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A microwave oven adapted for use within a motor vehicle dashboard area. The microwave oven has a removable storage cassette, and slidable platforms for securing and serving containers of beverages and foods.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7319537 | Charging management apparatus, peripheral device using apparatus, charging management system, charging management method, charging display method, storage medium, and program A charging management apparatus which allows constructing a charging system corresponding to various conditions when a plurality of apparatuses share a locally connected image reading apparatus and also allows use of the locally connected image reading apparatus as ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7277967 | Method and apparatus for suspending or adjusting billing charge for usage of electrically powered devices if abnormal or halt condition detected An apparatus for selecting, monitoring, and controlling electrically powered devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electrically powered device having a key operating line and switching control circuitry to control usage of the electrical... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7142417 | Modular communication fixture for installation on board of a passenger conveyance A modular communication fixture is constructed for installation in a passenger conveyance particularly a passenger aircraft cabin. The fixture includes first components for the use and/or benefit of passengers and second components for the use by on board personnel ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7143204 | Method and apparatus for suspending or adjusting billing charge for usage of electrically powered devices if abnormal or halt condition detected An apparatus for selecting, monitoring, and controlling electrically powered devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electrically powered device having a key operating line and switching control circuitry to control usage of the electrical... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7080051 | Internet download systems and methods providing software to internet computer users for local execution A customer computer connects to an online service provider by phone, Internet, or other telecommunications link. The link gives the customer access to additional processing and storage resources such as virtual storage, processing power and/or additional software or... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7068776 | Method and system for routing calls to desire discount telephone services A method and system for automatically completing long distance, international and local telephone calls using a preselected discount telephone service. A R.A.T. sensor array monitors a telephone line for activity. When the dialing of an outgoing call is detected, a ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6970456 | Method of monitoring the use of a chargeable dynamic signaling port of an inter-exchange trunk To monitor the use of a chargeable dynamic signaling port of a trunk connecting two exchanges, in particular in connection with applications which communicate via exchanges and which are likely to require to use such ports, rights of use are assigned to each applica... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6947183 | Facsimile mail box service subscriber apparatus and operating method thereof A facsimile mail box service subscriber apparatus and its operating method are disclosed by which when the facsimile message is recorded, in case of a facsimile message in ECM, it is subject to the FCS checking to store a facsimile message with no error, while, in c... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6934371 | Power control apparatus of public telecommunication terminal Disclosed is a power control apparatus of a public telecommunication terminal which makes the public telecommunication terminal (e.g., a public telephone) disposed in every place provided with a power control program so that the public telecommunication terminal its... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6868267 | Apparatus, method, and article of manufacture used to invoice for services consumed in a communications network An apparatus, method, and article of manufacture that provides an efficient way to invoice the users of a communication system (100) for the system resources consumed. Invoicing is based upon flexible criteria that can be adapted depending upon the charges a ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6564193 | System for, and method of, using the internet system to provide for the transmission of a facsimile message A document is processed by a web server at a web site to determine from a customer whether the customer wishes to facsimile the document to a recipient for free or for a fee. If the customer indicates the customer's desire to facsimile the document for fr... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6487280 | Multi-media data accessing and sending system A multi-media data accessing and sending system for offering a plurality of data manipulating devices in a central location. The multi-media data accessing and sending system includes a housing having a front side, a back side and a peripheral wall extend... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6437880 | Apparatus and a method for indicating a call charge on a display of a facsimile device An apparatus and a method for indicating a call charge on a display of a facsimile device determines whether a message which is included in a D-channel of service information is a facility message or a display message. If the message is a facility message... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6418197 | Method of playing announcements in telecommunication network exchange A telecommunication network exchange and method of playing an announcement to a call party in a telephone exchange during connection set-up. The invention is based on the idea of totally separating the detection of the need for an announcement from playin... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6415024 | System and method for special call detection and billing treatment It is desirable to be able to recognize data calls so that different charges can be applied to such calls and that vertical services, such as the use of special transmission facilities, may be offered to data callers. This recognition is accomplished by a... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6263057 | Automatic telecommunications provider selection system The invention provides methods and apparatuses for the automatic selection of a telecommunications service provider, for example, an inter-exchange or intra-exchange service provider, from a number of available telecommunications service providers, for a ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6259778 | Method and apparatus for detecting modem tones for implementation of a different billing structure for modem calls This invention provides telecommunication companies and operators of private branch exchanges (PBXs) with the ability to detect the use of modem calls and bill the user accordingly. By detecting a modem call, the telecommunication company and PBX operator... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6243450 | Pay-per use for data-network-based public access services An apparatus for vending public multimedia services has a telephone, a multimedia terminal, a payment receiver for receiving an authorization to accept charges for enabling use of at least one of the telephone and the multimedia terminal, a file receiver ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6233316 | Voice enhanced phone card A voice enhanced phone card which allows a caller to place a call by voice activated dialing only when the caller desires it is presented. A caller places a call using a standard calling card switch number and enters a predetermined service code. The voic... