Voip-Pal.com, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

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COMPLAINT against Voip-Pal.com, Inc. (Filing fee $400 receipt number 0978-3994067), filed by Voip-Pal.com, Inc.. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 2/19/2016. Proof of service due by 6/8/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit D-(Chart 1), # 7 Exhibit D-(Chart 2), # 8 Exhibit D-(Chart 3), # 9 Exhibit D-(Chart 4), # 10 Exhibit E, # 11 Exhibit F, # 12 Exhibit F-Addendum 1, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet, # 14 Summons) (Bonds, Kurt)

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ALVERSON, TAYLOR,
MORTENSEN & SANDERS
KURT R. BONDS, ESQ.
Nevada Bar No. 6228
ADAM R. KNECHT, ESQ.
Nevada Bar No. 13166
7401 W. Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89117
[phone]
[e-mail]
Attorneys for Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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VOIP-PAL.COM, INC, a Nevada corporation,

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CASE NO.:

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Plaintiff,
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CHART 4
v.
ASSERTED CLAIMS AND
INFRINGEMENT CONDITIONS

APPLE, INC, a California corporation,
Defendants.

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CHART 4

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CHART SUPPORTING ASSERTED CLAIMS AND INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS
CONCERNING U.S. PATENT NO. 9,179,005

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Apple Inc. (“Apple”) manufacturers devices related to and supports a calling platform

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(“Apple Wi-Fi Calling”) that includes Apple desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile

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devices, software applications running on such devices and servers operated by wireless carriers

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that allows calls to be placed over Wi-Fi networks. Apple induces the infringement of certain

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claims of U.S. Patent 9,179,005 (“the ‘005 patent”) as illustrated in the chart below.

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling allows an Apple device to initiate a call between a caller, or a first

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participant, and a callee, or a second participant, using a carrier assisted voice over IP (“VoIP”)

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system and the callee or second participant may be a subscriber of the carrier or a non-subscriber.
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A profile that includes attributes is used as part of the process that classifies a call.

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Claim
1. [1p] A process
for producing a
routing message
for routing
communications
between a caller
and a callee in a
communication
system, the
process
comprising:

Accused Device/Instrumentality
Apple Wi-Fi Calling produces a routing message for routing
communications between a caller and a callee in a communication system.
Apple supports Wi-Fi Calling on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
including iPhone and Apple Watch devices.

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U.S. Patent No. 8,542,815

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling is a carrier-assisted system that allows Mac desktop
computers, iPads, iPhones and Apple Watches connected to a Wi-Fi
network to place calls to other users.
Apple Wi-Fi Calling operates in the United States in conjunction with
AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile (“carrier”) systems.

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Accused Device/Instrumentality

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[1a] using a
caller identifier
associated with
the caller to
locate a caller
dialing profile
comprising a
plurality of
calling attributes
associated with
the caller;

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a caller identifier associated with the caller to
locate a caller dialing profile comprising a plurality of calling attributes
associated with the caller.

[1b] when at
least one of said
calling attributes
and at least a

Apple Wi-Fi Calling determines if at least one of the calling attributes and
at least a portion of a callee identifier associated with the callee meet
private network classification criteria.

The caller identifier includes a phone number associated with the caller. A
call is initiated by the Apple device beginning with the establishment of
communication between the device and a server operated by the carrier. A
caller dialing profile including calling attributes includes information used
in the classification of a call, such as settings stored on the Apple device,
information stored on the carrier servers, and/or information obtained
regarding the connection of the caller device to the network.

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Claim
portion of a
callee identifier
associated with
the callee meet
private network
classification
criteria,

Accused Device/Instrumentality
Apple Wi-Fi Calling allows calls to be made using the carrier’s private
network and over a public network such as the PSTN. The callee identifier
includes a phone number associated with the callee. Private network
classification criteria represents routing calls over the carrier’s private
network. Calling attributes are used to establish a private network
classification criteria.
One example of calling attributes being used to establish private network
classification criteria is the use of caller related information to interpret the
callee identifier. The callee identifier may need to be interpreted according
to the location from which the caller is registered and/or the location from
which the caller is currently located, for example to handle international,
national and local dialing patterns. Also, abbreviated dialing patterns such
as 311, 511 and 811 are handled according to a local calling area. An
“Emergency Address” is needed in the case of 911 calls that are handled
using Apple Wi-Fi Calling.

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The Apple Wi-Fi Calling setup screen indicates that “For short code calls,
the city will be sent for call routing purpose.”

