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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7400716 | Multifunctional intercom system with message recording/retrieval functions A multifunctional intercom system having message recording/retrieval functions, a remote control unit, and music playing capabilities, wherein the various buttons are labeled in Braille for use by hearing impaired individuals. The intercom system comprises a main co... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7263182 | Intelligent access control system In operational environments where local loop generation equipment is used, communication interruptions between a central office and a customer premises device is minimized by using a dedicated communications link between the local loop generation equipment and the c... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257205 | Method and apparatus for communicating with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster and disaster recovery A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster or disaster recovery period. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes two wireless connection units, ea... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7190969 | Method and system for controlling service to multiple mobile stations having a common subscriber identifier A system and method for managing multiple mobile stations provisioned for use by a single user with a common mobile identification number (MIN). In an advanced intelligent network, a call control system may receive requests to set one of the multiple mobile stations... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7177410 | Local control of call features in a telephone system A residential phone system allows for local control of call features from any phone extension. The phone system may include a microcontroller that communicates along the phone lines at a non-utilized frequency to several extension phones in a residence. The microcon... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162020 | Method and apparatus for selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private bra... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155226 | Method and system for serving multiple subscriber stations under a common subscriber ID A method for serving multiple mobile stations under a common mobile identification number (MIN). A service provider assigns the common MIN to multiple mobile stations and maintains a subscriber profile that associates the MIN with the electronic serial numbers (ESNs... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7139585 | Wireless communication apparatus and system When an incoming call to a wireless communication apparatus is detected, a wireless control apparatus uses a wireless link, which has been established by previous communication, to perform succeeding communication. Examples of communication include communication of ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7139378 | Method for signaling an incoming call According to the inventive method, an incoming call that is directed to a subscriber terminal (Tln 1) allocated to a subscriber group (Tln1 to Tln n) is signaled to the subscriber terminal (Tln 1) called and additionally to at least one subscrib... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135959 | Apparatus and method for wireless doorbell and security control panel interaction An apparatus and method for wireless doorbell and security control panel interaction is provided. The system includes a wireless doorbell, a security control panel, and at least one control panel activation device having a transmitter and a manually activated switch... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7109860 | Surveillance apparatus integrated with mobile phone The present invention is to provide a surveillance apparatus for monitoring the situation of a visitor through a mobile phone, which comprises a monitor assembly including a microprocessor, a digital/analog converter connected to the microprocessor, an electric bell... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7085361 | Methods and systems for communication from an exterior of a location Methods and systems for allowing communication between an exterior and an interior of a location, or a person associated with the location. A device positioned exterior to the location is connected to a communications system of the location. The device includes a si... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7082306 | Apparatus and method for merging wireless telephone service with existing wired telephone equipment in a facility An apparatus and method for merging mobile, or wireless, telephone service with existing wired telephone equipment in a facility, such as a home or business, are provided. With the apparatus and method, a converter is associated with the facility such that a wireles... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7050565 | Multimedia augmented call coverage A technique for sharing multimedia sessions between users that share a directory number allows incoming calls to be routed to both phones. Once one party picks up, the other party is alerted to this fact. Both parties may then exchange multimedia information to help... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7003287 | System and method for call forwarding in a communication system In one aspect of the invention, a system for call forwarding includes a telephone subsystem operable to communicate with a telephonic device. The system also includes a wireless subsystem operable to communicate with a mobile station. The mobile station is associate... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6993123 | Intelligent access control system In operational environments where local loop generation equipment is used, communication interruptions between a central office and a customer premises device is minimized by using a dedicated communications link between the local loop generation equipment and the c... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6631179 | Voice and motion activated telephone A method and system for communicating without use of manual contact with a communications unit. The user approaches a communications system and can activate a communications unit by a proximity/motion detector and/or a voice activation device. The person ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6438221 | Electronote wall mounted messaging device A wall-hung or shelf situated free-standing voice memorandum system allows an individual to record a message for another member of the household. the system can be used in connection with a household doorbell system so that at the user's choice, the syste... