Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Message storage or retrieval
Patent
1997-10-03
2000-08-15
Bost, Dwayne D.
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Message storage or retrieval
455412, H04Q 720
Patent
active
061049239
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides for an audible remote screening function or device (FIGS. 3A and 13) for use with an answering device or machine (FIG. 6B) and may also combine this screening function with an ability for remote operational control (FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 7B) of an answering device or machine.
A remote call screening device provides for the remote screening capabilities to be outwardly audible a distance from itself.
Preferred forms of the invention provide for remote call screening of an answering device or machine, or remote call screening of an answering device or machine together with remote operational control of an answering device or machine, with the capability to remotely operate and/or remotely screen calls (incoming or pre-recorded) of that of an answering device or machine from a remote area or room via the remote function or device. In preferred forms: the audible remote screening from the device can be heard across a room or from another room as it is outwardly audible; the remote device can be made to stay in an active ON mode eliminating any need for the user to search, locate, or activate the remote device or any command signal per call being screened; the remote operational control and/or screening device can be directly plugged in (230) (FIG. 3B) allowing for simultaneous power and recharge abilities for an indefinite source of power and uninterrupted operation ability; a remote-override switch (100) (FIG. 6B) located on an answering device or machine for privacy control over unauthorized access to the answering device or machine from the remote device; and small size for portability.
The functions and capabilities of the remote device can be implemented, combined, and used in conjunction with/into any other unit or housing (FIGS. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15).
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Bost Dwayne D.
Gelin Jean A.
Kite Karen
Kite Karen
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