COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention is directed to a system and method for establishing wireless communication, either through the Internet, through an Internet access facility, such as a computer, or in a form alternates by a wireless network (OTA = over-the-air), compatible, depending on whether the wireless communication device and the Internet access facility are located relatively within or outside of a pre-established proximity or neighborhood range . The system includes auto-switching capabilities for determining the communication path with the wireless communication device, dependent at least in part on the predetermined parameters, which may include the preset neighborhood range and recognition of a unique identifier associated with at least the wireless communication device. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED TECHNIQUE At present, it is well recognized that the wireless communications industry enjoys a period of dramatic growth. Although the number of subscribers is still relatively low, compared to the maximum available capacity, carriers or communication companies offer networks with excellent coverage, lower prices and a growing variety of additional options. As such, there is a recognized limit to traditional wireless communications capabilities. As such, even with the recent advances in wireless communications technology, there is even more opportunity to provide subscribers with overly improved wireless communications standards. Additionally, it is recognized that with the increased popularity of local or global computer networks, individuals are increasingly resorting to alternative means of communication and information gathering. However, each of these communication means, despite their usefulness, remain generally independent of each other, requiring a user to use the applicable technological means applicable. Furthermore, since the technologies are generally independent of each other, they do not take full advantage of the integration possibilities available due to advances in technology. For example, an increasingly popular medium for wireless communication refers to the use of "Bluetooth" technology. This technology allows short-range, wireless communication between devices, thus providing more versatility and eliminating many limitations / cabling requirements that can limit expansion. However, despite the advantageous nature of these wireless communication protocols, the use of this technology is currently limited to traditional communications links, replacing a more traditional connectivity solution. As such, the technique has failed to truly explore the link or convergence potentials available through the expansion of this technology. Accordingly, there is a substantial need in the art for a system and method that allows the integration or convergence of various generally related technologies to substantially increase the versatility and productivity of the communications services offered. Specifically, as described within the context of the present invention, and has not yet been addressed in the art, this improved technology may include a hybrid communication system that operates using standard flexible location protocol in combination with Bluetooth or similar technology, for short range messages. This improved hybrid communication system should have the capability to automatically switch to messaging communication with the wireless communication device, using for example an Internet access facility, such as a personal computer (PC), wherein two transceivers incorporating the Bluetooth technology or equivalents are within the pre-established neighborhood range. In alternate form, this system has improved as provided by the present invention can automatically switch to wireless messaging (OTA) with the wireless communication device, when it is outside the pre-established neighborhood range, representing substantial savings for both carriers and the users. In particular, carriers can save money by freeing up limited bandwidth and thus have the ability to subscribe to more users while not having to update the current infrastructure physical equipment. On the other hand users can save money because they will have the ability to send and receive large messages and email wirelessly, when it is within the range of pre-established neighborhood mentioned above, at a cost no greater than the cost of their current network connection, plus the current one-way messaging service. COMPENDIUM OF THE INVENTION This invention is directed to a system and method for hybrid communication, which provide data communication that includes, but is not limited to, voice, video and / or alphanumeric messages, either over the computer network, such as the Internet , using an appropriate access facility, such as a personal computer, or alternatively through a wireless network such as but not limited to, a cellular / location network, satellite communication or other types of communications network applications. The wireless communication device, as set forth above, may include a pager, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA = personal digital assistant) or other applicable wireless communications devices, structured and designed to perform data communication. The system and method of the present invention incorporate a transceiver assembly, which operates a recognized dispersion spectrum standard, capable of short range communication such as "Bluetooth technology". As recognized in the field of communications, Bluetoot technology incorporates 2.4 GHz wireless data solution using dispersion spectrum techniques as stated in detail above. However, as used below, the term "transceiver assembly" refers to any type of short range technology operable in the form of "Bluetooth technology" but not limited thereto. More specifically, the hybrid communication system and method of