Patent ID: 6044267
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for a landline network to route calls to a cordless/cellular station, said cordless/cellular station capable of cordless communication with a home cordless base station coupled to said landline network, and capable of wireless communication with a cellular network, said method comprising the landline network executed steps of:receiving a call to a telephone number associated with said cordless/cellular station;ascertaining whether said cordless/cellular station is within range of said home cordless base station;routing said call to said home cordless base station in the event that said cordless/cellular station is within communication range of said cordless base station;routing said call to said cellular network to complete a cellular connection of said call to said cordless/cellular station in the event that said cordless/cellular station is not within communication range of said home cordless base station;setting a homebase flag in the event that said cordless/cellular station is communicating via the home cordless base station over the landline network;checking said flag in response to an incoming call directed to said telephone number; anddisconnecting said incoming call, or forwarding said incoming call to a predetermined destination, in the event that said flag is set.