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6233328 | Door intercom An automatic door answering system comprises a door intercom system, a recording machine, a telecommunication system, first, second and third interfaces, and a microprocessor-based switching device. The switching device is coupled to the door intercom sys... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5966432 | Remote answering of doorbell An apparatus and method for remotely answering a door. The apparatus includes a switch, a telephone transmitter and an a telephone receiver positioned near the door. At least one telephone station is operable to place a telephone call to a remote telephon... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5905787 | Method and apparatus for installing telephone intercom--voice messaging apparatus at doorbell for dwelling A doorbell response system is utilized in a dwelling. The dwelling includes a telephone, includes a telephone line connected to the telephone, and includes a doorbell and a pair of doorbell electrical wires which power the doorbell. The doorbell response ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5774039 | Programmable doorbell control A programmable doorbell controller for the operation of a doorbell. In a preferred embodiment, an audible announcement is recorded and stored by a doorbell control module using speech controller integrated circuitry. A self-contained remote module may int... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5657380 | Interactive door answering and messaging device with speech synthesis An automatic door answering and message system is disclosed. A preferred embodiment of the system has an interior unit and an exterior unit that communicate via an RF link. The system uses voice recognition and synthesis to interact with visitors. In addi... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5566233 | Communication controlling apparatus for a single-line telephone with extensions thereto In a single-line telephone, there are a plurality of extension telephone sets connected by a telephone line and each extension telephone set is connected to a communication controlling apparatus. The communication controlling apparatus includes an alterna... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5454032 | Method of establishing communication link to one of multiple devices associated with single telephone number A method of establishing a telephone communication link from a calling line to one of plural peripheral devices associated with a single telephone number in a central office telephone switching system or PBX is comprised of storing in a memory a first tab... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5384838 | System for communicating through partitions An intercommunication system for transmitting signals through a door, and having piezo transducer devices mountable on each side of the door, a matrix of analog switches connecting the piezo transducer devices to the input and output of a bridge amplifier... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5315639 | Hands-free intercom system A "wireless" door answering intercom system (meaning no special wiring between the inside and outside stations) that allows a visitor to carry on a two-way conversation with a person inside the building without requiring the visitor to manipulate a "push-... | 05/24/1994 |
| 4961177 | Method and apparatus for inputting a voice through a microphone An apparatus and method for inputting a voice through a microphone mounted at a position facing a speaking person. An image of a speaking person is generated and used to detect the position of a mouth of the speaker. The microphone is then moved in accord... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4894858 | Portable through-door intercom A through-door security intercom that clamps on the free edge of a door of any conventional thickness. Clamping is effected by constant-force flat springs, which springs also provide current paths. The springs are pre-bent at acute angles at predetermined... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4809320 | Door security system A security intercommunication system is disclosed which includes an inside housing, an outside housing and a peep-hole optical assembly including a cylindrical body having first and second threadedly engagable, longitudinally aligned sections. The inside ... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4715060 | Door message apparatus with telephone answering device A door message apparatus has a control unit which responds to operation of a doorbell switch to connect a door speaker/microphone to an automatic telephone answering and recording machine. The control unit applies a ring signal to the answering machine so... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4631365 | Intercom system The invention is directed to an intercom system for communication between persons on opposite sides of an entry door or the like. On a first embodiment the intercom device is energized by the person on the exterior of the door when a combined power and do... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4558321 | Visitor conversation system A novel visitor conversation system comprising a single transmitter-receiver. The distance to an incoming person is measured by receiving an ultrasonic wave signal propagated from the transmitter-receiver and reflected on the person. When the distance is ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4554411 | Intercom system A communication system includes a master control with optional inside, door or patio remote units, door chime, phone coupler, or programming such as radio, phonograph, tape player or the like. The inside remote units and the master control are connected t... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4518826 | Vandal-proof communication system A touch switch and monitor lamp associated with an intercom station are embedded in a protective wall mounted plate with exposed ends flush with the planar surface of the plate which has openings through which sound is transmitted to or from a folded horn... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4273956 | Audioscope project The optical viewing device described comprises, in combination, an optical viewing tube for securing through the thickness of the door, an "outside" unit for attachment to the outside of the door and engaging around one end of the optical tube and an "ins... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4130728 | Combined mounting for through-the-wall viewer and intercom Seeing and talking through a wall or closed door is conveniently provided by the combination of a one-way observation telescope projecting through the door and a pair of intercom units, one on each side of the door. Each intercom housing has a flange with... | 12/19/1978 |
