HK1017220A - Wireless application specific messaging and switching method - Google Patents

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Wireless application specific messaging and switching method

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Technical Field

The present invention relates to a system for transmitting and receiving two-way wireless data messages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of communicating data over a control channel, an access channel, a digital communication channel, and a switch of a wireless communication system. Background

Systems and devices have been proposed that enable wireless communication based on transmitting data rather than voice. Indeed, it has been considered and speculated that we are in the revolution that it is more realistic to scale than personal computing than cellular voice-based communications. The approaches that this revolution can take are not yet understood. The promise that virtually all primary wireless communication providers represent to extend data message service for commercial subscribers is said to ensure that wireless data messages will grow rapidly in the coming years. However, the diverse proposals for wireless data messages suggest, at best, an industry that will be divided into segments. In the worst case will be killed by the competitor and destructive competition. The most important reason for such objections and fragmentation is the lack of consistency and standardization of multi-system and inter-system data communication protocols. Another major problem is the prohibitive cost of upgrading existing Cellular Mobile phone (CMT-Cellular Mobile phone) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile radio (ESMR-Enhanced Specialized Mobile radio) infrastructure. If system consistency is achieved, the result is a seamless global data communications network. Contemplated networks may provide application specific services (application specific services) such as two-way paging, motor vehicle fleet management, motor vehicle theft and recovery, shipping container tracking, rail system management, personnel tracking and location, local braking (homearest), utility system management, highway kiosk enhancement services, teletraffic signal control, private or commercial building security system status reporting, anti-kidnapping, child protection, keep-away (keep away), point of sale, credit card inspection, automated ticketing personnel, and countless other application specific short packet data communication services. Additionally, these application specific systems may be based on Positioning of integrated Global Positioning system (GPS-Global Positioning system) receivers, as well as Positioning of other located computing systems into the architecture of a specially designed communication device.

Other positioning systems may be utilized and integrated into the device directly applicable to the operation scheme of the present invention. Such positioning devices may be read from control channels, digital access channels, and special purpose asynchronous and synchronous data messages that are sent to mobile communications within the operating protocol of the digital communication channels on the cellular and PCS base stations and are instructed to perform certain positioning and sounding reporting tasks. Such tasks are received from and sent back to said control channel. Other application specific services devices may be non-location specific and provide direct communication of status during design and operation, and a non-location specific device may be instructed to perform certain tasks on each of the active control channels used in a particular satellite switched communication system.

The System and apparatus of the present invention provides a unique, simple and elegant solution to the problems of Cellular Mobile Telephony (CMT), private Communication System (PCS-Personal Communication System) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) infrastructure upgrades and inter-cellular System compatibility, which are currently largely limiting the non-voice wireless data Communication industry, in technical, logical and operational terms. The present invention also provides an economical and technically efficient means of delivering the application specific services mentioned thus far to the Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) industry (nextel), Motorola integrated radio systems (MIRS-Motorola integrated radio systems), and other related systems. In fact, the method and apparatus of the present invention provides technical and logical means to provide application specific services to any communication standard running on a wireless network or relying on a centralized control model, or to provide operations based on centralized user specific authorization, registration, and to provide intersystem control data channels and digital signaling architectures. In fact, the present invention first provides a system and apparatus that utilizes and develops physical and logical control channel, digital communication channel and digital access channel communication paths for directly sending and receiving data messages, while communicating directly with an entire Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) or enhanced mobile radio Equipment (EMSR) network over a radio link for commercially operating the service-specific applications mentioned thus far, which are directly controlled and communicated with on control channels that do not require any voice channel usage operations.

In fact, bi-directional data transfer can be fully achieved without any voice channel setup and access attempts in the system and apparatus of the present invention. One finishesThe entire one-way and two-way messaging action may be completed during initialization and idle modes, and may take nanoseconds (ns) on the digital communication channel and digital access channel_s) The data burst is sent for initialization and completion. This method can be added to existing cellular mobile phones (CMT), enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) and Mobile Satellite (MS) system radios and entire networks. Heretofore, control channel paths and communication protocols have been limited to registration, authorization, fraud prevention, internal system management roaming procedures, voice encryption and other related services, and have not been used to communicate application-specific messages directly with Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Private Communication System (PCS) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) transmitters, nor with a transmitter capable of transmitting application-specific messages over a direct radio link without a dedicated modem to control the channel. Such control channel data management currently involves many processes such as communicator device control including power control, voice quality control and control switching with voice channels. The channel switching process is utilized to maintain the strongest signal over the most useful control channels, digital communication channels, digital access channels and voice channels, and other related processes.

It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a complete system and apparatus for manipulating, converting and encrypting control channel data bits, such as mobile identification Numbers (MIN-mobile identification Numbers), which are 10 digit 32-bit telephone directory Numbers, assigned to Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) subscriber communications units. Furthermore, the invention adds a multi-bit application specific message to a control channel of said network system. Additional control channel Data bits that the present invention manipulates, transforms, and encrypts are Shared Secret Data (Shared Secret Data), a-key Data, Rand SSD Data, electronic Serial Number Data (E1 electronic Serial Number Data), filler Data (FillerData), Variable Length Digital Data burst field (Variable Length Digital Data burst), Padded Data (Padded Data), Reserved format Data (Reserved formatted Data), Additional Data (Additional Data), Digital communication channel (Digital traffic channel), Dialed Digital Fields (Digital Data Fields), User Data (User Data), and myriad other control channel Data that are now being used by analog and Digital cellular mobile phones (CMT) and enhanced mobile radio devices (ESMR) for User registration, authorization, and internal system management. Moreover, the present invention does not require the upgrading of prohibitively expensive cellular mobile phone (CMT) and enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) infrastructures or the addition of radio components to the entire above-mentioned network.

The system and apparatus of the present invention do not require expensive user-specific end-user equipment; they do not require a dedicated modem nor other cumbersome and expensive interfaces and devices. The present invention is fully digital but works on existing analog cellular, digital PCS, enhanced specialized radio and satellite system equipment. This feature of the present invention is important, purely because all data control channels in use in the world today are essentially digitized. These Control Channels are conventionally referred to as Forward analog Control Channels (Forward analog Control Channels), Reverse Control Channels (Reverse Control 1 Channels), or Digital communication Channels (Digital Traffic Channels), and include Fast Associated Control Channels (Fast Associated Control Channels), slow Associated Control Channels (slow Associated Control Channels), Forward Digital communication Channels (Forward Digital Traffic Channels), Reverse Digital communication Channels (Reverse Digital Traffic Channels), Primary Paging Channels (Primary Paging Channels), Secondary Control Channels (Secondary Control Channels), Secondary Paging Channels (Secondary Paging Channels), Digital Access Channels (Digital Access Channels), TDMA Data Burst Fields (TDMA), Data Burst containers (Data Channels), and CDMA channel Data. Other cellular system control channels such as Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) control and digital communications channels, motorola integrated radio system control channels and digital setup channels, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA-Code Division Multiple Access) and other cellular telephone and radio systems rely on internal system control and mobile station management control channels and digital Access channels.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a system and apparatus which does not disturb or cause any disruption to the usual control channel procedures governing normal voice communications. The present invention is essentially transparent regardless of the type of communication network system to which it is applied.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a system and apparatus that does not disrupt or disrupt the operation of the normal control channel originally designed to support and manage only voice communication processes. That is, any control channel functionality designed to manage the voice communication mode of a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) or Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) mobile satellite is not affected by the operation of the present invention. In other words, the operation of all normal voice-based mobile subscriber stations is not affected when the present invention is arranged and applied to any given cellular telephone or radio network that relies on a centralized control system as described above.

There is also a greater need for wireless communication technology for low cost data communication systems and devices that efficiently and economically enables application specific services and devices to be installed and utilized worldwide. The present invention provides an improved private wireless communications enabled system at a sufficiently low cost that overcomes many of the disadvantages of existing messaging systems.

Moreover, in order to satisfy the following requirements: i.e., to provide the communications industry with a system that enables special-purpose wireless communications without requiring any Mobile Switching Center (MSC) or base station or base transceiver station upgrades, extensions or modifications, the present invention uniquely and elaborately utilizes Remote Feature Access Control (Remote Access Control) procedures. This process IS employed worldwide, for example in the Global System for Mobile (GSM-Global System for Mobile), all broadband PCS standards, and in the united states and international cellular systems complying with IS-41 revision (b) and revision (c). The present invention exploits this characteristic in a completely novel and elegant manner. The unique usage and protocol procedures so established by the present invention create a Remote access application messaging (RAAM-Remote access messaging) protocol that further simplifies a seamless packet routing protocol by any satellite switching system that utilizes, for example, local location registers, visitor location registers, and the seamless interconnect protocol so specified in documents such as IS-41, ANSI standards T1.110 through T1.631, and the european signaling standard so specified by the european telecommunications standards technical committee (ETS). In one case, the RAAM feature is enabled in the switch by initializing a new traffic class in the parameter table. The parameter table is periodically updated to a new numerical type, such as a wireless communication application specific admission system (WCASES) identification number (WIN) of the present invention, by direct control by a man-machine interface (MMI) terminal located on a Mobile Switching Center (MSC). This WIN "looks" like a normal 10-digit Mobile Identification Number (MIN). In dialed digit analysis, this is driven by the RAAM code, WIN is analyzed. Once the analysis exchange determines that the WIN number IS a roamer, the entire WCASES packet IS exchanged for IS-41-SS7 MAP protocol and sent to the Master Central monitoring station (MCMS-Master Central monitoring station) via the SS7 network. The WIN number cannot be used to place a voice call or receive a voice call from a landline telephone network. The WCASES communicator may use the RAAM feature through a unique communicator and Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) software means that manipulates and transforms data into special purpose data. In which the standard dialing digits normally used to place mobile-to-land and mobile-to-mobile voice channel calls are automatically manipulated to produce a unique application specific data that supports non-voice communications. Furthermore, the MCMS decodes said manipulated data and obtains application specific state data and associated application specific meanings from decoding means obtained by analyzing the manipulated data contained in the dialed digits field, which "sees" the switch as if it were ordinary dialed digits transmitted on a control channel, a digital communication channel and a digital access channel, but in fact the data contained in the dialed digits field is application specific state and command response data.

Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the test devices and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

Summary of The Invention

To achieve the foregoing objects, and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a method for seamlessly transferring application specific messages on cellular radio system control channels and switches is provided, including in one embodiment application specific message bits as a packet configured to appear as an originating packet having a field of from 8 to 32 bits containing data related to an application specific system using a control channel mode and a cellular switching remote control feature to control an access request mode. A reverse control channel RECC10kbps48 word BCH Hamming code control channel scheme using AMP, D-AMPS and TACS, FSK modulation transmits message bits over a cellular control channel and applies the message bits to communicate, identify, monitor and probe application specific systems, thereby providing for a full range of application specific bi-directional communication systems.

Further in accordance with the present invention, there is also provided a method for wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network for manipulating, mapping and encrypting control channel, access channel and digital communication channel data bits, comprising: obtaining existing data and manipulating said existing data to create a manipulated data; converting said manipulated data into an application specific message; the application specific messages are used to control and communicate with an application specific device so that wireless communications over the existing wireless communications network are provided without causing disruption, system overload or otherwise restricting normal system communications.