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Accused Device/Instrumentality

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Another example of calling attributes being used to establish private
network classification criteria is the use of caller account status
information. If the account of the caller is active and has not blocked
communication with the callee and the callee is a carrier subscriber, then
the call can be made using the carrier’s private network. The caller
account could be set up to block certain outgoing calls, such as
international calls or toll destinations. The caller account could also be set
up to block calls to specific numbers.

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Another example of calling attributes being used to establish private
network classification criteria is determining if the caller account has
sufficient authorization to process a charge associated with the
communication. If a call involves a charge and the caller account can
process the charge, and the callee is a carrier subscriber, then the call can
be made using the carrier’s private network.

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[1c] producing a
private network
routing message
for receipt by a
call controller,
said private
network routing
message
identifying an
address, on the
private network,
associated with
the callee; and

Apple Wi-Fi Calling produces a private network routing message for
receipt by a call controller which identifies an address on the private
network associated with the callee.

[1d] when at
least one of said
calling attributes
and at least a
portion of said

Apple Wi-Fi Calling determines if at least one of the calling attributes and
at least a portion of the callee identifier meet public network classification
criteria.

The carrier operated controller routes the call using a routing message to its
own subscriber over its private network.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling allows calls to be made using the carrier’s private
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Claim
callee identifier
meet a public
network
classification
criterion,

Accused Device/Instrumentality
network and over a public network such as the PSTN. Public network
classification criteria represents routing calls over a public network such as
the PSTN. Calling attributes are used to establish a public network
classification criteria.
One example of calling attributes being used to establish public network
classification criteria is the use of caller related information to interpret the
callee identifier. The callee identifier may need to be interpreted according
to the location from which the caller is registered and/or the location from
which the caller is currently located, for example to handle international,
national and local dialing patterns. Also, abbreviated dialing patterns such
as 311, 511 and 811 are handled according to a local calling area. An
“Emergency Address” is needed in the case of 911 calls that are handled
using Apple Wi-Fi Calling.

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The Apple Wi-Fi Calling setup screen indicates that “For short code calls,
the city will be sent for call routing purpose.”

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Accused Device/Instrumentality
Another example of calling attributes being used to establish public
network classification criteria is the use of caller account status
information. If the account of the caller is active and has not blocked
communication with the callee and the callee is not a carrier subscriber,
then the call must be made using a public network such as the PSTN. The
caller account could be set up to block certain outgoing calls, such as
international calls or toll destinations. The caller account could also be set
up to block calls to specific numbers.

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Another example of calling attributes being used to establish public
network classification criteria is determining if the caller account has
sufficient authorization to process a charge associated with the
communication. If a call involves a charge and the caller account can
process the charge, and the callee is not a carrier subscriber, then the call
must be made using a public network such as the PSTN.

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[1e] producing a
public network
routing message
for receipt by the
call controller,
said public
network routing
message
identifying a
gateway to the
public network.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling produces a public network routing message for
receipt by a call controller which identifies a gateway to the public
network.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling causes the private network routing message or the
public network routing message to be communicated to a call controller to
effect routing of the call.

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24. The process
of claim 1,
further
comprising
causing the
private network
routing message
or the public
network routing
message to be
communicated to
a call controller
to effect routing
of the call.

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling includes a non-transitory computer readable medium

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If a call is made over a public network, the carrier operated controller
routes the call using a routing message to a gateway associated with a
public network such as the PSTN.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a call routing controller apparatus that includes
the Apple device and/or carrier operated equipment.

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transitory
computer
readable medium
encoded with
codes for
directing a
processor to
execute the
method of claim
1.

Accused Device/Instrumentality
encoded with codes for directing a processor to execute the method of
claim 1.

26. [26p] A call
routing
controller
apparatus for
producing a
routing message
for routing
communications
between a caller
and a callee in a
communication
system, the
apparatus
comprising:

Apple Wi-Fi Calling include a call routing controller apparatus for
producing a routing message for routing communications between a caller
and a callee in a communication system.

[26a] at least one
processor
operably
configured to:

Apple Wi-Fi Calling includes at least one processor.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses processors with instructions in the Apple device
and/or carrier operated equipment.
See claim elements [1p], [1a], [1b], [1c], [1d] and [1e].

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a call routing controller apparatus that includes
the Apple device and/or carrier operated equipment.
See claim element [1p].

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses processors with instruction in the Apple device
and/or carrier operated equipment.

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[26b] use a caller See claim element [1a].
identifier
associated with
the caller to
locate a caller
dialing profile
comprising a
plurality of
calling attributes
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See claim element [1b].
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least one of said
calling attributes
and at least a
portion of a
callee identifier
associated with
the callee meet
private network
classification
criteria,

Accused Device/Instrumentality

[26d] produce a
private network
routing message
for receipt by a
call controller,
said private
network routing
message
identifying an
address, on the
private network,
associated with
the callee; and

See claim element [1c].

