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Method of processing group calls within a wireless communications network

US6442396B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateNov 12, 1999
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/30
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention includes a method for processing group calls. A group list is created having a plurality of group members and preferably includes for each group member whether the group member requires an affirmative response when contacted, and an identifier. A request is received from an originator to contact the group members. At least one of the group members is contacted, and an affirmative response is requested. After receiving the affirmative response, the originator and group member are connected. If no affirmative response is received, the group member is not connected with the originator.

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