IP Library Granted Patent US 8,472,927
Granted Patent B1
US 8,472,927 · App. 13/615,478 · Granted Jun 25, 2013

Dynamically configurable mobile device, cellular phones, and wireless networks

Inventors: Sunil K. Rao (Palo Alto, CA); Sanjay K. Rao (Palo Alto, CA); Raman K. Rao (Palo Alto, CA)
Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,472,927
App. No.
13/615,478
Granted
Jun 25, 2013
Kind
B1
Abstract

A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.

Claims (31)

1. A mobile device communication system, comprising:

a mobile device which supports voice and data communications' and

a memory, wherein a processor is communicatively coupled with the memory,

wherein the memory stores functional instructions including instructions for use ire providing a plurality of functions to the mobile device, wherein the device is configured for switching between one or more networks including at least a first network and a second network utilizing a public airwave wherein the first network is an Internet Protocol (IP) data network and the second network is a cellular voice and data network and

wherein the memory further stores a plurality of communication protocols, that facilitate communication between a server and the mobile device, and wherein the server controls dynamic conversion of the mobile device from a first function to a second function to enable a plurality of functions at the mobile device.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to switch dynamically between wireless local area networks and public carrier networks.

3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a local network switchbox adapted to perform the functions of as wireless local area network box.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to function as a remote controller for a television.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to control home intelligent appliances including any of as TV, oven, microwave, and other appliances.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured to operate on one or more frequencies including a GSM or wireless local area network frequency.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device dynamically switches between communication on cellular network and wireless local area network.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured with a hierarchy of communication modes, wherein a communication mode includes one or more of a public airwave or wireless local area network airwave.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to control functions of a television set.

10. The system of claim 1 , wherein a network box assigns a static or dynamic IP to the mobile device and wherein the server is coupled to the network box.

11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device supports dynamically changing between a plurality of channel bandwidths and frequencies.

12. The system of claim 1 , wherein power levels, channel bandwidths, and frequencies of operation are tunable and configurable on the mobile device.

13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device simultaneously communicates on as plurality of frequencies including a GSM frequency.

14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to serve as an IP based telephone handset.

15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is a component of the mobile device.

16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured to function as a server.

17. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device simultaneously operates on a cellular network and wireless local area network.

18. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is associated with a profile stored on the server.

19. The system of claim 1 , wherein server dynamically changes the frequency for communication of the mobile device.

20. The system of claim 1 , wherein a network control box configures the mobile device to communicate on a separate channel.

21. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first network is a IP packet switch network and the second network is a cellular voice and data circuit switched network.

22. A mobile device communication system, comprising:

a mobile device which supports voice and data communications;

and

a memory, wherein a processor is communicatively coupled with the memory,

wherein the memory stores functional instructions including instructions for use in providing a plurality of functions to the mobile device, wherein the device is configured for switching between one or more networks including at least a first network utilizing a public airwave, and wherein the device is configured to transmit and receive voice on the first network, wherein the first network is an Internet Protocol (IP) data network and

wherein the memory further stores a plurality of communication protocols, that facilitate communication between a server and the mobile device, and wherein the server controls dynamic conversion of the mobile device from a first function to a second function to enable a plurality of functions at the mobile device.

Assignments (7)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 12, 2020
From: SMART MOBILE, INC.
To: SMART MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Reel/Frame 054351/0415 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 26, 2020
From: IP HOLDINGS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
To: SMART MOBILE INC
Reel/Frame 053894/0686 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2020
From: RAO, REKHA K., MRS.
To: SMART MOBILE INC
Reel/Frame 053877/0295 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2020
From: RAO, SANJAY K., MR.
To: SMART MOBILE INC
Reel/Frame 053876/0356 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2020
From: RAO, SUNIL K., MR.
To: SMART MOBILE INC
Reel/Frame 053871/0717 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 28, 2015
From: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
To: SMART MOBILE, INC.
Reel/Frame 036193/0936 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 26, 2013
From: RAO, RAMAN K.; RAO, SUNIL K.; RAO, SANJAY K.
To: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 030299/0001 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation 13287040 · Nov 1, 2011
Continuation 13047718 · Mar 14, 2011
Continuation 09591381 · Jun 9, 2000
Continuation In Part 09281739 · Jun 4, 1999
Continuation In Part 08764903 · Dec 16, 1996