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Morris James LLP Receives NAMI Delaware's "Corporate Partner of the Year" Award
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Delaware has recognized Morris James as its "Corporate Partner of the Year." Managing partner, David H. Williams, accepted this award given in recognition for the firm's service to the community and support for NAMI Delaware's mission. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit group that raises money and awareness for the treatment of people with mental illness. Over the past 13 years, a dedicated team of Morris James employees has raised money each year in the NAMI Delaware Walk. Margie Touchton, a long-term employee, has led Morris James' effort which contributes money to fund people in group homes around the state. More ›
Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 21 Morris James Attorneys
Twenty-one Morris James attorneys in twenty-six practice areas were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 edition. Additionally, three of those attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year" for their respective practices, including Richard Galperin for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Gretchen S. Knight for Family Law, and Mark D. Olson for Tax Law. More ›
Thomas E. Hanson, Jr. and Patricia A. Winston Obtain Jury Verdict for Radio One, Inc.
After a five-day jury trial in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, Thomas E. Hanson, Jr. and Patricia A. Winston obtained a verdict in favor of Radio One, Inc. in its dispute with another broadcaster, which sought $15 million in damages for an alleged breach of an Asset Exchange Agreement. The jury deliberated for approximately 5 ½ hours before returning a verdict that Radio One was not in breach. This case is one of only a handful of business disputes that have been tried before juries in Delaware's business courts.
Joseph R. Slights, III and Gretchen S. Knight to Speak at Supreme Court Review Seminar on September 25, 2015
Joseph R. Slights, III and Gretchen S. Knight will participate in a Delaware State Bar Association seminar titled "Supreme Court Review 2015: A Discussion of Decisions at the Highest State and Federal Judicial Levels." Former Judge Slights and Ms. Knight will partake in a panel titled "Delaware Supreme Court Decisions." There will also be a second panel discussing U.S. Supreme Court decisions with a preview of coming cases. More ›
Thomas E. Hanson, Jr. and Patricia A. Winston Obtain Jury Verdict for Radio One, Inc.
After a five-day jury trial in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court, Thomas E. Hanson, Jr. and Patricia A. Winston obtained a verdict in favor of Radio One, Inc. in its dispute with another broadcaster, which sought $15 million in damages for an alleged breach of an Asset Exchange Agreement. The jury deliberated for approximately 5 ½ hours before returning a verdict that Radio One was not in breach. This case is one of only a handful of business disputes that have been tried before juries in Delaware's business courts.
A Roadmap to the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act - A Webinar Presentation On June 24, 2015
Join us for a webinar on the new DRAA.
June 24, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
The enactment of the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (the "DRAA") is a breakthrough in the quest for an efficient, cost-effective and timely process to resolve business disputes, This webinar explains how the DRAA differs from traditional arbitration by providing a fast resolution that avoids the expense of extensive pre-hearing discovery, disputes over arbitration solution and multiple appeals. More ›
R. Eric Hacker Joins Morris James LLP's Real Estate and Business Litigation Practices
Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that R. Eric Hacker has joined the firm's Georgetown office as an associate in its Real Estate and Business Litigation practice groups. His practice will focus on residential and commercial real estate, and commercial litigation. More ›
Fourteen Morris James Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2015
Morris James LLP is pleased to announce that fourteen attorneys in six separate practice areas have been ranked among the leading Delaware lawyers in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The Chancery, Intellectual Property and Labor & Employment practice areas also received recognition from Chambers USA. More ›
Delaware Super Lawyers® 2015 Recognizes 8 Morris James Attorneys
Delaware Super Lawyers® magazine has recognized four Morris James partners as top legal counsel in Delaware and four "Rising Stars®" attorneys. "Rising Stars®" is a recognition for lawyers who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. "Delaware Super Lawyers®" is a listing that reflects the top five percent of the attorneys statewide. More ›
Morris James Launches Data Privacy and Information Governance Group
Morris James LLP has formed a Data Privacy and Information Governance Group. The Data Privacy and Information Governance Group is an interdisciplinary team of corporate and fiduciary duty attorneys, attorneys well-versed in electronic data storage and discovery, attorneys with bankruptcy and insurance-related backgrounds, and non-attorney IT staff knowledgeable about trends in data security and technology. Together, the group advises boards of directors and officers in assessing and managing risk and defending claims for alleged breach of fiduciary duty arising from data breaches. More ›
Nicolas Krawitz Admitted to Practice Law in Delaware
Morris James is pleased to announce that Nicolas Krawitz was admitted to the Bar of the State of Delaware on March 4, 2015. Nicolas is an associate in the Business Litigation Group focusing on commercial litigation and corporate and fiduciary litigation. Mr. Krawitz attained his Juris Doctor at Georgetown University Law Center in 2014, where he graduated with cum laude honors. At Georgetown, he specialized in corporate law and achieved CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for highest marks in Corporate Controls, Compliance & Governance, Emerging Growth Companies & Their Venture Capital Financing, and Administrative Law, and also served as an editor for the American Criminal Law Review. "Morris James is proud to welcome Nick Krawitz to the Delaware Bar," said Managing Partner David H. Williams, "We are pleased to add such a talented lawyer to our Business Litigation Group." Nicolas served as a legal extern for the United States Department of Justice in the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees – Office of General Counsel. He earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Tulane University, where a focus of his studies was the valuation of companies and financial instruments.