The method of wireless communication is preferably communicated as a direct communication path through a plurality of physical and logical control channels, a digital communication channel and a digital access channel for direct control of the application specific communication device and the application specific control and management device.

According to the present invention there is also provided a device for direct wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network, comprising: circuitry and software means for acquiring existing data and manipulating said existing data to create a manipulated data; means for transforming said manipulated data into application specific messages; and means for applying said application specific messages to control and communicate with an application specific device such that wireless communications over said wireless communications network are provided without causing disruption, system overload or limiting normal system communications activity.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a wireless communications ad hoc enabled systems (WCASES) technology that provides an efficient and economical means of implementing such wireless data services in applications such as fleet management, vehicle theft detection and recovery, personnel management, interactive contest data management, cable data communications, shipping container tracking, rail system management, point of sale, wireless gambling, personnel tracking and location, local immobilization, keep-away (keep away), child protection, anti-kidnapping systems, outpatient management, remote drug and alcohol testing, diabetic monitoring, blood content, personnel identification, utility system management, highway paging kiosk joining services, telecommunications signal control, security system status reporting, off-shore vessel tracking and anti-piracy, robotic system control, automated data processing, and data processing, Medical alert status, agricultural system management, vending machines, emergency services 911, transmission line status, street light status, industrial and automotive emissions reporting, and many other application specific data communications and system command and control services. The term application specific refers to applications where only specific data communication is involved, which involves: cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), Private Communication System (PCS), Global System for Mobile (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) PCS, DCT-1900, DCT-1800, DCT-900, JCT, cordless telephony PCS, CT2/CT2-plus, DECT, Personal Handyphone System (PHS), asynchronous and synchronous data systems operating within the logical protocol structure of a Cellular digital communication channel, satellite-Cellular hybrid network (SCH-satellite Cellular Hvbrid) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO-Low Earth Orbit) systems known as "Brilliant crystals System" and Inmarsat satellite systems that can incorporate and apply the method and apparatus of the present invention will enable a communication system to transmit messages to a device that operates in response to a direct paging command sent to the device via the Cellular, PCS, satellite and/or existing one-way broadcast network, while the device performs the assigned tasks in response to commands from the paging network, cell broadcast, Digital Control Channel (DCCH), Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH), and various satellite systems. The device also transmits data messages relating to various parameters, conditions and responses from the system and sensors to which the application specific device is connected or interfaced. Preferably, the control and direct communication activities will all occur on physical and logical control channels, on digital access channels and on digital communication channels, in conjunction with Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), PCS, GSM, CDMA-PCS, enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) and satellite cellular hybrid network (SCH) systems, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) "crystal of beauty" and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite systems, which utilize a sum logical control channel, a digital communication channel and a digital access channel that are only special data according to a logical communication protocol, with the content of the messages being contained within radio frequency carriers and waveforms. The method of the present invention does not interact in any way with the logical channels and dedicated voice logical frames contained within the digital communication channels and the frequencies of the communication system used as the dedicated logical channel path for voice communications.

In addition, the present invention takes advantage of the common remote feature access control process, which is a standard for forwarding dialed digit channels to a co-located and remote Home Location Register (HLR), a Service Control Point (SCP) on the SS7, x.25 and ISDN networks in the united states and around the world. The present invention creates a novel Remote Access Application Message (RAAM) protocol that further expands the workings of the invention. The present invention utilizes its own HLR type SCP data reception and processing message management system in a unique application specific manner. In this manner, the present invention also obtains generic format data, which is manipulated data containing application specific meanings received from a host SS7 or other Public Switched Telephone (PSTN) signaling network that maintains conventional standards and protocols, while at the HLR-SCR point, decodes the data and manages the data in a unique and efficient manner. The decoded data is then forwarded to application specific central monitoring stations (ASCMS-application specific centralized monitoring stations), also known as service aids (facilities) or carriers, for further processing. Deployment of WCASES-RAAM in a wireless system does not require the addition of any equipment or the provision of any costly software release to the host wireless provider. In fact, the overall system can be configured in a satellite switched wireless network with minimal time and effort to establish a Wireless Communications Application Specific Enablement System (WCASES) that creates a Control Channel Application Data (CCAD) driven system. By using only the specialized data WIN number and WCASES Series Number (WSN), a new traffic class is created without modifying the switching operation software, simply by adding a new number class in the MSC routing table. Updating the MSC routing table is a common routine that does not require software additions or modifications.

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The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is set forth and used in conjunction with the summary presented above and the detailed description of the preferred embodiment presented below to illustrate the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a preferred private wireless communication enabled method, network and device in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a preferred private wireless communication enabled method, network and device according to the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of communicating manipulated data and transformed data to a wireless communication network in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method of receiving manipulated and transformed data and processing such data in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a method of decoding manipulated and transformed data in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a bitmap illustrating data intervals of data being manipulated and transformed over a data communication channel in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 7 illustrates decoded data in a bit-map flow diagram representing binary data introduced in a digital communication channel in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 8 shows decoded data in a comparable data bus decode of manipulated and transformed data as it is transmitted from a wireless network in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a logic flow diagram of an application specific integrated circuit and radio frequency circuitry forming a communication device in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a logic flow diagram of a specific application load control apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a logic flow diagram of an application specific location and security device in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a logic flow diagram of a special purpose video competition unit in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flow diagram of application specific video game unit scoring and status data as it propagates through a wireless communication system and a cable television system in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 14 is a block diagram of radio network control channel activity when the present invention is initializing an operating cycle within a routine control channel in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a block diagram of radio network control channel activity while the present invention is continuing an operating cycle within a routine control channel in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 16 is a block diagram of radio network control channel activity when the present invention is ending a cycle of operation within the routine control channel in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 17 is a diagrammatic illustration of application specific command and instruction data as it operates on a forward control channel and a forward digital communication channel in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 18 is a block diagram of a preferred interaction of a communication device with various application specific devices in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 19 is an illustration of a master central monitoring station interacting with various cellular and PCS networks in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an illustration of a location communicator of the present invention with an integrated GPS antenna and receiver in accordance with the present invention.

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Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In describing the preferred embodiment and the application of the present invention, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention is in no way limited to the specific terms so selected, however, and it is obvious that each specific element contains all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

In accordance with the present invention, a method is provided for seamlessly transferring application specific messages on a cellular radio system control channel and switch, including in one embodiment application specific message bits transferred as a data packet configured to appear as an originating data packet having a field of 8 to 32 bits containing data related to an application specific system utilizing a control channel mode and a cellular switching remote control feature control access request mode. Reverse control channel RECC10kbps48 word BCH hamming code control channel tools using AMP, D-AMPs and TACS, FSK modulation transmit message bits on the cellular control channel and apply the message bits to connect, identify, monitor and probe application specific systems, thus providing for an entire application specific bi-directional communication system.

Also disclosed is a method for wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network to manipulate, transform and encrypt control channel, access channel and digital communication channel data, comprising: obtaining existing data and manipulating said data to create a manipulated data; converting said manipulated data into an application specific message; the application specific messages are used to control and communicate with an application specific device so that wireless communications over the existing wireless communications and signaling network are provided without causing disruption, system overload or limiting normal system communications activity.

Apparatus for direct wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network is also described, comprising: circuitry and software tools for obtaining existing data and manipulating said existing data to create a manipulated data; means for transforming said manipulated data into application specific messages; and means for applying said application specific messages to control and communicate with an application specific device, whereby wireless communications over said existing wireless communications network are provided without causing disruption, system overload or limiting normal system communications activity, thereby allowing for data transmission without any disruption or disruption of the wireless network's routine voice and related communications and control processes.

It is particularly noted that the method, apparatus and associated format of the present invention can be implemented immediately with existing Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) systems. The generic terms Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Private Communication System (PCS) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) cover a wide variety of mobile communication systems. The term Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) refers specifically to communication systems as follows: cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems, satellite cellular hybrid network (SCH) systems currently known as Iridium (Iridium) systems, Teledisc systems, and other mobile communication systems generally recognized as being related to cellular and satellite. Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) is a generic term relating to mobile communication systems controlled by a central switching and interworking scheme, and in particular to the following systems: enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) and is commonly referred to as nextel, Global System for Mobile (GSM), Private Communication System (PCS), CDMAPCS, TDMAPCS, and Motorola Integrated Radio (MIRS).

A preferred method of wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network obtains existing data and manipulates the data to create manipulated data. The data may be data providing a remote monitoring device reading, for example, or data monitoring a race equipment, traffic signal control equipment, shipping container tracking equipment, or the like. The data that is preferably manipulated is communicated through a plurality of physically and logically derived control channels, digital communication channels and digital access channels as a direct communication path for direct control of application specific communication devices, or application specific control and management devices, such as those discussed above.

The present invention is applicable, adaptable and operable with all of the analog and digital Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems, Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) systems, and other wireless communication systems that rely on electronic operations commonly referred to as central control, registration, authorization, fraud prevention, system management, intersystem communication, local location register, and visitor location register, referred to thus far. These electronic processes are important to the efficiency, flexibility of system operation, overall system safety, and safety of particular users. Such operational scenarios conventionally include, but are not limited to, electronic processes that perform registration routines, authorization routines, system control management, network-to-network communications, subscriber-specific system-to-system roaming, fraud prevention processes, and voice encryption. Other characteristics of the aforementioned systems include internal system maintenance and system performance analysis, base-to-base channel switching and transfer, local system-to-service system channel switching and transfer, and other types of electronic data control channels associated with communications.

The invention provides the implementation of special application services in a single urban area user area (MSA-metropolican Areas), an urban area Transaction area (MTA-metropolican Transaction Areas) and a suburban area user area (RSA-Rusral subscription Areas), wherein the Areas cover different regional service Areas (GSA-geographic service Areas). For example, a subscriber zone is controlled by a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) that controls a particular application-specific central monitoring station (ASCMS). The MCMS and ASCMS may be physically located in close proximity to each other, or physically located at different remote locations: MCMS and ASCMS may be linked by a wide variety of communication paths and protocols that transmit digital electronic data signals via PSTN network components at different bit rates or speeds.

For example, in the united states, MSA is routinely supplied by two cellular service providers, referred to as party a and party B. Typically, the a-party service is provided by a cable-less carrier, i.e., a service provider that is not affiliated with the usual cable telephony service provider. The B-party provider is typically affiliated with the cable provider. In many service areas, party B belongs to and is managed by a regional bell management company, which operates landline telephone service in that same geographic area or regional service area (GSA). There is now a third service provider, called nextel, which has been approved by the federal communications commission to install and operate the third enhanced specialized mobile radio Equipment (ESMR) service. This third ESMR service is based on the ESMR known in europe as the Global System for Mobile (GSM). Such ESMR services have been installed and launched throughout the united states and in National Subscriber Areas (NSA-National Subscriber Areas) in other countries, along with other PSC working platforms. In some cities there will be fourth and fifth PCS carrier companies to compete with the usual cellular networks and ESMR networks.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides for the implementation of national services using the methods and apparatus described herein. A Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) can manage, monitor and control the entire Application Specific Network (ASN-Application Specific Network). Different Application Specific central Monitoring Stations (ASCMS-Application Specific central Monitoring Stations) may be located in different urban and suburban user areas, operating different Application Specific services through existing Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) networks and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) networks. These networks are currently linked by communication paths. Such a path also links the Base station (BS-Base Stations) with the Mobile Switching center (MSC-Mobile Switching Centers). These communication links also physically connect other Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) systems operating with similar communication protocols. Protocols such as SS7, x.25, ISDN, C7 red and blue, ANSI, CCITT TCAP and other such communication data management formats provide inter-system control from transmission towers or Base Stations (BSs) that are strategically located within a Geographic Service Area (GSA) and connected to a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) to serve and manage a particular urban (MSA) or suburban (RSA) subscriber.

