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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7792283 | Panel attachment assembly, panel attachment method and telephone According to one embodiment, a panel attachment assembly comprises a housing including a first wall with an opening, a cover panel fitted in the opening, and a built-in component fixed in the housing. The housing includes a first end edge defined by the first and se... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7570757 | Tilt mechanism for communication device A tilt mechanism is provided for a communication device enabling the communication device to be placed at a desired angular position during use. The tilt mechanism includes a biasing member that allows the user to consistently and easily set the angular position of ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7519176 | Key telephone set having interchangeable units A key telephone set comprises a telephone main body, an interchangeable dial button unit, an interchangeable line button unit, and an interchangeable display unit. The interchangeable dial button unit, the interchangeable line button unit and the interchangeable dis... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7372371 | Notification lights, locations and rules for a computer system Notifications to computer users are provided via indicators such as lights. The indicators are controlled according to rules, to convey computer-related state information to users in a consistent manner. Locations of visible indicators are chosen to facilitate easy ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7342778 | Portable computer with handle attached thereto A portable computer (20) includes a main body (21), a retention portion (23) being arranged on the main body with a part thereof spaced apart from the main body, a fastener (30) detachably attaching a handle (10) between the main b... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7324346 | Plug-in module for portable computing device A plug-in module adds functionality to a portable electronic device. The module includes a housing that is accepted by a housing port of the portable electronic device. The module includes at least one latch to secure the module to the electronic device. Each latch ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7286803 | Palm-sized mobile information terminal with finger-insertion hooking portion A mobile information terminal includes a case that is formed in tabular form and in the size of a palm, a display device that is stored such that the screen is exposed to the outside, an electronic circuit that is stored in the case and controls the display device, ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7254424 | Mobile telephone station A mobile telephone station is disclosed having a receptacle comprising a bottom and one or more upstanding sides defining a compartment configured to removably receive a mobile telephone through a top opening. The receptacle may have one or more clips for retaining ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7239416 | Printing method, portable communication terminal and portable printer A cellular phone is connected to a portable printer which uses an instant print film through connectors, and the printer prints an image according to image data stored in the cellular phone. The cellular phone can display the image to be printed on its LCD. The user... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7216221 | Method and system for unified audio control on a personal computer A system and method for improved audio controls on a personal computer is provided. The system and method provide a unified architecture for audio controls across hardware and software interfaces of the personal computer. An intelligent facility may automatically ch... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7209257 | Handheld mobile communications device with integral internal printer, incorporating a receptacle with an authentication interface A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7197139 | Replaceable personal digital assistant cradle for a telephone A telephone set includes a cradle for receiving a selected electronic device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The cradle comprises a cradle base and a cradle cover coupled to the cradle base. The cradle cover includes a support for selectively securing t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190945 | Security alarm operation in telephone device An apparatus and technique for providing a monitoring alarm telephone which not only automatically dials a predetermined alarm notification telephone number upon activation of a suitable alarm device (e.g., tripping of a motion detector), but which also provides aud... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7190786 | Telephone with removable DSL cartridge A telephone including a removable DSL filter cartridge is disclosed. The telephone includes a location adapted to receive a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge is designed to fit inside the location provided on the telephone. The filter cartridge includes a first... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7155009 | Modem with removable DSL cartridge A modem including a removable DSL filter cartridge is disclosed. The modem includes a location adapted to receive a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge is designed to fit inside the location provided on the modem. The filter cartridge includes a first end that el... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7130647 | Cordless telephone system A cordless telephone system comprises a base unit which cam accept information services for stationary telephone sets, and which can transmit and receive various signals by way of networks, and a wireless handset which wirelessly communicates with the base unit in t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7130417 | Telephone-coupled device for internet access An apparatus is provided which can be physically connected underneath a guest telephone in a hotel. The apparatus is set up with interconnection logic and a networking card so as to allow for a notebook computer to interconnect with a local area network in the hotel... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7123715 | Telephone apparatus Telephone apparatus comprises a telephone and a remote controller separate therefrom. The telephone has a built-in keypad and an internal operating circuit including a control circuit connected with the keypad for accepting keying signals therefrom to process a tele... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7110518 | Network support for enhanced dialing capability A method is provided for supporting an enhanced dialing service in telecommunications equipment. The method includes: receiving a series of dialed digits from customer premises equipment (CPE) (10); determining if the dialed digits correspond to a designated ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7076270 | Docking station for wireless communication device A docking station for a wireless communications device includes a support structure that includes a cradle for the wireless telephone. The docking station includes a switch, sensor or other detection mechanism that detects when the wireless communication device is d... