Remotely controlled speaker phone

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1999-06-18

2001-05-29

Chang, Jack (Department: 2642)

Telephonic communications

Terminal

Housing or housing component

C379S420040

Reexamination Certificate

active

06240181

ABSTRACT:

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of telephone devices, and more particularly to a remotely controlled speaker phone.
2. Description of Related Art
As can be seen by reference to the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,224,153; 5,228,075; 5,566,229; 5,572,570; 5,583,919 and 5,594,784, the prior art is replete with myriad and diverse telephone devices.
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient and practical remotely controlled speaker phone.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need for a new and improved remotely controlled speaker phone and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention provides a remotely controlled speaker phone actuated by an infrared remote control. The housing for the phone includes three angularly disposed front surfaces, each surface carrying speakers, microphones, and an infrared sensor. The infrared remote control is used to actuate the phone from any location in the room where the phone is located. Speaker volume control and speed dialing of preset numbers including 911 are also provided on the remote control. The phone may be wall-mounted, or it may be carried on a mobile base. The remote control may be attached to a key chain or wristband so that it will always be readily accessible to the user.


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