Patent ID: 7904068
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of routing voice and data services over a wired data network and over a licensed wireless network, comprising: employing one or more processors that execute code instructions retained in a memory, the code instructions when executed by the one or more processors perform the following acts: receiving a communication directed to an internet protocol (IP) address associated with a dual mode device; determining whether the dual mode device is in range of a wireless access point, wherein the wireless access point is connected to the wired data network; if the dual mode device is in range of the wireless access point, then determining if the IP address associated with the dual mode device is associated with an address of at least one other device in connection with the wired data network without further direct communication between the dual mode device and the licensed wireless network; if the IP address associated with the dual mode device is associated with the address of at least one other device in connection with the wired data network, then routing the communication over the wired data network to the dual mode device and the at least one other device wherein the dual mode device and the at least one other device share a single telephone number and the devices ring simultaneously in response to the received communication.