Patent ID: 6151500
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A method for registering a wireless unit so that a subsequent communication directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit is routed to a directory number associated with a wireline unit, comprising the steps of:A. providing a converter having a current source connector and a receptacle;B. connecting the converter's current source connector to a current source;C. connecting the converter to a communications switching center;D. connecting the converter's receptacle to an independent conventional charger;E. in response to a draw of current by the wireless unit and the independent conventional charger, when the wireless unit is connected to the independent conventional charger, detecting the current drawn by the wireless unit and the independent conventional charger; andF. in response to detecting the current drawn by the wireless unit and the independent conventional charger, transmitting a message to the communications switching center, the message effectively notifying the communications switching center that a subsequent communication directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit be routed to the directory number associated with the wireline unit.