Multifunction wireless device

摘要

A communication device and system are disclosed for providing communication and data services to residents of a controlled facility. The device can be restricted to communicating only using an internet protocol so as to restrict the device communication to an internal intranet. Wireless access points may be disposed throughout the environment to route calls and data between the device and a central processing center. By converting a protocol of the communications received from the device to a protocol used by the central processing center, minimal modifications to the central processing center are needed to support a wireless communication infrastructure. Many restrictions and safeguards may be implemented within the phone and system in order to prevent improper use.

主权项

1. A system for providing communication services to a wireless communication device, the system comprising:
a central processing center having one or more circuits and/or processors configured to process call information from the wireless communication device, wherein the processing of the call information includes:
processing payment for the call, the processing payment including:
accessing a Debit Account stored on the server that is associated with the authenticated caller;verifying that the Debit Account includes sufficient funds for placing the call; anddeducting the payment from the Debit Account;performing call restriction processing on the call; andauthenticating at least one of the wireless communication device and a caller, the authenticating including:
receiving identifying information associated with the caller; andmatching the received identifying information with identification information previously stored in the server; a wireless access point communicatively coupled to the central processing center and configured to facilitate direct communication between the wireless communication device and the central processing center; and a server coupled to the central processing center configured to provide database support for the processing of the call information.