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7072688 | Enhanced companion digital organizer for a cellular phone device An enhanced “Camel-back” or “Companion” Digital Organizer (CDO) is described that is designed to interface to a cellular telephone. The CDO is preferably implemented as an add-on component which can be easily attached and detached from a phone by a user and,... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7072689 | Lock and release mechanism for a wireless device A mechanism for securely locking and easily releasing a wireless device in a cradle is comprised of a release button located on an outer housing, accessible to a user. The release button extends through the outer housing to an interior in the cradle. An actuator is ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7054416 | Modular multi-media communication management system The present multi-media communication management system comprises a controller that interfaces with a plurality of space station communication devices and with one or more communication medium service providers. The controller translates multi-media communications r... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7050306 | Plug-in module for portable computing device A plug-in module adds functionality to a portable electronic device. The module includes a housing that is accepted by a housing port of the portable electronic device. The module includes at least one latch to secure the module to the electronic device. Each latch ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7003321 | Mobile communication system and switching apparatus When a signal is sent from a wireless base station 3-1, a wireless modem 10-1 converts the signal to a signal of a unified transmission form. The switch 11-1 switches the signal to one of wireless transceivers 12-1... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6967750 | Hand held mobile communications device with an image sensor and a printer including a capping mechanism A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and o... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6968207 | Communication system capable of speech and facsimile communication In a communication system having a first communication apparatus capable of a first communication via a first communication line such as a wire line and a second communication apparatus capable of a second communication via a second communication line such as a wire... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6914686 | Handheld mobile communications device with a color image sensor and a color printer A handheld mobile image sensing and printing device includes a support structure. A color image sensor is positioned on the support structure for sensing a color image. A color printing mechanism is positioned on the support structure and is operatively connected to... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6912283 | Teledata space and docking station with modular and integrated display A desk top telephone includes a network interface circuit for audio session set up and audio session communication with a remote telephone device. A display device docking bay accommodates a simple display screen or a portable computing device such as a portable dat... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6836643 | Module specific interface for cellular phones A system for connecting between at least one radio communication transceiver and at least one conventional telephone including: (a) at least one detachable adaptor, each adaptor having (i) a cellular transceiver docking connector, the connector operatively connected... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6816083 | Electronic device with cover including a radio frequency indentification module A cover member for an electronic device, the cover member having a secure radio frequency identification (RFID) module within it, an electronic device including such a cover member, and a system including such an electronic device for authorizing providing of goods ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6606384 | Multimedia communication terminal A channel (20) for accommodating a fully or partially cylindrical body (22) is formed above a visual display unit (16) in a multimedia communications terminal (10) having a console-like housing (12). This body (22) comprises a central body element (26) in... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6567512 | Electronic programmer for telephones with auto-dial An electronic programmer for the auto-dial functions of a telephone comprises an apparatus which electrically connects the rows and columns lines on the keyboard of a telephone so as to mimic the pressing the buttons on the telephone keypad.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6445793 | Adjustable telephone system and method An adjustable telephone system includes a base and a support coupled to the base. The support is operable to dispose the base in a plurality of positions relative to a support surface. The telephone system also includes an actuator coupled to the support ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6104807 | Display-based add-on module An attachable module for expanding or enhancing the functionality of a desktop telephone terminal is disclosed. The module comprises a body on which are mounted a display, a plurality of function keys and a scroll key, all of which are connected to electr... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6081596 | Automatic answering pick-up device A cordless telephone headset and remotely controlled telephone handset pick-up device for use in conjunction with an existing corded telephone set. A mechanical lift arm of the pick-up device, driven by an electric motor with a slip clutch, lifts the hand... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5999801 | Wireless rechargeable CB microphone The invention is a wireless microphone unit for use with a transmitter such as a CB transmitter. The microphone unit transmitted the voice signal to a receiver unit that is attached to the transmitter via a standard microphone connector that a corded micr... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5999620 | Device having a base part, and a cover selected for external configuration An electronic device having a cover with a selected configuration, and an accessory electrically connectable to a main part. The main part has duplicate electrical connectors for use with different covers having different external configurations. The acce... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5995621 | User installed telephone option module The present invention provides a user installable option module which contains upgrade circuitry to add additional functions to a basic telephone. This generic upgrade module is capable of containing different sets of electronic circuitry which perform di... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5901216 | Membrane switch for a telephone handset A photo-assisted secondary keypad for a telephone. The secondary keypad includes a plurality of openings that expose a number of membrane switch keypads. Depression of a keypad dials a telephone number stored in a memory of the phone unit. Each opening ha... | 05/04/1999 |