Inter-system and intra-system data control and system management links may be provided by SS7, x.25, (PSTN), line-of-sight microwave links, links provided by geosynchronous orbiting satellites, and other similar types of communication links. The region-to-region links may be provided by different satellite service providers. A region as referred to herein may be considered an independent region or country. Such satellite service providers as INMARSAT, COMSAT, and other U.S. and international satellite service providers may provide communication paths to and from the Global System for Mobile (GSM), which is a type of Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) system located throughout europe. Other european cellular systems may be linked in this manner, while a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) and an Application Specific Monitoring Station (ASMS) may be linked worldwide using a combination of terrestrial, microwave and satellite system links. A Regional Master Central Monitoring Station (RMCMS) acts as a communication system control hub. These communications control hubs may manage a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS), which then manages Application Specific Central Monitoring Stations (ASCMS) around the world. The Regional Master Central Monitoring Station (RMCMS) and the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) are directly connected WCASES HLR, which together with the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) acts as a "local exchange". WCASES HLR/SCP serves as a local switching center processing point for all other WCASES compatible Mobile Switching Centers (MSC) confined to a Geographic Subscriber Area (GSA), a Municipal Subscriber Area (MSA), a suburban subscriber area (RSA), or the entire region or country. WCASESHLR/SCP are physically connected to other Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs) via electronic digital SS7, X.25, ISDN and other PSTN communication links. Such communication links serve as paths whereby different communication protocols carry different electronic data types. A Regional Master Central Monitoring Station (RMCMS) and/or a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) may be connected to a Roamer Port (RP-Roamer Port) or to that particular switched signaling SS7 Port (SP), which provides physical access to electronic data Roamer information. The rover information may be utilized to manage and control application specific user equipment (ASSA). The present invention manipulates, exchanges, and encrypts this data. Such data contained in the Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and Shared Secret Data (SSD), a-key data, user data (VD) and other related data is utilized in a novel manner in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, thereby adding a completely new and innovative means of providing additional subscriber-specific and application-specific services to existing Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) networks, Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) networks, and Private Communication Systems (PCS) networks.

The application of the preferred method and apparatus is not limited to the use of HLR/SCP rover database (RDB-Roamer Data Base) Data, which is another way to describe the rover parameters 10-bit MIN and WIN tables and new traffic classes. Regional Master Central Monitoring Stations (RMCMS) and Master Central Monitoring Stations (MCMS) may be connected to other data control signaling interfaces that are physically located and connected to Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs), Base Stations (BSs), and interfaces to Roamer Databases (RDBs) and other types of mobile cellular and enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) systems' other signaling paths. When a particular urban subscriber area (MSA) or suburban subscriber area (RSA) is connected to the above-mentioned application specific services, such services may be restricted to that particular local system, and thus do not have to work from the Roamers Database (RDB), relaying data via T1/DS0 or 56kbps or 128kbps frames is restricted to Local Area Networks (LANs). The local registration, authorization and system management control data communication path may be connected to a single Central Monitoring Station (CMS) in the manner described above in the case of an WCASESHLR/scp (hs) and restrict the service to either a Municipal Service Area (MSA) or a suburban subscriber area (RSA). Said geographical user area (GSA) may utilize a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) system, an Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) system, a Private Communication System (PCS) or a Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication system without having to link said application specific information to other Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) and Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems operating outside said geographical user area (GSA).

The present preferred embodiment of the invention enables the ability to be enhanced over voice communication paths that are physically and logically defined. The present invention utilizes control channels, digital communication channels, data control channels, digital access channels, and other data-only media that are physically and logically defined. One drawback of current Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) systems is that they limit the number of channels available to users, which often overloads the system. This load limit is a technical limitation of current systems and is also related to current government regulations, since the federal communications commission allocates only so many frequencies and channel spacing for system use. The present invention communicates over control channels, digital communications and digital access channels in short, high-speed data bursts and will never create traffic overload over the entire system architecture, system load capacity, infrastructure and normal voice-based call processing operations.

Preferably, a Regional Central Monitoring Station (RCMS) is provided which manages and controls the entire country or National Service Area (NSA-National Service Area), or a particular region of a given National Service Area (NSA). This is accomplished by establishing a National Service Area (NSA) connection to a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), Private Communication System (PCS), or Global System for Mobile (GSM) network. Such systems are typically interconnected with a Rover Database (RDB), which is typically connected to an SS7 or x.25 network. These types of networks are provided by North American Cellular Networks (NACNs) and mobile links, as well as any other closed or open interconnect signaling system. In another embodiment, the operating system of the present invention may be linked by a cooperating user and Rover Database (RDB). The Roamers Database (RDB) IS part of the SS7 IS-41 control management operating scheme, which IS a communication system in which Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Global System for Mobile (GSM), TDMA PCS, CDMA PCS, and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) systems are linked by the above-mentioned communication paths and protocols. The MCMS HLR/SCP of the present invention serves as a stand-alone Roamer Database (RDB) for WCASES communication subscribers and is in direct communication with a number of Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs) located throughout a country, city or other Geographic Service Area (GSA). Such a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) controls and manages many transmission tower Base Stations (BSs) that directly serve as application specific user equipment (ASSA).

Subscriber information, such as subscriber identification, mobile unit Electronic Serial Number (ESN), Mobile Identification Number (MIN), Shared Secret Data (SSD), a-Key data, CAVE algorithm, Rand shared secret data, dial number, Personal Identification Number (PIN), subscriber data (UD), Filler Data (FD), Reserved Format (RF), Additional Data (AD), and other subscriber mobile unit device specific information is stored and managed on a Mobile Switching Center (MSC). These Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs) contain databases referred to herein as local location registers (HLRs) and Visitor Location Registers (VLRs). The Roamers Database (RDB) and the HLR service control point of the present invention are linked to the Home Location Register (HLR) and the Visitor Location Register (VLR) by the communication paths and protocols mentioned above. The Home Location Register (HLR) and the Visitor Location Register (VLR) contain the above-mentioned subscriber-specific information. For example, when a typical cellular subscriber visits or roams within a service area that he does not subscribe to as his home service system, the communication paths within the system provide subscriber-specific database updates. The WCASES communication device of the present invention will almost always be configured as a roaming mobile or fixed communication device designated as a rover, typically for exchange management purposes. For example, if a user of a PCS or Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) service provider subscribing to new york visits or roams in a PCS service system of miami, florida, the system electronically checks the service record of the roaming user on the particular subscriber database of the originating home system provider through the communication path within the system mentioned above. This is achieved by means, preferably a program operatively linked to the enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) and Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) communication devices using a code called system identification tag (SID) number. A system identification number (SID) is assigned by the federal communications commission to each of the urban (MSA) and suburban (RAS) subscriber areas, and each mobile subscriber unit is electronically programmed with such a specific system identification number (SID). When a user places a call or sends application specific data to an enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) and/or Mobile Telephone (MT) service provider, the provider utilizes the system identification tag (SID) number as a means to identify access to the user's local system. Thus, the disclosure of the local system provider is made, which is then accessed to appropriately identify to which system a particular user is assigned. Once this is done, the cellular subscriber is electronically assigned a temporary roamer number allowing calls to be placed and calls to be received in that particular service area when his presence is detected. A preferred embodiment of the present invention operates similarly except that users send and receive encrypted control channel packets, Data Control Channels (DCCH), Broadcast Control Channels (BCCH), synchronous and asynchronous short message packets on digital communication channels, and digital access channel packets, which serve as an additional but transparent communication system, which can be implemented and integrated with various cellular mobile phones (CMT) and all other PCS and satellite network systems.

Another means of identifying the host systems of Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) and Mobile Radio (MR) users is by checking the first three digits of the Mobile Identification Number (MIN), for example, electronically. This digit is a common area code number, e.g., 408, 310, 415, which is part of a common 10 digit telephone number. This Number is also called the numbering Plan Area (NPA-Number Plan Area) Number. Each operable local Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) system, Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) system, Private Communication System (PCS) or other centrally controlled communication system that interacts with the hard-wired telephone network of a land base is assigned a three-digit NPA area code number. The present invention utilizes a special data-only NPA such as 175 which will not be used for voice calls initiated by landline inquiries. This number allows the Remote Access Application Message (RAAM) service class of the present invention to be identified by the serving MSC. Other data indicators contained within the inventive packet cause the RAAM to be initiated and the RAAM procedure to be completed.

The method and apparatus of the present invention allows for point-to-process and process-to-point communication capabilities, that is, sending commands or manipulated data from a central monitoring and control center to an application specific communicator device, thereby providing individual commands to individual users. It is also possible to transmit status reports from a particular communicator device back to the central monitoring and control center. In addition, the present invention provides for digital data dispatch commands to be sent to a set of application specific communication equipment (ASCA) to be delivered, preferably in the form of widely disseminated messages, to each respective ASCA by determining which delivery path is a Command Set (CS) appropriate for a particular service system configuration. The transmission path for commands and instructions may be sent via analog or digital forward control channels, one-way paging networks, ad hoc satellite networks, Digital Control Channels (DCCH) of cellular systems utilizing IS-54B/136TDMA or IS-95CDMA or GSM TDMA logic with physical control and digital communication channels. These downlink or forward message paths may transmit respective codes to each communicator device of the larger application specific service set-part. Previous Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) systems have been unable to send indiscriminate dispatch special-user communication messages in this manner. Such status reports include, but are not limited to, detection and location and Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance, triangulation, contact termination and start information related to security status information in residential, business and automotive anti-theft systems. Such encrypted data messages created by the present invention also provide host for speed and direction information, power on and power off commands and information, information related to managing utility information, automated utility meter readings, traffic signal device timing on and timing off controls, and other application specific processes. The device may send commands from different central monitoring stations to point to the performance of the desired function such as turning on and off, resetting, sending updated location information, entering the next marked location, and many other functions.

With the method and apparatus of the present invention, large amounts of data can be transmitted and received over different control channel systems utilized by many different radio communication users based on systems such as Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), satellite, and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), while the preferred method and apparatus of the present invention can be used by a dedicated communication system (PCS) data control communication path, thereby resulting in a truly large number of applications. The effectiveness and simplicity of the preferred method and apparatus of the present invention are apparent. Most importantly, the present invention can be implemented and put into operation without the need to update the enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) and Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) system infrastructure, and when implemented it will not cause damage or overload the system after formal operation.