The Office Of The Child Advocate Recognizes Lewis H. Lazarus for Ten Years of Pro Bono Service
David J. Soldo to Moderate Seminar on Ethics in Litigation
Thomas E. Hanson, Jr. Appointed to Supreme Court of Delaware Rules Committee
Delaware Super Lawyers® 2014 Business Edition Names Six Morris James Partners
Delaware Super Lawyers® Business Edition has recognized six Morris James partners as top business attorneys in Delaware. Those who were included in this special edition of Super Lawyers® excelled in the business-related practice areas of Business and Transactions; Construction, Real Estate and Environmental; Employment; Intellectual Property; and Litigation. The Super Lawyers® Business Edition is an annual go-to guide for general counsel and executives. Morris James' 2014 selections include: P. Clarkson Collins, Jr. – Litigation Richard K. Herrmann – Intellectual Property Peter B. Ladig – Litigation Lewis H. Lazarus – Litigation Edward M. McNally – Litigation James W. Semple – Litigation


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Activity Report for FHC Earthquake Relief in Nepal and Australia
600 tents, 800 x 30kg bags of rice, 1,500 sheets of iron for roofing and shelter purchased, with another 8,000 sheets of iron on order.
7 medical camps established and $1,500 worth of medical supplies purchased in addition to donated stock. The transport of these items particularly to the Sindhupalchok and Ramechap districts have all been funded by FHC too.
TAFE Black Tie Fundraising Dinner in Cairns raises over $26,000 for FHC. Read more >>
Transport costs have long been an expensive item made especially known during the construction of the FHC hostel. For this reason FHC have purchased a quality truck for charity use, which has already been put to extensive use.
Detailed report on the extensive damage to the new FHC hostel in Batase. The hostel has just been completed, but thankfully none of the orphans had moved in when the Earthquake struck. Read more >>
FHC committee have approved $30,000 to be used as a grants based program across 25 schools affected by the earthquake. Without this money these schools would not be operational.
Doreen Gaudron's reports on her trip to Batase and Ramechap in June, where she organised clinics and distributed aid. Read more >>
Som is working with local authorities to identify priority needs - FHC will be receiving applications from the community based school councils based on the government identification of the issues in each school.
Amber Tamang helped run the school for FHC in Batase Village. He was a crucial part of our work in Nepal, and will be missed. Read more >>
Peter, our treasurer, reported that since the earthquake there has been $298,000 raised for FHC in events such as the Tafe dinner, and music events in Kuranda and Fogarty Park, a large variety of local events such a trivia nights, movies, garage sales, dinners, cake stalls, morning teas and even a swimathon!
These events have taken place mostly locally in Cairns but also in little towns like El Arish and Cooktown. Events have taken place across Australia in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide. There have also been fundraisers for FHC in Germany and Ireland!
St Andrew's Music by Moonlight concert raises $5,000 for FHC. Read more >>
Australia's ABC News covering Som's first trip back to Batase in the days after the Earthquake struck. Read more >>


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Burberry Group PLC (BRBY) - Fragrance and beauty to be directly operated RNS Number : 4381O Burberry Group PLC 11 October 2012 11 October 2012 Burberry Group plc Fragrance and beauty to be directly operated In order to capitalise on the significant opportunities available for the brand in fragrance and beauty, Burberry announces that it will directly operate these product categories following the end of its existing licence relationship with Interparfums SA. Fragrance and beauty will be run as Burberry's fifth product division alongside accessories and womens, mens and childrens apparel. Burberry already leads all product design, packaging and marketing activities for fragrance and beauty. It will now take control of the relationship with sourcing, logistics and distribution partners worldwide, supported by Burberry's existing IT, planning and central infrastructure and supplemented by a number of key senior hires with extensive functional expertise in these categories. To facilitate the transition, the licence relationship with Interparfums has been extended until 31 March 2013. Burberry will commence direct operations from 1 April 2013. Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Directly operating fragrance and beauty is in line with our strategy of taking greater control over our brand. There are significant opportunities to accelerate the growth of this business over time, leveraging our infrastructure and that of existing key suppliers and distributors. We are very excited about fragrance and beauty becoming an important fifth product division for Burberry, as we more closely align it with our core business and brand positioning." Further details, including financial information, will be provided with Burberry's interim results on 7 November 2012. As previously announced, Burberry will pay Euro181m in cash (exclusive of any receivables, inventories and other tangible assets) to Interparfums on 31 December 2012 for the ending of the licence relationship. Enquiries Burberry 020 3367 3524 Stacey Cartwright EVP, Chief Financial Officer Jenna Littler VP, PR and Corporate Relations Fay Dodds Director of Investor Relations Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Nick Claydon Laura Cummings Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any expected future results in forward-looking statements. Burberry Group plc undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements and will not publicly release any revisions it may make to these forward-looking statements that may result from events or circumstances arising after the date of this document. All persons, wherever located, should consult any additional disclosures that Burberry Group plc may make in any regulatory announcements or documents which it publishes. All persons, wherever located, should take note of these disclosures. This announcement does not constitute an invitation to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any Burberry Group plc shares, in the UK, or in the US, or under the US Securities Act 1933 or in any other jurisdiction. Notes to editors · Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctive British heritage, core outerwear and large leather goods base and some of the most recognised icons in the world. · Burberry designs and sources apparel and accessories, selling through a diversified network of retail (including digital), wholesale and licensing channels worldwide. · Burberry has five strategic themes to underpin its growth: leverage the franchise; intensify non-apparel; accelerate retail-led growth; invest in under-penetrated markets; and pursue operational excellence. · At 30 September 2012, Burberry globally had 198 retail stores, 215 concessions, 49 outlets and 62 franchise stores. · Burberry, which is headquartered in London, was founded in 1856. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BRBY.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. · BURBERRY, the Equestrian Knight Device and the Burberry Check are trademarks belonging to Burberry which are registered and enforced worldwide. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END MSCBKKDPFBDDCKD -0- Oct/11/2012 06:00 GMT
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Quapaw Residents Continue to Clear Storm Debris
By Gretchen Bolander
QUAPAW, OK.--- As Quapaw residents and business owners clear their lots, the piles of debris are growing along city streets. Now the challenge is getting rid of it all. City officials are working on one. They've already established one drop-off point at 1st and Elm Street.
