Handset proximity muting
    51.
    发明授权
    Handset proximity muting 有权
    手机接近静音

    公开(公告)号:US06952471B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-04

    申请号:US09590684

    申请日:2000-06-09

    IPC分类号: H04M1/72 H04M1/725

    CPC分类号: H04M1/72502 H04M2250/10

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for automatically (i.e., without requiring manual user adjustment) reducing gain in one or both acoustic feedback paths of a cordless telephone when the handset and its base unit are operating in close proximity to one another, preventing uncontrolled feedback and audible howling even before it begins. A proximity detection module determines a distance between the handset and its base unit using an appropriate technique, e.g., using RSSI, round trip delay times, and/or GPS measurements. If the distance indicates that the handset is within close proximity to the base unit, appropriate attenuation of the microphone gain and/or speaker volume of the base unit and/or the handset will be implemented. One or more fixed levels of attenuation may be implemented based on a corresponding one or more measured close proximity distances between the handset and its base unit. Thus, the attenuation may result in a muting, a fixed amount of attenuation (e.g., 6 decibels (dB), 12 dB, or other appropriate fixed amount), or may be a variable amount dependent upon a relationship to the distance between the handset and the base unit.

    摘要翻译: 当手机及其基座单元彼此靠近操作时,自动(即,不需要手动用户调整)减少无绳电话的一个或两个声反馈路径中的增益的装置和方法,防止不受控制的反馈和可听见的啸叫甚至 在它开始之前。 接近检测模块使用适当的技术(例如使用RSSI,往返延迟时间和/或GPS测量)来确定手机与其基本单元之间的距离。 如果该距离表示手机位于基本单元附近,则将实现基本单元和/或手机的麦克风增益和/或扬声器音量的适当衰减。 可以基于手机与其基本单元之间的对应的一个或多个测量的近距离距离来实现一个或多个固定的衰减水平。 因此,衰减可能导致静音,固定量的衰减(例如,6分贝(dB),12dB或其他适当的固定量),或者可以是取决于与手机之间的距离的关系的可变量 和基本单位。

    Off-hook visual message waiting indicator
    52.
    发明授权
    Off-hook visual message waiting indicator 有权
    摘机视讯消息等待指示

    公开(公告)号:US06868155B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-15

    申请号:US09412178

    申请日:1999-10-05

    摘要: In a first embodiment of the invention, a method of providing a visual message waiting indicator signal to an off-hook telephone includes the step of receiving a voicemail message at a central location, and also includes the step of sending a visual message waiting indicator signal from the central location and destined for the off-hook telephone. In an alternative embodiment, a method of receiving a visual message waiting indicator signal in an off-hook telephone includes the steps of being in an off-hook condition, and receiving a visual message waiting indicator signal. This method may further include the step of displaying a visual message-waiting indicator based on the received visual message waiting indicator signal. This method may also include the step of receiving an alert signal, and the step of transmitting an acknowledgement signal in response to the alert signal. In another alternative embodiment, a telephone includes a visual message waiting indicator, and an interface unit adapted to couple the telephone to a network, such that the telephone is in an off-hook condition when coupled to the network and engaged in a communication activity, and is in an on-hook condition when coupled to the network and not engaged in a communication activity, wherein the interface unit is adapted to receive a visual message waiting indicator signal when in the off-hook condition.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明的第一实施例中,向摘机电话提供视觉消息等待指示符信号的方法包括在中央位置接收语音邮件消息的步骤,还包括发送可视消息等待指示符信号的步骤 从中央位置,并注定为摘机电话。 在替代实施例中,在摘机电话中接收视频消息等待指示符信号的方法包括处于摘机状态并接收视觉消息等待指示符信号的步骤。 该方法还可以包括基于接收到的可视消息等待指示符信号来显示视觉消息等待指示符的步骤。 该方法还可以包括接收警报信号的步骤,以及响应于警报信号发送确认信号的步骤。 在另一替代实施例中,电话包括可视消息等待指示符和适于将电话耦合到网络的接口单元,使得当耦合到网络并进行通信活动时,电话处于摘机状态, 并且当耦合到网络并且不参与通信活动时处于挂机状态,其中所述接口单元适于在处于摘机状态时接收视觉消息等待指示符信号。

    Methods and systems for indicating cellular telephone battery-charging information
    53.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for indicating cellular telephone battery-charging information 有权
    用于指示蜂窝电话电池充电信息的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06792297B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-14

    申请号:US09760857

    申请日:2001-01-17

    IPC分类号: H04B138

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided for indicating battery information to cellular telephone users when a cellular telephone is near an associated battery charger. When a cellular telephone is within a predetermined range of the battery charger, the charger and telephone form a communication link. The link allows the charger (or telephone) to analyze the status of the telephone's battery, generate alert commands and/or generate sensory alerts as needed in order to warn a user to charge the battery. The charger can also be adapted to establish a communication link with a personal computer (“PC”) and to transmit similar commands to the personal computer via the link to allow the PC to generate sensory alerts.

