Class 379/457 - MISCELLANEOUS

Subclass of Class 379 - Telephonic communications
Definition: Subject matter not provided for in any of the preceding
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 10/17/2006

Number	Title	Issue Date
7123946	Portable information terminal device and telephone directory display method used by the device A display order deciding unit decides the display order upon displaying a telephone directory on the basis of setting if the telephone directory is displayed in the display order in response to a usage frequency or in the alphabetical order by a learning function se...	10/17/2006
7085358	Visual caller identification A visual caller identification system and method are provided. A caller identification device of a called party's telephone, whether integrated with the telephone or stand-alone, includes a series of colored lights for visually alerting the called party to an incomi...	08/01/2006
7079837	Caller identification queue for wireless telephones A method and system are provided for collecting and storing caller identification information associated with a calling party directed to an out of service wireless telephone. When calls are made to a wireless telephone, a determination is made as to whether the tel...	07/18/2006
7076460	Interactive remote auction bidding system An interactive remote auction bidding system for conducting an auction utilizes a data input device for communication over a network to the auction site. The system includes a data processor located at the auction site for generating bid information for communicatio...	07/11/2006
7069243	Interactive remote auction bidding system An interactive remote auction bidding system for conducting an auction utilizes a data input device for communication over a network to the auction site. The system includes a data processor located at the auction site for generating bid information for communicatio...	06/27/2006
6906700	3D controller with vibration A hand operated controller or converter structured for allowing hand inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, the controller structured with a plate or platform moveable relative to a base or housing about two mutually perpendicular axes general...	06/14/2005
6788551	Foldaway electronic device and flexible cable for same A foldaway electronic device includes a base unit having opposing lateral surfaces and an end portion, a cover unit having opposing lateral surfaces, each of which corresponds to one of the lateral surfaces of the base unit, and an end portion that is rotatably atta...	09/07/2004
6415269	Interactive remote auction bidding system An interactive remote auction bidding system for conducting an auction among participants located at remote locations from the auction site utilizes a data input device for communication over a network to the auction site. The system includes a data proce...	07/02/2002
6096969	Apparatus adapted to use solar battery An apparatus comprising a solar battery, or a device adapted to be used with the apparatus, includes a first arrangement for driving the apparatus into a redetermined state so as to prevent the apparatus from being adversely affected by heat from illumina...	08/01/2000
6002766	Package containing souvenir postcard and matching phone card A package is disclosed containing a picture postcard and a prepaid telephone card, both the postcard and the telephone card bearing the same illustration. The package is of transparent plastic for simultaneous viewing of both the postcard and the telephon...	12/14/1999
5999400	Modular plug with electronic components A modular plug which has an insulative housing comprising a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of lateral walls which are perpendicularly interposed between the top two bottom walls. There are a plurality of front longitudinal t...	12/07/1999
5911117	Service protection enclosure for and method of constructing a remote wireless telecommunication site A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radi...	06/08/1999
5835770	User inquiry facility for task status in a distributed system A user inquiry facility and method are described for use in a computerized data processing system which provides for monitoring of conversations or information transmission between a user of the data processing system, during the execution of the user's p...	11/10/1998
5710804	Service protection enclosure for and method of constructing a remote wireless telecommunication site A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radi...	01/20/1998
5677948	Cordless portable hands-free telephone A cordless portable telephone comprises a main apparatus (2) combining a receiver, a transmitter, an antenna (3) and a keyboard for entering a called number, a microphone and an earpiece, all attached to, or supported from a collar passing around the neck...	10/14/1997
5626976	Flexible energy storage device with integral charging unit A flexible, conformal energy storage device (10) has a plurality of photovoltaic devices (40, 42, 44) formed integrally therewith. The energy source includes an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte encapsulated between layers of oxygen and water impermeab...	05/06/1997
5412713	Display for a telephone terminal In an interactive display for a telephone terminal, movement between menu screens is controlled by hard buttons located on the telephone terminal. Directional arrow symbols, responsive to the switching action provided by pressing the hard buttons, are sel...	05/02/1995
5396547	Arrangement for entering information into a directory on a telephone terminal A softkey directory for use in a telephone terminal is arranged such that a user of the terminal is prevented from entering the same name identifier at more than one softkey label. The directory is further arranged such that the user of the telephone term...	03/07/1995
5392337	Arrangement for varying the display time for messages displayable on a telephone terminal A telephone terminal provides display screens of information messages which are selectively arranged to be time-specific in accordance with the complexity content of the information in each message. The amount of text in an information message, the comple...	02/21/1995
