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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7324975 | Method for managing commands in several application files and microchip card for implementing said method The invention relates to a method for controlling commands in several application files, whereby an access condition corresponding to said command is associated with each command in each application file, each command in each application file is executed if a user o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7275047 | Method and apparatus for interpreting information A method of processing data relating to a plurality of examples using a data classifier arranged to classify input data into one of a number of classes, and a rule inducer, comprising the steps of: (i) inputting a series of inputs ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7266841 | Security and communications module The invention provides a module for use in a central service provider interface having access to security system and voice and data communications. The module is configured to allow the security system to seize the telephone line when necessary to indicate a securit... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263523 | Method and apparatus for a web application server to provide for web user validation An apparatus for and method of utilizing an internet terminal coupled to the world wide web to access an existing proprietary data base management system having a dialog-based request format. The user request is received by a web server from the world wide web and c... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7231045 | Secure transaction modem storing unique indicia A modem and secure communications method for the modem is disclosed in which the modem is capable of storing identifying indicia unique to the modem. The identifying indicia may include graphics data such as an image of a credit card, a signature, and/or an account ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7194075 | System and process for automatic storage, enforcement and override of consumer do-not-call requests A method of implementing call compliance at a central facility, the method involving: receiving a call from a caller on an incoming connection; enabling the caller on the incoming connection to initiate an outgoing call on an outgoing connection; receiving over the ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7154276 | Method and apparatus for measuring a parameter of a vehicle electrical system An apparatus for measuring electrical parameters for an electrical system measures a first and second parameters of the electrical system between connections to the electrical system. A processor determines a third electrical parameter of the electrical system as a ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7142840 | Method and system for multi-network authorization and authentication A system for authenticating and/or authorizing users of a service includes one communication interface with an access communication channel and another communication interface with a confirmation communication channel. Requests for a user to access a service are rec... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7126341 | Automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic device An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation o... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6967484 | Electronic battery tester with automotive scan tool communication An electronic battery tester includes battery test circuitry configured to couple to a battery. A databus is configured to exchange data with external circuitry. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6941234 | Query based electronic battery tester An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery provides a test output indicative of a condition of the battery. Electronic measurement circuitry provides a measurement output related to a condition of the battery. The battery condition is determined base... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6933727 | Electronic battery tester cable A cable for use with an electronic battery tester includes first and second electrical connections configured to couple to terminals of a battery. A memory is configured to store digital data. Electrical terminals are configured to couple the cable to the electronic... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6914413 | Alternator tester with encoded output An alternator tester includes an alternator output measurement circuit configured to measure an electrical output of an alternator. A microprocessor determines a alternator condition as a function of the electrical output. The microprocessor encrypts information and... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6913483 | Cable for electronic battery tester A battery tester cable for coupling an electronic battery tester to a battery includes first clamp and second clamps to provide a connections to terminals of the battery. Cables extend from the clamps. A moveable cable holding device can be positioned along a length... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6906523 | Method and apparatus for testing cells and batteries embedded in series/parallel systems A “three-point” measurement technique effectively removes system effects to determine impedance, admittance, resistance, or conductance of an individual cell, battery, or interconnecting conductor embedded in a series or series-parallel electrochemical battery o... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6891825 | Method and system of providing multi-user access to a packet switched network An approach for providing multi-user access to a packet switched network via a shared Ethernet-based local area network (LAN) is disclosed. Multiple end user stations are connected to the LAN, in which each of end user stations executes a communication software. The... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6782080 | Arrangement for authenticating user and authorizing use of secured system A method for real-time authentication or authorization of a user (1) of a secured system (3) is based on using two authentication channels and an authentication device (4) from which the secured system can request authentication or authorization... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6580785 | Apparatus and method for simultaneous multiple telephone type services on a single telephone line Apparatus and method for simultaneously providing multiple telephone-type services to any/all POTS-type devices on a single wire pair at a user premises. The present invention provides for the ability to add separately addressable POTS devices on a single... