Wireless multi-handset telephone system with integrated video monitoring accessories
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1. A cordless telephone system, comprising:
- a base unit;
at least one cordless telephone handset that also includes a screen that is capable of displaying images; and
at least one camera unit that is operable to wirelessly send images to at least the cordless telephone handset.
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Abstract
A wireless multi-handset telephone system with integrated video monitoring. A speakerphone base unit, at least one camera module, at least one combination video/voice handset, and at least one voice handset operate together such that voice and data are transmitted (i) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one camera module and (ii) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one voice handset, and video images are transmitted from the at least one camera module to the at least one combination video/voice handset.
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28 Claims
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1. A cordless telephone system, comprising:
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a base unit;
at least one cordless telephone handset that also includes a screen that is capable of displaying images; and
at least one camera unit that is operable to wirelessly send images to at least the cordless telephone handset. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A video monitoring system, comprising:
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a speakerphone base unit;
at least one combination video/voice handset;
at least one voice handset; and
at least one camera module, wherein the base unit is operable to be in wireless communication with any one of the at least one combination video/voice handset, at least one voice handset, and at least one camera module, and wherein the combination video/voice handset is operable to monitor images captured by the at least one camera module. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A wireless multi-handset telephone system with integrated video monitoring, comprising:
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a speakerphone base unit;
at least one camera module;
at least one combination video/voice handset; and
at least one voice handset, wherein voice and data are transmitted (i) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one camera module and (ii) between the speakerphone base unit and the at least one voice handset, and video images are transmitted from the at least one camera module to the at least one combination video/voice handset. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of monitoring a location using a cordless telephone system, comprising:
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initiating a voice and data link between a camera unit having audio capabilities and a base unit;
signaling at least one cordless handset;
establishing a two-way voice intercom between the camera unit and the at least one cordless handset via the base unit;
causing the camera unit to transmit an image; and
receiving and displaying the image at the cordless handset. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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