The preferred method and apparatus of the present invention may be used with an application specific communication device to receive positioning and non-positioning data for controlling and communicating application specific devices, such as service specific devices. The location and non-location application specific communication devices are preferably configured and fabricated for data communication and control operations. Such operations as location specific vehicle tracking, vehicle theft and recovery, shipping container tracking, personnel tracking, and other location based data communication services may be provided by configuring location Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), GSM, PCS, and enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) communication devices according to specific terminology and design parameters described below to electronically implement the described application specific communication and control procedures.

By fixed communicator device is meant that it is non-location specific, including utility management and control, wayside call booth expansion services, remote control signal control, security system status reporting, and other related services, and may be designed and implemented to provide application specific communication and application specific control procedures. The present invention may also provide a hybrid positioning and non-positioning method and apparatus for controlling and managing entertainment competition information. For example, video Games such as sega Games, Nintendo and wireless casino gaming terminals may be configured to transmit data such as game scores and game related data to a Central Monitoring Station (CMS) connected to an Application Specific Central Monitoring (ASCM) over the aforementioned control channels and digital communications channels, which is then connected to the wired television head end and control. The cable head end transmits the contest information over a dedicated cable channel for the video game machines. This channel serves as a video bulletin board and displays the contest scores and other data. These channels and scores may be arranged geographically, that is, scores may be received by all gaming machines nationwide or by a group or individual at home playing a video game while competing against other gaming machines next to or nationwide. The gaming machine components will contain the application specific circuitry of the present invention that manipulates, transforms and encrypts control channel data and digital communication channel data and transmits this data to the cellular mobile Circuit (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), GSM, PCS, and satellite hybrid network (SCH) systems mentioned above. This data is preferably forwarded to a central monitoring station via a number of transmission towers, base stations, mobile switching centers, and finally to a cable system headend that provides an electronic bulletin board system that is transmitted to contest users viewing the cable contest channel. The contest information is preferably transmitted periodically from each contest user component to the above-mentioned network so as not to overload any control channels or digital communication channels. Alternatively, this information may be downloaded at night or in the morning, once or twice in a 24-hour interval. There are many variations of this interactive competition system. Which can be achieved by using the method and apparatus of the present invention. This same approach can be utilized in a smaller local area wireless network contained within a casino, and the video display can be a television or a video display in a competition terminal. The competition terminal may operate in a building and when it detects the carrier of the cellular system instead of the carrier of the network in the building, it may automatically exchange with the cellular system and act as a true two-party competition terminal. The casino has a wireless competition application specific central monitoring station which is connected to the central monitoring of the present invention via the PSTN.

The application specific communicator device is preferably contained within specially designed circuitry through which it can add additional data, manipulate, transform, encrypt, transmit and receive data such as Mobile Identification Numbers (MINs), WCASES identification numbers, dialed digits, individual registration packages, new service package categories and other packages created by the present invention. The circuit arrangement acquires a Normal Mobile Identification Number (NMIN) and creates a Modified Mobile Identification Number (MMIN), for example a WCASES identification number. The Modified Mobile Identification Number (MMIN) is used to send and receive encrypted messages to and from a central monitoring system which retrieves and transmits said Modified Mobile Identification Number (MMIN) in a transparent manner through a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) system, an enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) system and a Private Communication System (PCS). The term used herein transparently describes the operating conditions of the present invention without overloading, destroying or causing any operational problems in typical Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) and enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) voice-based communication operations, especially in accordance with conventional control channels, digital access, Digital Control Channels (DCCH) and digital communication channels. The present invention actually utilizes dialed digits data field to convey data-only non-voice communication packets in many of its applications.

The application specific communicator device preferably includes a specially designed circuit arrangement through which it manipulates, transforms, encrypts, transmits and receives control channel data, such as dialed digits, in addition to creating Modified Mobile Identification Numbers (MMINs). Such data and processes, referred to as Shared Secret Data (SSD), may be improved and encrypted. The circuit arrangement acquires the usual shared secret data (NSSD) and creates a Modified Shared Secret Data (MSSD). The improved shared secret data is used to send encrypted data messages to the central monitoring data terminal in the same manner. The usual mobile identification number (NMIN) is modified, manipulated, exchanged and encrypted by the electronic processes and designs of the present invention. Other data such as User Data (UD), padding data (FD), Reserved Format (RF) and Additional Data (AD) can also be manipulated in the same way. The application specific transmitter apparatus also includes specially designed circuit means which correlate and add additional data bits carrying GPS coordinates, safety status, electronic load control status and other application specific status and command control information. This same dedicated circuitry also performs the tasks of manipulating, transforming, encrypting, and transmitting GPS information. A Central Monitoring Station (CMS) contains data management and control system equipment that receives encrypted data from cellular mobile Circuit (CMT), GSM, PCS and Mobile Switching Center (MSC) signal processing systems of an Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) network. This data is preferably sent from application specific communicator equipment (ASCA) where it is processed, evaluated, and electronically interpreted as meaning of its received command data. The Central Monitoring Station (CMS) data management and command data terminal then transmits encrypted command data from the central monitoring station over the transmission medium referred to thus far, which further forwards the manipulated, transformed and encrypted data to an application specific communicator device (ASCA). The ASCA receives application specific command data and electronically acts upon application specific processing and interpretation of said command data. Other control channel and digital access channel specific data such as a key data, CAVE algorithm, RAND shared secret data, dial-up number, user data, padding data, reserved formats and Personal Identification Number (PIN) may be manipulated, transformed and encrypted to send and receive data message instructions to an application specific sender device, while such data may also be communicated from the same device. These processes are all implemented without any kind of overall system destruction, overloading or violating any management operations and signal standards by which said encrypted data is received from and transmitted to said central monitoring station data management and control terminal. Preferably, all control data is communicated by application specific communicator devices (ASCA) to a Central Monitoring Station (CMS) via Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), PCS, GSM and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) network control channel data processing and transmission system paths, received, processed, forwarded and then passed through a technically and logically participating Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) network system, and Mobile Radio (MR) systems including, but not limited to, Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), Motorola Integrated Radio System (MIRS), application specific communication System (PCS), satellite cellular hybrid network System (SCH), or via any other Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) or Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) system that relies on processing user registration, Authorization, internal system data management, system maintenance, fraud prevention management and other central data management schemes for data management processes and control communications within the system are sent back to the application specific communicator devices (ASCA). The entire system and data management scheme is preferably transmitted over control information. Other processes, such as managing a rover database or managing any multi-system data management protocol that includes associated remote control processes such as registration, authorization, data management, call processing, and other processes that are often referred to and labeled as control channel data communications, data control channel communications, digital access channel and digital communication channel communications, may also utilize and employ the present method and apparatus.

According to another feature of the present invention, there is also provided a set of central monitoring, Wireless Communication Application Specific Enablement Systems (WCASES), data retrieval, data decoding, data distribution, data storage, and command data control methods and apparatus. Data reception and Distribution terminals (DRD-Data receiption and Distribution), Data decoding terminals (DEC), comparable database terminals (CDB-Comparative Data Base) and Command Data control terminals (Command DataControl), and other interface and communication components preferably comprise the central component of the WCASES Central Monitoring Station (CMS). In addition, such specialized words as region Data Reception and distribution terminals (RDRD-Regional Data Reception and distribution), region decoder terminals (RD), region-comparable databases (RCDB) and region command Data control terminals (RCDC), master Data Reception and distribution terminals (MDRD), master decoder terminals (MDRD) and master command Data control terminals (MCDC), application-specific Data Reception and distribution terminals (ASDRD), application-specific decoder terminals (ASD), and application-specific command Data control terminals (ASCDC) are all labeled as Data retrieval, distribution, storage, and command systems surrounding and including the Central Monitoring System (CMS) of the present invention.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides for improvements in software for electronically locating Cellular Mobile Telephones (CMT), enhanced mobile radio devices (ESMR), Private Communication Systems (PCS) within a processing switch in a Mobile Switching Center (MSC). Software for registration, authorization, anti-fraud processes, remote control feature access control, and specialized management of electronic processes for additional call features and data processing is preferably contained within all processing exchanges. Key process switching located within a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is connected to and works with the method and apparatus of the present invention, while also being usable with small registration software and process enhancements or supplements. These process exchange software improvements do not disrupt, alter, or violate the operational integrity or system security of cellular mobile phones (CMT), GSM, PCS, and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radios (ESMR). The CMT and ESMR preferably include, but are not limited to, a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), an Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) system, a Private Communication System (PCS), a Global System for Mobile (GSM) network system, or any other communication system. This characteristic is critical to successful system operation and system security. The only feature that is improved in the process switching software is the feature that handles remote feature access control, possibly registration, authorization and processes that affect the operating scheme of the present invention. All depending on the preference of the cellular carrier.

The method provides a multi-feature wireless communication application specific enablement system that includes means for reading, analyzing, controlling and communicating with each other through various wireless communication networks and signaling, control channels, digital access channels, and through digital communication channels operating within these networks. Preferred networks that may be utilized include cellular mobile phones (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) NEXTELL, private mobile (GSM), Private Communication Systems (PCS), and satellite-cellular hybrid network (SCH) systems. Furthermore, any wireless communication system that relies on a central control via a data control channel and a digital communication channel is immediately available to the apparatus and method of the present invention for the purposes of subscriber registration, billing, internal system maintenance, internal system security, sending subscriber information, call forwarding, and other related operations. In addition, any wireless communication system utilizing a separate data control channel, digital access channel, and digital communication channel that physically and/or logically specifies the above-described operations may be utilized and adapted for the application specific communication, operation and application specific communication devices of the present invention.

The present invention includes apparatus and methods for remotely monitoring and calculating the position of a motor vehicle, person or other moving object, as well as detecting local status events, such as calculating a system response based on a number of weighted variables. Based on such calculated responses, the system reports various status parameters of the monitored subject or individual to the user. In certain circumstances, the system may be used to notify an application specific central monitoring station via a paging network, a satellite network and two-way data control channel, digital access channel, data burst field DCCH, and other digital communication channels so that the central monitoring station can respond appropriately to various conditions such as summoning emergency vehicles, police, dress safety personnel, medical personnel, and other such emergency response services. The apparatus providing the two-way control data channel and digital communication channel communication system also allows the central monitoring station to actively verify messages sent by the motor vehicle, person or mobile object being monitored and located.

The preferred embodiment of the direct wireless communication device on an existing wireless communication network currently includes a number of computer displays and computer processed graphical maps that show the phase position and state of the monitored object or person, such as a motor vehicle, person or movable object, derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) or other guidance, triangulation and other relative positioning computing systems. Other methods of establishing a position fix may be accumulated with the positioning system by user input or by other automated sensors, thus providing a high accuracy real-time tracking and status communication enabling system.

Preferred apparatus for direct wireless communication also includes an integrated positioning system, a communication network via data control channels and a plurality of digital communication channel mapping systems operatively connected to the condition responsive system, and application specific dispatch capabilities via a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS), and Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS). The location feature of the present invention is particularly suited for use in fleet management, vehicle theft deterrence, stolen vehicle tracking, railroad locomotive tracking, cargo location, and the like. The device, when used with the invention of the present invention, can be customized to the needs of a particular user, and can be installed and used virtually anywhere in the world due to the use of the preferred embodiment of GPS and other location marking systems, coupled with the appropriateness of the present invention.

