摘要 |
A notification apparatus for a cellular communication system may transmit a notification message to nearby remote terminals if a first remote terminal ( 101 ) cannot be contacted. The notification apparatus comprises a call setup detector ( 203 ) detecting an unsuccessful incoming call setup for the first remote terminal ( 101 ). The call setup detector ( 203 ) is coupled to a first location processor ( 209 ) determining a location of the first remote terminal ( 101 ). A second location processor ( 211 ) determines a location of at least a second remote terminal ( 103 ) and a distance processor ( 213 ) evaluates a distance criterion for the first remote terminal ( 101 ) and the second remote terminal ( 103 ). A notification processor ( 215 ) transmits a notification message to the second remote terminal in response to the distance criterion. The notification message comprises information that the incoming call setup for the first remote terminal is attempted.
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