System and method for locating a cellular service

Details System and method for locating a cellular service System and method for locating a cellular service

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Anderson, Matthew (Department: 2618)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at separate stations

Plural transmitters or receivers

C455S410000, C455S411000, C455S435200, C455S552100, C455S553100

Reexamination Certificate

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09549450

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining whether a particular service is provided by a cellular service provider comprising: listening for a page which includes a particular number plan area code (“NPA”) in a first frequency block; if the page is not heard in the first frequency block within a specified time period, listening for a page in a second frequency block which includes the particular NPA; and determining that the service is provided in the frequency block in which the page is sensed.

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