Patent · US Expired

Fixed wireless telephone device

US6999761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2002
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/02
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for establishing a fixed wireless telephone service. A fixed wireless device includes a wireless device for establishing wireless connections to a wireless communications network that interfaces with a public switched telephone network. The fixed wireless device includes a connection that provides telephone service for an ordinary POTS-based telephone, handset, computer, or other communication device. Various techniques are provided for monitoring during use and/or verifying prior to use whether the fixed wireless device remains in an intended fixed location.

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