Patent ID: 7894807
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for routing a call across a hybrid network having a cellular network and a short-haul communications network, the method comprising: storing a user's routing preference in a routing preferences server; communicating the routing preference from the routing preferences server to a control network that couples the cellular network to the short-haul network; and using the control network to route a call across the hybrid network, wherein the call is originated by the user from a hybrid device that is associated with the user and wherein the hybrid device is configured to communicate with a cellular base station of the cellular network via a first wireless link and to communicate with a base station of the short-haul communication network via a second wireless link; wherein: the call is routed via the short-haul communications network if the routing preference of the user that originated the call indicates a short-haul communications network choice; and the call is routed via the cellular network if the routing preference of the user that originated the call indicates a cellular network choice.