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Combined wireless/wired phone handset system

  • US 5,555,448 A
  • Filed: 02/27/1995
  • Issued: 09/10/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A telephone for portable wireless handset use and alternate use connected to a base station comprising:

  • a handset having first radio means for low power wireless communication and contacts for wired communication;

    a base station having second radio means for high power wireless communication, and a cord for coupling to the handset;

    a docking cradle;

    a boat for removably seating in the docking cradle for hand-held operation when removed and having a pocket for receiving the handset; and

    the boat having terminals connected to the cord for coupling to the handset contacts for wired communication when the handset is seated in the boat;

    whereby the handset can be used alone for communication via the first radio means and alternatively the handset can be mated to the boat for coupling through the cord to the base station for either hand-held or hand-free communication via the second radio means.

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