[26e] when at
least one of said
calling attributes
and at least a
portion of said
callee identifier
meet a public
network
classification
criterion,

See claim element [1d].

[26f] produce a
public network
routing message
for receipt by the
call controller,
said public
network routing
message
identifying a

See claim element [1e].

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gateway to the
public network.

Accused Device/Instrumentality

49. The
apparatus of
claim 26,
wherein said at
least one
processor is
further operably
configured to
cause the private
network routing
message or the
public network
routing message
to be
communicated to
a call controller
to effect routing
of the call.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling causes the private network routing message or the
public network routing message to be communicated to a call controller to
effect routing of the call.

50. [50p] A call
routing
controller
apparatus for
producing a
routing message
for routing
communications
between a caller
and a callee in a
communication
system, the
apparatus
comprising:

Apple Wi-Fi Calling includes a call routing controller apparatus for
producing a routing message for routing communications between a caller
and a callee in a communication system.

[50a] means for
using a caller
identifier
associated with
the caller to
locate a caller
dialing profile
comprising a

See claim element [1a].

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a call controller that includes the Apple device
and/or carrier operated equipment.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a call routing controller apparatus that includes
the Apple device and/or carrier operated equipment.
See claim element [1p].

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plurality of
calling attributes
associated with
the caller; and

Accused Device/Instrumentality

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[50b] means for, See claim element [1b].
when at least one
of said calling
attributes and at
least a portion of
a callee identifier
associated with
the callee meet
private network
classification
criteria,

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[50c] producing
a private
network routing
message for
receipt by a call
controller, said
private network
routing message
identifying an
address, on the
private network,
associated with
the callee; and

See claim element [1c].

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[50d] means for, See claim element [1d].
when at least one
of said calling
attributes and at
least a portion of
said callee
identifier meet a
public network
classification
criterion,
[50e] producing
a public network
routing message

See claim element [1e].

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for receipt by the
call controller,
said public
network routing
message
identifying a
gateway to the
public network.

Accused Device/Instrumentality

73. The
See claim element [49].
apparatus of
claim 50, further
comprising
means for
causing the
private network
routing message
or the public
network routing
message to be
communicated to
a call controller
to effect routing
of the call.
74. [74p] A
method of
routing
communications
in a packet
switched
network in
which a first
participant
identifier is
associated with a
first participant
and a second
participant
identifier is
associated with a
second
participant in a
communication,
the method

Apple Wi-Fi Calling routes communications in a packet switched network
in which a first participant identifier is associated with a first participant
and a second participant identifier is associated with a second participant in
a communication.
Apple supports Wi-Fi Calling on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
including iPhone and Apple Watch devices.

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comprising:

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling is a carrier-assisted system that allows Mac desktop
computers, iPads, iPhones and Apple Watches connected to a Wi-Fi
network to place calls to other users.
Apple Wi-Fi Calling operates in the United States in conjunction with
AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile (“carrier”) systems.

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling communicates over a packet switched network.
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The first participant identifier includes a phone number associated with the
first participant. The second participant identifier includes a phone number
associated with the second participant.

[74a] after the
first participant
has accessed the
packet switched
network to
initiate the
communication,
using the first
participant
identifier to
locate a first
participant
profile
comprising a
plurality of
attributes
associated with
the first
participant;

Apple Wi-Fi Calling, after the first participant has accessed the packet
switched network to initiate the communication, uses the first participant
identifier to locate a first participant profile comprising a plurality of
attributes associated with the first participant.

[74b] when at
least one of the
first participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
first network
classification
criterion,

Apple Wi-Fi Calling determines if at least one of the first participant
attributes and at least a portion of the second participant identifier meet a
first network classification criterion.

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A call is initiated by the Apple device beginning with the establishment of
communication between the device and a server operated by the carrier. A
first participant profile including attributes includes information used in the
classification of a call, such as settings stored on the Apple device,
information stored on the carrier servers, and/or information obtained
regarding the connection of the first participant device to the network.

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling allows calls to be made using the carrier’s private
network and over a public network such as the PSTN. First network
classification criteria represents routing calls over the carrier’s private
network. First participant attributes are used to establish a first network
classification criteria.
One example of first participant attributes being used to establish first
network classification criteria is the use of first participant related
information to interpret the second participant identifier. The second
participant identifier may need to be interpreted according to the location
from which the first participant is registered and/or the location from
which the first participant is currently located, for example to handle
international, national and local dialing patterns. Also, abbreviated dialing
patterns such as 311, 511 and 811 are handled according to a local calling
area. An “Emergency Address” is needed in the case of 911 calls that are
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Accused Device/Instrumentality
handled using Apple Wi-Fi Calling.