A number of the computing and control elements are preferably fixed in a given orientation. Such elements and devices may be associated with an unlimited number of systems and apparatuses that perform simple or complex tasks. Preferably such components control and sense electronics voltage loading, or sense and report safety system status data for use in commercial and residential buildings, control traffic signals, and are connected to wayside kiosks to provide existing data for handling and communication tasks such as measuring road conditions, counting passing vehicles, measuring local temperature, and many other related application-specific functions. Other applications include collecting and reporting video game scores and other interactive data, and working with one-way paging networks, direct broadcast satellite and cable networks. Such fixed positioning elements and devices also calculate the system response based on all kinds of weighted variables, while reporting said variables to the electronic Bulletin Board (BBS). Such fixed positioning elements are also responsive to existing data, manipulated data, and application specific messages and commands while reporting the results of said data messages and commands to an Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS) via data control channels and digital communication channels operated by the aforementioned wireless communication network that rely on the aforementioned central control. In certain circumstances, if desired, the fixed application specific communication device reports the status of the electronic load control device by transmitting data information on the above-described data control channel that reflects whether the load control device is sensing voltage.

The electronic load control device may be commanded to switch the electronic device on or off by receiving said message or command directly from a data control channel operated by the aforementioned wireless communication network. These data messages or command commands are generated by the application specific central monitoring station (MCMS) which is connected by various communication means to a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) containing WCASES HLR/SCP so that the mobile switching center and the CMS of the present invention are a complete intercommunicating central operating and communication control point in any of the aforementioned wireless communication networks.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a computer terminal display that presents status reports for various application specific fixed and mobile positioning devices. Such common devices include facsimile machines, user-level computer systems, and other related devices that may be used as application-specific central monitoring stations for fleet management configurations and motor vehicle theft and recovery configurations. The fixed positioning elements or devices can be customized to the needs of a particular user, while being installed and used virtually anywhere in the world due to the overall flexibility and flexibility of the preferred embodiment. Most importantly, the method and apparatus of the present invention does not require any updates or significant modifications of the wireless communication network infrastructure, and is immediately suitable for use with the above-mentioned wireless communication systems.

Referring now to fig. 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown, comprising a set of "fixed units" 107A-107B, and a set of "mobile units" 108A-108B. The fixed unit may represent any kind of fixed, non-mobile interface application such as an electronic load control management device, a video game management system, a security system status report, a wayside kiosk, or any other fixed communication application. The invention is used as a communication interface, or communication initiator for the operation and remote control of said fixed system. The mobile unit may be attached or connected to any kind of movable object, such as a motor vehicle, a personal held or worn communicator device in a local brake application or a medical alarm application, or a cargo shipping container containing the communication enabling technology of the present invention. Such movable objects or individuals are monitored, located and tracked. A communication link is provided which is represented by wireless communication transmission towers 109A and 109B, base stations 106A and 106B, mobile switching centers 104 and 105, Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN)112A-112C, paging network 448, and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)111 which carries dedicated data strings of data control channel information that are manipulated, transformed, and encrypted between fixed units 107A, 107B and mobile units 108A, 108B, MSC104, 105 and a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) and an Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS) 101.

The central monitoring station and the application specific central monitoring station are preferably operated by one or more trained operators 135A and 135B. Referring to fig. 1, a Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100 includes a processing system. Within (MSMC)100 are a master data receiving and distributing terminal (MDRD)113, a Master Decoder (MDEC)114, and a Master Comparable Database (MCDB) 115. The MDRD receives, provides and scans all data flowing over the control, signaling channels, digital access channels and digital communication channels generally referred to above. That is, the MDRD identifies and extracts WCASES specific data. The MDRD scans or "looks" the data strings of the control, digital communication channels and signaling channels.

Referring now to fig. 3, a transmitted bitstream 426 is shown. Each WCASES application specific mobile unit 108 or fixed unit 107 preferably has its own distinct WCASES Series Number (WSN)427A, 427B, system identification tag number (SID)428A, 428B, group identification number (GI)429A, 429B, WCASES identification number 1(WIN1)430A, 430B, WCASES identification number 2(WIN2)431A, 431B, and in some circumstances Shared Secret Data (SSD)432A, 432B. Additional information features may be added to the control and digital communication channel bit streams that contain application specific information such as location specific, identification specific and status specific data.

In normal control channel operation, digital access channel and digital communication channel operation, the data bit stream contains the reserved format, the padding message and the user data. Such data is essentially space-occupying data bits in the synchronization control channel and digital communication channel messages. These reserved formats, filler messages or user data bits may be used in the methods and apparatus of the present invention to provide additional Remote Access Application Messages (RAAM), dialed digit special application message data (AASMD)433A, 433B on control channels, digit access channels and digit communication channels of a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), GSM, PCS, enhanced specialized mobile radio Equipment (ESMR), satellite cellular hybrid network (SCH), or other wireless communication system using reserved formats, filler data, dialed digits, registration fields and user data in a control channel, digit access channel and digit communication channel message scheme. These communication systems rely on centralized control of the aforementioned operations. The mobile unit and the fixed unit send and receive application specific status messages and command or instruction messages. Referring to fig. 1 and 3, when a fixed unit is transmitting status or any other information, it is sent to the nearest transmission tower 109A or 109B and base station 106A or 106B. The transmitted data is then forwarded to its Mobile Switching Center (MSC)104 or 105 and then to the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) 100.

According to fig. 1 and 3, the Master Data Reception and Distribution (MDRD) terminal 113 identifies WCASES data strings by recognizing different WCASES specific data information as shown in fig. 3. In fig. 3, WSNs 427A, 427B, SID, 428A, 428B and GIs 429A, 429B are assigned to mobile units 108A or 108B or fixed units 107A or 107B.

Referring to fig. 1, MDRD113 retrieves this information from the control data bit stream and distributes it to a Master Decoder (MDEC) 114. In some applications, the configuration of the control data bit stream and the digital communication channel bit stream is synchronized with other signaling operations including HLR/VLR based roamer databases, T1 and T3 carrier frequencies, SS7, x.25 communication protocols, and other control channels, digital communication channels, and intersystem signaling paths.

According to fig. 4, MDEC114 interprets the manipulated and transformed data received from MDRD113, which is connected to the local system Mobile Switching Center (MSC) via ISDN interface 112, determines what type of unit said data is transmitted by, and the application specific configuration of said mobile unit 108 or fixed unit 107, as shown in fig. 3.

In fig. 5, MDEC114 is shown as decoded transmitted bitstream 426. In this application, it is for example represented a mobile unit configured as a motor vehicle anti-theft tracking and recovery. WSN427A, SID428A, group identification 429A, SSD432a, WIN group 430, and dialed digit RAAM data 433A are standard for Cellular Mobile Telephony (CMT) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) network voice and data operations. The RAAM feature is enabled when the "a" 447 contained in the RAAM data dialed digits field is detected by the switch number parameter table. The detected "a" 447, together with the detected dedicated WIN 427A "175" NPA, initiates the RAAM feature of the present invention, while the operation of automatically forwarding WCASES-specific packets to the CMS via SS7, x.25 or ISDN network is initiated. This data is here represented in the form of a standard synchronous bit stream, which is essentially transparent to the network, whereas the subdivision of the decoded data is shown here in terms of the data transported by WCASES. The special application meaning 435 refers to the letters "a" through "f" bracketing the numeric characters, representing the numbers being manipulated, encrypted, and transformed. In an actual bitstream, these characters or numbers are bits of data. However, for illustrative purposes, in fig. 3, 4 and 5 the data is converted from bits to decimal numbers.

In fig. 5, the bracket character 435 indicates an explanation of each dialed digit character. The character "a" indicates that this application is location based and all other characters "b" to "g" are self explanatory. An important feature is that the characters derived and placed in the dialed digits field are not manually entered by the user; they are exported and placed via automated software and circuitry. According to fig. 1, these positioning coordinates are supplied by global positioning system satellites 110A and 110B; however, these coordinates may also be supplied by other electronic wireless positioning systems that are commonly available and can be easily connected to the electronic circuitry of the present invention. In fig. 5, 433A contains a number of characters that represent application data recognized by the serving cellular system as dialed digits, but in reality are related to status, instructions and challenge response data. The structure of these illustrated data strings is a uniform data string length with a dedicated number of data bits. This operating scheme is utilized to facilitate maintenance of control channel, digital access channel and digital communication channel data integrity and to include the capacity and timing of data movement that occurs between the transmit and receive channels, the switching parameter table software and other systems that require parameters to be controlled, synchronized and harmonically combined. Synchronized data movement is also a factor in channel capacity predictability, data error correction, and other activities. In fig. 5, the overall operation and manipulation of data string processing 435, transformation and encryption must be fully compliant with the synchronization standard so described. Each character and bit 426 that is manipulated, transformed, and encrypted must "look" like any other common character and bit that is routinely transmitted and received over physically and logically derived data control, digital access, and digital communication channels.

Referring to fig. 6, there is shown another method of control channel data format and process, and the manner in which the present method and apparatus utilizes, manipulates, transforms and encrypts such control and communication channel data. This illustration of the universal digital communications and digital access channel structure 436 IS contained within IS-54B/136, IS-95, IS-41, ETS, Global System for Mobile (GSM), and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) nextel, which IS a national and international standard document from the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) of cellular mobile phones (CMT) and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) networks in the united states, europe, and other countries that specifies system operation and performance standards, and the European Telephone Standard (ETS). The digital communication and digital access channel structure map 436 shows a data map in the form of bits identifying what the bits represent. To send command and command messages, or application specific messages, to the various application specific mobile unit and fixed unit communication devices operating under IS-54B/136, IS-95, IS-41, ETS and GSM operating parameters and guidelines, the method and apparatus of the present invention utilizes data such as DCCH message user data 437 and 438, and reserved data 439.

Reference is now made to fig. 7, which schematically illustrates a preferred method and apparatus for manipulating, transforming and encrypting DCCH user data 437 and 438. In fig. 7, a variation of DCCH user data is converted from bits to decimal characters representing application specific status messages and command commands communicated directly to the mobile unit and fixed unit communication devices when utilizing digital communication channels. The present invention takes advantage of digital communication and access channels without any disruption or significant increase to the overall system capacity problems associated with voice channels and other related processes. There IS no problem as long as the logical structure meets the IS-136, IS-95 and GSM standards. In fig. 7, the decoding application specific data meaning 435 is shown. The "H word" included in parentheses in user data 437 is converted to "H = longitude" in decoded application specific data meaning 435. In this example, the longitude calculations are expressed in standard mapping coordinates. However, there are many methods and devices surrounding different mapping grid coordinate systems used by global positioning systems and other positioning and tracking systems that depend on coordinate references calculated from triangular reference points. Each letter located at the bottom of the bracketed numbers presented in DCCH user data 437 and 438 relates to data that causes some response to be received at a Central Monitoring Station (CMS) via a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) and enhanced mobile radio (ESMR) or satellite/cellular hybrid network (SCH) system, and to some action initiated and completed by the mobile unit and fixed unit application specific devices as a response to said instructional command outlined in decoding application specific meaning 435.