"We're sending letters through the school today because that's the only way we have to get information out," said Terri Daniels, Quapaw City Clerk and Treasurer.
School is back in session, but it's anything but a normal day for the countless residents and workers clearing debris from the tornado.
"We're having them pull it to the curb, sort it as best as they can. And then we're going to have trucks come by and we have designated areas for different things," said Daniels.
The site at Elm and 1st Street is for vegetative debris only- trees, leaves, and brush. City workers have also asked that residents sort anything left at curbside. One pile for construction related materials. Another for white goods, that's basically household appliances, and a third pile for vegetation. City officials also have their own issues to tackle, city hall itself was damaged.
"We knew our porch was damaged, but there's structural damage too," said Daniels.
There's the challenge of keeping city services up and running. More than a dozen area fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies are pitching in.
"In just the first 15 minutes, sent onto Baxter. We had so much help here," said Randy Jackson, Quapaw Tribe Fire EMS.
Along with all of that are the ongoing issues with utilities. The good news is that electricity has been restored to the water system, so that's back to normal. Some power is reconnected on the north and south ends of town. Crews are working to put everyone back on the grid.
Meanwhile at the Quapaw Fire Department, there is serious damage to repair. Sheet metal was damaged in several areas and torn away in other. The tornado ripped many of the doors. Insulation was scattered around the building. Firefighters say the fire trucks also sustained some damage from flying debris but are usable. Quapaw FD is operating with the assistance of more than a dozen local agencies.
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|Publication number
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|Application number
|Publication date
|Feb 22, 2000
|Filing date
|May 5, 1997
|Priority date
|May 5, 1997
|Fee status
|Also published as
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|Bharat Shah
|Original Assignee
|Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (19), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (150), Classifications (14), Legal Events (8)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates generally to programming of network feature codes in mobile stations, and more specifically for providing a user-transparent conversion of one or more of a set of network feature codes in a mobile station to facilitate use of network features which must be accessed using a different set of feature codes.
Telephone service carriers, including both mobile cellular and PCS networks, provide a number of different features which may be used by a network subscriber at the subscriber's discretion. A non-exhaustive list of features which may be provided include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Calling Number Identification, Automatic Callback, Conference Calling, Message Waiting Notification, Call Encryption, Selective Call Acceptance, Voice Mail, Enhanced Vocoder, and Cost of Call Notification. Activation or deactivation of such features typically involves the completion of a sequence of keystrokes on the keypad to enter the "feature code", also known as a "vertical service code" or "VSC", for selecting or de-selecting the desired feature. The keystrokes may involve the entry of a numeric sequence preceded by the star key (*) and/or followed by the pound key (#), e.g., "*66#", or may involve the selection of a dedicated menu by pressing a "Menu" key followed by a one- or two-digit number, one or more soft keys, or by scrolling the menu screen. Even when a mobile unit has menu capability, the feature code value specific to the home network is commonly a numeric sequence as above, with selection of the "Menu" key being sent as a star key to indicate a feature code. In this case, the feature code value is programmed upon activation of the feature to correspond to a particular menu location, and the actual feature code value is unknown to the user.
While the network subscriber may become thoroughly familiar with the procedure for access feature codes within his or her home network and mobile phone, several obstacles to the optimal usage of such features exist as a result of the lack of standardization within the communications industry. These obstacles may appear because, for example, the feature code for any given feature may be different from one network to another, not all networks provide all features, and there is a large number of different types of telephones, many of which may not support such features, or which have their own pre-determined menu-based sequence for selecting feature codes. While these issues may pose little practical difficulty for wire-based network subscribers, mobile phone users frequently travel between coverage areas of different network service providers and, thus, are likely to experience the loss of, or inability to control, a desired feature. Under current practices, the only way that a mobile user can determine whether his or her feature code matches the corresponding code for the visited network is to try it. If the entered value matches, an acknowledging tone or message will be received at the mobile unit. If the code does not match, a different tone or message will indicate an unsuccessful entry. While little may be done if a mobile user has entered an area covered by a visited network that simply does not offer a desired feature, the typical user does not want to go to the time and trouble if, even when the visited network provides the feature, the only way to control the feature is to request the assistance of that network's customer service representative. In addition to the problem of dealing with different feature codes used in visited networks, even if the mobile user is not traveling between networks, advances in technology and increased competition between service providers is resulting in the availability of new network features which must be enabled in the mobile stations of existing subscribers within the mobile's home network.
