Patent ID: 6418129
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method of communicating between (i) a fixed site device and (ii) a service provider that is connected to a wireless network, comprising the steps of:(a) co-locating a wireless communication device having a generic network address (GNA) with the fixed site device; (b) detecting a predetermined event upon which communication with the service provider is desired; (c) generating, in the communication device, an activation request message including the generic network address; (d) transmitting the activation request message to the wireless network; (e) generating an activation response message including a unique network address (UNA) which is to be used, at least temporarily, by the communication device; (f) transmitting the activation response message to the communication device, thereby activating the communication device with the UNA; and (g) deactivating the communication device by returning the UNA to a pool of UNAs for subsequent use by another communication device.