manufacturers are necessary. The equipment in the network would include mobile units, home location registers and mobile switching centers. Through alterations in the operation of the home location registers and/or the mobile switching centers, the responses to page requests and/or routing requests are varied from the typical responses. Through those variations, missing called mobile units may be located in an efficient manner, regardless of the equipment provider.

Abstract translation: 公开了在电信网络中定位丢失的被叫移动单元的方法。 随着电信行业中的各种设备制造商的使用，这些制造商制造的各种设备使用的方法是必要的。 网络中的设备将包括移动单元，归属位置寄存器和移动交换中心。 通过对归属位置寄存器和/或移动交换中心的操作的改变，对页面请求和/或路由请求的响应与典型响应不同。 通过这些变型，不管设备提供商如何，可能以有效的方式设置缺失的被叫移动单元。

公开(公告)号：US06665532B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US09412282

申请日：1999-10-05

Applicant: Richard Robert Boland ,  Patrick Joseph Boyle ,  Ismael Lopez, Jr. ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Salvatore Suero

Inventor： Richard Robert Boland ,  Patrick Joseph Boyle ,  Ismael Lopez, Jr. ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Salvatore Suero

IPC: H04M1110

CPC classification number: H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/53333 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: A mobile switching center (MSC) in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides access to a subscribers voice message center from the subscriber's roaming mobile station. The MSC is responsive to a “RemoteFeatureRequest” Invocation by the roaming mobile station in which the subscriber's directory number is the same as the dialed digits by routing the call from the mobile station to the subscriber's voice message center. The MSC may also be responsive to a “OriginationRequest” employing the subscriber's directory number as the dialed digits by routing the roaming mobile station's call to the subscriber's voice message center. If the MSC supports both RemoteFeatureRequest-, and OriginationRequest-based access to the subscriber's voice message center, the MSC determines which of the approaches to use in response to the reception of a subscriber's directory number as the dialed digits from the subscriber's roaming mobile station. The MSC may make this determination on the basis of information stored in a local database that indicates the method employed by other telecommunications devices, such as other MSCs, Visiting Location Registers (VLR), or Home Location Registers (HLR), within the system. One of the methods, that is, the use of an Origination Invocation or the use of a RemoteFeatureRequest invocation, may be chosen as a default method.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的原理的移动交换中心（MSC）提供从用户的漫游移动台接入用户语音消息中心。 MSC通过将呼叫从移动台路由到用户的语音消息中心来响应漫游移动台的“RemoteFeatureRequest”调用，其中用户的号码与拨号数字相同。 MSC还可以通过将漫游移动台的呼叫路由到用户的语音消息中心来响应采用订户的目录号码作为拨号数字的“OriginationRequest”。 如果MSC支持对用户语音消息中心的RemoteFeatureRequest和基于OriginationRequest的访问，那么MSC响应于从用户的漫游移动台接收到用户号码的拨号数字确定使用哪种方法。 MSC可以基于存储在本地数据库中的信息进行该确定，该信息指示系统内其他电信设备（例如其他MSC，访问位置寄存器（VLR）或归属位置寄存器（HLR））采用的方法。 可以选择一种方法，即使用起始调用或使用RemoteFeatureRequest调用，作为默认方法。

公开(公告)号：US06421324B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09199843

申请日：1998-11-25

Applicant: Patrick Joseph Boyle ,  Catherine Mary FitzPatrick ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Karen Hotze ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Kathleen Anne Perkins ,  Robin Jeffrey Thompson

Inventor： Patrick Joseph Boyle ,  Catherine Mary FitzPatrick ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Karen Hotze ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Kathleen Anne Perkins ,  Robin Jeffrey Thompson