FIG. 1 provides a diagram of the functional entities within a network to illustrate how feature codes are handled in a conventional wireless communications network. Generally, the network consists of the Mobile Station 100, the Base Station 200 and the switching system 300 (designated by dashed lines). Within switching system 300 is the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 302, for the first network, Home Location Register (HLR) 304 and Visitor Location Register (VLR) 306. MSC 310 is a second Mobile Switching Center corresponding to the home network for Mobile Station 100, which is connected to MSC 302 via conventional wired-based connection for communicating information regarding MS 100 to the visited network. Under current feature code implementation procedures, once MSC 302 receives a "*" or "Menu" input ("Menu" will be seen by the MSC as a star) from MS 100 (via BS 200), it transfers the information to HLR 304, which stores and manages subscriptions, and contains permanent subscriber information. If MS 100 is operating within its home network, HLR 304 will recognize the feature code entered by the mobile user and provide the requested response. If MS 100 is outside of its home network, MSC 302 will transfer information about the mobile station to VLR 304, which contains temporary information needed by MSC 302 to serve visiting mobile stations. If a star key ("*") is pressed followed by two digits to activate a feature code by a visiting mobile station, the message will still be processed through HLR 304. Using procedures established under the IS-41 standard for inter-network communications, MSC 310 is contacted by MSC 302 once it is determined that MS 100 is outside of its home network to provide the information necessary for MSC 302 to communicate with MS 100. Since HLR 304 processes feature codes under current procedures, and since it contains only information regarding the system's own subscribers, it is unable to process feature codes from visiting mobile stations if the requested feature code value differs from its own value. Attempts by a visiting mobile station to access a feature code with a different value, or a feature not supported by the visited system, will be met with a busy signal, or some other indication that the requested feature is unavailable.
Industry efforts are being made to standardize certain feature codes and the requirements for activating them under Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronics Industries Association Interim Standard 52-A (TIA/EIA/IS-52-A), and/or INC 96-0802-015 ("Vertical Service Code Assignment Guidelines"), incorporated herein by reference, which will be of assistance with new networks and new mobile units once the standardization is completed. Delays in implementation of the new standardized feature codes in existing networks are likely to be on the order of two or three years from Final Closure of the issue, which occurred in August 1996.
The newer standards provide for a shift of the processing of feature codes to the Mobile Switching Center, which, while having the advantage of removing the previous limitation created by handling the feature codes in the Home Location Register, still requires standardization of the feature codes amongst all mobile phone manufacturers in order to make sure that every mobile station uses the feature code recognized by the MSCs. Because many mobile phone manufacturers have developed their own systems and preferences, it is unlikely that a consensus could be achieved for adopting a single menu standard or a single numeric sequence for accessing feature codes from every mobile phone, regardless of manufacturer. Further, new features are certain to be added in the future, which will need to be implemented in existing networks and subscriber mobile units. Accordingly, the need remains for means to enable mobile users to readily access network features across multiple networks without requiring the user to learn additional feature codes.
It is an advantage of the present invention to provide means for allowing a mobile user to access network features without requiring knowledge of the network's specific feature codes.
It is another advantage of the present invention to provide means for programming a mobile station with information to provide a user-transparent conversion of a first set of network feature codes to a different, second set of feature codes which are recognized by the mobile station.
In an exemplary embodiment, the method for remote feature code programming first registers a visiting mobile station using the standard registration procedures provided for in the established industry standards to notify the visited network base station of the mobile station's presence. According to these standards, which include the TIA/EIA/IS-95 and ANSI-J-008 standards, when a mobile user visits a network, registration procedures are used to enable the visited network to identify the mobile unit network connection and paging purposes, and the mobile station's home network, for billing purposes. Once registered, the base station will download information to the mobile station which will notify the mobile station of which network features are available and how they may be accessed in the local network. The base station may also inquire into what features the mobile station supports. Each of these communications may take place over the combination of the Paging Channel/Access Channel, collectively, the Control Channel, or the Traffic Channel. With the downloaded information, the mobile station user may select a desired feature using the method to which he or she is accustomed, i.e., either by selecting a menu location or by entering a familiar sequence of keystrokes. The mobile station's internal processor converts the entered values into the feature codes corresponding to the selected features within the network. The process of downloading the feature code information does not require the user's intervention, such that any conversion required from the user's familiar feature access process is transparent to the user.
The downloading step for providing a new set of feature codes may be included in any of a number of different established messages. For example, using the Control Channel, the base station may include the feature code data in either the Mobile Station Registered Message, when the mobile station attempts to originate a call after registration, or in some other forward channel message, such as a Page Message. The process may also occur over the Traffic Channel, for example, in a Data Burst Message, or can be done using a combination of messages communicated over the Control and Traffic Channels, such as in the Over-the-Air Parameter Administration (OTAPA) method disclosed in co-pending application Ser. No. 08/837,970, filed Apr. 15, 1997, of the present inventor.
