Replies to post #289190 on InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

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United States Patent 7,708,197
Schilling May 4, 2010

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Removable card for use in a communication unit


Abstract
A removable computer chip module for use in a communication unit is disclosed. The communication unit also includes a transceiver, an interface in communication with the removable computer chip module, and a controller in communication with the interface. The controller configured to receive a first access number stored on the removable computer chip module. The controller is further configured to control a transceiver in the communication unit such that the transceiver transmits the first access number to access a cellular network and receives a second access number. The controller is further configured to control the transceiver such that the transceiver transmits the second access number to the cellular network for subsequent access to the cellular network. The controller is further configured to receive count information associated with calls from the removable computer chip module.


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Inventors: Schilling; Donald L. (Sands Point, NY)
Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 11/586,058
Filed: October 25, 2006

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Current U.S. Class: 235/380 ; 455/419; 455/461
Current International Class: H04M 3/00 (20060101); H04W 4/00 (20060101)
Field of Search: 235/375,380,382 379/143-155,550-575 455/73-90,558,403-466 705/1,28,500