the present invention comprises the use of one or more wireless communications device, of the type set forth above, each having a transceiver connected and operable on a short range (RF) radio frequency. , wherein each of the plurality of wireless communication devices includes a unique identifier or code capable of being recognized by another compatible transceiver, which also defines a part of the aforementioned transceiver assembly. More specifically, a first transceiver designed to operate in accordance with Bluetoot technology or equivalent, is connected to an Internet access facility such as, but not limited to, a computer or PC installation. A second transceiver is connected to the wireless communication device. Obviously, the system and method of the present invention contemplate providing a plurality of network access facilities or computers and a plurality of wireless communication devices, wherein, for purposes of clarity, each of the aforementioned plurality of computers can connecting to a first transceiver and each of the aforementioned plurality of wireless communication devices can be connected to a second transceiver. The unique identifiers associated with each of the plurality of wireless communication devices are unique in themselves and serve as an identification code to any of the first transceivers configured or appropriately programmed., associated with different of the plurality of computers. The recognition and establishment of message communication may be dependent, at least in part on at least one predetermined parameter. Such a predetermined parameter may be a neighborhood range, wherein the first and second transceivers, in order to recognize each other must be within a pre-established neighborhood. Currently, this range of pre-established neighborhood can generally be approximately 100 meters. However, it is emphasized that the neighborhood range is not limited to 100 meters and may vary greatly based at least in part on technological advances and the specific applications of the present invention. Another possible predetermined parameter may be the unique identifier itself, wherein the communication between any of the plurality of network access facilities or computers must identify and accept the identifier or unique code of the wireless communication device as well as being within the range default neighborhood. As stated above, the neighborhood range can be pre-established and determined based on current technological standards and can vary greatly. The communication system and method of the present invention also incorporate self-switching capabilities, wherein the data communication is automatically established with access facility when at least one, or both, of the predetermined parameters mentioned above (neighborhood range and identification). ) have been established and wherein a first transceiver associated with the Internet access facility and the second transceiver associated with the wireless communication device are configured to recognize and accept each other to establish this communication. Alternatively, the self-switching capabilities of the present invention establish data communication by a compatible wireless network, such as an appropriate cellular / location network, satellite communication, etc., when either or both of the predetermined parameters between a given access installation and a corresponding wireless communication device, they are not satisfied. More particularly and also by way of example only, the wireless communication device, when in the acceptable neighborhood range of a computer, where both incorporate a first and a second transceiver as set forth above, can perform data communication on the network, such as the Internet, through the computer or other access facility. However, when the wireless communication device is placed beyond the established neighborhood range, the auto-switching capabilities automatically provide data communication with the wireless communication device via the wireless network, as stated above. The wireless communication device associated with the system and method of the present invention, therefore, are capable of being operative over at least two different frequency ranges, depending on the data communication that is established with the computer or access facility. Internet or a cellular / location infrastructure, which can define a compatible wireless network. Other features of the system and method of the present invention include transceiver assembly, whether incorporating Bluetooth technology or its equivalent, including a scanning capability where it is scanned for recognition, preferably the unique identifier associated with each of the transceivers. , is performed and when the predetermined parameters mentioned above, including for example an acceptable neighborhood range of 100 meters or other pre-established distance is satisfied, mutual recognition of the first and second transceivers is achieved. This exploration can therefore be referred to as a "find me-follow me" procedure that can occur on a substantially continuous basis. In addition to the above, the communication system and method of the present invention may also include configuration capabilities. This allows mes that would normally be communicated through a network without "cables" being "stored" until communication is established with a particular of the plurality of wireless communication device with an appropriate computer incorporating the transceiver mounting technology of the type set forth above. . Then, communication is established between the computer and the particular wireless communication device, to which the messages were originally sent. Alternatively, the configuration capabilities can allow the selective configuration of the system, such that any stored message will be transmitted only during a pre-selected time window. This configuration can