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A command, such as an application specific command, is communicated from a central host to a remote station via a cellular mobile radio network. The station may be a fixed or roaming device. The central host sends the command a network switch, such as an SS7 SSP, wherein the command comprises a mobi

A command, such as an application specific command, is communicated from a central host to a remote station via a cellular mobile radio network. The station may be a fixed or roaming device. The central host sends the command a network switch, such as an SS7 SSP, wherein the command comprises a mobile identification number (MIN) and an electronic serial number (ESN). The network switch queries an associated HLR database to locate the remote station, the query specifying the MIN and the ESN. If the HLR does not recognize the MIN/ESN combination, it so informs the network switch, as well as the VLR associated with the MSC serving a remote station identified by the ESN. In response to the notification from the HLR, the VLR removes any entry in its database relating to the ESN and updates its database with the new MIN/ESN combination transmitted by the HLR to the VLR. The VLR confirms with the HLR that it has taken these steps and then sends the command to the remote station by calling the station using the new MIN/ESN.

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[ What is claimed is:] [19.] A method of communicating commands from a central host to remote stations via a cellular mobile radio network, comprising:a) sending a command from the central host to a network switch, the command comprising a profile, wherein the profile sets forth call capabilities;b)

[ What is claimed is:] [19.] A method of communicating commands from a central host to remote stations via a cellular mobile radio network, comprising:a) sending a command from the central host to a network switch, the command comprising a profile, wherein the profile sets forth call capabilities;b) querying a database associated with the network switch to identify a remote station in the cellular mobile radio network having call capabilities matching the profile;c) if the database associated with the network switch does not identify a remote station having call capabilities that match the profile, then:1) reporting the profile to the database associated with the network switch;2) reporting to a database associated with a mobile switching center (MSC) serving a remote station whose call capabilities match selected call capabilities set forth in the profile that the remote station is no longer being served by the MSC;3) reporting the profile to the database associated with the MSC serving the remote station;4) acknowledging to the database associated with the network switch receipt of the report on the profile; and5) sending the command by calling the remote station using the profile.