WO1999020057A2 - Arrangement in a telecommunication system, especially a personal communication system - Google Patents

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WO1999020057A2
WO1999020057A2 PCT/NO1998/000294 NO9800294W WO9920057A2 WO 1999020057 A2 WO1999020057 A2 WO 1999020057A2 NO 9800294 W NO9800294 W NO 9800294W WO 9920057 A2 WO9920057 A2 WO 9920057A2
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Bjørg BØYUM
Geir Olav Evensen
Paul Torkil Fjuk
Sverre Hansen
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  • the present invention relates to an arrangement in a telecommunication system, especially a Personal Communication system like Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) which allows access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility, especially on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number, so to say irrespective of geographical location, said system also comprising means for transferring information on where a UPT-user/terminal is positioned.
  • UPT Universal Personal Telecommunication
  • Universal Personal Telecommunication enables access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility. It enables each UPT-user to participate in a user defined set of subscribed services and to initiate and receive calls on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number across multiple networks on any fixed or mobile terminal, irrespective of geographical location, limited only by terminal and network capabilities and restrictions imposed by the network Service Provider. Calls to UPT-users may also be made by non UPT-users .
  • an Intelligent Network System Global Positioning System (GPS) and mobile telephony systems one can transfer information on where the person is positioned.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • an Intelligent Peripheral may be used to convert the GPS co-ordinates to a map (to be visualized to the caller) or a spoken announcement which describes explicitly the position of the UPT-user.
  • Technology today can be used. New IN service application design is necessary and an Intelligent Peripheral which translates the co-ordinates must be made.
  • Intelligent Networks comprise telecommunication network architecture aimed at offering new telecommunication services in a fast, and flexible and cost effective way.
  • the core. of an Intelligent telecommunications Network consists of a Service Switching Point (SSP) which is a switching system that can intercept telephone calls and query a Service Control Point (SCP) , which is a system containing service specific logic and data that will allow it to return instructions to the SSP on how to further treat the intercepted call.
  • SSP Service Switching Point
  • SCP Service Control Point
  • US 5 552 772 discloses a system for locating a person in a critical situation.
  • the person in equipped with an electronic unit calculating the geographic position by using GPS signals.
  • the position is transferred to a central station receiver monitoring the person in question.
  • the system can also be used for surveying a complete crew by letting each person in the crew being equipped with an electronic unit.
  • this system is not using an intelligent network and effects a constant supervision in order to detect any alarms.
  • US 5 583 914 relates to intelligent telephone signal systems.
  • a system localises a telephone by using GPS signals. The information about position is further transferred to a central data base switching the information further on to the selected receiver.
  • the system also comprises SCP nodes.
  • IP intelligent peripheral
  • US 5 515 043 discloses a GPS mobile telephone system for supervising vehicles.
  • the alarm system on the vehicles can be remotely activated and in case of alarm, for example upon collision, the vehicle can be called up for transferring inter alia the location of the vehicle and the related speed.
  • the system also comprises PIN code safety system.
  • this prior art does not use intelligent network but is based on what happens at the location wherein the GPS equipment resides, for example on a vehicle. It is true that the prior art mentions translation of the position of the vehicle to a speech message, but this is based upon a novel card in the vehicle, and not on a central intelligent peripheral.
  • WO 952151111 illustrates a geographical positioning system for localizing a mobile unit by using GPS signals. The position is transferred from the mobile unit to a telephone operator answering by giving local information to the mobile unit. The operation is here directed towards the operator of a mobile net, and intelligent network is not used at all.
  • US 5 235 633 discloses a telephone system wherein the mobile unit comprises a GPS receiver which uses the global positioning system NAVSTAR for exact determination of positions.
  • the mobile unit comprises a GPS receiver which uses the global positioning system NAVSTAR for exact determination of positions.
  • Figure 7 illustrating the operative function of the telephone system between a mobile telephone and a land based telephone. Accordingly, this prior art suggests the application of GPS in order to find the closest cell site, which, accordingly, has nothing to do with personal telephony, let alone the application of intelligent network.
  • UPT One of the main goals with UPT is to ensure the availability of the UPT subscriber.
  • the subscriber is not necessarily available, whether this is chosen or not, but the subscriber would very much like others to know where he/she is actually located.
  • a main object of the present invention is therefore to provide an arrangement wherein a personal telephone can be used more effectively, not only to establish a call to a UPT subscriber, but also in order to possibly be informed of where the UPT-user/terminal is positioned.
