Computer pager device

• US 6,021,310 A
• Filed: 09/30/1997
• Issued: 02/01/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Robert Thorne
• Original Assignee: Robert Thorne
• Inventors: Thorne, Robert
• Primary Examiner(s): TO, DORIS HA
• Application Number:
  US08/940,881
• Time in Patent Office: 854 Days
• Field of Search: 455/550, 455/552, 455/556, 455/557, 455/566, 455/575, 455/90, 455/32.1, 455/38.1-38.2, 455/38.4-38.5, 455/344, 455/347, 455/351, 455/31.3, 340/825.44, 375/222
• US Class Current: 340/7.54
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 5/228 combined with other devices having a different main function, e.g. watches
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/12 Messaging; Mailboxes; Announcements
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 68/00 User notification, e.g. alerting and paging, for incoming communication, change of service or the like
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/042 Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/02 Terminal devices

Abstract

A computerized paging device connected a source of power for transmitting and receiving messages. The computerized paging device includes a modem for transmitting messages to a desired party and receiving message signals transmitted to the device and a microprocessor including a memory unit for storing programming information for the microprocessor is connected to the modem for processing the received message signals and generating a display message signal based upon the processed received message signal. A display screen is connected to the microprocessor for displaying the display message signal. A speaker is connected to the microprocessor for producing an audible representation of the display message signal and a microphone is also connected to the microprocessor for receiving an audible signal, wherein the audible signal is transmitted to the microprocessor for conversion into a digital signal and transmission to the desired party by the modem. A mouse can be connected to the microprocessor for scrolling through the message displayed on the display screen.

Claims

1. A computerized paging device connected to a source of power for transmitting and receiving messages, said computerized paging device comprising:

a) a modem for transmitting messages only in the form of digital data signals to a desired party and receiving message signals transmitted to the device;

b) microprocessor means connected to said modem for processing said received message signals and generating a display message signal based upon the processed received message signal;

c) display means connected to said microprocessor means for displaying said display message signal;

d) speaker means for producing an audible representation of said display message signal;

e) microphone means connected to said microprocessor means for receiving an audible signal and converting said audible signal into a digital data signal for transmission to the desired party by said modem;

f) said modem including a telephone line connection jack and cellular transmission means for sending outgoing signals via the cellular transmission means when no current is sensed at said telephone line connection jack; and

g) a message button for signaling said microprocessor means to display a received message on said display means and to begin transmission of a message.

2. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 1, wherein said microprocessor means includes a memory unit for storing software instructions for controlling operation of said microprocessor means.

3. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 2, wherein said memory unit stores addresses for use in accessing devices to which it is desired to transmit messages.

4. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 3, wherein said device further includes a disk drive for use in reprogramming said memory unit.

5. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a mouse for use in scrolling through said message displayed on said display means.

6. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a message indicator connected to said microprocessor means for producing a visual signal upon receipt of a message signal by said microprocessor means.

7. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 6, wherein said message indicator is an LED.

8. The computerized paging device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a power source connection means for connection of an external power source to the device.