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Method and system for routing calls as determined by a call cost database of a wireless transmit/receive unit

US7376411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2215/745
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and communication system for routing calls. The system includes at least one wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU), at least one wireless base station, a land-line communication unit, and a land-line base unit. A call placed by the land-line communication unit is routed to the wireless base station via the WTRU when a database in the WTRU indicates that it is less costly than routing the call via the land-line base unit. Alternatively, a call placed by the WTRU is routed to the land-line base station when the database indicates that it is less costly than routing the call via the wireless base station. The database stores wireless phone data, land-line data and preferred usage data provided by a user of the WTRU.

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