The downloaded information may contain a list of network features that are supported by the visited network and how those features may be accessed. This access information may be stored in the mobile station's memory as Reverse Channel Information Records, or in some other memory location to which the mobile station's processor may refer to translate entries from the mobile station's menu, or other known feature code keying sequences, into the system-specific feature codes for the visited network. When the mobile user selects a feature to activate or deactivate, the sequence of keystrokes with which he or she is familiar, or which is selected via the menu display of the mobile unit, is entered. The information for the selected feature which is stored in the Reverse Channel Information Records is then transmitted to the base station with an appropriate reverse channel message, such as a Page Response Message, Status Message, or Flash with Information Message, along with a request for acknowledgment, when the mobile user wishes to activate or deactivate the feature. The base station responds indicating activation or deactivation of the selected feature. If the visited network does not support a particular feature, the base station will respond with an indication of that fact, causing a busy signal or some other tone to be heard by the user. If the mobile unit has a display screen, information the phrase "feature not available" may be displayed following entry of the keystrokes for that feature.
When new features become available within a network, even within the mobile station's home network, the network base station can download the information required to access the new feature using the same procedure. Similarly, if the home network changes its feature code values, for example, if it adopts a standardized set of feature code values, the home network will be able to provide this information to the mobile station without requiring the mobile user to relearn an entire set of feature codes. If the mobile unit does not have a display, external notification of the new feature should be provided to the subscriber, e.g., by mail. If the mobile unit has a display screen, the information downloaded can include a message for display to the user to notify the user of the new feature and how it may be accessed. For mobile phones with menu displays, the new feature may be added to the menu, and may be accessed by stepping or scrolling through the menu.
Downloading of the local feature codes does not require access of the mobile unit's protected memory, and the information can be exchanged as part of standard registration procedures, over the Control Channel, or over the Traffic Channel. This procedure may be used regardless of whether the mobile unit is located in its home network or in a visited network. Since the local feature codes may be changed frequently if the mobile user travels often, and since the information can be downloaded/refreshed during every activation procedure or paging sequence, if necessary, the local network's feature codes may be stored in the phone's temporary memory, much like a list of recent calls.
Where a feature is subject to a subscription charge and requires provisioning, for example, a high quality vocoder option, information regarding support of such a feature, selection of the appropriate feature code, and acceptance of billing terms may preferably be communicated on the Traffic Channel due to that fact that a number of messages and responses may need to occur for the transaction. During a combination of communications over the Control and Traffic Channels, the transactions can occur for notifying the user of a surcharge, responding with acceptance of the surcharge, and activation of the feature if accepted by the user.
Understanding of the present invention will be facilitated by consideration of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like parts, and in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary prior art communications network including a mobile station, a base station and a switching system;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary mobile phone receiver;
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view of a mobile unit handset with a menu display;
FIG. 4 is a diagram of an exemplary call flow for changing a Feature Code List according to one embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 5 is a diagram of an exemplary call flow for changing a feature code for a provisioned feature according to another embodiment of the invention.
The following detailed description utilizes a number of acronyms which are generally well known in the art. While definitions are typically provided with the first instance of each acronym, for convenience, Table 1 below provides a list of the acronyms and abbreviations used herein along with their respective definitions.
TABLE 1______________________________________ACRONYM DEFINITION______________________________________ANSI American National Standards InstituteBS Base StationCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessEF Extended FeatureEFCC Extended Feature Change CodeEIA Electronics Industries AssociationESN Electronic Serial NumberHLR Home Location RegisterINC Industry Numbering CommitteeIMSI International Mobile Station IdentityIS Interim StandardMIN Mobile Identification NumberMS Mobile StationMSC Mobile Switching CenterNID Network IdentificationOTAPA Over-the-Air Parameter AdministrationOTASP Over-the-Air Service ProvisioningRAM Random Access MemorySID System IdentificationSMS Short Message ServiceTIA Telecommunications Industry AssociationTSB Technical Service BulletinVLR Visitor Location RegisterVSC Vertical Service Code______________________________________
It should be noted the font variations within the specification and claims, particularly italicized text and text in all capital letters, reflect the formats established according to the various standards which are applicable to wireless communications, e.g., IS-95.
Referring to FIG. 2, a conventional mobile phone receiver, which is generally designated by reference numeral 100, typically comprises an antenna 10 for receiving call signals. The received signals are provided to a receiver and a demodulator circuit 20 and the resulting digital signal is fed to a microcontroller 30. Microcontroller 30 comprises a decoder 32, a processor 34, and an internal RAM 36. The digital signal is decoded by the decoder 32 and processed by processor 34, which reads from or writes to internal RAM 36. Memory storage for optional features, messages, and other data is provided by RAM 40. The user can enter data into processor 34 via user input circuitry 60.
A non-volatile memory 50 is coupled to processor 34 for storage of information necessary for the operation of mobile phone receiver 100. The memory can be an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a battery backed up memory device, or a similar memory device which retains information even when power is not applied to the mobile phone. Processor 34 accesses information such as options for various features from non-volatile memory 50 during operation, and can alter information in the memory 50 by reprogramming in accordance with the present invention.
The following detailed description specifically refers to the protocol and procedures for operating a CDMA network conforming with the TIA/EIA/IS-95 standard (which is incorporated herein by reference), however, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that by substituting the corresponding protocol and processes for various analog or PCS network architectures, the inventive feature code programming method may be similarly implemented in other wireless communications networks.
Stored within the programmable non-volatile memory 50 of mobile phone receiver 100 is the phone's identifying information, including its mobile identification number (MIN for analog; IMSI for CDMA), electronic serial number (ESN), network identification (NID), system identification (SID), home registration indicator (HOME13 REG), along with other information which will allow the network base station 200 to locate, page, and determine the characteristics and capabilities of the mobile station. According to IS-95 procedures, certain of this information must be changed within the mobile station's memory in order for the mobile station to operate within a visited network.
