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| 20090239497 | PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ALERT MESSAGE VIA A PERSONAL AREA NETWORK COMPATIBLE ACCESSORY - A wireless communication device receives a message. If the message is an emergency alert message, such as an EAS alert message, the wireless communication device issues a notification to an accessory device using a personal area network, which may be established using Bluetooth or another personal area network protocol. The notification is distinct from a notification that is issued to the accessory device when a standard communication, such as a voice call or a non-emergency message, is received by the wireless communication device. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239509 | AUTOMATIC HOLD WITH OUTGOING MESSAGE FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A wireless communication network that is in communication with a mobile device, perhaps a cell phone, includes a call message system and a configurable component. The configurable component is configured to include a first mode that puts a call to the mobile device in a hold state for a first time period when the first mode is activated a first time. The configurable component is configured to also include a second mode that puts the call in communication with the call message system when the second mode is activated. The configurable component may activate the second mode when signaled to do so from the call. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239510 | THEME BASED ADVERTISING - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are related to leveraging mobility management techniques implemented in mobile networks to distribute advertisements to mobile devices. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, advertisements can be transmitted on a broadcast control channel of a base station and in at least one embodiment the advertisements can be relevant to the area the base station services. Mobile devices that detect the broadcast control channel can store the advertisements. If for example, a user is interested in the service, e.g., a product or service, that is offered in the advertisement they can initiate a purchase procedure. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239556 | INTELLIGENT FORWARDING OF SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE AND MULTIMEDIA MESSAGING SERVICE MESSAGES - Various embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques for intelligent SMS/MMS routing. In some example embodiments of the present disclosure information indicative of the location of a mobile device can be used by a service provider to determine where to route an incoming SMS/MMS message. In the same, and other embodiments different information can be used to determine where to route incoming SMS/MMS messages such as the electronic address of the originator of the message, and/or whether the mobile device the message is addressed to is in communication with local devices. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090241172 | Remote Disablement of a Communication Device - Systems, methods and computer readable media for remotely disabling communication devices. When a communication device is identified for disablement, a disable signal may be transmitted to the emergency communication device. If the emergency communication device receives the disable signal, the emergency communication device may authenticate the source of the disable signal. If the source of the disable signal has been authenticated, the emergency communication device may disable itself. Disablement may include physical destruction or physical alteration of hardware or software necessary for the communication device to operate. Disablement may also include being locked-out from access to or use of hardware or software necessary for the communication device to operate. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090243834 | Systems And Methods For Controlling A Secruity System Via A Mobile Device - A subscriber may interact with a mobile device to control a security system. For example, a panel interface that may correspond to a control panel of the security system may be provided to the mobile device. The subscriber may then interact with the panel interface to control the security system. Additionally, an activation indication from a component of the security system may be provided to the mobile device via an activation interface. The activation interface may include information such as an alarm type, zone, or the like that may be associated with the activation indication. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090245498 | IDENTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON-PREEMPTABLE CALLS - An active call between two parties can be marked as a non-preemptable call if one of the two parties is an authorized agency that desires to prevent premature termination of the call by a third party. The authorized agency sends a signal to a main switch to indicate that non-preemptable call status is desired. The newly established call status is then propagated to other nodes in the system to prevent premature call termination. Non-preemptable status can also be granted to some calls based on the destination of the called number, such as in 911 calls. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247110 | Systems And Methods For Activating A Security System Upon Receipt Of Emergency Alert Messages - An Emergency Alert System (EAS) alert message may be used to activate a security system. For example, a mobile device of a subscriber may receive an EAS alert message from a network provider of the mobile device. Upon receipt of the EAS alert message, the mobile device may send an indication of the EAS message to the security system. A component of the security system may be activated to provide notification of the EAS alert message to the subscriber. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247111 | MULTI-MODE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY ALERTS - Systems and methods are provided for sending emergency alerts to mobile devices in a geographical region affected by an emergency condition. An emergency alert may be broadcast via cellular network to devices with active cellular communications, while those mobile devices comprising cellular communications components that are temporarily inoperative due to their connection to wireless internet access points can be reached by sending emergency alerts via the internet. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247113 | EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA - Emergency instructional messages are utilized to provide instructions to a user in the event of an emergency. The instructional message may be various media, including, but not limited to, text, images, video, audio, and/or multimedia. The instructional message can be prerecorded and stored in a mobile device and/or on a communications network. Instructional message may be provided manually by an alert initiator and/or automatically based upon a type of alert. The instructional message may be initiated based upon the initiation of an emergency alert system (EAS) transmission, the occurrence of an event, a designated person, or a security violation, for example. Further, the instructional message may be tailored depending upon a location, such as the expected or determined location of the intended recipient or communication device of the instructional message. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247114 | EMERGENCY ALERT INITIATION VIA A MOBILE DEVICE - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for initiating an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device. In addition to the general system, methods and computer readable medium for such initiating of an emergency alert system alert from a mobile device the process may further implement receiving multiple such emergency alert system alert initiation messages and combining them to determine a more accurate location area of the emergency. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247116 | INTEGRATION OF EMERGENCY ALERT INFORMATION - A subscriber of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiving an EAS alert message can obtain additional multimedia information in based upon the location of the subscriber. The additional multimedia information can include information pertaining to available shelter, medical facilities, the location of emergency supplies, a plume map, evacuation routes, or the like. In an example embodiment, the Global Positioning System or other device location systems is utilized to determine the location of the subscriber. The location information along with EAS alert information is used to query a database to obtain the additional information. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247138 | OVER THE AIR PROGRAMMING VIA CELLULAR BROADCAST - In a communications system, one or more mobile devices may be programmed through the use of an assigned channel of a logical channel. For example, a broadcast control channel (BCCH) transmission may be received by one or more mobile devices, the transmission comprising a set of instructions to program the mobile devices. The BCCH transmission may be used to program certain mobile devices, such as a type or brand of device, or mobile devices having certain features, such as call waiting. The mobile device may be configured to accept a transmission, such as a packet in a GPRS network, on one channel while rejecting a transmission on other channels. Further, the mobile device may be reconfigured to accept additional channel transmissions or reject currently approved channel transmissions. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247184 | LOCALIZED DETECTION OF MOBILE DEVICES - Various aspects are disclosed herein for detection of mobile devices. Detection of mobile devices can be localized to an environment that is radio frequency enclosed. Within this environment, any packages can be scanned for the presence of mobile devices and for the interrogation of information from such mobile devices, such as the mobile device number and mobile device equipment information. The environment can contain an antenna for communicating with any mobile devices within the environment and a receiver component configured to receive information from any contacted mobile device. Based on this information, a determination can be made whether to validate a contacted mobile device or to take any alternative action. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247189 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF MOBILE DEVICES IN OR PROXIMATE TO AN ALERT AREA - Systems and methods for determining whether a mobile device is within a specified area and for providing information related to the mobile device are disclosed. A request may be received which inquires as to whether any mobile devices are within an alert area. The request may include a description of the alert area and other preferences or indications. The relevant devices may be determined, as well as related information such as user information. The relevant information may be provided to the requester by any effective means and in any effective format. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247191 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PREVIOUS OCCUPATION IN OR PROXIMATE TO AN ALERT AREA - Systems and methods for determining whether a mobile device was within a specified area and for providing a location history of a mobile device are disclosed. A request may be received from a device which inquires about the location history of a mobile device. The request may include a time period and/or a location. The relevant location history of the device may be determined and provided in response. A request may also be received which inquires whether a mobile device was within a known alert area. The location history of the device may be correlated to the alert area and a response provided. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247204 | Dynamic Allocation Of Communications Resources - In a communications spectrum shared by public safety users and commercial users, in the event of an emergency condition, commercial users are preempted and corresponding bandwidth is reallocated to authorized public safety users. When the emergency condition subsides, the reallocated bandwidth is made available for commercial use. Reallocation and preemption can be initiated by an authorized public safety entity and/or can be initiated when public safety usage exceeds a predetermined usage threshold. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247205 | Management Of Preemptable Communications Resources - In a communications spectrum shared by public safety users and commercial users, in the event of an emergency condition, commercial users are preempted and corresponding resources are reallocated to authorized public safety users. When the emergency condition subsides, the reallocated resources are again made available for commercial use. In an example configuration, resources and associated attributes including preemptability status are maintained in a Base Station Controller (BSC), Radio Network Controller (RNC), and/or Radio Resource Control (RRC) of a communications network. