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Intelligent telephone

Patent 4503288 Issued on March 5, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject March 5, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 06/298105 filed on 08/31/1981

US Classes:

379/88.16, Voice message synthesis379/131, Time controlled379/355.1, Selection of multiple call address signals379/39, Responsive to sensed nonsystem condition379/51, With automatic dialing or transmission of recorded audio message379/74, Remote control over telephone line379/79, With specified call initiated cycle control circuitry379/88.11, Display of message related information379/88.12, Indication or notification of message379/88.26, Recording voice message from non subscriber caller379/93.17, Having station display379/93.23Having user information display (e.g., telephone number, name, address, etc.)

Examiners

Primary: George, Keith E.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H04M 11/00 (20060101)
H04M 11/06 (20060101)
H04M 1/274 (20060101)
H04M 1/2745 (20060101)

Abstract

A microprocessor based telephone like device which includes all of the functions of any ordinary telephone, the functions of a data terminal and many additional functions to provide a highly useful voice and data communications and control device for both professional and personal use. The system generally includes a provision for direct connection and acoustic coupling to a phone line for ordinary voice communications or for data communications through a modem. A full alphanumeric keyboard coupled with a significant buffer memory and a one line display in the terminal provide for buffering of incoming and outgoing data as well as the display thereof. Inasmuch as the microprocessor based system is a bus oriented system, a great variety of controllers and communications devices and interfaces may be coupled thereto to provide a large array of data and voice communications and control capabilities.

Other References

  • Micon Industries Manual Communications Module; (Sales Brochure) Micon Industries, Oakland, Calif., 5/21/80
  • Nishiyama et al., "The Portable Data Display Terminal VC-350", National Technical Report, (Japan), vol. 19, No. 6, pp. 624-631, Dec. 1973
  • Melvin, Donald K.; LSI Applications in Telephone Instruments; Proceedings of the National Electronics Conference; vol. 32, pp. 261-266, Chicago, Ill., (Oct. 16-18, 1978)
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