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The Apple Wi-Fi Calling setup screen indicates that “For short code calls,
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Another example of first participant attributes being used to establish first
network classification criteria is the use of first participant account status
information. If the account of the first participant is active and has not
blocked communication with the second participant and the second
participant is a carrier subscriber, then the call can be made using the
carrier’s private network. The first participant account could be set up to
block certain outgoing calls, such as international calls or toll destinations.
The first participant account could also be set up to block calls to specific
numbers.
Another example of first participant attributes being used to establish first
network classification criteria is determining if the first participant account
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has sufficient authorization to process a charge associated with the
communication. If a call involves a charge and the first participant account
can process the charge, and the second participant is a carrier subscriber,
then the call can be made using the carrier’s private network.

[74c] producing
a first network
routing message
for receipt by a
controller, the
first network
routing message
identifying an
address in a first
portion of the
packet switched
network, the
address being
associated with
the second
participant, the
first portion
being controlled
by an entity; and

Apple Wi-Fi Calling produces a first network routing message for receipt
by a controller which identifies an address, associated with the second
participant, in a first portion of the packet switched network, which is
controlled by an entity.

[74d] when at
least one of the
first participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
second network
classification
criterion,

Apple Wi-Fi Calling determines if at least one of the first participant
attributes and at least a portion of the second participant identifier meet a
second network classification criterion.

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The carrier operated controller routes the call using a routing message to its
own subscriber over its private network

Apple Wi-Fi Calling allows calls to be made using the carrier’s private
network and over a public network such as the PSTN. Second network
classification criteria represents routing calls over a public network such as
the PSTN. First participant attributes are used to establish a second
network classification criteria.
One example of first participant attributes being used to establish second
network classification criteria is the use of first participant related
information to interpret the second participant identifier. The second
participant identifier may need to be interpreted according to the location
from which the first participant is registered and/or the location from
which the first participant is currently located, for example to handle
international, national and local dialing patterns. Also, abbreviated dialing
patterns such as 311, 511 and 811 are handled according to a local calling
area. An “Emergency Address” is needed in the case of 911 calls that are
handled using AT&T Wi-Fi Calling.
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Another example of first participant attributes being used to establish
second network classification criteria is the use of first participant account
status information. If the account of the first participant is active and has
not blocked communication with the second participant and the second
participant is not a carrier subscriber, then the call must be made using a
public network such as the PSTN. The first participant account could be
set up to block certain outgoing calls, such as international calls or toll
destinations. The first participant account could also be set up to block
calls to specific numbers.

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Another example of first participant attributes being used to establish
second network classification criteria is determining if the first participant
account has sufficient authorization to process a charge associated with the
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communication. If a call involves a charge and the first participant account
can process the charge, and the second participant is not a carrier
subscriber, then the call must be made using a public network such as the
PSTN.

[74e] producing
a second
network routing
message for
receipt by the
controller, the
second network
routing message
identifying an
address in a
second portion
of the packet
switched
network, the
second portion
not controlled by
the entity.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling produces a second network routing message for
receipt by the controller which identifies an address in a second portion of
the packet switched network, which is not controlled by the entity.

75. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
packet switched
network
comprises the
Internet.

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the packet switched network includes the Internet.

76. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the first
participant
identifier
comprises a first
participant
telephone
number or
username.

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the first participant identifier comprises a first
participant telephone number or username.

77. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the second participant identifier comprises a
second participant telephone number or username.

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If a call is made over a public network, the carrier operated controller
routes the call using a routing message to a gateway associated with a
public network such as the PSTN.

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identifier
comprises a
second
participant
telephone
number or
username.

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78. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
communication
comprises a
voice-over-IP
communication.

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the communication comprises a voice-over-IP
communication.

79. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
packet switched
network is
accessed via an
Internet service
provider.

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the packet switched network is accessed via an
Internet service provider.

83. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the first
network
classification
criterion is
satisfied when an
address
associated with
the first
participant and
the address
associated with
the second
participant are
both in the first
portion of the
packet switched

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the first network classification criterion is satisfied
when an address associated with the first participant and the address
associated with the second participant are both in the first portion of the
packet switched network.

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network.
84. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
address in the
first portion is
accessible
through the first
participant's
Internet service
provider.