of course acquire a variety of other data regulatory configurations. One advantage of the hybrid communication system and method of the present invention that can serve as an incentive is the concept of "share revenue". More specifically, the system provides the ability of the owner of a computer to decide which wireless communication devices can access the network, using his computer, considering that both the computer and any of the plurality of wireless communication devices are associated with the same picored (piconet) of Bluetooth technology or equivalent transceiver assembly. The system can include security software that allows only wireless devices with "permission" to be able to access the computer network. As the incentive to open access to others, including strangers, income sharing involves the service provider system giving credit, in the form of money or other incentives, to the owner of the computer that allows access to "strange" or "wireless" communication devices. outsiders. " These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer when the drawings as well as the detailed description are taken into consideration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a more complete understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the communication system and method hybrid of the present invention and Figure 2 is a schematic representation in flow chart form of certain operating steps that are representative and at least partially define the system and method of the present invention.
Similar reference numbers refer to like parts through the various views of the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY The present invention relates to a hybrid communication system and method, wherein communication is established with any of a plurality of wireless communication devices, generally indicated as 10 in Figure 1. These wireless communication devices Of course they can include a locator device, a cell phone, PDA, etc. More importantly, message communication may be established with any of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10 either through a global or local computer network, such as, for example, Internet 12, through an Internet service provider 15 including one or more servers 16, or alternatively by a compatible wireless network, generally indicated as 14, also including appropriate servers 18. The wireless network can be defined by any cellular and / or compatible localization infrastructure, satellite communication 17 or other appropriate communication facilities, depending on the type of wireless communication device 10 being used and a variety of other related factors.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a transceiver assembly is used to provide possible short range wireless communication. By way of example, this transceiver assembly may be in the form of or incorporate Bluetooth technology. Specifically, Bluetooth technology is used for short-range communication between various devices and is the official name of a specification that has become one of the fastest growing technology standards in recent years. Simply put, Bluetooth is a specification for a global wireless technology standard, which allows devices to communicate with each other using a secure radio frequency. As such, the use of a Bluetooth transceiver allows at least a short range communication without the hassle of cables, but at a high data rate, with no line-of-vision requirements, typically required for infrared technology. In this embodiment, the transceiver assembly may include at least one small, low power radio transceiver mounted on a microcircuit or chip that communicates with other devices activated for Bluetooth. Because it operates in radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth eliminates the need for cables and can be connected on a one-to-one or one-to-many basis. In addition, at least the illustrated Bluetooth transceiver has the improved versatility of supporting voice and video data as well as other data communications, thus allowing it to be extended to hands-free voice communication. In one modality, where Bluetooth technology is integrated, you can use a range of 2.4 GHz, standard radio band with dispersion spectrum, unlicensed and available almost worldwide. In addition, the transceiver assembly is preferably capable of transmitting through solid, non-metallic objects, enjoying an operating range of generally 10 to 10 m, which typically extends to a neighborhood range of approximately 100 meters, increasing the power of transmission and is omnidirectional, supports both isochronous and asynchronous services. Also, in the illustrated modality that incorporates Bluetooth technology, this transceiver assembly allows short-range wireless communication and connection in ad hoc networks and can normally support up to 8 peripheral devices in a "piconet", which can be defined As two or more units of Bluetooth technology or equivalent that share a common channel, the transceiver assembly can be structured to provide synchronous voice channels, which allow the assembly to reserve bandwidth to carry digital voice data. The system can support 3 or more simultaneous complete duplex voice conversations within a given piconet.