Whenever the mobile station enters the visited network, registration procedures are initiated. As is known in the art, the manner of initiation of registration procedures depends upon how the mobile station is set-up, and may be autonomously initiated by time, distance, zone, powering up and/or powering down the unit while the mobile unit is roaming. Autonomous registration procedures may take place when the mobile unit is active, while on the Traffic Channel, or when it is in the Mobile Station Idle State, while the mobile unit monitors the Paging Channel, and does not require the user's intervention. Other registration procedures occur when the mobile station changes its stored parameters or when it enters a new system (Parameter-change registration), or when it receives messages from the base station over a Paging Channel or Traffic Channel. Generally, the autonomous registration procedures are directed toward preparing the mobile station for communicating with the base station so that registration can be completed once the mobile station is activated for communicating on a Traffic Channel.
Continuing the registration process as provided under standardized procedures, a network base station sends system overhead messages on the Paging Channel to provide the mobile station with the information it needs to operate with the base station. Included within the overhead messages is the identifying and operating information for the base station. A mobile station in the Mobile Station Idle State monitors the Paging Channels in accordance with standardized procedures. Upon receipt of a Page Message containing the identifying and operating information for the base station, the mobile station compares the configuration message sequence number to the corresponding number stored in its memory. If the comparison results in a match, the system parameters are the same as those already stored, and the mobile station ignores the message. If a mismatch results, the mobile station enters the Update Overhead Information Substate and stores the appropriate parameters as Reverse Channel Information Records. Detection of a mismatch at this point may be used to trigger the procedure for downloading a new set of feature codes from the base station to the mobile station. The new set of feature codes may be included in this message in one embodiment of the programming method. The mobile station transmits a Page Response Message to confirm the downloading of the updated parameters and to notify the base station that the mobile station subscribes to certain network features.
In another embodiment, rather than downloading the feature codes over the Paging Channel, the procedure continues. Still on the Paging Channel, the base station sends a Channel Assignment Message directing the mobile station to move to an assigned Traffic Channel. The mobile station processes the Channel Assignment Message and sets up the designated Traffic Channel according to IS-95 procedures. The base station transmits a Status Request Message inquiring into the features supported by the mobile station, to which the mobile station responds with a Status Response Message to identify the supported features. (Note that this exchange may occur even if the mobile station is in the Conversation Substate.)
During any one of the above Forward Channel communications, the base station can include a message containing the corresponding feature codes that are to be used in the visited network. These new feature codes are stored in the mobile station's memory as additional Reverse Channel Information Records. The mobile station's processor will then transmit these new feature codes in place of the previously-programmed feature codes whenever the user wishes to access a particular feature. Thereafter, when the mobile user attempts to activate or deactivate a particular network feature, entry of the keystroke sequence to which the user is accustomed will automatically cause the mobile station to transmit the appropriate system-specific feature code to the base station.
Alternatively, rather than requiring an additional inquiry into the supported feature codes, since the base station has already ascertained that the mobile station is likely to have a different set of feature codes based upon the mismatch of other system and network identities during registration, the new feature code information may be automatically transmitted from the base station along with the Mobile Station Registered Message. This message, which includes the parameters for communicating with the base station, will store the new system and network information into the mobile's memory.
In an embodiment in which the mobile user subscribes to a network feature for which a subscription fee is charged, such as enhanced vocoder capability, voice mail, voice dialing, or conference calling, the feature must be provisioned, when initially subscribed to, when the mobile user wishes to utilize the feature outside of his or her home network, and/or when the subscribed features are changed. Access to the feature, hereinafter referred to as an "extended feature", may be provided using the over-the-air programming protocol and procedures which support the Over-The-Air Service Provisioning (OTASP) feature in accordance with established industry standards (TIA/EIA/IS-683) in a procedure for Over-The-Air Parameter Administration (OTAPA). A difference between the OTAPA and OTASP procedures is that initiation of the OTAPA procedure does not require the intervention of the mobile user.
The mobile phone is pre-programmed with a service option for changing or adding extended subscriber features, which includes assignment of an Extended Feature (EF) number. The mobile phone will also have one or more extended features change codes (EFCCs) in its memory. The network, whether it is the mobile's home network or a visited network, possesses means for determining whether a mobile phone is OTAPA capable. Note that the visited network may establish OTAPA support for a particular mobile station using IS-41 communications with the home network, however, protocol for the transfer of such information will need to be added to the IS-41 standard.
In the OTAPA procedure, the network base station sends a General Page Message to the mobile phone using the EF number. After first verifying its identity using the standardized Authentication process, if the mobile phone has OTAPA capability, it responds with a Page Response Message, indicating support for the EF by sending the EF number. If the mobile station does not support the option, the response will indicate that the option is not available. Once the presence of the option is confirmed, the base station transmits a Channel Assignment Message, telling the mobile station to proceed to the Traffic Channel. In order to prevent unauthorized access to the mobile user's billing records, it may be desirable to use the Signaling Message Encryption (SME).
