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System and method for using subscriber role information in a mobile communication system

US8838099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2008
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Data stored about user equipment, such as mobile phones, that is stored in a Home Location Register of a cellular voice network communications system, is augmented with supplemental information and is communicated to an active user in the network upon request emanating from a Visitor Location Register with which the requesting user is associated. Supplemental characteristic information includes, for example, the function, position, rank, responsibility level, etc., that each user has, and what group the user is affiliated with. The user may also use shortcodes to choose which other user to call based on that user's supplemental characteristic information.

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