WO2006011944A2 - Emergency calling with a gsm radiotelephone during temperature extremes - Google Patents
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- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
- H04M1/72418—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting emergency services
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- H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
- H04M2250/12—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion
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- this invention relates to communication devices which use subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, and more specifically, to a method and apparatus for permitting emergency calling when the SIM card is subject to temperature extremes.
- SIM subscriber identification module
- a SIM card is inserted into a radiotelephone for providing subscriber identification, billing information and other information concerning the operation of the communication device.
- the radiotelephone Before allowing any non-emergency call the radiotelephone must detect a SEVI card inserted therein. If no SIM card is detected then no non-emergency calls are allowed.
- SIM cards need only be operable within a temperature range of -25 0 C to 7O 0 C with occasional peaks up to +85 0 C. Therefore, a SIM card may not be detected in the radiotelephone when the radiotelephone is located in a temperature environment outside of the normal -25 0 C to 7O 0 C temperature range. Thus, the SIM card is the limiting factor in automotive grade radiotelephone's designed to work from -4O 0 C to +85 0 C.
- FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a system overview, in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a method, in accordance with the present invention.
- the present invention provides an apparatus and method to detect those times when a SIM card in a communication device is inoperable due to temperature extremes, hi such a case, the communication device is allowed to make or continue an emergency call.
- the present method provides a controlled recovery process to return the radiotelephone to normal service.
- FIG. 1 illustrates apparatus for allowing emergency calling with a Global System for Mobile (GSM) radiotelephone during temperature extremes, in accordance with the present invention.
- GSM Global System for Mobile
- a GSM communication device 10 is coupled with an internal or external user interface 18, one or more SIM cards 16, and at least one temperature sensor 26, preferably located in proximity to the SIM card(s).
- the user interface 18 is used to convey information between a user and the communication device 10, and typically includes a microphone, a speaker, a display, a data port and a keypad, for example.
- a portable radiotelephone is one example of the communication device 18.
- the communication device 10 can be a vehicular radiotelephone system incorporating a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) that provides control over a GSM Network Access Device (NAD), which provides radiotelephone capabilities . for the vehicle.
- TCU Telematics Control Unit
- NAD GSM Network Access Device
- SEVI card contains personalized information for a user, as is known in the art.
- a SEVI card 16 is inserted into a card reader contained within the communication device 10. This can be done by a field service technician or an end user.
- a replaceable SEVI card is provide to a user for personal preferences, and a separate SEvI card is kept on-board the vehicle (i.e., in the trunk) that contains particular vehicular information.
- the communication device 10 prompts the user through the user interface 18 (e.g., display and/or keyboard) to insert a personal identification number (PIN) to unlock the SIM card allowing access to the subscriber information contained therein.
- the SIM card may not require the entry of a PIN number to unlock the subscriber information contained therein.
- the communication device 10 After successfully completing the turn-on process, the communication device 10 is fully registered for service in its native operating network 20 and system. The communication device 10 is now able to send and receive RF signals 22 through its antenna 24 with the network 20, as is known in the art. It should be recognized that there are many other components (e.g., memory, etc.) of the communication device, as are known in the art, that are not shown for simplicity. It should also be recognized that the SIM card itself can take on various configurations known in the art, such as a smart card, without affecting the operability of the present invention.
- the radiotelephone i.e., TCU 12
- the radiotelephone checks for the presence of a SIM card.
- the TCU can read a SIM card register to check and see if the SIM card is present. This check can be done occasionally, a few seconds or more, to check to see that the SIM card is still present, has not lost connection, and is functional. If the SIM card can not be read from, then this indicates that the card is not present or inoperable.
- the apparatus and method of the present invention can be adapted to not only a SIM card but any electronic module that attaches to a communication device.
- the SIM card is inoperable due to extreme temperature (e.g., outside of -25 0 C to 7O 0 C). Typically, this is because the SIM card deforms so much that it breaks electrical contact with the SEVI connector, hi addition, the SIM card(s) can stop working due to electrical issues.
- the NAD 14 determines that the SIM card 16 is inoperable, or even missing, an error message is sent from the NAD to the controller (TCU) 12.
- the controller determines from the error message whether the fault is due to a SBVI card error (i.e. the SBVI card is not present or is non-functional). If a SIM card error is detected, the controller 12 determines whether the communication device is in an emergency call, which can not be interrupted.
- the controller 12 determines whether this is the first time that this error has arisen. If so, the NAD 14 is reset once to see if there was a momentary glitch in the NAD. If not, the NAD 14 (or TCU 12) determines a temperature of the SIM card 16. Temperature can be determined from a separate temperature sensor 26 located in proximity to the SIM card(s) 16 or through other components of the radiotelephone itself, such as through a temperature compensation table for the on-board crystal oscillator for example. The controller 12 determining whether the temperature of the SIM card 16, measured from the temperature sensor 26, is outside of an operating range of the SIM card 16.
- SIM cards must be operational within a temperature range of -25 0 C to 7O 0 C. At temperature extremes outside of either end of this range, the SIM card may not be operational. However, if it is determined that the temperature is within the normal operational temperature range of the SEVI card, this would indicate that there is some other, non-temperature related problem, hi this case, The NAD 14 and/or SIM card 16 can be reset and an attempt to read the SEVI card repeated. The controller 12 will count the number of reset attempts that are made while the SEvI card is non-functional.
