Abstract:
The voice signaling gateway ( 10 ) provides group call and call back services among iDEN network ( 20 ) users ( 21 ) and a number of other various networks ( 30-60 ) users ( 31-62 ). The voice signaling gateway has packet data interface ( 17 ) and web interface ( 16 ) In an alternate embodiment of the invention, an integrated applications server ( 70 ) is added to the voice signaling gateway ( 100 ) to provide group call services. The integrated applications server has the functions for supporting group calls which were within the voice signaling gateway ( 10 ) and forms a stand-alone special feature system.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for data collision detection and resolution in a multi-processor communication system. The system includes a plurality of processors (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) coupled via a common bus (9). When it is required that one processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) communicate with another processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8), the first processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) determines whether a data collision flag is set. The processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) then checks a number of indicators to determine whether the identity of the transmitting processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) is what it is expected to be. If a data collision is found, the processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) waits a selective time before transmitting a message (30). The processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) then repeats the data collision checking and transmitting the message (30) to the other processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) when no data collision is found. The time to wait is dependent upon the identity of the processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) and is table driven.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for data collision detection and resolution in a multi-processor communication system. The system includes a plurality of processors (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) coupled via a common bus (9). When it is required that one processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) communicate with another processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8), the first processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) determines whether a data collision flag is set. The processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) then checks a number of indicators to determine whether the identity of the transmitting processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) is what it is expected to be. If a data collision is found, the processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) waits a selective time before transmitting a message (30). The processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) then repeats the data collision checking and transmitting the message (30) to the other processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) when no data collision is found. The time to wait is dependent upon the identity of the processor (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) and is table driven.
Abstract:
A system, method, and wireless device for determining a forward channel rate for wirelessly communicating information to a wireless communication device is disclosed. The method includes receiving data rate control information from each wireless communication device (104, 106) in a plurality of wireless communication devices (104, 106). The method also comprises requesting a set of information. The data rate control information includes signal strength information associated with each of the wireless communication devices (104, 106). The data rate control information received from each of the wireless communication devices is compared to each other. A modulation and coding scheme is determined for wirelessly communicating the set of information to the plurality of wireless communication devices. The modulation and coding scheme is based on the data rate control information associated with a wireless communication device (104) having a weakest signal strength.
Abstract:
A dispatch call setup method selects (101) either a forced dispatch call (105) or an invite dispatch call (103). The originating unit (20) of the dispatch call may select either option. Depending on how the required target users (30, 40) respond, the originating terminal has the option to complete the call (119). The terminating unit may accept, reject or convert the forced dispatch call (127). Further, the target may establish preset preferences which accept, reject or allow user controls for an invite dispatch call (139).
Abstract:
A method for providing push-to-talk (PTT) service between PTT enabled devices (102) and non-PTT enabled devices (116) is disclosed. First, the non-PTT enabled device is registered at a PTT interworking agent (110). Then, signaling data is received at an interface (110) in a first format. The signaling data includes an identifier corresponding to one or more destination phones. Next, the signaling data in the first format is converted to a second signaling protocol at the PTT interworking agent. The push-to-talk signaling information is sent to a push-to-talk server (106) and a destination address is located for each of the one or more phones associated with the signaling data. The signaling data is then routed to the one or more phones.
Abstract:
A method for routing bearer traffic (70') between 3G networks (32, 42) and 2G networks (12, 22) and vice versa uses voice signaling gateways (VSGW)(14, 24, 34, 44). The method determines a VSGW nearest the calling party (11). The nearest VSGW directly routes (86) the bearer traffic through the inter-network (50) to the called party (31) and avoids the "tromboning" effect of always sending bearer traffic to the called party's home location.
Abstract:
A hitchhiker device (20) has a wireless communication capability. The hitchhiker device is located in a non-network area (10) and requires the transmission of a wireless message. The hitchhiker device requests via an RF link (25) a donor device (30). The hitchhiker device transmits the message to the donor device. The donor device stores the wireless message. Subsequently, the donor is relocated to a wireless area and transmits the stored message via a network link (35).
Abstract:
The present invention is a system for optimizing delivery of a content item (110) from a content distribution network (120) to a display device (130), where the content distribution network (120) includes transcoding resources to convert the content item (110) from a first format to a second format. A computing device receives a request to deliver the content item (110) to the display device (305). The system selects, from the transcoding resources, an optimized transcoding resource (335) based on an evaluation of metadata that describes the content item (310), a preferred technique for transcoding the content item (315), a state of the content distribution network (320), a predicted behavior for the user (325), and metadata that describes the display device (330). The system reserves the selected transcoding resource (340), and delivers the content item (110) to the display device (130) on a media stream that utilizes the selected transcoding resource.