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：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：US20080081639A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11541039

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: H04W8/12 ,  G01S5/0009

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for locating a mobile unit. A home Mobile Switching Center (MSC) receives a request for the location of a mobile unit. The home MSC determines a visited MSC that is the last MSC accessed by the mobile unit. The home MSC sends a message requesting the location of the mobile unit to the visited MSC. The visited MSC initiates a location finding process for the mobile unit. If the mobile unit is located at the visited MSC, the visited MSC sends location data relating to the mobile unit to the home MSC.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于定位移动单元的方法。 家庭移动交换中心（MSC）接收移动单元的位置请求。 归属MSC确定作为移动单元访问的最后一个MSC的被访问MSC。 归属MSC向请求的MSC发送请求移动单元的位置的消息。 受访MSC启动移动单元的位置查找过程。 如果移动单元位于被访问MSC，则被访问MSC将与移动单元有关的位置数据发送到本地MSC。

公开(公告)号：US07151923B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-19

申请号：US10610174

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

Inventor： Richard Robert Boland ,  Mark Alan McCormick

IPC: H04M1/663

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

Abstract: The message waiting notification update system is operable in the serving Mobile Switching Center and, upon receipt of a message-waiting acknowledgement from the mobile subscriber station, updates the local copy of the subscriber's data in the Visited Location Register and forwards this information to the subscriber's Home Location Register. The Home Location Register stores this received data for use when the next successive Registration Notification is received from a new serving Mobile Switching Center or in response to the subscriber initiating a local access. When the serving Mobile Switching Center receives a Registration Notification message return result from the subscriber's Home Location Register and the message waiting notification count is the same as the count previously sent to the Home Location Register, the serving Mobile Switching Center does not have to transmit a message waiting notification over the forward control channel to the mobile subscriber station.

Abstract translation: 消息等待通知更新系统可在服务移动交换中心中操作，并且在从移动用户站接收到消息等待确认后，更新访问位置寄存器中用户数据的本地副本，并将该信息转发给用户的 家庭位置注册。 归属位置寄存器存储当从新的服务移动交换中心接收到下一个连续的注册通知时或响应于订户发起本地访问而使用的所接收的数据。 当服务移动交换中心从订户的归属位置寄存器接收到注册通知消息返回结果并且消息等待通知计数与先前发送到归属位置寄存器的计数相同时，服务移动交换中心不必传送 通过前向控制信道向移动用户站发送消息等待通知。

公开(公告)号：US06606305B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US09199850

申请日：1998-11-25

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

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

IPC: H04M342

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04M2203/5063

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for automatic telecommunication conferencing and broadcasting. The system embodiment includes a switch for reception of a first incoming call leg designating a multiple leg service, such as a telecommunication conference, and also designating 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. The system embodiment also includes a conference bridge coupled to the switch, in which the conference bridge includes instructions to receive the first incoming call leg routed from the switch, to determine the plurality of directory numbers associated with the subscriber group, and to return to the switch a plurality of intermediate incoming call legs corresponding to the plurality of directory numbers for routing by the 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: 提供了一种用于自动电信会议和广播的设备，方法和系统。 该系统实施例包括用于接收指定诸如电信会议的多支路服务的第一呼入支路的交换机，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。 系统实施例还包括耦合到交换机的会议桥，其中会议桥包括用于接收从交换机路由的第一输入呼叫线路的指令，以确定与用户组相关联的多个电话号码号码，并返回到 切换与多个目录号码对应的多个中间呼入线路，以便由交换机进行路由以形成多个呼出支路。 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：US06519455B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09473162

申请日：1999-12-28

Applicant: Mark Alan McCormick ,  Leslie Joseph Williams

Inventor： Mark Alan McCormick ,  Leslie Joseph Williams

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04W36/12

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for a handoff of a mobile broadcast of information specific to a geographic region. The mobile broadcast is typically transmitted on a first broadcast channel from a serving switching center and a serving transceiver to a mobile unit, such as to a cellular telephone. The preferred system includes a plurality of mobile switching centers coupled via signaling and trunk lines to a plurality of transceivers. The serving switching center selects a target switching center and transmits a handoff directive, the handoff directive including a broadcast parameter designating the mobile broadcast. In the preferred embodiment, the broadcast parameter is an eight bit designation of the broadcast channel, and may be included within a field of ANSI-compatible messages, such as Facilities Directives and Handoff Measurement Requests, and distinguishes the handoff of the information broadcast from other types of communication handoffs. The target switching center determines a second broadcast channel providing an information broadcast feature in a second geographic area served by the target switching center and a target transceiver. Via the serving transceiver, the serving switching center directs the mobile unit to the second broadcast channel.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对特定于地理区域的信息进行移动广播的切换的装置，方法和系统。 移动广播通常在第一广播信道上从服务交换中心和服务收发机发送到诸如蜂窝电话的移动单元。 优选的系统包括通过信令和中继线耦合到多个收发器的多个移动交换中心。 服务交换中心选择目标交换中心并发送切换指令，该切换指令包括指定移动广播的广播参数。 在优选实施例中，广播参数是广播信道的八比特指定，并且可以包括在诸如设施指令和切换测量请求之类的ANSI兼容消息的字段内，并且将信息广播与其他的广播的切换区分开 通信切换类型。 目标交换中心确定在由目标交换中心和目标收发器服务的第二地理区域中提供信息广播特征的第二广播频道。 通过服务收发器，服务交换中心将移动单元引导到第二广播信道。