Once the mobile station is on the Traffic Channel, an OTASP Data Message is sent that an additional fee is charged for the use of the feature and requesting acknowledgment of acceptance. If accepted, a second OTASP Data Message is sent containing a Extended Feature Change Code (EFCC). If the EFCC matches the EFCC for the mobile station, it is verified by the mobile unit, after which it may be used to unlock the mobile station, update the feature code(s) and store the updated feature code(s) into the phone's memory. After verification of the programmed data in accordance with OTASP processing, the process is terminated. If the user refuses the additional billing, no downloading will occur. A number of different EFCCs may be used for different feature codes so that the user may elect the feature codes individually to avoid being billed for access to all possible optional extended features when only one is desired.
As specified in the IS-683 standards, delivery of OTASP Data Messages does not require sequential delivery of messages by the layer 2 protocol because OTASP procedures ensure that only one OTASP Data Message is outstanding at any time. Therefore, a Data Burst Message (OTASP BURST-- TYPE) may be used in accordance with TIA/EIA/58, "Administration of Parameter Value Assignments for TIA/EIA Wideband Spectrum Standards". Data Burst Messages may also be used on the Control Channel (Paging/Access Channel) per IS-95 specifications.
Using a similar procedure, a visited network will need to confirm that the visiting mobile user is willing to pay for use of a feature within the visited network when the mobile user can use the same feature in his or her home network without additional charge. For example, call forwarding may be provided at no extra charge by some network providers, while others add a surcharge for the service. In this case, the visited network base station will send a message to the mobile station that a selected feature can be accessed only with payment of a toll by causing a message to be displayed on the display of the mobile station such as "Toll for Feature". The base station will then wait for confirmation from the mobile station before downloading the feature code which will allow activation of the feature.
It should be noted that the system-specific feature code information need not be included within system overhead information, nor is it limited to inclusion in a System Parameter Message, Mobile Station Registered Message, OTASP Data Message, or Data Burst Message. These messages are exemplary only. The system-specific feature code information can be included in any message, whether transmitted over a Paging Channel or a Traffic Channel, which is capable of initiating a downloading operation to the mobile station when a discrepancy exists between certain system operating parameters, in this case, the feature codes, and the access-enabling parameters stored within the mobile station. Whichever message type is used, an appropriate header or data field will need to be provided to designate the nature of the message as relating to feature code updating. As in the case of any new feature in standardized systems and data formats, addition of new system overhead information may require changes to existing IS-41 (Network Specification) specified messages, or other new messages may need to be defined by the standards organizations. Initiating such changes is an administrative task that will be readily apparent to those in the art.
To provide an example of the invisible nature of the feature code translation, FIG. 3 illustrates a Nokia� Model 2120 mobile phone. With the mobile phone initially in the Idle State, the "Menu" soft key 300 is pressed followed by numerical keys "6" 302 and "5" 304 to select the "Call Waiting" feature. Alternatively, the user can press the "Menu" soft key 300, then step forward or backward through the list of feature by pressing the "up arrow" 306 or "down arrow" 308 on key 310.
Once the desired function is displayed on display screen 312, the user then presses the "Select" soft key 314. To activate the Call Waiting feature, the user presses "up arrow" 306. To deactivate Call Waiting, the user presses "down arrow" 308.
Due to the differences between mobile handsets from different manufacturers, keys which perform a similar function may be labeled differently. For example, some manufacturers will call their equivalent of the Nokia� "Menu" key a "Feature" key. Other manufacturers may use different combinations of soft keys and hard keys. With the present method of remotely programming feature codes, the mobile user can utilize his or her preferred format (as selected based upon the chosen make of mobile handset), use the feature code selection method to which he or she is accustomed, and still be able to access the desired feature regardless of how dissimilarly a visited network has its feature codes set up.
Referring briefly to FIG. 2, the preceding keystroke sequence comprises a user input via user input 60 to processor 34. Using the system-specific feature code information stored in memory (either non-volatile memory 50 or RAM memory 40), processor 34 converts the selected feature into the appropriate feature code for the network which is then transmitted to the base station for implementation (activation or deactivation).
For mobile station handsets which do not have menu display capability, features are typically selected by a pressing a keystroke sequence designated by the mobile's home network. For example, if "*66#" (+"Send") is designated by the home network service provider for activating Call Waiting, and "*67#" (+"Send") for deactivating Call Waiting, the mobile user will press the four keys in the proper sequence. To continue the example, the visited network's feature codes for Call Waiting are "*55#" and "*56#" for activation and deactivation, respectively. Following the downloading of the correct system parameters, including the system-specific feature codes of the visited network, the mobile station's processor will cause the mobile station to transmit a "*55#", even when the user has pressed "*66#".
Where a feature code is entered preceding a phone number, for example, for Call Forwarding, it may be desirable to limit the translation of feature codes to a specific number of digits following the "*", so that the subsequent phone number is not also inadvertently converted. Again using the situation where the feature codes are selected by a two digit number, in the home network, Call Forwarding may be activated by entering "*44*555-4444#" (+"Send"), where 555-4444 is the phone number. In the visited network, the feature code to activate Call Forwarding may be "*55". To avoid the possibility of conversion of the phone number as well as the feature code, the processor would look only at the first two digits entered following the star key.