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6493441 | Method of controlling telecommunications signalling A method for inhibiting the use of dual tones over an established voice channel of a telecommunications network. The method inhibits a call tone by removing at least one frequency selected from a group of frequencies used for in-band signaling. The method... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6388560 | Messaging terminal with voice notification A method for receiving and processing an incoming message in a wireless messaging terminal is disclosed. In particular, the method includes providing a receiver which receives the message and a memory for storing the message. The method further includes m... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6269254 | Radio communications device and method with API between user application program and telephony program and method A radio communications device has a memory having stored therein a user application program (16), a telephony program (18) and an application programming interface (API) 30 between these. Various aspects of the API are described. In one aspect, the API ha... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6021182 | Method and system for increasing the efficiency with which connections are made across a communication line A method and system are provided within a communication system to quickly make a connection with an access point by using a simple operation. When a communication terminal, such as a personal computer (PC) that has a communication function, is to access a... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5999946 | Databases in telecommunications A telephone switch system is connected digitally to an external computer system operating database software and having access to a digitally stored database of information used by the switch. The switch performs data transactions on the database in the ma... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5969636 | Messaging terminal with voice notification A method for receiving and processing an incoming message in a wireless messaging terminal. The method includes providing a receiver which receives the message and a memory for storing the message. The method further includes matching the message with a p... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5867653 | Method and apparatus for multi-cast based video conferencing A distance learning system consists of a plurality of multi-cast clients of various classes and priorities with one multi-cast client as a primary multi-cast client, a multi-cast server, arbitrator and a distance learning session coordinator. The primary ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5852653 | Communications line security device A device and method for securing terminal equipment connected to a communications line is disclosed. The device, when inserted into the communications line between the caller and terminal equipment, places an air gap in the communications line physically ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5495521 | Method and means for preventing fraudulent use of telephone network Access of a user to a resource, such as a telecommunications network, includes storing, in a first call data base, a first set of attributes concerning an ongoing call from a caller. A second call data base stores a second set of attributes concerning the... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5440618 | System for checking the access to the data of a data unit In a system for checking the access to data of a data unit (T10, T20, T30), the data unit is connected to a public network (V2) and is capable of exchanging data with a second subscriber (T4) over this network. In order that an authorized subscriber has a... | 08/08/1995 |
| 4905281 | Security apparatus and method for computers connected to telephone circuits A security apparatus for interfacing a computer system with a telephone circuit includes a modem and a controller interfacing between the telephone circuit and a modem of the computer system. The first-mentioned modem and the controller operate to answer ... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4876717 | Adjunct processor for providing computer facility access protection via call transfer This adjunct processor arrangement performs a centralized call screening function to provide computer port access security. Every call origination in the telephone switching system from a calling party to a protected computer port is interdicted by the te... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4831648 | Method of confirming user in modem communications and its system The present invention offers a method and system for checking the legality of a user who is subscribed in a telephone system, for example. When a user wants to access an information system operated by the host computer of said telephone system, e.g., a da... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4815031 | Method for granting a request to authorized data terminal users accessing from any locations In a data communication system, plural telephone lines are divided into a registered group and a non-registered group. Authorized remote terminals are respectively associated with the telephone lines of the registered group. Each remote terminal transmits... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4685124 | Microprocessor based control and switching device A control and switching device which is installed at a customer's computer (local) site and which links a remote terminal by modems over telephone lines to the system console, the TTO/TTI port and the ALM/IAC port of the host computer, and to a user termi... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4520233 | Telephone line security apparatus A telephone security apparatus placed at a subscriber station intercepts and screens incoming calls direct to a terminal through a modem. The security apparatus prevents completion of a connection to the terminal equipment unless the incoming call provide... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4154988 | Method and means for accessing program memory of a common control telecommunications switching system A method and means for providing a remote data station with access to the program memory of a stored program common control telecommunications switching system. The control complex has an input/output port and a modem for interfacing that port with its sw... | 05/15/1979 |