  • This ob ect is achieved in an arrangement of the type as mentioned in the preamble, which according to the present invention is characterized in that said arrangement comprises means for requesting the position of a UPT- user/terminal by dialling the associated UPT-number.
  • the arrangement will involve that said dialled position request is checked as regards access or authorization before the request is responded to.
  • such an embodiment may involve that said position request is directed to an appropriate Service
  • Control Point containing a user profile of the UPT- user in question.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematical flow sheet, illustrating the safety means included in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the invention is a part of the complete UPT functional portfolio.
  • the owner of the UPT subscription may choose to be available on a GPS monitor which will enable people to know his/her position at any time.
  • the person wanting to know the UPT user's position simply dials the UPT user's personal number (UPT number) .
  • UPT number personal number
  • the GPA function is not active, the call is set up to the user according to the registration status in the user profile. If active the caller may be:
  • the call must be made from an authorized access or from an authorized person which is allowed to know the UPT user's position. This will prevent "big brother” scenario where everyone is able to see where you are.
  • the UPT user decides who shall have this possibility, e.g. the husband/wife/other relative, secretary, boss, etc.
  • the call is directed to the SCP which contains your UPT profile.
  • the profile tells the personal communication system that your GPS function is active and that the caller has the authority to get to know your position.
  • a call is created towards the mobile system using the number of your GPS terminal.
  • the mobile system knows the nearest base station (or satellite in a global mobile telephony system) .
  • a request for your geographical co-ordinates is sent towards the SCP.
  • GPS terminal which is activated and calculates the exact position. This position is returned back to the SCP.
  • the SCP then invokes the Intelligent Peripheral and orders it to set up a speech connection to the calling party.
  • the IP translates the co-ordinates into an announcement telling the caller your position. In a matter of seconds and at a cost of only one tax pulse she is told that you are in the district of the Torunger lighthouse. She puts back the receiver, takes this week's issue of her favourite magazine and relaxes in the sofa knowing you are OK and will not be back within at least an hour.
  • Transport companies may use this to control where the cargoes and chauffeurs are positioned.
  • GPS systems may be used for many purposes of which only some of the possible use cases are mentioned above. Also the presentation of the position to the caller has many alternatives depending of the receiver of the information. This must, however, be seen as separate product areas which is not covered in this invention. This invention points at the possible use in a Personal Communication perspective.

Abstract

The present invention relates to an arrangement in a telecommunication system, especially a Personal Communication system like Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) which allows access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility, especially on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number, so to say irrespective of geographical location, said system also comprising means for transferring information on where a UPT-user/terminal is positioned, and in order to utilize intelligent networks in a more sophisticated and effective manner it is according to the present invention suggested that said arrangement comprises means for requesting the position of a UPT-user/terminal by dialling the associated UPT-number.

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ARRANGEMENT IN A TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY A PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Field of the invention
The present invention relates to an arrangement in a telecommunication system, especially a Personal Communication system like Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) which allows access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility, especially on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number, so to say irrespective of geographical location, said system also comprising means for transferring information on where a UPT-user/terminal is positioned.
Background of the invention
Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) enables access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility. It enables each UPT-user to participate in a user defined set of subscribed services and to initiate and receive calls on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number across multiple networks on any fixed or mobile terminal, irrespective of geographical location, limited only by terminal and network capabilities and restrictions imposed by the network Service Provider. Calls to UPT-users may also be made by non UPT-users .
By using an Intelligent Network System, Global Positioning System (GPS) and mobile telephony systems one can transfer information on where the person is positioned. In addition an Intelligent Peripheral may be used to convert the GPS co-ordinates to a map (to be visualized to the caller) or a spoken announcement which describes explicitly the position of the UPT-user. Technology today can be used. New IN service application design is necessary and an Intelligent Peripheral which translates the co-ordinates must be made.
Intelligent Networks comprise telecommunication network architecture aimed at offering new telecommunication services in a fast, and flexible and cost effective way. The core. of an Intelligent telecommunications Network consists of a Service Switching Point (SSP) which is a switching system that can intercept telephone calls and query a Service Control Point (SCP) , which is a system containing service specific logic and data that will allow it to return instructions to the SSP on how to further treat the intercepted call.
On this Intelligent Networks platform is implemented a UPT product. As GPS products are becoming more available and wide-spread it will be a convenient step to add this technology available to most people by offering ease of use and cost effective solution over a commonly known interface .