In fig. 1, the master comparable database terminal (MCDB)115 preferably collects decoding data from the master decoder terminal (MDEC) 114. Whereas in fig. 7, the Master Comparable Database (MCDB)115 receives the decoded data and searches to which user or client this particular data string belongs. WCASES Series Number (WSN)427A is preferably a set of numbers that identifies the type of mobile unit or fixed unit communication device installed in a particular vehicle. The WSN also identifies who the user or customer is, and other relevant data such as his address, vehicle make, etc. This is represented as customer data 440. The customer data 440 also indicates the relative location, speed, and alarm status of the customer's vehicle. This customer data 440 is forwarded to a designated application specific central monitoring station or distribution center in the event of an alarm or emergency. Referring to FIG. 1, master comparables database 115 forwards customer data to Application Specific Monitoring Station (ASMS) 100. As described herein, this application specific central monitoring station illustrates a number of different types of application specific terminals that manage different application specific systems and services. In application, however, these different systems and services will be physically located in many different central monitoring stations or distribution centers throughout a city, region, country, or the entire world. For example, a local brake (HA) application-specific terminal 120C may be located at another physical location, while the primary central monitoring station will forward customer data and status to this terminal, e.g., via SS7, x.25 and/or integrated services digital network Interface (ISDN)112A, Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)111 and another ISDN interface 112C, and finally to the local brake (HA) application-specific terminal 120C, a point of sale (POS) terminal 120D, via internal fiber or hardwired conductors of the application-specific data receive and distribution routing terminal 127 and data receive digital data path 132 located within the application-specific central monitoring station 101.

It is envisioned that a large number of application specific service terminals may be located in a single monitoring device as shown in fig. 1. Such application specific service terminals preferably function as Utility Management (UM)119C, which manages utility load control devices that sense and control the voltage of the entire municipal power grid or individual homes or stores, or specific load control devices that control and sense the voltage of individual systems controlling the motors of swimming pools, for example, located in residential or apartment blocks.

A fixed unit electronic load control device is shown in fig. 9 and 10, which illustrate a preferred configuration and method of operation. The load control device may be instructed to switch on or off via the aforementioned transmission path while reporting its on or off status. In fig. 1, an application specific service terminal of Utility Management (UM)119C receives status reports from a fixed unit 107A or 107B, the fixed unit 107A or 107B configured as an electronic load control device via a local tower 109A or an "external" tower 109B. In addition, application specific status data is forwarded from the transmission tower to the local system base station 106A or to the "external" system base station 106B, depending on the location of this load control device or communication device. Thereafter, the application specific status data transmitted from the fixed unit configured as a load control device is transmitted from the base station 106A or 106B to the desired mobile switching center 104 or 105. Depending on whether the application specific fixed unit 107A or 107B is located within the operating area of a Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), GSM, PCS, or Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) network, or a satellite/cellular hybrid (SCH) network, and whether the network is a local system or an "external" network system to which the fixed unit electronic load control device is subscribed or registered. If the fixed unit electronic load control device is registered with the system in which it is operating, it will send its application specific status data to the mobile switching center 104 for the home system of the WCASES system and its Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) 100. The local MSC104 is directly connected to the main central monitoring center 100, the fixed unit is preferably configured as an electronic load control device that is controlled and monitored by an application specific monitoring station 101 located within the same operating area of the mobile switching center that is directly connected to the MCMS100, and the MCMS100 controls and manages the Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), enhanced mobile radio (ESMR), or satellite/cellular hybrid network (SCH) system for that given Geographic Service Area (GSA). Such stationary units are then operating within the WCASES local system. Local system solutions are valuable for closed geographic areas. In some cases, a wide area network of operation for various applications may not be necessary, and a central Mobile Switching Center (MSC) and its collected HLRs may serve as the primary interface points. In addition, CMS100 may be collocated with MSC 104. For example, if the fixed-unit electronic load control device is operating within another Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), enhanced mobile radio (ESMR), or satellite/cellular hybrid network (SCH) system that is not directly connected to the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100, then the fixed-unit electronic load control device is considered a 'visitor' to the "external" operating system. If the application specific central monitoring station 101 is located and operating in this 'foreign' network area, it still receives application specific status data reports from the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100 in the following manner. First, the fixed unit 107B, which in this example is configured as an electronic load control device, transmits its application specific status data to the closest transmission tower 109B, which forwards the data to the base station 106B, which transmits the data to the "external" Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 105. The 'external' Mobile Switching Center (MSC)105 forwards control channel data, digital access channel and digital communications channel data containing data specifying 'roamer' registration information or 'roamer' subscriber information as from its Visitor Location Register (VLR)117 located within the 'external' Mobile Switching Center (MSC)105, or directly to the CMS100 via the SS7 ISDN network when the CMS is configured as a point of presence for HLR/SCP118B on the SS7/ISDN network. However, for smaller applications, such as in the philippines, the WCASES rover information packet is forwarded to the 'home' Mobile Switching Center (MSC)104 while the rover data is checked on a local location register (HLR)118 that is placed on switch 118A. During this conversion of control channel information and user information, which IS considered 'roamer' and 'RAAM' data, the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100 'reads' all control channel data strings, digital access channel and digital communication channel data strings that have been converted by the serving MSC to SS7, IS-41 or ETS protocols. The MCMS specifically reads the DCCH user data contained therein and determines which data belongs to the application specific mobile unit and the fixed unit and processes the data in a prescribed manner.

Preferably, the application specific terminal, in this case the Utility Management (UM) terminal 119C, sends a command to the 'report status' when the application specific central monitoring station sends its command instructions to a fixed or mobile unit configured for a particular application specific task. This application specific command message is preferably sent to an optical fiber or hardwired conductor, represented by data transmission digital path 132, located within application specific monitoring station 101. The data transmission digital path 132 serves as a conduit for 'report status' command data that is forwarded to the application specific command and distribution terminal 116. Terminal 116 is preferably directly connected to an integrated services digital network Interface (ISDN) 112C. This 'report status' command data or message is sent from the distribution terminal to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 111. If the fixed unit 107B, which is preferably configured as a load control device, is located in an 'external' mobile cellular telephone (CMT) or Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) working area, then 'report status' command data is preferably sent to the 'external' Mobile Switching Center (MSC)105 via the ISDN interface 112C, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)111 and the ISDN interface 112B. This 'report status' command data is sent to the closest 'external' tower 109B and base station 106B and is transmitted to the fixed unit 107B, preferably configured as an electronic load control device. This fixed unit 107B immediately responds to the ' report status ' command or message and sends the fixed unit's ' status ' in the form of control channel, digital communication channel and digital access channel bits to the nearest tower 109B and forwards to the base station 106B, which base station 106B recognizes this ' status data ' as the usual control channel, digital access channel and digital communication channel information. This data message is treated as manipulated encrypted and transformed data, which in a typical voice call is considered to be a Mobile Identification Number (MIN), Shared Secret Data (SSD), a-Key data, digital communication channel DCCH user data, control channel and digital communication channel filler data, reserved format data, etc., which originally could only initiate certain types of internal system processes such as fraud prevention processes, voice encryption, registration, accounting, intersystem communication, roaming processes. Text messages and other related processes. This data is forwarded from the base station 106B on a signaling path via the ISDN interface 112B to the public switched digital network (PSTN)111 to the 'foreign' Mobile Switching Center (MSC)105 and the local system Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 104. The Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100 retrieves and processes this data in the manner mentioned above and forwards this data to the Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS)101 via the ISDN interface and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Signaling formats and protocols or SS7, x.25, ISDN, etc., preferably line-of-sight microwave geostationary satellite signaling paths and/or equivalents. This 'state data' is processed at the Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS)101 and a response is formed according to the particular fixed unit state condition. As seen in fig. 2, a region-to-region communication system is shown. As in fig. 1, the method and apparatus essentially work in the same manner, however there are some differences in these embodiments. Fig. 2 shows three different satellite systems that operate differently from one another. Global positioning satellites 110A and 110B function to provide terrestrial-based positioning coordinates to mobile units 108A and 108B and their internal communications equipment that contains an integrated global positioning receiver. Geosynchronous satellite 341 provides a communication path between a primary central monitoring station (100) and an Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS) 101. Satellite 341 contains many circuits, software, microprocessors and other devices known to those skilled in the art to receive and transmit Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT) data and voice, Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) and Global System for Mobile (GSM) data and voice signals independent of the other system functions described. Geostationary satellite 341 transmits and receives Cellular Mobile Telephones (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) control channels, digital communication channels, T1 and T2 carrier signals, SS7, x.25 and other signaling protocols, which manage and control roaming information and other user-specific data and messages. 'Liangcrystal' satellites, commonly known as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, 356A,356B,356C and 356D, preferably rotate about the Earth in a synchronous network-like fashion and provide methods and apparatus for transmitting and receiving Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR), Private Communication System (PCS) voice and data signals. The method and apparatus of the present invention utilize the same methods as these satellite systems. That is, it is possible to create a manipulated data, manipulate, transform and encrypt control channel, digital access channel and digital communication channel data, and send and receive application specific data to and from fixed units 107A, 107B and mobile units 108A and 108B, thereby utilizing these various satellite systems in the same manner as has been described for Cellular Mobile Telephones (CMT) and enhanced specialized radio Equipment (ESMR) and related systems.

According to fig. 2, the satellite ground stations 357A and 357B preferably communicate directly with the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS)100 and the Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS)101 by providing a communication path for Application Specific Data (ASD) transmitted from these satellite systems to the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) 100. The satellite system preferably receives and transmits data directly to the fixed units 107A and 107B and the mobile units 108A and 108B configured to transmit and receive satellite signals. These same satellite systems provide communication paths for ground stations 357A and 357B, which forward this application specific data to Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS)101 and Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) 100. In addition, these satellite systems also carry terrestrial Cellular Mobile Telephone (CMT), GSM, PCS and Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) control channel data, rover data and digital communication channel data in the form of synchronized T1, T2, SS7, x.25 carrier frequencies, data and carrier management protocols.

In fig. 9 and 10, the communication device 210 may be operatively connected to two electronic load control devices 215. A major portion of this equipment is an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC 240, which includes a number of micro integrated circuit blocks and includes WCASES microcomputer 200. this microcomputer controls data receiver 201 and data transceiver 202, which are components of radio frequency circuit 241. data is transmitted to the fixed unit from nearby towers and base stations where the radio frequency circuit 241 unit antenna 211 located at or near the fixed unit first receives data signals through antenna and duplex combiner 203, which combines the data frequencies received by the unit with the data frequencies transmitted by the fixed unit Are transmitted on channels and frequencies, which actions occur simultaneously during full duplex talk and listen mode and full duplex transmission and reception.