    摘要翻译: 当蜂窝电话靠近相关联的电池充电器时,提供用于向蜂窝电话用户指示电池信息的方法和系统。 当蜂窝电话在电池充电器的预定范围内时,充电器和电话形成通信链路。 该链接允许充电器(或电话)分析电话电池的状态,产生警报命令和/或根据需要产生感觉警报,以警告用户对电池充电。 充电器还可以适于与个人计算机(“PC”)建立通信链路,并且经由链路向个人计算机发送类似的命令以允许PC产生感觉警报。

    System and method for automating telecommunications session initiation and calling card for use therewith
    54.
    发明授权
    System and method for automating telecommunications session initiation and calling card for use therewith 失效
    用于自动化电话会话发起和使用的呼叫卡的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06729537B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-04

    申请号:US09917105

    申请日:2001-07-27

    IPC分类号: G06F1700

    摘要: A system and method for automating the initiation of a telecommunications session and a calling card to use with the system or the method. In one embodiment, an automated telephony interface system includes a scanner and a session initiator which is coupled to the scanner. The initiator extracts a telephone number from information read by the scanner and transmits a signal containing the telephone number to a telecommunications device in order to initiate a telecommunications session.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于自动启动电信会话和呼叫卡与系统或方法一起使用的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,自动电话接口系统包括耦合到扫描器的扫描器和会话启动器。 发起者从扫描仪读取的信息中提取电话号码,并将包含电话号码的信号发送到电信设备,以发起电信会话。

    Networked biometrically secured fitness device scheduler

    公开(公告)号:US06561951B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-13

    申请号:US09741343

    申请日:2000-12-21

    IPC分类号: A63B2100

    摘要: An apparatus and method are provided for scheduling and controlling access to physical fitness devices. A prospective user makes an entry into a reservation system reserving the timeframe to use a particular fitness device. Each physical fitness device is provided with a biometric sensor that allows a prospective user to enter biometric data into a database. The database contains records of each prospective user's biometric data. The reservation system and the biometric characteristics database are associated with a central controller. A prospective user is identified by providing biometric data to the database via the sensor associated with a particular fitness device. The central controller determines whether or not to allow the user access by determining if the user is scheduled in the reservation system.

    Caller ID equipment which displays location of caller
    57.
    发明授权
    Caller ID equipment which displays location of caller 失效
    来电显示设备,显示主叫方的位置

    公开(公告)号:US06353664B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-05

    申请号:US08980824

    申请日:1997-12-01

    IPC分类号: H04M156

    CPC分类号: H04M1/575

    摘要: Customer premises telephone equipment and methods are provided for identifying a calling party's telephone number, household name, and city and/or state location, to a called party. The equipment and method includes one or more directories containing city and state location information corresponding to a complete listing of all area codes an local exchanges throughout a selected calling region or country. A receiver receives an incoming telephone number of an incoming telephone call and a comparator compares the received incoming telephone number with the directory or directories containing the city and state location information to identify a city and state location associated with the incoming telephone number. The equipment includes a display for displaying the incoming telephone call number, the household name, and/or the city and state location associated with the incoming call.

    摘要翻译: 向被叫方提供客户端电话设备和方法,用于识别主叫方的电话号码,家庭姓名,城市和/或州位置。 设备和方法包括一个或多个目录,其中包含城市和州位置信息,该信息对应于整个所选呼叫区域或国家的本地交换机的所有区号的完整列表。 接收机接收进入的电话呼叫的输入电话号码,并且比较器将接收到的进入电话号码与包含城市和州位置信息的目录或目录进行比较,以识别与所接收的电话号码相关联的城市和州位置。 该设备包括用于显示来话电话号码,家庭姓名和/或与来电相关联的城市和州位置的显示器。

    Conferencing with a calling party
    58.
    发明授权
    Conferencing with a calling party 失效
    与主叫方进行会议

    公开(公告)号:US06269159B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-31

    申请号:US09060373

    申请日:1998-04-15

    IPC分类号: H04M157

    摘要: A method and apparatus to provide three way conferencing which allows a third party caller to call into an existing telephone call at a single line of a called party's telephone. In one embodiment, the called party may accept the conferencing of the third party caller based on a review of received call related information, e.g., Caller ID information. The acceptance may be by flashes of the telephone line and/or by entry of a predetermined DTMF code. The telephone apparatus and/or the central office may maintain a directory of accepted third party callers which are allowed to automatically enter an existing telephone call at a called party, unless refused by the called party within a predetermined amount of time. Each entry in the directory of accepted third party callers contains a portion or all of call related information such as a telephone number and/or a household name.