In a second embodiment of the method for remote programming of feature codes, the mobile station completes the registration procedure in the visited network, making it capable of communicating with the local base station. Rather than automatically downloading the local feature codes into the visiting mobile station's memory at the time of, or in response to the initial activation of the mobile station within the network, the base station waits until it receives an Origination Message from the mobile station over the Access Channel for a mobile-initiated call which includes an indication, i.e., the star key ("*"), that the mobile user wishes to access a feature, e.g., Call Forwarding. If the particular feature code value is not recognized by the base station, it may respond over the Paging Channel, or on the Traffic Channel after providing a channel assignment, with information containing the local feature code values for downloading into the mobile station's memory. The processor within the mobile station determines the correct local feature code and responds with an Origination Continuation Message to activate the Call Forwarding feature by re-sending the message using the correct feature code values for the visited network. In this embodiment, information regarding local feature code values is provided only when access to a feature is requested by the mobile user. Because the downloading of the feature code information is triggered by the request for access to a feature, the mobile user need not perform any additional steps beyond that to which he or she is already accustomed, with the conversion occurring internally within the mobile station's processor.
FIG. 4 provides an exemplary flow diagram for accessing a network-specific features code using a visiting mobile station in a visited network. The following assumptions apply:
1) The Mobile Station and Base Station each supports the Call Waiting feature without surcharge;
2) The Mobile Station's home network utilizes a different feature code for Call Waiting than is used by the visited network in which the Base Station is located; and
3) The Mobile Station has already performed the initial steps for registration in the visited network, including updating overhead information.
Using the example provided in FIG. 3, the user wishes to activate Call Waiting and enters "Menu", "6", "5", and "Send". Mobile Station 100 detects a user initiated call 101 which includes selection of a feature code (by depressing the "Menu" key) and sends an Origination Message 101 over Access Channel 150 to the visited network Base Station 200. Included in Origination Message 101 is the indication that a feature code is selected. Base Station 200 receives the message (Step 201), verifies the identity of the mobile station (step 202) and responds with a Mobile Station Registration Message 203 on the Paging Channel 160 which includes the new system-specific feature code values for the visited network. Mobile Station 100 processes the received new feature codes (step 103) and downloads the information into its memory (step 104). Processor 34 correlates the entered value ("Menu", "6", "5") with the system-specific feature code (*55) that was previously downloaded (step 105) and sends an Origination Continuation Message 106 which acknowledges the received information and includes the translated feature code value (*55). Base Station 200 received the message (step 204) and responds with an Acknowledgment Message 205, acknowledging activation of the Call Waiting feature. The call is then released (step 206).
In this case, the mobile user did not have to enter any different feature codes since the Mobile Station's processor automatically and transparently converted the feature code to the correct value for communicating with the visited network.
In a second exemplary call flow shown in FIG. 5, the feature to be selected is one which requires provisioning. The following assumptions apply:
1) The Mobile Station and Base Station each supports the Enhanced Vocoder feature;
2) The Mobile Station's is initially programmed to utilize a different feature code for Enhanced Vocoder than is used by the Base Station; and
3) The Mobile Station is already registered with the Base Station.
In FIG. 5, the Mobile Station is, again, generally designated as 100 and the Base Station as 200. Mobile Station 100 detects a user initiated call 110 which includes selection of a feature code (by depressing the star key) and sends an Origination Message 111 over Access Channel 150 to the visited network Base Station 200. Included in Origination Message 111 is the indication that a feature code is selected. Base Station 200 received the message (step 210) and sets up a Traffic Channel, then sends a Channel Assignment Message 211 on the Paging Channel 160. Mobile Station 100 processes the Channel Assignment Message 211 and sets up the designated Traffic Channel 170 according to IS-95 procedures (step 112).
Base Station 200 sends a Data Burst Message 212 using OTASP BURST-TYPE fields which include information that the selected feature code is subject to a surcharge and a request for acceptance of the surcharge. Mobile Station 100 processes Data Burst Message 212 and indicates to the user that acknowledgment of acceptance is required (step 113). The user enters his or her acceptance by pressing the appropriate key (step 114), which is transmitted over the Reverse Traffic Channel to Base Station 200 as Data Burst Message 115. Base Station 200 processes the acceptance of billing (step 213) and sends a second Data Burst Message 214 including the EF number and the feature code for the Enhanced Vocoder feature. Mobile Station 100 processes Message 214 (step 116), downloading the feature code into its memory (step 117) and responds with Data Burst Message 118 requesting activation of the Enhanced Vocoder feature. Base Station 200 receives and processes the request (step 215), then sends Data Burst Message 216 with an indication that the feature is activated. The mobile user then proceeds with his or her conversation (step 119).
In addition to its application to allowing a mobile station to access network features when visiting other networks, the procedure for remotely programming feature codes in a mobile station can also be used in the mobile station's home network when new features or made available, or if the network adopts a feature code standard which differs from its previously designated feature codes. Further, the remote programming feature is not limited to mobile telephones and voice communications devices, but may also include pagers and data communications devices, which also utilize network features and, thus, are subject to loss of features when traveling outside of a home network, or which will require updating when new network features become available.
Other embodiments and modifications of the present invention will occur readily to those skilled in the art in view of these teachings. Therefore, this invention is to be limited only by the following claims, which include other embodiments and modifications when viewed in conjunction with the above specification and accompanying drawings.
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|U.S. Classification
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|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
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HAYNES OSCAR HAYNES Oscar Haynes, 98, died peacefully in his home in Herndon, VA early Thursday morning, July 31, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Oscar, the only child of Oscar Haynes and Nannie Bradley Haynes was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on January 18, 1916. He moved to Washington, DC upon graduation from Swift Memorial Junior College and became a member of Twelfth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He attended Howard University and Tuskegee Institute before being drafted into service for
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