Prior art
US 5 552 772 discloses a system for locating a person in a critical situation. The person in equipped with an electronic unit calculating the geographic position by using GPS signals. The position is transferred to a central station receiver monitoring the person in question. The system can also be used for surveying a complete crew by letting each person in the crew being equipped with an electronic unit. However, this system is not using an intelligent network and effects a constant supervision in order to detect any alarms.
US 5 583 914 relates to intelligent telephone signal systems. A system localises a telephone by using GPS signals. The information about position is further transferred to a central data base switching the information further on to the selected receiver. The system also comprises SCP nodes. However, there is no use of intelligent peripheral (IP) and there is not suggested any optimized transmission based on GPS-data database including overview of all terminals involved.
US 5 515 043 discloses a GPS mobile telephone system for supervising vehicles. The alarm system on the vehicles can be remotely activated and in case of alarm, for example upon collision, the vehicle can be called up for transferring inter alia the location of the vehicle and the related speed. The system also comprises PIN code safety system. However, this prior art does not use intelligent network but is based on what happens at the location wherein the GPS equipment resides, for example on a vehicle. It is true that the prior art mentions translation of the position of the vehicle to a speech message, but this is based upon a novel card in the vehicle, and not on a central intelligent peripheral.
WO 952151111 illustrates a geographical positioning system for localizing a mobile unit by using GPS signals. The position is transferred from the mobile unit to a telephone operator answering by giving local information to the mobile unit. The operation is here directed towards the operator of a mobile net, and intelligent network is not used at all.
US 5 235 633 discloses a telephone system wherein the mobile unit comprises a GPS receiver which uses the global positioning system NAVSTAR for exact determination of positions. There are disclosed several Figures, especially Figure 7, illustrating the operative function of the telephone system between a mobile telephone and a land based telephone. Accordingly, this prior art suggests the application of GPS in order to find the closest cell site, which, accordingly, has nothing to do with personal telephony, let alone the application of intelligent network.
Objects of the invention
One of the main goals with UPT is to ensure the availability of the UPT subscriber.
However, in some situations the subscriber is not necessarily available, whether this is chosen or not, but the subscriber would very much like others to know where he/she is actually located.
A main object of the present invention is therefore to provide an arrangement wherein a personal telephone can be used more effectively, not only to establish a call to a UPT subscriber, but also in order to possibly be informed of where the UPT-user/terminal is positioned.
Brief disclosure of the invention
This ob ect is achieved in an arrangement of the type as mentioned in the preamble, which according to the present invention is characterized in that said arrangement comprises means for requesting the position of a UPT- user/terminal by dialling the associated UPT-number.
In a preferred embodiment the arrangement will involve that said dialled position request is checked as regards access or authorization before the request is responded to.
Appropriately, such an embodiment may involve that said position request is directed to an appropriate Service
Control Point (SCP) containing a user profile of the UPT- user in question.
Further features and advantages of the present invention will appear from the following description taken in conjunction with the appending drawings, as well as from the enclosed patent claims.
Brief disclosure of the drawings
Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a schematical flow sheet, illustrating the safety means included in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Description of the invention
With reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 there will now be given a description an embodiment of the present invention, it being understood that such embodiments should only be understood as examples and that several variants of embodiments can be encompassed by the present invention.
The invention is a part of the complete UPT functional portfolio. The owner of the UPT subscription may choose to be available on a GPS monitor which will enable people to know his/her position at any time. The person wanting to know the UPT user's position simply dials the UPT user's personal number (UPT number) . If the GPA function is not active, the call is set up to the user according to the registration status in the user profile. If active the caller may be:
presented a map on a personal web application showing the position of the user, or 2. get an announcement telling that "<name of UPT user> is in the <xxx> area/district" .
The call must be made from an authorized access or from an authorized person which is allowed to know the UPT user's position. This will prevent "big brother" scenario where everyone is able to see where you are. The UPT user decides who shall have this possibility, e.g. the husband/wife/other relative, secretary, boss, etc.
Call scenario
You are in the lucky position of owning an Ericsson UPT subscription. You are out fishing by the coast line and do not want to be disturbed so you have turned on the GPS feature in your UPT profile access. Your wife just comes home from work and wants to know where you are since she is planning to make dinner. You have told that your day off will be spent fishing.
