1976-11-16
1978-07-04
Claffy, Kathleen H.
179 18DA, H04M 166
Patent
active
040990338
ABSTRACT:
A telephone security device for preventing unauthorized use of a telephone subscriber's set comprises an inhibit device for rendering at least partly inoperative the called number selecting means of the set, and a code responsive control means for controlling the inhibit device in dependence upon predetermined code signals applied thereto by the authorized user(s) via the called number selecting means or via a separate keyboard. An emergency service number is obtainable at any time even when other calls are inhibited. Additional predetermined code signals are required to return the inhibit device to an inhibit mode.
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Brigance Gerald L.
Claffy Kathleen H.
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