Caller identification system for wireless phone jacks and wireless modem jacks
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1. A wireless communications apparatus for connecting and enabling a caller identification unit to a power line communication channel, comprising:
- (A) a base unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals;
(B) an extension unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals to and from said base unit; and
(C) a caller identification signal amplification circuit electrically connected to said base to enable the transmission of caller identification signals to said extension unit, wherein said caller identification signal amplification circuit further comprises;
(i) a second signal path;
(ii) an amplifier connected into said second signal path to generate an amplified caller identification signal; and
(iii) a summer to sum said amplified caller identification signal with a signal from a first signal path.
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Abstract
A wireless power line carrier voice and data communication device is provided. The device permits a user to connect a caller identification unit to a telephone extension whose only connection to a telephone line is over an AC power line. The invention provides for appropriate amplification, joining with other audio paths, and transmission while requiring no hardware modifications of the extension unit or the wireless extension jack.
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1. A wireless communications apparatus for connecting and enabling a caller identification unit to a power line communication channel, comprising:
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(A) a base unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals; (B) an extension unit connected to an AC power line for the transmission and receipt of voice and data signals to and from said base unit; and (C) a caller identification signal amplification circuit electrically connected to said base to enable the transmission of caller identification signals to said extension unit, wherein said caller identification signal amplification circuit further comprises; (i) a second signal path; (ii) an amplifier connected into said second signal path to generate an amplified caller identification signal; and (iii) a summer to sum said amplified caller identification signal with a signal from a first signal path.
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Current AssigneeHanger Solutions, LLC (IP Investments Group LLC)
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Original AssigneePhonex Broadband Corp.
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InventorsSmith, Scott D., Bullock, Scott R., Thorson, David W., Knab, John M.
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Primary Examiner(s)LOOMIS, PAUL A
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Application NumberUS08/951,532Time in Patent Office733 DaysField of Search379/142, 455/402, 340/310.01, 340/310.02, 340/310.07, 340/310.08, 340/310.06US Class Current379/142.01CPC Class CodesH04B 2203/5441 Wireless systems or telephoneH04B 3/54 Systems for transmission vi...H04M 1/573 Line monitoring circuits fo...
