Patent ID: 6985740
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of providing cellular priority access to a user, comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of devices each having an embedded wireless ad hoc networking (WAHN) logic module, the plurality including a first cellular device and at least one candidate cellular device each E-911 enabled and having an embedded cell logic module; requesting priority access service via the first cellular device; via the cell logic modules, via the WAHN logic modules, receiving the transmitted and gathered information at the first cellular device WAHN logic module; computing topological information based upon the gathered and transmitted information; communicating the topological information to the cell logic module of the first cellular device; providing a visual or audial message reflective of the topological information to a user of the first cellular device that may be utilized in placing a cellular call.