Patent ID: 6678517
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for dynamically switching from a first active service to a second active service provided to a communication device (CD) which is limited to operating either the first or the second service thereon at any time, whereon the first and second active services are different types of services, the method comprising:providing the first service between the CD and a client conforming to a predetermined communication protocol; notifying the CD of a request for the second service from the client; disconnecting the first service between a switch device and the CD if a decision has been made to activate the second service; maintaining the first service between the switch device and the client; providing the second service between the CD and the client conforming to a predetermined protocol; connecting a wireless media gateway (WMG) between the CD and the switch, establishing the second service from the client to the CD through the switch device; deactivating the second service between the switch device and the CD while maintaining the second service between the switch device and the client after the second service is considered complete for the CD; re-establishing the first service between the switch device and the CD; inquiring whether the user desires to continue the first service; and if the user desires to continue the first service, re-establishing the first service between the client and the CD.