Dynamically Configurable Wireless Device and Server Communication System

Abstract

A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A wireless communication system, comprising:
 a wireless device which supports voice and data communications;   a server; and   a memory, wherein a processor is communicatively coupled with the memory,   wherein the memory stores functional instructions including instructions for use in providing a plurality of functions to the wireless device, at least one of the functional instructions adapted for switching between a public carrier frequency for wireless devices and a local or office network box frequency, and   wherein the memory further stores a plurality of communication protocols, that facilitate communication between the server and the wireless device and a remote system, wherein the server enables dynamic conversion of the wireless device from a first function to a second function to provide the plurality of functions at the wireless device.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the server is located at a carrier for the wireless device. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device receives a functional instruction to access radio frequency waves, thereby acting as a radio. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device receives a functional instruction to access TV waves, thereby acting as a TV. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device receives a functional instruction to access TV waves, and the wireless device transmits the functional instruction to a TV. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device receives a functional instruction to access data waves, thereby acting as a pager. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device receives a functional instruction from the server at a carrier to adapt to a different frequency and wireless protocol, thereby allowing the wireless device to switch between a first network and a second network dynamically. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device includes any of a TV controller, garage controller, cordless phone, cellular device, mobile device, and other intelligent appliances. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to query a power level and usage of another wireless device that includes one or more intelligent devices. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to work in conjunction with a local wireless network and wherein the wireless device is coupled to the memory and the processor. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the server is located on the Internet or at a carrier base station. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to be reconfigured by a carrier to use a different communication protocol through use of functional instructions transmitted over a carrier. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the functional instructions include sets of functions instructions, and wherein a function instruction set is a set of commands that enables wireless device reconfiguration. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device utilizes a first protocol and is adapted to be reconfigured by a public carrier such that the wireless devices utilizes a second protocol. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device utilizes a local network box to identify the location of a user. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to be reconfigured by a public carrier based upon a GPS location of the wireless device. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to be reconfigured based upon its proximity to an access point or local or office network. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to recognize its proximity to various wireless networks and initiate a configuration based thereon. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to store one or more profiles on the server. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a set of functional instructions is any set of commands that can reconfigure parameters of the wireless device. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to switch dynamically between local networks and public carrier networks. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a local network switchbox adapted to perform the functions of a wireless local area network box. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to function as a remote controller for copiers and fax machines. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to control home intelligent appliances including any of a TV, oven, microwave, and other appliances. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to start and stop devices and manage power settings of the devices. 
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to manage energy settings and energy usage of household devices. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to perform household duties including turning on and off devices, and controlling various input and output parameters of the devices. 
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to control functions of a television set. 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to control a garage door opener. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein controls are sent via keypad, sound, or voice actuated commands in one or more languages. 
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein power levels, channel bandwidths, and frequencies of operation are tunable and configurable between the wireless device and one or more intelligent appliances. 
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to have content streamed thereto from a server on the Internet. 
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless device is adapted to serve as a regular telephone handset.