Telephonic communications – Audio message storage – retrieval – or synthesis
Patent
1990-07-11
1992-08-25
Ng, Jin F.
Telephonic communications
Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis
379 88, 379 73, 379 74, H04M 164
Patent
active
051425645
ABSTRACT:
A telephone answering machine for receiving and recording calls received over telephone lines includes one of a plurality of interchangeable base units having different functions and features, one of a plurality of interchangeable user-interface units also having different functions and features, and a system for communicating between the units. Each base unit includes a telephone line interface circuit, a player/recorder and a first controller, responsive to commands for operating the base unit devices. Each installed user-interface unit is remote from an associated installed base unit and includes user-operable key means for inputting command signals related to the recording and playing back of messages. It also includes a speaker, a microphone, a display for visually displaying information, and a second controller for controlling operation of the keys, speaker, and display. The communication system uses a standard interface for coupling any base unit to any user-interface unit.
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Anderson Edward B.
Le Huyen D.
Ng Jin F.
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