- a predetermined limit e.g., three to six
- a "Unit Not Functional" or “Check SEVI Card” message can be sent to the user interface 18, requesting a user to intervene to determine the problem.
- the controller can try to get the SEVI card working again by attempting to reset it every one minute, for example.
- This wait time can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the controller can allow only emergency calls to be made by the NAD, without the operational SEVI.
- the controller can send a notice to the user interface 18 indicating that only emergency calls are allowed due to temperature extremes.
- the controller takes no further action while an emergency call is being made, and will wait until the emergency call is completed. If no emergency call is made, or upon the completion of an emergency call, the controller will attempt to reset the NAD/SIM and proceed to check the SIM function as before.
- the controller can try to get the NAD/SIM card working again by attempting a reset every one minute, for example, if the communication device is not in an emergency call.
- the wait time can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the controller will also continue to check the temperature in the vicinity of the SIM card.
- the controller will try to reset the NAD/SIM repeatedly, given a one minute wait interval, to attempt to recover normal operation. Alternatively, if the temperature has not changed significantly since the last determination of temperature, it may not be necessary to perform a reset. If the number of attempts reaches a limit (e.g., three to six times), while within this temperature range, the controller can send an optional message to the user interface, such as "Check SIM Card".
- a limit e.g., three to six times
- the controller can try to get the SIM card working again by attempting to reset it every one minute, for example.
- the wait time can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the present invention also incorporates a method for allowing emergency calling with a Global System for Mobile (GSM) radiotelephone during temperature extremes.
- a first step in the method is providing a communication device with a user interface and a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.
- SIM Subscriber Identification Module
- a Telematics Control Unit TCU
- NAD GSM Network Access Device
- a user SIM card can also be used, and the present invention is applicable to both SIM cards.
- Another example is a portable radiotelephone application, wherein the single SEVI card is replaceable, hi either case, the SBVI card will become non-functional at temperature extremes.
- the SIM card deforms so much that it breaks electrical contact with the SIM connector, hi addition, the SIM card(s) can stop working due to electrical issues. Temperature detection capabilities are provided for the NAD (or radiotelephone) in the vicinity of the SIM card(s).
- the TCU/NAD or radiotelephone
- the TCU/NAD is powered on. This step also resets a counter, I. hi a next step 102, the TCU incorporates a periodic function for the NAD that accesses the SIM card.
- This function can be any simplistic function of the NAD that would require an operational SIM card. For example, the function can be a read or write command to a phonebook location on the SIM.
- this step detects 104 an error condition, through an error message 106 from the NAD to the TCU, and determines from the error message whether the fault is due to a SIM card error (i.e., the SBVI card is not present or is non ⁇ functional), which is of particular interest in the present invention. However, if the function can be performed properly by the SBVI card (i.e., no SBVI error), then this step 102 is periodically repeated.
- a SIM card error i.e., the SBVI card is not present or is non ⁇ functional
- a next step 112 includes determining whether the temperature, measured from the temperature measuring step 110, is outside of an operating range of the SEVI card.
- SBVI cards must be operational within a temperature range of -25 0 C to 7O 0 C. At temperature extremes outside of either end of this range, the SBVI card may not be operational. However, if it is determined that the temperature is within the normal operational temperature range of the SBVI card, this would indicate that there is some other, non-temperature related problem with the SBVI. hi this case, a RESET command 122 can be sent to the NAD and/or SIM card and this process repeated (steps 102-112). In addition, the counter is incremented 124 to count the number of reset attempts that are made while the SIM card is non ⁇ functional.
- a "Unit Not Functional" or “Check SIM Card” message 126 can be sent to a user interface, such as a vehicle display, requesting a user to intervene to determine the problem.
- a user interface such as a vehicle display
- the TCU can try to get the SIM card working again by attempting to reset 122 it every one minute 128, for example.
- the wait time 128 can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the TCU can allow 114 only emergency calls to be made by the NAD (radiotelephone), without the operational SIM.
- the TCU can send a notification to a user through the user interface 115 (e.g., in- vehicle display) indicating that only emergency calls are allowed due to temperature extremes.
- the TCU/NAD radiotelephone
- the TCU can try to get the NAD/SIM card working again by attempting to reset 122 it every one minute 128, for example, if it is not in an emergency call.
- the wait time 128 can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the TCU will also continue to check the temperature 110 in the vicinity of the SIM card.
- the TCU will try to reset 122 the NAD/SIM repeatedly, given a one minute wait interval 128, to attempt to recover normal operation.
- the counter is incremented 124 each time. If the number of attempts reaches a limit (e.g.
- the TCU will display 126 an optional message to the user interface, such as "Check SIM Card". This is done because the high temperature extremes could have caused permanent damage to the SIM card, its connector, or its holder.
- the TCU can try to get the SIM card working again by attempting to reset 122 it every one minute 128, for example.
- the wait time 128 can be any static or dynamic programmable duration.
- the present invention is applicable to portable and mobile devices. Although a vehicular device was used as an example (utilizing a TCU, NAD, and SIM card(s)), it should be recognized that similar functionality can also exist in a portable device with a processor and SIM card. In addition, the functions of the present invention could easily be incorporated entirely within the NAD, independent of the TCU.
- the present invention advantageously provides a novel recovery means for a GSM radiotelephone that experiences temperature extremes. The present invention also incorporates emergency calling during such temperature extremes.
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