Also in this embodiment where a Bluetooth transceiver or the like is also used, authentication and encryption are preferably provided in its baseband protocol. For example, authentication can be based on an interrogation / response protocol that uses a unique identifier (key, PIN, etc.) - Two devices that communicate with each other with the appropriate or pre-established neighborhood range must be recognized by same unique identifier. This protocol allows each device to authenticate the other automatically. After the devices are authenticated, it is possible to encrypt the transmission for added security. Additionally, it is noted that the technology of Bluetooth transceiver assembly and equivalent integrated in the present invention can be designed to convey voice, data and video information to approximately but not limited to 760 Kbps. While this data rate is not favorable compared to the current cable speed, it is equivalent to or substantially better than the speed achieved by the current digital subscriber lines (DSL) or modem services by cable. At this speed, the transceiver assembly can handle video or full stereo sound and can deliver high resolution images at a somewhat lower frame rate, while simultaneously transporting voice and data streams. Of course, in spite of the foregoing, it is emphasized that the system and method of the present invention use the term "transceiver assembly" which in the context of the present invention is intended to include the aforementioned Bluetooth technology or any other transceiver technology which uses a standard of communication of short range and / or applicable frequency, which may or may not have all the functional characteristics of Bluetooth. As such, the communication system and method of the present invention are not intended to be limited to Bluetooth technology, and the subsequent explanation of specific description and explanation of certain features previously described as features of a Bluetooth transceiver, are not intended to be limited to this technology. . Accordingly, the transceiver assembly of the present invention comprises at least one transceiver, preferably in the form of a microcircuit or transceiver chip operating on radio frequencies (F) wherein this first transceiver 19 is connected to one or a plurality of transceivers. network access assemblies, such as a PC or similar computer installation generally indicated as 20. The transceiver assembly of the system and method of the present invention also include at least one second transceiver likewise in the form of a microcircuit or chip radio connected to or incorporated with each of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10. Each of the wireless communication devices 10 may also include a unique identifier or "code" to facilitate recognition between the first and second transceiver chips 19 and 21. As explained in more detail below, the unique identifier can define one of a plurality of predetermined parameters, more specifically referred to as an identification parameter, used to establish message communications with appropriate ones of a plurality of wireless communication devices 10. When each of the wireless communication devices 10 is recognized, it becomes part of a piconet (piconet) ), generally indicated as 24, which may exist in a home, office, or any other area that incorporates one or more computer installations or Internet access facilities 20. The piconet 24 may be defined by the operational characteristics of the aforementioned transceiver assembly . At least one other predetermined parameter that can be established based at least in part on the short range frequency standard in which the transceiver assembly operates, it is a pre-established neighborhood range. More specifically, the pre-established neighborhood range can now be defined as approximately 100 meters. However, it is emphasized that the current neighborhood range incorporated in the present invention can vary greatly and is not limited to the 100 meters indicated. The pre-established neighborhood range thus allows data communication over the computerized network such as Internet 12, with wireless communication device 10, via computer 20, provided that the first transceiver 19 associated with computer 20 and the second transceiver 21 associated with the wireless communication device 10, are compatible or are configured to recognize each other. In order to achieve this identification parameter, the maximum distance between the wireless communication device 10 and the computer 20 must be within the pre-established neighborhood range which can of course vary as described above. Each of the plurality of wireless communication devices are multi-line, in the proportion that they are capable of operating on at least 2, but possibly more different frequencies. Accordingly, once the communication device 10 wanders outside the pre-established vicinity range of the piconet 24, a self-switching capability associated with the system and method of the present invention, preferably, but not necessarily, automatically establishes communication between the wireless communication device 10 and the wireless network 14. As stated above, the wireless network can be defined by appropriate cellular / pager infrastructure including server 18 and other communication networks such as, but not limited to, a, satellite communications 17 and others. The communication system and method of the present invention also incorporates scanning capabilities, which are more specifically incorporated into the aforementioned transceiver assembly. Operational characteristics of the scanning capabilities of the present invention provide continuous preference scanning, wherein the first and second transceivers 19 and 21, continuously seek to establish communication of messages between computers configured in compatible form 20 and wireless communication devices 10. The scanning capabilities are completed when for example one of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10 wanders within the pre-established neighborhood range of piconet (24) and includes a unique code or identifier that is recognizable by the first transceiver 19 associated with the computer 20. Upon recognition and when all the pre-determined parameters have been satisfied, the messaging communication is established between the computer 20 and the one or more wireless communication devices 10. The communication system and method of the present invention also include c Selective configuration capabilities, which allow a user to