Private line automatic ringdown-like connection for a mobile device

摘要

Providing a private connection for a mobile device in a wireless local area network includes a mobile device operable to associate to a home wireless local area network (WLAN), request a temporary digital extension from the WLAN, receive an assigned temporary digital extension from the WLAN, register with the WLAN using the temporary digital extension, and initiate a call from the temporary digital extension to a target extension. In addition, an in-store server is operable to register the temporary digital extension, recognize the temporary digital extension in the initiated call, establish the call to the target extension, and route the call between the temporary digital extension and the target extension.

主权项

1. A method for providing a private connection for a mobile device in a wireless local area network, the method comprising the steps of:
associating the mobile device to a home wireless local area network (WLAN); requesting a temporary digital extension from an in-store server of the WLAN, wherein the temporary digital extension is stored within a pool of temporary extensions in an extensions table in the in-store server; receiving an assigned temporary digital extension from the WLAN; registering with the WLAN using the temporary digital extension; initiating a call from the temporary digital extension to a target extension provided to the mobile device; recognizing the temporary digital extension and establishing a call leg to the target extension; and routing the call between the temporary digital extension and the target extension.