As can be seen in fig. 9, the duplex combiner 203 allows full duplex simultaneous transfer of data received by the data receiver 201 and transmitted by the data transmitter 202, and the microcomputer 200 is also utilized to control the function of the dedicated SNAM EPROM 206. SNAM is an acronym that stands for special Number assignment Module (SNAM-Special Number assignment Module). The SNAM is an EPROM microchip that contains stored WCASES identification numbers (MINs), Shared Secret Data (SSD), a-key data, and other associated control channel, digital access channel, and digital communication channel data that can be used to dial digits, dialed digit fields, reserved formats, filler data, and other associated data intervals that are typically used for non-application specific purposes. In addition, the SNAM contains additional data and user data for application specific communication over control channels and digital communication channels. The WSN module 204 stores a 32-bit 7-word symbol code that represents the WCASES series number (ESN). The WSN is a permanently stored number that uniquely identifies this particular fixed element in the manner previously described.

In fig. 9, the correlator 228 is also controlled by the microcomputer 200 and serves as a data collector. Data is routed by microcomputer 200 from the application specific device coupled to input port 208A to correlator 228. Correlator 228 is preferably a miniature compressor that serves as a collector of data obtained directly from application specific device 210 connected to input port 208A. Microcomputer 200 preferably transmits this collected data to SNAM EPROM 206. Preferably, when the fixed unit transmits data on the control or digital communication channel, the microcomputer 200 instructs the data transmitter 202 to lock on the strongest channel. Microcomputer 200 instructs SNAM EPROM206 to send data to data transceiver 202 while microcomputer 200 instructs correlator 228 to send the data it has collected to SNAM EPROM 206. The accumulated data is then preferably sent to the nearest CMT, PCS, GSM network of the ESMR network of the SCH network, which forwards this data to the MCMS in the manner previously mentioned.

As shown in fig. 1, when ASCM101 sends data to fixed units 107A, 107B or mobile units 108A and 108B, MCMS100 forwards this data to MSC104, which determines the system location of the fixed or mobile units and then sends these instructions to the respective units. As can be seen in fig. 9, the preferred method and apparatus utilizes a communications device 210 of a standardized WCASES system, and thus is available for use with a wide variety of application specific systems and devices connected to the communications device 210.

In fig. 10,11 and 12, three different application specific devices are shown, which perform separate and distinct functions. However, the present invention is not limited to connection with only three application specific devices. In fact, it is possible to connect to a wide variety of application-specific devices, perform an almost unlimited number of status data acquisition tasks from a wide variety of sensor types and systems that take electronic measurements, and obtain electronic digital data status from such measurements.

According to fig. 9, the communication device 210 comprises an input port 208A and an output port 214A. These ports may be configured to accept RS232 devices, DIN PIN9 PINs in the interface, RS422 serial and parallel inputs; as well as any other interface plug format.

According to fig. 10,11 and 12, all devices shown contain an input port 208B and an output port 214B. Input port 208B is connected to input port 208A of communication device 210, as is output port 214B. In fig. 10, in one application example of a particular application, fixed unit load control device 215 is coupled to communication device 210, input port 208A, and output port 214A is operatively coupled to output port 214B of fig. 10. The fixed unit load control devices 210 may be used to control and monitor any kind of 120 volt AC device or any 220 volt AC device, such as a switching head of a power company, utility control, pool motors, street lights, air conditioning systems, and so forth.

Another example of the operation and use of the method and apparatus of the present invention can be seen in fig. 10, where a load control device 215 controls an electrical appliance 223 connected to a load port B227 providing a 120 volt AC rating of 20 amps. The 120 volt 20 amp relay 225 is shown closed providing a complete circuit whereby the appliance 223 is turned on and fully powered. The input port conductor 230 is preferably connected to a load control sensor circuit 229 which sends bit data indicating that the circuit is powered up to the microcomputer 200 as shown in figure 9. The microcomputer 200 sends a status bit to the correlator 228.

In fig. 1, when the ASCMS101 sends command data instructing the fixed unit 107A 'to send status data', this action preferably takes place on the aforementioned transmission medium, depending on what type of system the fixed unit is operating in. The stationary unit may be configured as a cellular transceiver and paging receiver. As can be seen in fig. 17, the command data bitmap 228 is preferably sent as a bitmap 438 over control channels, digital satellites, data word control channels, DCCH and digital communication channels within the CMT, GSM, PCS, ESMR and SCH networks illustrating command data messages sent to a communication device over the forward digital communication channel, digital access channel, or DCCH from the ASCM101 to the MCMS101, to the MSC100, to the base station 106A and the tower 109A and to the fixed unit 107A and its communication devices via the SS7, ISDN112A,112B,112C and PSTN111 networks. All of the bitmaps 438,441 and 443 shown are bitmap formats that operate on analog and digital cellular telephone systems, GSM, PCS, CDMA, and enhanced specialized mobile radio systems such as nextel, and related systems forward analog and digital control channels, digital access channels, and forward digital communication channels. Bitmap 438 illustrates a command data string sent on the forward digital communication channel, digital access, and DCCH, PCS, and/or enhanced specialized mobile radio systems of the digital cellular telephone system. Such a bitmap can also be used in the global system as in the mobile system GSM. Bitmap 438 shows the letters 'a' through 'G' and the bracketed set of numbers of the command word. Each letter represents a command or instruction sent from the application-specific central monitoring station. Application specific data meaning 442 is what each letter represents on this bitmap and the other two illustrated bitmaps. These bitmaps represent various types of command data sent to different types of fixed and mobile units on their respective communications devices. Only command words or messages sent to a particular unit are actually words or messages that are relevant for a particular application specific device configuration and a particular function. For example, bitmap 438 represents various command words or messages that cause some response from an application-specific device controlled by the communication device. The word a on the special application command data meaning 422 bitmap 438 commands an electrical load control unit 'off'. The 'word B' commands this same unit to respond to the state. In this example, the status data indicates that the unit is disconnected because the action taken by the communication device is in response to word a, which precedes word B as a command.

In fig. 9 and 10, the communication device 210 receives a 'word a' command to turn off, and the data receiver 201 receives a bit stream including 'word a' through the antenna 211 and the duplex combiner 203. The data receiver then transmits this command data to the microcomputer 200. The microcomputer 200 determines that this command data contains 'word a' and sends a data bit to the output port conductor 231, which is connected to the normally open (N.O.) contact at the input of the control module 227 controlling the 120 volt 20 amp relay of the 20 volt 20 amp appliance 223, which then opens this relay to cut off power. Next, because the communication device 210 receives the 'word B', it sends a bit stream containing data informing the application specific utility management terminal of the 'power off' status. In fig. 10, load a 205 is not used as is load a relay 207. However, in a different application, load A and load A relays may be fully functional, with input lead 233 serving the same function as input lead 230 detecting whether load B relay is on or off, or powered on or powered off. The AC power source 224 that drives the load control device 215 may be 120 volts AC or 240 volts AC depending on the power requirements of the appliance or system it is managing.

Referring now to fig. 11, there is shown a global positioning system receiver and interface to a communication device 210 via input and output ports, thereby enabling data bits to flow back and forth between the two devices shown in fig. 9. Fig. 9 and 10 together illustrate a complete mobile unit, for example configured to locate, track and protect a motor vehicle when used in automotive tracking and anti-theft applications. Of course, this combined mobile unit may also be used for a variety of or other applications, such as fleet management of motor vehicles, including trucks, taxis, ambulances, police cars, and other public and private fleets. For example, the automatic safety system 315 detects a vehicle intrusion, which is indicated by an open contact closure 316, which is preferably mounted on a door, hatch or hood. An automatic safety system 315 that detects an intrusion sends alarm data and status information to the communication device 210 via the input port conductor 317 and to the microcomputer 200. It instructs the integrated circuit to transmit the manipulated and transformed data to the central monitoring station via the radio frequency circuit 241 and over the wireless network in the manner previously mentioned, so that the Master Central Monitoring Station (MCMS) and the Application Specific Central Monitoring Station (ASCMS) receive, process and respond to the manipulated and transformed data regarding its status.

Another example of the operation of the communication device 210 is when the communication device 210 receives command instructions from a central monitoring station to transmit a location status. The radio frequency circuit 241 receives command instructions via the element antenna 211, the duplex combiner 203, the data receiver 201, and then forwards this data to an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) 240. Microcomputer 200 transmits instructions to positioning device 216 via output port conductors 231, 232 and simultaneously to GPS microcomputer 303 in order to forward the positioning coordinates to input port conductors 230, 233 and to correlator 228, data transmitter 202, power amplifier 209, antenna 211 and into the wireless network in the manner previously mentioned.

According to fig. 18, a competition unit 217 is preferably connected directly to the communication device 210 shown in fig. 9 via the input ports 208A, 208B and the output ports 214A and 214B. Referring to fig. 9 and 12, communication device 210 and competition unit 217 are interconnected as an integrated video competition communication unit 103. The competition unit represents a universal competition jar which may be any home, casino gaming or street video gaming machine device. Of course, such devices should be downloaded and connected to competition unit 217.

Referring now to fig. 9 and 12, an Integrated Video Game Communication Unit (IVGCU) preferably includes a video game firmware or software module 218 integrated with communication device 210 via input ports 208A, 208B, conductors 230, 233 and output ports 214A, 214B, conductors 231 and 232. As can be seen in fig. 9, 10 and 13, the method and apparatus of the present invention is a very efficient and inexpensive means and method for providing video game scores, wager bets, odds, type of bets played, level of play, duration of play, race-specific identification and other data to be manipulated, transformed and transmitted to the video game cable channel head end 102 in the same manner as described for other application-specific equipment and communication equipment systems. The IVGUC103 preferably transmits the competition data into the wireless network in the manner previously mentioned, with the end 102 of the cable head acting as an application specific distribution center which then broadcasts the competition scores and other data to the users. This same center may be located at a gambling casino. A television or monitor 236 illustrates the contest score and participant status 226. However, a cable video contest channel may simultaneously deliver contest scores and participant status, wagers, horse race results (paramutals), Keno, sports game wagers for video contest and wagering participants from different locations in various countries. As can be seen in fig. 13, the cable head end 102 is operable to receive application specific data and convert this data back to alphanumeric text as seen on the television monitor 236, and then broadcast it in the manner described above.

In fig. 14,15 and 16, flowcharts illustrate a method of controlling data processing according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Steps 400 to 445 illustrate a typical operating routine in a wireless network including the method of the present invention. It can be seen that when the mobile fixed unit is started, the Power On 400 sequence preferably initializes the ASIC circuitry (computer) 401 to initialize the registration subroutine, which then causes the WSN/WIN/RAAM dialed digits field data 402 and other data to be transferred. The ASIC circuit then causes the data transceiver to tune to the strongest page, forward control channel, forward digital access channel, or forward digital communication channel 404. While the ASIC computer detects the status bits 405 and sends these bits to the correlator 406. Correlator 406 sends bits to ASIC computer 407 which adds the modified bits to the entire synchronization bit stream and sends the bits to SNAM 408. SNAM sends bits to ASIC computer 409 and ASIC computer 409 sends the data bit stream to data sender 410. The data transmitter then transmits the bit stream to a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 412. MSC412 receives and processes control channel, digital access channel, and digital data 414 data on the MCMS by converting to the SS7 IS-41 protocol. The MCMS preferably retrieves the WCASES dedicated data bit stream from the control channel, digital access and digital communications channel 415 that has been converted from air interface data to the IS-41SS7 signaling protocol. The MCMS decodes WCASES specific data 416 and sends the decoded data to ASCMS or to the end of video Game Channel Cable Head (GCCH)417, game casino centers, point of sale, security systems or any other designated application specific central monitoring station.