IPC: H04M342

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04W76/40

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for roamer originated automatic telecommunication conferencing and broadcasting. The system embodiment includes a first switch for reception of a first incoming call leg from a roaming mobile unit or from another telecommunication device outside its assigned serving area. The first incoming call leg preferably designates a multiple leg service, such as a telecommunication conference, and also designates a subscriber group. Each particular subscriber group is predefined, and consists of a list of directory numbers to be included within the conference or broadcast session. In the various embodiments, the first switch communicates with a second switch or a database, and obtains a routing directory number to reroute the first incoming call leg, to form a second incoming call leg to the second switch. The system embodiment also includes a conference bridge coupled to the second switch, in which the conference bridge includes instructions to receive the second incoming call leg routed from the second switch, to determine the plurality of directory numbers associated with the subscriber group, and to return to the second switch a plurality of intermediate incoming call legs corresponding to the plurality of directory numbers for routing by the second switch to form a plurality of outgoing call legs. The conference bridge also includes further instructions to monitor answering of the plurality of outgoing call legs, and to connect an outgoing call leg indicating joinder, of the plurality of outgoing call legs, to the conference bridge for a multiple leg telecommunication session, such as a conference or broadcast session.

Abstract translation: 为漫游者发起的自动电信会议和广播提供了一种装置，方法和系统。 系统实施例包括用于从漫游移动单元或从其分配的服务区域之外的另一个电信设备接收第一输入呼叫支路的第一交换机。 第一输入呼叫线路优选地指定诸如电信会议的多支路业务，并且还指定用户组。 每个特定用户组是预定义的，并且包括要包括在会议或广播会话中的目录号码的列表。 在各种实施例中，第一交换机与第二交换机或数据库进行通信，并且获得路由目录号码以重新路由第一传入呼叫支路，以形成到第二交换机的第二呼入支路。 系统实施例还包括耦合到第二交换机的会议桥，其中会议桥包括用于接收从第二交换机路由的第二传入呼叫线路的指令，以确定与用户组相关联的多个电话号码号码并返回 向所述第二开关发送与所述多个目录号码对应的多个中间呼入支路，用于由所述第二开关进行路由以形成多个输出呼叫支路。 会议桥还包括进一步的指令，用于监视多个呼出支路的应答，并且将多个呼出支路中指示的呼出呼叫支路连接到用于多支路电信会话的会议桥，诸如 会议或广播会议。

公开(公告)号：US5890075A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US731811

申请日：1996-10-21

Applicant: Bernard Louis Cyr ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Steven James Pilgrim

Inventor： Bernard Louis Cyr ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Steven James Pilgrim

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04Q7/38 ,  H04Q9/02

CPC classification number: H04W12/12

Abstract: A method for automatically updating shared secret data stored in a mobile terminal comprises initiating a shared secret data update procedure upon receipt of an access attempt by a mobile terminal in a mobile switching center. The shared secret data update procedure is initiated in accordance with a schedule determined by the wireless service provider. Reporting of the outcome of the shared secret data update attempt is issued by the mobile switching center to wireless service provider personnel for telecommunications system maintenance purposes. Advantageously, shared secret data updates occur automatically without intervention by wireless service provider personnel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动更新存储在移动终端中的共享秘密数据的方法包括：在接收到移动交换中心中的移动终端的接入尝试时启动共享秘密数据更新过程。 共享秘密数据更新过程根据由无线服务提供商确定的时间表发起。 共享秘密数据更新尝试的结果的报告由移动交换中心向无线服务提供商人员发布以用于电信系统维护目的。 有利地，共享秘密数据更新自动发生，而无需无线服务提供商人员的干预。

公开(公告)号：US07460858B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11030215

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

Inventor： Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

IPC: H04Q7/22

CPC classification number: H04M3/537 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04W68/00

Abstract: In order to reduce the traffic on the paging channel, the system for reducing paging channel occupancy for message waiting indication in mobile switching centers allows the Message Waiting Notification process to determine a last zone in which the Mobile Subscriber was located and only transmit the Message Waiting Indication to the cells within that zone. This eliminates message transmission on the paging channel of cells which are not likely to have the Mobile Subscriber Station residing in their service area. Multiple retries can be attempted and if the last retry is being activated, the paging can be extended to cover all zones in the Mobile Switching Center. The sharing of information about when a mobile has responded to a message waiting count between the Serving MSC and the Home MSC also reduces the paging channel occupancy. The method of not sending a message waiting notification when a mobile has already acknowledged the message count greatly reduces the impact of Message Waiting Notification on the paging channel occupancy. In particular, border cell areas where the Mobile Subscriber Station can bounce between MSCs is where the biggest benefit can be derived.