5386460	Feature configurable telephone terminal A telephone terminal is configurable by a user to contain just those features desired by the user. Although equipped with a full set of available features, the terminal also is initially configured only with a minimum default set of features directly and ...	01/31/1995
5381461	Interactive display for use in a telephone terminal An arrangement for increasing the available character spaces for softkey label screen prompts in a small interactive display for use in a telephone terminal is provided. In a first configuration of the arrangement, available character spaces in the intera...	01/10/1995
5373551	Selectable display for a telephone terminal A telephone terminal configured to provide a personalized user selectable feature which is displayed whenever the telephone terminal display is returned to an idle state from accessing other available features on the telephone terminal. Any of the availab...	12/13/1994
5313518	Electronic locking devices A method of unlocking a compartment such as a drawer in a desk where a telephone is provided on the desk, the telephone being of the type where a series of frequency tones are generated for dialing a number. The user places the handset of the telephone ne...	05/17/1994
5193108	Portable telecommunications test instrument with inductive probe circuit A handheld, battery-powered telecommunications test set which combines the function of tone generator and inductive input probe along with functions such as resistance measurement and continuity/discontinuity. The inductive input is coupled to one input o...	03/09/1993
5170429	Portable telecommunications test instrument with a talk battery circuit A handheld, battery-powered telecommunications test instrument with a talk battery circuit capable of supplying power for up to four telephone sets, which may be connected either in series or in parallel. The instrument determines the configuration of the...	12/08/1992
5067148	Method and apparatus for planning telephone facilities networks An acceptable or desired plan for changing the links of a telephone network is developed by using knowledge based rules to generate an ideal plan which meets first constraints, such as demand and modernization constraints, and by modifying the ideal plan ...	11/19/1991
5054057	Coin blocker A coin slot cover for telephones to indicate an out-of-order condition. A plate with a pair of locking tabs extending therefrom that may be inserted into the coin slot of a pay telephone....	10/01/1991
5023906	Method for monitoring telephone call progress A call progress monitor and algorithm for placing a phone call over the phone lines. The algorithm is hierarchically arranged having three major routines or portions: tone detection, signal recognition and situation recognition. Based upon the definitions...	06/11/1991
4941165	Hot cut procedure for telecommunications network In a telecommunication network, having at least first and second original equipment electrically connected by at least a first existing conductor, a method is disclosed for adding intermediate equipment to the network. The intermediate equipment is connec...	07/10/1990
4940859	Telephone cord take-up reel assembly A telephone cord take-up reel assembly having a take-up reel housing formed from a cover and a base member that is mounted on the wall of a room. A shaft is supported in the take-up reel housing and it passes through the inner hub of a take-up reel upon w...	07/10/1990
4932046	Telephone programming system for automated calling A system automates interface intervals with remote telephone terminals as to provide information or advice in response to select tone signals formed at a telephone terminal, and at the conclusion of an interval provides a disconnect or termination signal ...	06/05/1990
4839921	Telephone station comprising an optical display device A telephone station including an optical display device fashioned as a display is provided. The display device is quickly and simply attachable by being pluggably connected to the telephone station by engagement of webs on the display device with springs ...	06/13/1989
4747135	Pop up telephone A pop up telephone having a latch carried on a latch carrier with a slot. A cap having a post, the post capable of vertical travel within the slot. The post capable of engagement with the latch. A spring, contained below the cap and within the latch carri...	05/24/1988
4682164	Attachment for remote control of a plurality of signal monitors An attachment for remote control of a plurality of data stations remote from each other and from a central controller having simple and convenient arrangements to put all the burden of powering and most switching of the attachment in the central controlle...	07/21/1987
4654637	Buzzer with adjustable volume level A compact electrical buzzer is provided with an adjustment cap which is threadably positioned from the end of the bobbin sleeve which contains the buzzer plunger. The cap has a peripheral skirt which frictionally engages the buzzer housing. The mounting b...	03/31/1987
4571456	Portable computer A portable computer is contained within an outer metal case which physically encapsulates and protects the working components of the computer in the closed, portable configuration. The metal case includes a base which serves as a heat sink for transferrin...	02/18/1986
4471346	Smoke detector A portable, battery powered smoke detector in which the operative components are compactly and efficiently arranged in such a manner that they may be housed in a pocket-sized casing approximating the shape and size of a cigarette package. A further embodi...	09/11/1984
4075439	Method for providing temporary telephone service Telephone service for a subscriber served by an underground or aerial cable is reinstated (or new service is established) by providing a ribbon of a low tensile strength insulating material having a spaced pair of low tensile strength conductors therein. ...	02/21/1978
3991288	Repeater housing assembly Housing assembly fabricated of a lightweight non-metallic material for housing a plurality of telephone line repeaters. The housing assembly includes a circular base with a perpherial thread, a generally bell-shaped cover, and a threaded retaining ring fo...	11/09/1976

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Class 379/457 - MISCELLANEOUS