Telecommunications interface apparatus and method

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1995-09-22

1996-09-17

Ray, Gopal C.

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39520015, 3642223, 364284, 3642844, 364260, 364235, 364DIG1, 379 93, G06F 1342, G06F 1314

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055577520

ABSTRACT:
An interface apparatus and method for transmitting data between a host computer and a telecommunication network without requiring special host-based computer programs to communicate with the interface apparatus. The invention uses existing ports of the host computer, utilized in their standard method of operation, such as driving a printer or communicating with a workstation. This reduces cost, simplifies use, and permits the use of the telecommunication interface apparatus with any computer utilizing its existing programs. The interface apparatus scans the beginning of a message for a command code comprising a string of special characters and the addressee number and/or code. If such a code is detected, the message is transmitted over the telecommunication network. Otherwise, the message is passed through the interface apparatus unchanged to be printed.

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