IP Library Granted Patent US 8,472,937
Granted Patent B1
US 8,472,937 · App. 13/615,384 · Granted Jun 25, 2013

Dynamically configurable IP based mobile devices and 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 8,472,937
App. No.
13/615,384
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 (23)

1. A mobile device communication system, comprising:

a mobile device which supports voice and data communications;

a server; and

a memory, wherein to 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, at least one of the functional instructions adapted for switching between one or more networks including at least one public network and wherein the memory stores prioritization data related to connecting to a plurality of wireless networks and

wherein the memory further stores a plurality of communication protocols, that facilitate communication between the server and the mobile device, and wherein the server provides a plurality of functions for control of the mobile device and enables conversion of the mobile device from as first function to a second function to provide a plurality of functions at the mobile device.

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

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

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

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

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to start and stop devices and manage power settings of the devices.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to manage energy settings and energy usage of household devices.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to perform household duties including turning on and off devices, and controlling various input and output parameters of the devices.

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 the mobile device is adapted to control a garage door opener.

11. The system of claim 1 , wherein controls are sent via keypad, sound, or voice actuated commands in one or more languages.

12. The system of claim 1 , wherein power levels, channel bandwidths, and frequencies of operation are tunable and configurable between the mobile device and one or more intelligent appliances.

13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to have content streamed thereto from a server on the Internet.

14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is adapted to serve as a regular 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 wireless networks include any of the following including local area networks (LAN), wireless local area networks (WLAN), GSM networks, office networks, home networks.

18. The system of claim 1 , wherein the prioritization includes data based on GPS or wireless local area network (WLAN).

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 036193/0960 →
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 030298/0668 →
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