Accused Device/Instrumentality

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the address in the first portion is accessible through
the first participant's Internet service provider.

88. The method
In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the entity is an entity supplying communication
of claim 74,
services for the first portion.
wherein the
entity is an entity
supplying
communication
services for the
first portion.
89. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
second network
classification
criterion is
satisfied when
access to the
second
participant
requires routing
through a portion
of the packet
switched
network operated
by a
communication
service supplier.

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the second network classification criterion is
satisfied when access to the second participant requires routing through a
portion of the packet switched network operated by a communication
service supplier.

92. The method
of claim 74,
wherein the
address in the

In Apple Wi-Fi Calling the address in the second portion of the packet
switched network comprises an address accessed by a communication
service supplier.
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second portion
of the packet
switched
network
comprises an
address accessed
by a
communication
service supplier.

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94. [94p] A
system for
routing
communications
in a packet
switched
network in
which a first
participant in a
communication
has an associated
first participant
identifier and a
second
participant in the
communication
has an associated
second
participant
identifier, the
system
comprising:

Apple Wi-Fi Calling routes communications in a packet switched network
in which a first participant in a communication has an associated first
participant identifier and a second participant in the communication has an
associated second participant identifier.

Apple Wi-Fi Calling includes a controller comprising a processor operably
configured to access a memory.

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[94a] a controller
comprising:
a processor
operably
configured to
access a
memory,
wherein the
processor is
configured to:

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[94b] after the

See claim element [74a].

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See claim element [74p].

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Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses a controller with processors, memory and
instructions that includes the Apple device and/or carrier operated
equipment.

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first participant
has accessed the
packet switched
network to
initiate the
communication,
locate a first
participant
profile in the
memory using
the first
participant
identifier, the
first participant
profile
comprising a
plurality of
attributes
associated with
the first
participant;

Accused Device/Instrumentality

[94c] produce a
See claim element [74b].
first network
routing message
when at least one
of the first
participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
first network
classification
criterion,
[94d] the first
network routing
message
identifying an
address in a first
portion of the
packet switched
network, the

See claim element [74c].

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address being
associated with
the second
participant, the
first portion
being controlled
by an entity; and

Accused Device/Instrumentality

[94e] produce a
See claim element [74d].
second network
routing message
when at least one
of the first
participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
second network
classification
criterion,
[94f] the second
network routing
message
identifying an
address in a
second portion
of the packet
switched
network, the
second portion
not controlled by
the entity.

See claim element [74e].

See claim 78.

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95. The system
of claim 94,
wherein the
communication
comprises a
voice-over-IP
communication.

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See claim 79.

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of claim 94,
wherein the
packet switched
network is
accessed via an
Internet service
provider.

Accused Device/Instrumentality

98. The system
See claim 89.
of claim 94,
wherein the
second network
classification
criterion is
satisfied when
access to the
second
participant
requires routing
through a portion
of the packet
switched
network operated
by a
communication
service supplier.
99. [99p] A nontransitory
computer
readable medium
comprising
instructions that
when executed
cause a
processor to
perform a
method of
routing
communications
in a packet
switched
network in
which a first
participant

Apple Wi-Fi Calling includes a non-transitory computer readable medium
comprising instructions that when executed cause a processor to perform a
method of routing communications in a packet switched network in which
a first participant identifier is associated with a first participant and a
second participant identifier is associated with a second participant in a
communication
Apple Wi-Fi Calling uses processors with instructions in the Apple device
and/or carrier operated equipment.
See claim element [74p].

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identifier is
associated with a
first participant
and a second
participant
identifier is
associated with a
second
participant in a
communication,
the method
comprising:

Accused Device/Instrumentality

[99a] after the
first participant
has accessed the
packet switched
network to
initiate the
communication,
using the first
participant
identifier to
locate a first
participant
profile
comprising a
plurality of
attributes
associated with
the first
participant;

See claim element [74a].

[99b] when at
least one of the
first participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
first network
classification
criterion,

See claim element [74b].

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[99c] producing
a first network
routing message
for receipt by a
controller, the
first network
routing message
identifying an
address in a first
portion of the
packet switched
network, the
address being
associated with
the second
participant, the
first portion
being controlled
by an entity; and

Accused Device/Instrumentality
See claim element [74c].

[99d] when at
least one of the
first participant
attributes and at
least a portion of
the second
participant
identifier meet a
second network
classification
criterion,

See claim element [74d].

[99e] producing
a second
network routing
message for
receipt by the
controller, the
second network
routing message
identifying an
address in a
second portion
of the packet
switched

See claim element [74e].

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network, the
second portion
not controlled by
the entity.

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