Telephonic communications – Telephone line or system combined with diverse electrical... – Having transmission of a digital message signal over a...
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-09
2001-08-28
Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2643)
Telephonic communications
Telephone line or system combined with diverse electrical...
Having transmission of a digital message signal over a...
C379S093050, C379S093180
Reexamination Certificate
active
06282272
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to an internet browser, and more particularly, to a method and arrangement for browsing the internet using a telephone circuit having keys for generating DTMF codes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
With the fast growing popularity of the Internet and the World Wide Web (also known as “WWW” or the “Web”), there is also an increasing demand for inexpensive Web browsers. Web browsers are typically graphical user interface (GUI) software programs which provide users access to the Web. Web browser users simply maneuver a pointer about the GUI and select various graphical icons to invoke features of the Web browser.
Typically, the Web browser software programs are executed on sophisticated personal computers. Such computers typically include a multi-purpose central processing unit (CPU) chip or chip set, various input devices including a mouse pointing device and a keyboard, a display, as well as fixed and/or removable data storage devices and their associated media. These personal computer systems are typically bulky, expensive and often inconvenient as they require a user to operate them at a desktop and/or carry extraneous devices.
Accordingly, there exists a need in the telecommunications industry for an inexpensive and convenient apparatus and method which overcomes the aforementioned deficiencies.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a method and interface for browsing the internet using a telephone circuit having keys for generating DTMF codes. The interface includes a memory and a processor and is coupled to the telephone circuit and a display. The interface receives a first DTMF code requesting access to the internet and, in response to the first DTMF code, loads a Web browser in its memory. The interface then receives a second DTMF code from the telephone circuit and converts the second DTMF code into a Web browser command using an interpretation protocol. The Web browser command is then executed using the interface, thereby enabling a user to access the internet via manual operation of the keys of the telephone circuit.
Advantageously, the interface may be adapted for use with conventional telephones, or in other embodiments, may be provided within the telephone itself.
These and various other features and advantages of the present invention are pointed out with particularity in the appended claims. However, for a better understanding of the invention, its advantages, and the objects obtained by its use, reference should be made to the drawings which form a further part hereof, and to accompanying descriptive matter, in which there is illustrated and described specific exemplary embodiments in accordance with the invention.
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Barraclough Keith
Deierling Kevin
Martin Bryan R.
Noonen Michael
Parkinson Joseph L.
Crawford PLLC
Eng George
Kuntz Curtis
Netergy Networks, Inc.
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