Patent ID: 6731935
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
In a telephony system including a wireless telephony device, a method for transmitting a wireless call, comprising:receiving a third signal, wherein the third signal indicates a desire to render the wireless telephony device operational; receiving a first signal from the wireless telephony device, wherein the first signal indicates a desire to transmit a call from the telephony device, and wherein the first signal is distinct from the third signal; receiving a second signal from a telephony network, wherein the second signal provides information about a relationship of the telephony device to the telephony network; upon reception of the first signal, indicating a status derived from the second signal; wherein the step of indicating a status comprises providing a first continuous dial tone when the wireless telephone device is in a first region and providing second cyclical dial tone when the wireless telephony device is in a second region, and wherein both the first dial tone and second dial tone are detectable by automated equipment; and awaiting a confirmation of the first signal.