The ASCMS receives the transcoded data 418 and the application specific data receiving and distributing terminal (ASDRD) distributes such data to an Application Specific Data Terminal (ASDT), which may also be located at the GCCH19, if desired. The ASDT receives the state information data 420 while the ASDT software processes the state data 421 to determine the state. The ASDT then sends command data words to MSC422, which receives and sends command data words on forward control channel, forward digital control channel DCCH, satellite forward channel and general one-way paging network PNCC or forward digital communication channel 423 for determining ASM or fixed unit, and then sends command data to base station and tower 425 near the ASM or fixed unit. The base station then preferably sends command bit stream data 426 to the ASM or fixed unit, which then responds to the command data 455. In response, the method restarts completely as shown in FIG. 14 so that the ASIC responds to the command data in the same manner as it does during the power-on and registration sequences. However, it is preferable not to repeat the power-on sequence 400, repeating the specifications 401 to 421. If no command data needs to be sent to the ASM or fixed unit, the process stops. If the command data needs to be sent, resulting in ASCMS determining its status, then the operation specifications 401 to 455 are completed.

In fig. 17, a command data bitmap is shown illustrating the forward control channel, digital access channel and forward digital communication channel command data words and data bit streams carrying the command data words. The command data words of the digital communication channel 438 are preferably decoded in words a through H442. The supplemental operation or forward control channel command data word is preferably represented in form 441. Additionally, the reserved format and/or RAAM dialed digits field data 433A is manipulated and transformed, the meaning of which is represented by the decoded 'word H' in the application specific command data meaning box 442. Such examples of command data words sent over a forward control channel, forward digital access channel, DCCH, one-way paging network via POCSAG or FLEX paging protocols, satellite or forward digital communication channels cause the previously discussed actions of the ASM or fixed unit and internal communication devices and application specific devices controlled thereafter.

Referring now to fig. 18, it can be seen how a communication device 210 can be operatively integrated with a nearly unlimited number of application-specific devices. For example, load control device 215, location device 216, such as a GPS based system, race unit 217, local brake device 321, personnel tracking system 322, home or business security system device 323, radiation measurement device 324, gas or oil well head sensor 329, utility meter reading device 330, wayside kiosk device 331, and the like. Applications are very large and varied. Status and command data can be sent and received over existing wireless networks in a uniform and transparent manner without damaging or overloading the network, without requiring infrastructure updates, and with only requiring certain software changes on existing MSCs and internal processing systems.

Referring to fig. 19, an illustration shows WCASES MCMS100 how it interfaces with a cellular mobile phone MSC443, an Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) MSC444, a Global System for Mobile (GSM) MSC444, and a Private Communications System (PCS) MSC446, which may be an IS-95CDMA MSC or any other PCS related platform. All of the shown MSCs can send data of the MCMS100 in real time, since the MCMS is a true inter-formatted data processing and management center. All air interface translation data is sent over ISDN/SS7 network 112A. Subsequently, the application datA is routed to the application specific central monitoring station 101 viA the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) having various protocols such as direct dial-in (DID) modems V.35,19.2,28.8,56kbps frame relay, T1, DS0, ISDN-B, ISDN-A, T1-128A, Ethernet, TCAP, TCP/IP, FTP, Internet point of presence. In fact, the entire network may operate via the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW).

Referring to fig. 20, a WCASES positioning communicator configured as a dedicated locator mobile unit 108C is illustrated. The communicator includes a cellular analog/digital transceiver associated with normal voice services plus circuitry to support the WCASES data protocol, a normal but fully integrated one-way paging receiver, and global positioning 6PS receiver 454, GPS antenna 453, and power supply support electronics 455. The ejectable capsule 452 contains all of the aforementioned electronics, plus it serves as a container for a voice service microphone 463. This novel scheme allows easy access to the GPS satellite transmitted C/P correlator bits which, when received from GPS satellites 110A and 110B, are processed by the GPS receiver, effectively revealing its relative terrestrial constraint. The ejectable GPS box moves from the closed position to the open position 457. When the location-phone user wishes to have a new GPS location, he easily opens the ejectable box, assuring that he has a clear line of sight, and the green light 461 flashes to tell the user that the new location has been calculated. Once this is done, he can eject the cartridge 452 and continue operation as long as the positioning communicator 108C is turned off. The new location update just obtained from the process also causes an automatic transmission of location information to be conveyed to the MCMS via the WCASES RAAM method of the present invention. This is just one way to send such data. Location transmitter 108C has a red LED460 which flashes when a message is transmitted from any configured downlink transmission medium, such as satellite, DCCH, or general one-way paging. The instruction from the application specific central monitoring station would be "report your location" 451, which is a readout on the LCD display 450 of the unit. After this is done in the manner mentioned here, other functions can be utilized. For example, in the two-way paging case, the location communicator user receives a page to which he is to respond. If he does not want to use the voice channel, he can use the menu key 458 to scroll through a programmed "uniform" message, e.g. "me will call you at home this evening", message 6, press the set button 464, and then press the send button 459. A message containing his discordant responses plus location information is sent over the serving cellular system network, particularly using the RAAM feature procedure of the present invention, while performing a two-way paging action. After this is done, the user will hear a burst of dial tones from the positioning unit or two-way paging unit speaker 462. The host cellular or PCS carrier may choose to utilize a record sent on the forward voice channel, such as "your message has been sent", or to send only a completion indicator on the forward control or digital paging channel. The communicator software will detect the secondary operation action which in fact causes the completion of the message action or transaction process. The communicator battery 456 powers all of the communicator components. The LCD screen 450 displays all information received from the GPS receiver, the paging receiver, and any status that needs to be displayed to the user regarding the operating status of the cellular transceiver and the various WCASES data communications.

Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the specific details, representative method and apparatus, and illustrative examples shown and described. The use of special applications is almost endless, such as, for example: residential security monitoring; a security system remote control panel; protecting children; remotely controlling drug or alcohol abuse monitoring by placing a miniature sensor chip on the user for transmission to a communicator device capable of transmitting such data to a wireless network; environmental sensors for monitoring various environmental parameters such as pollution, snowfall, wind speed, etc.; protection and monitoring of the elderly and infirm, wherein the communicator is connected to a non-detachable waist or leg belt, the waist or leg belt containing a separate transmitter for transmitting encoded data to the communicator device which detects the signal from the waist belt; local brake application, and any other application requiring location, identification, and status information. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details as described herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the applicant's general inventive concept.

Claims (30)

1. A method of seamlessly transferring application specific messages over a cellular radio system control channel and exchange, comprising:

the application specific message bits are transmitted in a packet configured to present an initial packet having a field of 8 to 32 bits containing data related to the application specific system controlling the access requesting device using the channel device and the cellular switching remote control feature.

Said message bits are transmitted on a cellular control channel by means of an AMP, D-AMPS and TACS, FSK modulated reverse control channel RECC10kbps48 word BCH Hamming code control channel device; and

the application of said message bit communication, identification, monitoring and location of said application specific system is thereby made available to an integrated application specific bi-directional communication system.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a two-way paging system.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a vehicle positioning status system.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a dedicated location state system.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a local brake state system.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a security system.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein said application specific system comprises a utility meter reading status system.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein said cellular radio system is configured to scan, read, collect and process said application specific messages from said AMP, D-AMPs and TACS, FSK modulated reverse control channel RECC10kbps48 word BCH hamming code control channel means at a base transceiver and a mobile switching center.

9. The method of claim 1, further comprising means for processing and routing control channel application specific data from a base transceiver station and a mobile switching center to a control channel application data master central monitoring station via a modem.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein said modem is an SS7 modem operably linked to an SS7 network.

11. The method of claim 1 further comprising creating, processing and transmitting alphanumeric messages over said SS7 network.

12. A method of communicating application specific messages over a cellular radio system control channel and exchange, comprising:

the application specific message bits are transmitted in a packet configured to present an initial packet having a field of 8 to 32 bits containing data related to the application specific system utilizing the control channel device.

Said message bits are transmitted on a cellular control channel by means of an AMP, DAMPS and TACS, FSK modulated reverse control channel RECC10kbps48 word BCH Hamming code control channel arrangement; and

the application of said message bit communication, identification, monitoring and location of said application specific system is thereby made available to an integrated application specific bi-directional communication system.

13. A method of converting data in a control channel application specific communicator configured as an integrated paging network receiver and cellular network control channel application specific transmitter, comprising:

receiving data commands and instructions from a paging network;

processing said data commands and instructions; and

the application specific data status message is automatically transmitted in a data packet configured to present a start packet having a field of 8 to 32 bits on a reverse control channel RECC 48 bit BCH hamming code control channel using compatible control channel protocols, D-AMPs and TACS FSK modulated reverse control channel, for use by an integrated application specific two-way communication device utilizing existing cellular radio networks and paging networks, thereby creating a control channel application data virtual communication system.

14. Apparatus for direct wireless communication over an existing wireless communication network, comprising:

circuit means for acquiring existing data and manipulating said existing data to create a manipulated data;

means for converting said manipulated data into an application specific message;

means for using said application specific messages to control and communicate with an application specific device whereby wireless communication over said existing wireless communication network is provided without causing disruption, system overload or generally system communication capability limitations.

15. The direct wireless communication device of claim 14 wherein said circuit means includes a plurality of circuits operatively linked thereto for manipulating and controlling existing data to create said manipulated data.

16. The apparatus for direct wireless communication of claim 14, wherein said means for transforming said manipulated data comprises a plurality of circuits operatively controlled by a software tool.

17. The apparatus for direct wireless communication of claim 14, wherein said means for transforming said manipulated data comprises a microprocessor.

18. A method of wireless communication over existing wireless communication networks and switches for manipulating, transforming and encrypting control channel data bits, comprising:

obtaining existing data and manipulating said existing data to create a manipulated data;

converting said manipulated data into an application specific message;

said application specific messages are applied for controlling and communicating an application specific device, whereby wireless communication over said existing wireless communication network is provided without causing disruptions, system overload or limitations of the communication capabilities of the system in general.

19. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said manipulated data is communicated over a plurality of control channels and digital communication channels as a direct communication path for directly controlling an application specific communication device.

20. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said manipulated data is communicated over a plurality of control channels and digital communication channels as a direct communication path for directly controlling application specific control and management devices.

21. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to a connectivity and control monitoring device.

22. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate with and control a competition device.

23. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate and control a communication signal control device.

24. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate with and control a shipping container tracking device.

25. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to connect to and control a kiosk extension service.

26. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate with and control a security system status reporting device.

27. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate with and control a vehicle anti-theft and recovery device.

28. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to connect to and control a two-way paging device.

29. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to communicate with and control a point of sale device.

30. The method of wireless communication of claim 18, wherein said application specific message is applied to connect to and control a wireless gaming device.