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Apparatus and system for recording and accessing information received over a telephone network

  • US 5,566,231 A
  • Filed: 10/27/1994
  • Issued: 10/15/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for recording and accessing information comprising;

  • a housing,premises recording means mounted within said housing for recording information, telephone messages and prompts received along a first communication channel,means for connecting said premises recording means to said first communication channel,said premises recording means including means for interfacing with a video display for displaying stored information, messages and prompts,said premises recording means further including a microprocessor and memory means for storing information, telephone messages and prompts received along the first communication channel,said premises recording means being responsive to signals received from a premises control unit along a second communication channel extending between a premises control unit and said premises recording means for retrieving stored information, telephone messages and prompts, and displaying same on a video display,a local bus operatively connected to said premises recording means, and including an expansion bus, anda cartridge slot for receiving cartridges for interconnection with said expansion bus for expanding the various functions of said premise recording means.

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