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6122348 | System and method for managing incoming communication events using multiple media options A system and method for providing multisensory signaling capabilities enables a user to manage the receipt of incoming communication events, after an initial notification sequence, using multiple media options. Specifically, a remote device notifies a use... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6094644 | Method and apparatus for recording actual time used by a service which makes requests for data An apparatus and method for recording actual time used by a service which makes requests for data. The apparatus includes a first timer for recording time during which the service is in operation and a second timer rendered operable when the service reque... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5953504 | Public accessible terminal capable of opening an account for allowing access to the internet and E-mail by generating ID code and security code for users A computer network for allowing individual users to access the internet comprises a central unit and a plurality of individual terminals located at separate spaced locations, at least which are accessible to the public. Each public accessible unit include... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5946670 | Data switching device and method of notifying charge information in data switching network A data switching device includes a switch which performs a switch operation on data transferred via the data switching device. The switch forms a permanent link connecting terminals permanently. A charge information management unit manages charge informat... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5917537 | Level 1 gateway for video dial tone networks In advanced digital networks for providing selective point-to-point communications between subscribers terminals and broadband server equipment operated by a plurality of independent information service providers, routing through the network is controlled... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5898763 | Equipment for facsimile call service of telephone exchange An equipment for facsimile call service of a telephone exchange which can apply an unique charging system to a facsimile call by distinguishing the facsimile call from ordinary speech calls, notify a caller of cause when occurring a failure in transmittin... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5764155 | Dynamic data exchange server A dynamic data exchange (DDE) server which allows external programs to access power management data is presented. The DDE server provides a mnemonic cross reference between register items and standardized, alphanumeric parameter names. This mnemonic inter... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5696902 | System for management of the usage of data consultations in a telecommunication network A system for management of the usage of consultations in a telecommunication network, in which one consultation is carried out by communication between a remote server center, and a local subscriber terminal, via a telecommunication link of switched type.... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5568280 | Facsimile access controller for calculating a communication charge A method and apparatus for logging or identifying each page of a facsimile transmission or reception by a facsimile machine with a facsimile access controller is disclosed. The method involves several steps which include monitoring the transmission or rec... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5425081 | Facsimile arrangement A system, according to the present invention, provides temporary facsimile services to facsimile machines provided in hotel rooms. The system includes an intermediary having a host of direct in-dial telephone numbers which can be selectively activated and... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5381242 | Facsimile apparatus and its maintenance charge control apparatus A facsimile apparatus and a maintenance charge control apparatus capable of easily controlling and settling the maintenance charge of the apparatus. By responding to the transmission request instruction signal transmitted from the control apparatus, the f... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5311580 | Communication apparatus for providing a modulated analog wave A communication apparatus generates plural data representing a modulated analog wave by sequentially reading plural data representing an analog wave from a memory storing plural data, and controlling a sequence of such plural data to be read in accordance... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5265153 | Facsimile communication system with communication charge calculation A telephone network connects a facsimile terminal and a store device. A terminal adaptor is connected between the facsimile terminal and the telephone network. A voice response unit is connected between the telephone network and the store device. A contro... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5224156 | Method and apparatus for facsimile enhancement A method and apparatus for causing a message sent in facsimile compatible form over a telephone system from a first location to a second location to be received at the second location in a confidential manner such that only the intended recipient may view... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5153744 | Image communication apparatus and image database system using the same The present invention includes a facsimile apparatus which transmits, at the least, a password, retrieval information, and destination information in accordance with a prescribed format, and an image database. The present invention offers an image databas... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5046189 | Facsimile apparatus and method of transmitting management information A facsimile apparatus for communicating via an integrated service digital network comprises a reading part for reading a user information attached to a call setup message upon reception and acceptance of a call from other terminals sent via the network, a... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5031208 | Data communication system and apparatus for transmitting data on a line and interrupting data transmission when an accounting pulse is detected on the line A data communication system and apparatus performs data communication by using a public telephone line network. This apparatus includes: a data transmitter to transmit data to a communication partner equipment through a line; a detector to detect accounti... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4956721 | Method of facsimile transmission after collection of facsimile charge and apparatus therefor A facsimile transmitting system is provided, wherein information recorded on a document or docments is read and transmitted. Prior to transmission, the amount of information recorded on the document is detected. A charge is calcualted prior to transmissio... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4926325 | Apparatus for carrying out financial transactions via a facsimile machine Financial transactions between buyers and sellers are carried out using at least one facsimile machine improved in accordance with the invention both to transfer electronic funds data among the buyer, seller and an authorizing institution and to print tra... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4891836 | Communication terminal having a charge displaying function A facsimile machine having a function of calculating a service charge for transmitting an image data to a remote receiver facsimile and displaying the thus calculated charge in a display. The image data is transmitted to the receiver facsimile only when a... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4868758 | Data communication system A data communication system comprises calculation means for calculating a communication charge to be charged when a given amount of data is to be transmitted, and display means for displaying the calculated communication charge prior to the data transmiss... | 09/19/1989 |
