APPARATUS, METHOD, MEDIA AND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPLIANCE

摘要

Apparatus, method, media and signals for controlling a wireless communication appliance are disclosed. A method implemented by the apparatus, media and signals involves producing a message signal comprising an address portion and a payload portion, in response to an action signal received at an adjunct apparatus, causing the adjunct apparatus to perform a function identified in the payload portion when the address portion satisfies a condition and transmitting the message signal to the wireless communication appliance when the address portion fails to satisfy the condition. The message signal may be used to cause an adjunct zone or roam signal to be transmitted to a wireless communications service provider, permitting different billing rates, or service to be applied, depending on whether the wireless communication appliance is in communication with the adjunct apparatus.