    摘要翻译: 一种提供三方会议的方法和装置,其允许第三方呼叫者在被叫方电话的一条线上呼入现有的电话呼叫。 在一个实施例中,被叫方可以基于对接收到的呼叫相关信息(例如,来电显示信息)的审查来接受第三方呼叫者的会议。 接受可能是通过电话线的闪烁和/或通过输入预定的DTMF码。 电话设备和/或中心局可以保持允许在被叫方自动进入现有电话呼叫的接受的第三方呼叫者的目录,除非被叫方在预定时间内拒绝。 接受的第三方呼叫者的目录中的每个条目包含呼叫相关信息的一部分或全部,例如电话号码和/或家庭姓名。

    Ring count controlled by incoming call related information
    59.
    发明授权
    Ring count controlled by incoming call related information 失效
    由来电相关信息控制的振铃次数

    公开(公告)号:US6026152A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-15

    申请号:US992113

    申请日:1997-12-17

    摘要: A variable ring count device in customer premises equipment is provided and includes a processor, a call related information detector/receiver in communication with a telephone line and a call related information directory in communication with the processor. The call related information directory associates pre-set call related information with a corresponding ring count. The processor is operable for an incoming call to compare call related information for the incoming call to the pre-set call related information in the call related information directory, and to determine a ring count for the incoming call based on a correlation between the call related information and the pre-set call related information in the call related information directory.

    摘要翻译: 提供了客户驻地设备中的可变环计数设备,并且包括处理器,与电话线通信的呼叫相关信息检测器/接收器以及与处理器通信的呼叫相关信息目录。 呼叫相关信息目录将预设的呼叫相关信息与相应的振铃计数相关联。 处理器可操作用于呼入呼叫,用于将来话呼叫的呼叫相关信息与呼叫相关信息目录中的预设呼叫相关信息进行比较,并且基于呼叫相关信息之间的相关性来确定呼入呼叫的振铃次数 信息和呼叫相关信息目录中的预设呼叫相关信息。

    Unified passcode pairing of piconet devices
    60.
    发明授权
    Unified passcode pairing of piconet devices 有权
    微微网设备的统一密码配对

    公开(公告)号:US07155163B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-26

    申请号:US09756106

    申请日:2001-01-09

    IPC分类号: H04B7/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to an application layer function outside the BLUETOOTH protocol which associates a BLUETOOTH unique address, i.e., the 48-bit unique BD_ADDR address, with a short passcode or PIN which is associated with a particular type of BLUETOOTH device in a particular piconet. The passcode or PIN can be pre-determined by the manufacturer of the BLUETOOTH device, or can be input and defined by the user. Upon installation in a piconet, in one embodiment shown and described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a user can be asked to manually input a particular passcode or PIN into a relevant piconet device, and an inquiry can be broadcast to all communicating piconet devices and only those other piconet devices having a matching passcode or PIN associated therewith can automatically forward their respective 48-bit unique BD_ADDR addresses to the inquiring piconet device. Alternatively, a user can inquire and be provided with a list of available passcodes or PINs already established by other devices in the piconet, and select a particular passcode or PIN associated with one or more other piconet devices. The passcode or personal identification number (PIN) may be input upon electronic device setup (e.g., a four character code). The passcode or PIN may be numeric, text, or alphanumeric.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及BLUETOOTH协议之外的应用层功能,其将BLUETOOTH唯一地址即48位唯一BD_ADDR地址与与特定微微网中特定类型的蓝牙设备相关联的短密码或PIN相关联 。 密码或密码可以由BLUETOOTH设备的制造商预先确定,也可以由用户输入和定义。 在安装在微微网中时,在参考图1和图2所示和描述的一个实施例中。 1和2 ,可以要求用户将特定的密码或PIN手动输入到相关的微微网设备中,并且可以向所有通信微微网设备广播查询,并且只能查询具有匹配密码或PIN的那些其他微微网设备 相关联的其可以自动地将其各自的48位唯一的BD_ADDR地址转发到询问的微微网设备。 或者,用户可以查询并提供已经由微微网中的其他设备建立的可用密码或PIN列表,并且选择与一个或多个其他微微网设备相关联的特定密码或PIN。 可以在电子设备设置(例如,四个字符代码)上输入密码或个人识别号码(PIN)。 密码或PIN可以是数字,文本或字母数字。