Now she just dials your UPT number. The call is directed to the SCP which contains your UPT profile. The profile tells the personal communication system that your GPS function is active and that the caller has the authority to get to know your position. A call is created towards the mobile system using the number of your GPS terminal. The mobile system knows the nearest base station (or satellite in a global mobile telephony system) . A request for your geographical co-ordinates is sent towards the
GPS terminal which is activated and calculates the exact position. This position is returned back to the SCP. The SCP then invokes the Intelligent Peripheral and orders it to set up a speech connection to the calling party. The IP translates the co-ordinates into an announcement telling the caller your position. In a matter of seconds and at a cost of only one tax pulse she is told that you are in the district of the Torunger lighthouse. She puts back the receiver, takes this week's issue of her favourite magazine and relaxes in the sofa knowing you are OK and will not be back within at least an hour.
Advantages/Use cases
• Could be convenient for e.g. relatives, the secretary or your boss who wants to know where you are even though you are not reachable on any terminal .
• If a person is lost it will be easy to locate him/her. Keywords: Cross country skiing in the mountains, avalanches, climbing expeditions, etc. Insurance companies might order you to have such a subscription if you want to avoid paying for expensive searching.
• People incapable of managing their own affairs may have such a subscription for their own safety.
• Transport companies may use this to control where the cargoes and chauffeurs are positioned.
• You will have the possibility to find your GPS terminal if it is lost or stolen. The exact co- ordinates (accuracy depending on the GPS system's resolution) is available in the Intelligent Peripheral which transforms the co-ordinates to an understandable measure.
Broadening In this document a UPT service realized on an IN platform is used as an example of a Personal Communication service. The patent claims also cover other Personal Communication related services.
GPS systems may be used for many purposes of which only some of the possible use cases are mentioned above. Also the presentation of the position to the caller has many alternatives depending of the receiver of the information. This must, however, be seen as separate product areas which is not covered in this invention. This invention points at the possible use in a Personal Communication perspective.
Abbreviation and terminology
GPS Global Positioning System
IN Intelligent Networks
IP Intelligent Peripheral SCP Service Control Point
SSP Service Switching Point
UPT Universal Personal Telecommunication
References Patents: WO 9627972
US 5 528 248 US 0 293 048 Other GPS patents

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1. Arrangement in a telecommunication system, especially a Personal Communication system like Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) which allows access to telecommunication services while allowing personal mobility, especially on the basis of a personal, network transparent UPT-number, so to say irrespective of geographical location, said system also comprising means for transferring information on where a UPT-user/terminal is positioned, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that said arrangement comprises means for requesting the position of a UPT- user/terminal by dialling the associated UPT-number.
2. Arrangement as claimed in claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that said dialled posi- tion request is checked as regards access or authorization before the request is responded to.
3. Arrangement as claimed in claim 1 or 2 , c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that said position re- quest is directed to an appropriate Service Control Point (SCP) containing a user profile of the UPT-user in question.
4. Arrangement as claimed in claim 3 , c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that after the SCP has checked the caller's authority to present a position request of a UPT-user, a call is created towards the mobile system using the number of the GPS-terminal in question.
5. Arrangement as claimed in claim 3 or 4 , c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that a contact is estab- lished towards the cellular network base station which is closest to the UPT-user/terminal in question for thereby effecting the request regarding the geographical position of said UPT-user, i.e. the calculation of the position of said GPS-terminal .
6. Arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, . c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the required and calculated position of the called UPT-user is transferred from the GPS-terminal in question via said cellular network and SCP to IP, for thereby communicating said geographical position to said calling requesting means, i.e. the calling terminal.
7. Arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the requested geographical position of the UPT-user/terminal is presented at the calling terminal as for example a map showing said position, or as an announcement telling the name of the UPT-user and the area/district in which said GPS-terminal is present.
8. Arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the number of users having access to said position requesting means is determined by the user profile, i.e. such access only being given to authorized callers according to a black or white list, or upon entry of a special password in the associated user profile, whereas callers having no such authority will be excluded from said automatic position information.
9. Arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims , c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that the UPT-user/terminal comprises means for activating or deactivating the associated GPS function.
10. Arrangement as claimed in claim 9, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that if said activating means are adapted to allow an incoming call access to the user profile for being authorized or rejected thereby.
11. Arrangement as claimed in claim 8 or 9 , c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n that said deactivating means are adapted to allow an incoming call only to be set up according to a registration status, i.e. with no access to GPS call.
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