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090248232 | Broadcast of Automobile Related Information - Through the present subject matter, mobile devices subscribers may be provided information pertaining to a motor vehicle. The characteristics of the motor vehicle are monitored. The information indicative of the monitored characteristics is sent to an entity that is not performing the monitoring of the motor vehicle. The mobile device subscriber may also choose more than one individual to receive the information. The system for providing information pertaining to a motor vehicle has additional features such as a qualification system that will prevent the motor vehicle from starting if the appropriate qualifying information is not entered; and may be configured with multi-media communications capabilities. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090285377 | Changing Assigned Priority of Active Voice or Data Session - An active call between two parties can be established as a call having priority over other users in a tiered priority system. Changes to the level of priority are permitted if made by an authorized user in attendance on the active call. The change of call priority can be to either raise or lower the priority based on call circumstances. If approved, the new active call priority level is propagated to other nodes and switches so that system knowledge of the new priority level is consistent. The new priority level is reset to the pre-established call priority level after the active call is completed. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286502 | PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGE VIA AN INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST - An emergency alert message in the form of multimedia is distributed via an Internet Protocol multimedia broadcast system utilizing wireless communications networks. In an example embodiment, the IP multimedia broadcast based system includes the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) and is utilized with Global System for Mobile communications/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System/Long Term Evolution (GSM/UMTS/LTE) networks, the Broadcast and Multicast Services (BCMCS) and is utilized with Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks, or a combination thereof. Multimedia information can include text, maps, graphics, video clips, audio clips, still pictures, and/or images, for example. In an example embodiment, the multimedia emergency alert message is provided along with a link to additional multimedia information related to the emergency alert. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090291670 | DEVICE BEHAVIOR FOR CMAS ALERT TO IDLE MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device is configured to process a Commercial Mobile Alert Message System (CMAS) alert message via various processing states. The various states allow the mobile device to implement user preferences, such as, for example, a preference to not be notified of a CMAS alert and to provide notification of an alert in a specified manner. Example states include an idle state, an analysis state, a storage state, a render state, a notification state, and a wait state. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090325538 | METHOD FOR GEO-TARGETING WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS - Geo-targeting may be used in combination with wireless alert capabilities to provide alerts to a more granulated geographical area. Disclosed herein is a system and method for performing geo-targeting for various alert areas such that emergency messages may be delivered to mobile and static devices of different types in a localized area. In an example embodiment, geo-targeting supports the delivery area for wireless emergency alerts by identifying the cell sites that are in a specified geographic area that have technology capable of delivering wireless emergency alerts. The components of the telecommunications system that support a wireless emergency alert system may be identified and mapped to any geographical area. The method and system of geo-target mapping may provide an efficient and more robust way of determining the telecommunication components to be employed for broadcasting emergency alerts. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100001858 | EMERGENCY ALERT INFORMATION BASED UPON SUBSCRIBER LOCATION - A subscriber of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) receiving an EAS alert message can obtain additional information based upon the location of the subscriber. The additional information can include information pertaining to available shelter, medical facilities, the location of emergency supplies, a plume map, evacuation routes, or the like. In an example embodiment, the Global Positioning System is utilized to determine the location of the subscriber. The location information along with EAS alert information is used to query a database to obtain the additional information. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100112975 | Systems And Methods For Using A Network Identifier To Determine Emergency Alert Information - A mobile device may be activated and/or updated to receive alert messages from a network. For example, the mobile device may initiate a registration request with a network. Upon initiating the registration request, the mobile device may receive a network identifier from the network. The mobile device may then access information associated with alert messages for a location of the network based on the network identifier such that the mobile device may be activated to receive an alert message from the network based on the accessed information. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110028121 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing alerts to end users of networked enabled portable devices are provided so that the end users are made aware when broadcast emergency alerts are issued. In various embodiments, a portable device is enabled to receive information about an emergency alert broadcast of which the user should be aware, e.g., from the EAS, and to notify the user of the emergency alert. The user can be automatically taken to the emergency alert information by having the portable device automatically tune to the emergency broadcast information, the user can optionally retrieve the emergency information by tuning to the emergency broadcast channel, and/or the user can otherwise be presented with a reference to the emergency data, such as a link to the information. | 02-03-2011 |
