Digital cordless telephone home network
First Claim
1. A wireless digital communications network comprised of:
- a base unit that includes a first transceiver capable of conducting wireless communications via a cordless telephone communications protocol, a microprocessor circuit operably connected with the first wireless transceiver, digital storage accessible by the microprocessor, and a telephone line interface capable of receiving audio signals from the microprocessor;
a cordless telephone handset, which handset includes a second wireless transceiver capable of conducting voice telephony via the cordless telephone communications protocol with the first transceiver;
a digital electronic device that includes a third wireless transceiver that communicates digital data other than that required for voice telephony with the first transceiver via the cordless telephone communications protocol.
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Abstract
A wireless home communications network is provided. A digital cordless telephone base unit serves as the hub of the network. The base unit implements a cordless telephone communications protocol incorporating multiple-access features. Telephone calls can be placed on the PSTN through the base unit with a cordless telephone handset. Various other digital electronic devices, such as a home computer, laptop computer, television appliance, portable display tablet, refrigerator with integrated digital display, and PDA, can also use a cordless telephone transceiver to establish wireless data communication links with the base unit. These digital electronic devices can utilize the communication links with the base unit for a variety of functions, including Internet access, email, and grocery list maintenance. Such devices may also include audio input and output capabilities, such that they can also be used for voice telephony via the PSTN.
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19 Claims
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1. A wireless digital communications network comprised of:
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a base unit that includes a first transceiver capable of conducting wireless communications via a cordless telephone communications protocol, a microprocessor circuit operably connected with the first wireless transceiver, digital storage accessible by the microprocessor, and a telephone line interface capable of receiving audio signals from the microprocessor;
a cordless telephone handset, which handset includes a second wireless transceiver capable of conducting voice telephony via the cordless telephone communications protocol with the first transceiver;
a digital electronic device that includes a third wireless transceiver that communicates digital data other than that required for voice telephony with the first transceiver via the cordless telephone communications protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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