configure their account to regulate data transmission to a particular wireless communication device. This selective configuration can be achieved by a particular communication device 10 or alternatively through the network site of the Internet service provider 15 and / or the individual servers 16, at least when an Internet-type computer network is used. Turning to Figure 2, by way of example only, a method of operation and use of the communication system of the present invention is illustrated. More specifically, when operating any of the plurality of wireless communication devices 10, it is activated as in 30, through operation of the continuous scanning capabilities, as set forth above, a first and a second transceiver 19 and 21, associated with the transceiver assembly of the present invention, they provide a "find me-follow me" procedure in an attempt to recognize each other and establish message communication, as in 32. If the aforementioned predetermined neighbor or vicinity identification and range parameters are not satisfied by the auto-switching capabilities of the present invention they are automatically operative to find a wireless network (OTA = over-the- air) compatible, appropriate, such as a cellular / location, satellite or other appropriate network, such as at 34. However, considering that the wireless communication device 10 locates an Internet or computer access facility such as at 36, below is determined through operational characteristics of the transceiver assembly and combined features of the scanning assembly, if the computer 20 is configured to recognize and communicate with the wireless communication device 10, such as 38. The configuration of both the computer 20 and the device Wireless communication 10 is achieved by appropriate programming of the first and second transc 19 to 21 that define the aforementioned transceiver assembly. Next, considering compatible configuration between the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10 as indicated at 40, it is determined whether the computer 20 is configured to allow the particular wireless communication device 10 to access Internet 12 such as at 42. If the computer 20 is not so configured, then the scanning capability is operative to continue looking for a computer that is compatible in the proportion of allowing data communication to be established with the particular wireless communication device. However, if a computer can not be located, the auto-switching capability is again operative to transfer data communication to an appropriate or compatible wireless network 14, such as at 44. However, if the computer 20 is configured to access the computerized network 12, in this way data communication is established such as at 46, where voice, video, alphanumeric or other data can be sent or received by virtue of the piconet 24, on the computerized network 12, using the network service provider 15. If the connection is lost such as at 48, the auto-switching capability returns to the scanning capabilities such as at 49, 44, to continuously search for a compatible Internet access facility or computer 20 or Alternate form switches to communication with a non-wired network, such as at 34. Alternatively and as explained above, if a predetermined parameter to establish data communication within the piconet 24, between the computer 20 and the wireless communication device 10 is not established, such as by the wireless communication 10 located outside of the preset neighborhood range, a search is performed for a compatible wireless network 14, such as, but not limited to a server and / or cellular or location network infrastructure 18 or other appropriate wireless network such as satellite communication. If one is not found, such as at 52, the self-switching capabilities, as well as the continuous scan facility, are reactivated, as in 32 and the procedure starts over again. Alternatively, considering that the wireless communication devices are properly configured to establish communication through the wireless network 14, the decision as in 54 is made if current or current data communication can be established. If this is not the case, as in 56, the system's auto-switching and exploration capabilities are reactivated as previously established. Considering that the current communication is allowed as in 55, data communication can be performed as in 58. The system and method of the present invention can further comprise selective configuration capabilities, as generally stated above and as in Figure 2 This means that the reception of data through the wireless network 14 or the computer network 12, through the computer 20 can be preconfigured by the user. More specifically, the user can configure a particular account to regulate data communication with the particular wireless communication device 10, in terms of how and when this data can be received on either the computer 20 or the wireless network 14. By way of for example only, the user 10 can selectively configure the account, using either a particular wireless communication device 10 or alternatively the network site of the Internet service provider 15 to establish communication, using the transceiver assembly to only achieve recognition compatible between specific computers 20 and certain wireless communication devices 10. Alternatively, the user can control or regulate what type of data and / or at what time certain communications can be sent over the wireless network 14 or over the Internet 12. that many modifications, variations and changes in detail can be made to the modal As a preferred preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matter in the above description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings be construed as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. In this way, the scope of the invention will be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.