Abstract translation: 为了减少寻呼信道上的业务，用于减少移动交换中心中的消息等待指示的寻呼信道占用的系统允许消息等待通知过程确定移动用户所在的最后一个区域，并且仅发送消息等待 指示该区域内的细胞。 这消除了不太可能驻留在其服务区域中的移动用户站的小区的寻呼信道上的消息传输。 可以尝试多次重试，如果最后一次重试正在激活，则可以扩展寻呼以覆盖移动交换中心中的所有区域。 关于何时移动对服务MSC和本地MSC之间的消息等待计数的响应的信息的共享还减少了寻呼信道占用。 当移动台已经确认消息计数时，不发送消息等待通知的方法大大降低了消息等待通知对寻呼信道占用的影响。 具体来说，移动用户站可以在MSC之间弹起的边界小区区域可以得到最大的好处。

公开(公告)号：US20080081638A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11540298

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

Inventor： Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W4/029 ,  H04L63/30 ,  H04W8/10 ,  H04W60/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for tracking multiple mobile units based upon the initial location of a distressed mobile unit. A distressed mobile unit is one, for example, belonging to someone who has been kidnapped or had their vehicle carjacked. An MSC receives a request to locate a distressed mobile unit. The MSC determines the location of the distressed mobile unit and also other mobile units that are located in the location area. The MSC then tracks the other mobile units.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于基于遇难的移动单元的初始位置跟踪多个移动单元的方法。 例如，一个困扰的移动单位属于被绑架或有车劫持的人。 MSC接收到定位遇难的移动单元的请求。 MSC确定遇难的移动单元以及位于位置区域中的其他移动单元的位置。 然后，MSC跟踪其他移动单元。

公开(公告)号：US07120451B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10325312

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Anjana Agarwal ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Kimberly Sue Tomasko-Dean

Inventor： Anjana Agarwal ,  John Matthew Gafrick ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Kimberly Sue Tomasko-Dean

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W8/04 ,  H04W8/12 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W68/04 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: When a subscriber record is moved from a first HLR to a second HLR that utilizes a different protocol, the wireless communication system sends two queries for location information for the mobile station, one to the first HLR and one to the second HLR, simultaneously. Two responses are received, one from each of the HLRs. The valid response is recorded in a separate table for future use. The invalid response is discarded. The next time a call comes in for the mobile station, the table is traversed to determine if the HLR has been updated for the mobile station. If so, the location request is sent only to the system in the table. If the table does not include information for the called mobile station, simultaneous queries are sent to the first and second HLRs.

Abstract translation: 当用户记录从第一HLR移动到利用不同协议的第二HLR时，无线通信系统同时向第一HLR和一个到另一个HLR发送两个移动站的位置信息查询。 接收到两个响应，一个来自每个HLR。 有效的响应记录在单独的表中以供将来使用。 无效响应被丢弃。 下一次呼叫进入移动台时，通过该表来确定移动台是否已更新HLR。 如果是这样，位置请求仅发送到表中的系统。 如果该表不包括被叫移动台的信息，则同时查询被发送到第一和第二HLR。

公开(公告)号：US07069002B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10719859

申请日：2003-11-20

Applicant: Richard R. Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

Inventor： Richard R. Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

IPC: H04M3/16

CPC classification number: H04M3/537 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04W68/00

Abstract: There is therefore a need to forward the message waiting indication data to Mobile Switching Centers whose service areas overlap with the service area of the Mobile Switching Center presently serving this mobile subscriber's wireless communication device. In this manner, any one of these Mobile Switching Centers can update the mobile subscriber with regard to message waiting indications. This is accomplished by the use of the ISPAGE message which is used to forward the message waiting indication data to Mobile Switching Centers whose service areas overlap with the service area of the Mobile Switching Center presently serving this mobile subscriber's wireless communication device.

