Telephone system with computer generated dial pad and automatic

Details Telephone system with computer generated dial pad and automatic Telephone system with computer generated dial pad and automatic

1982-02-25

1984-02-14

Rubinson, G. Z.

Communications: electrical

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179 90BB, 179 90B, 340707, 340712, 340286M, H04M 123

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044318707

ABSTRACT:
A computer input/output device is disclosed for performing the functions of a telephone. More particularly, an input/output device is disclosed particularly adapted for use with computer communication equipment. The subject device includes a video display connected to a central processor. The central processor is capable of generating and supplying video output to the display. The video output includes the representation of telephone keys. The central processor is also capable of generating output tones respectively corresponding to the telephone keys. An interactive light pen is provided for receiving optical input from the video display and supplying an electrical output to the cental processor. In use, the light pen is placed over the image of particular telephone keys whereby the central procesor will generate an output tone corresponding to that key. In the preferred embodiment of the subject invention, an automatic dial directory is provided to permit the rapid dialing of frequently called numbers. In addition, a nonmechanical volume control is disclosed.

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