Interactive telephonic device for `VCO` relay communication
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1. A interactive telephonic device for use by the hearing impaired with means of connectivity directly to RELAY services with Voice Carrier Over capabilities comprising:
- a) a first telephone line,b) a modem capable of sending and receiving coded data signals over the first telephone line directly from a RELAY service,c) a vertically inclined visual display device,d) a memory device capable of dialing a specific telephone number to obtain connection to the RELAY service,e) a microprocessor operating in accordance with a program code and connected to detect incoming transmission over the first telephone line and means to process said coded data signals from the RELAY service into alphabetic, numeric and punctuation characters which may be presented immediately on a visually readable display screen or held in storage for later retrieval and presentation into visible form,f) a microprocessor and memory devices operating to send coded preprogrammed data signals over the first telephone line in order to communicate information with the RELAY service,g) a self contained audio input source and means of transmitting voice messages over the first telephone line to the RELAY service (and listening party),h) control switch connected to said microprocessor for controlling all operating functions of the interactive telephonic device.
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Abstract
An interactive telephonic apparatus having means of connectivity between a hearing impaired individual and the telephone RELAY system employing `Voice Carrier Over` (VCO) technology. The design of this apparatus and means of operation eliminate the keyboard controls and handset now employed in `Telephone Devices for the Deaf` (TDD). The resulting apparatus provides hearing impaired individuals, especially those of advanced age with mental, mobility and visual deficiencies, simplified low cost access to the telephone RELAY system.
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1. A interactive telephonic device for use by the hearing impaired with means of connectivity directly to RELAY services with Voice Carrier Over capabilities comprising:
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a) a first telephone line, b) a modem capable of sending and receiving coded data signals over the first telephone line directly from a RELAY service, c) a vertically inclined visual display device, d) a memory device capable of dialing a specific telephone number to obtain connection to the RELAY service, e) a microprocessor operating in accordance with a program code and connected to detect incoming transmission over the first telephone line and means to process said coded data signals from the RELAY service into alphabetic, numeric and punctuation characters which may be presented immediately on a visually readable display screen or held in storage for later retrieval and presentation into visible form, f) a microprocessor and memory devices operating to send coded preprogrammed data signals over the first telephone line in order to communicate information with the RELAY service, g) a self contained audio input source and means of transmitting voice messages over the first telephone line to the RELAY service (and listening party), h) control switch connected to said microprocessor for controlling all operating functions of the interactive telephonic device.
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Current AssigneeAlan H. Aronow
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Original AssigneeAlan H. Aronow
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InventorsAronow, Alan H.
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Primary Examiner(s)Chan, Wing F.
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Application NumberUS08/324,751Time in Patent Office603 DaysField of Search379/52, 379/58, 379/68, 379/70, 379/93, 379/96-100, 379/375, 379/376, 379/389, 379/90, 379/110, 340/825.19, 348/62US Class Current379/52CPC Class CodesH04M 11/066 Telephone sets adapted for ...