Abstract translation: 因此，需要将消息等待指示数据转发到其服务区域与当前为该移动用户的无线通信设备服务的移动交换中心的服务区域重叠的移动交换中心。 以这种方式，这些移动交换中心中的任何一个可以针对消息等待指示来更新移动用户。 这是通过使用ISPAGE消息来实现的，该消息用于将消息等待指示数据转发给移动交换中心，移动交换中心的服务区域与当前为该移动用户无线通信设备服务的移动交换中心的服务区域重叠。

公开(公告)号：US06876738B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US09591471

申请日：2000-06-09

Applicant: Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Diane Marie Russell

Inventor： Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick ,  Diane Marie Russell

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04Q3/00 ,  H04Q7/24 ,  H04Q7/38

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0029 ,  H04M3/4211 ,  H04M3/4228

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for intelligent tandeming of an incoming call to an application node in telecommunication systems. The various embodiments utilize a new parameter, referred to as a tandem parameter, to designate whether incoming calls to a particular subscriber are to be tandemed to an application node or are to be delivered directly to the subscriber. The preferred system embodiment includes an adjunct network entity, a database, and a switching center. The adjunct network entity, such as a service circuit node or service control point, has one or more application nodes or platforms, supporting various telecommunication services such as prepaid services, calling party pays services, and one number services. The database, such as a home location register or visitor location register, stores information such as subscriber profiles, and includes storing the tandem parameter. The switching center, such as a mobile switching center, is configured to receive an incoming call leg directed to a called party directory number and to obtain a subscriber profile from the database, and when the subscriber profile does not include a tandem parameter, to route the incoming call leg to the called party directory number. When the subscriber profile includes the tandem parameter, the switching center obtains a routing parameter and performs digit analysis of the called party directory number. When the digit analysis has been performed successfully, the switching center tandems the incoming call leg to the application node, and when the digit analysis has not been performed successfully, provides a default mode for the incoming call leg. In the preferred embodiment, the default mode includes routing the incoming call leg to the called party directory number or providing an announcement to the calling party.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置，方法和系统，用于智能地汇聚电信系统中的应用节点。 各种实施例利用称为串联参数的新参数来指定到特定订户的进入呼叫是否被串接到应用节点，或者将被直接传送到订户。 优选的系统实施例包括辅助网络实体，数据库和交换中心。 诸如服务电路节点或业务控制点的附属网络实体具有一个或多个应用节点或平台，支持诸如预付费业务，主叫方付费业务和一个号码业务的各种电信业务。 诸如归属位置寄存器或访问者位置寄存器的数据库存储诸如订户简档的信息，并且包括存储串联参数。 诸如移动交换中心的交换中心被配置为接收指向被叫方目录号码的传入呼叫支路，并从数据库获取订户简档，并且当用户简档不包括串联参数时，路由 来电呼叫到被叫方目录号码。 当用户简档包含串联参数时，交换中心获取路由参数，并对被叫方号码进行数字分析。 当数字分析成功执行时，交换中心将呼入支路连接到应用节点，当数字分析尚未成功执行时，为呼入支路提供默认模式。 在优选实施例中，默认模式包括将来话呼叫线路路由到被叫方号码簿号码或向主叫方提供通知。

公开(公告)号：US06731933B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09812197

申请日：2001-03-19

Applicant: Mark Alan McCormick

Inventor： Mark Alan McCormick

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W48/18 ,  H04W8/02

Abstract: An apparatus includes a home location register (203) that stores records for mobile units in a home system (201). A visited location register (213) stores records for mobile units presently registered in a visited system (211) in which the visited location register (213) is located. The visited system (211) identifies a last accessed technology by a mobile unit (221) in the visited system (211) and forwards the identification of the last accessed technology to the home location register (203). The identification of the last accessed technology may be forwarded to the home location register (203) in a registration notification. The home system (201) may forward a routing request including the identification of the last accessed technology to the visited system (213).

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括在家庭系统（201）中存储用于移动单元的记录的归属位置寄存器（203）。 访问位置寄存器（213）存储当前登记在被访问位置寄存器（213）所在的访问系统（211）中的移动单元。 访问系统（211）通过访问系统（211）中的移动单元（221）识别最后访问的技术，并将最后访问的技术的标识转发到归属位置寄存器（203）。 最后访问的技术的识别可以在注册通知中被转发到归属位置寄存器（203）。 家庭系统（201）可以将包括最后访问的技术的标识的路由请求转发到被访问系统（213）。