Abstract:
A dongle adapter system is described that is configured to communicate in a first direction using a first communications protocol and to communicate in a second direction using a second communications protocol. Communications in the first direction employ a conventional communications protocol, such as the Universal Serial Bus (“USB”) protocol. Communications in the second direction employs an Auxiliary Interface Bus (“AIB”) protocol; in some embodiments, the employed AIB protocol may be proprietary. A translator associated with the dongle adapter translates communications between the first communications protocol and the second communications protocol. The dongle adapter allows a peripheral device organiclly configured for the second communications protocol to function without modification in computing networks whose communications operate on the first communications protocol.
Abstract:
A communications system and a method of detecting and learning new ringtones in an automatic manner, comprising a desk phone (1), a hook switch, a ringtone detector (3), and a communications device (2). In a first embodiment a mechanical hook switch device is connected to the desk phone (1), and in a second embodiment an electronic hook switch unit (9) is connected to the desk phone (1). The ringtone detector (3) adaptively sets the filter and amplifier parameters according to the sensor position and pick-up sensitivity. The ringtone detector (3) automatically detects and learns the characteristics of new ringtones. The communications device (2) may comprise a base station (6) and a headset (7).
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a lifting device which is configured to be coupled mechanically to a given telephone apparatus, said telephone apparatus having a handset and a fixed part, and whereby the lifting of the handset activates a switch in the telephone apparatus. The lifting device comprises a movable element which is configured to be in connection with the handset and lift the handset by means of a drive unit which brings about a movement of the movable element. The lifting device also comprises a bracket which is configured to be placed on the telephone apparatus in between this and the handset, under which the movable element is housed in a movable manner in the bracket.
Abstract:
This invention operates in combination with a cradle supported telephone handset. It includes an electric switch operated by a variable timer which is set to operate at various times of a period of absence and for lengths of time selected by the occupant of a dwelling prior to vacating or leaving his dwelling. The electric current which is controlled by the switch energizes an electromagnetic coil periodically as preselected on the timer. The energizing of the electromagnetic coil operates to lift a shaft the end of which is formed to support the telephone handset and by which means the telephone handset is lifted from its cradle position on the telephone to close the telephone switch and thereby render the telephone in operating condition producing a busy signal indicative of occupancy.
Abstract:
A telephone auxiliary device has a housing adapted to be seated on a telephone body with a handset removed, the handset being placed on the housing. Within the housing there are disposed a movable plate pivoted at one end to the housing and provided at the other end with an adapter button for detecting a handset; a hook button actuating plate pivoted at its intermediate portion to approximately the center portion of the movable plate, with one end coupled to a plunger responsive to an incoming bell signal and with the other end extending over the hook buttons of the telephone; and a spring to bias the movable plate and the hook button actuating plate into closely adjacent positions. In operation, the hook buttons of the telephone are allowed to move upward, but the handset placed on the telephone auxiliary device is held in a fixed position.
Abstract:
An electromechanical device for responding to the ringing of a telephone instrument by answering with a prerecorded message and then recording communications incoming over the telephone line. The device provides for manual control of the recording of the prerecorded message and the playback of the incoming communications as recorded.