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Network communications link

  • US 6,256,296 B1
  • Filed: 12/17/1997
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A wireless communications link between a telephone line connector and at least one audio-visual device, said communications link comprising:

  • a telephone line side unit including;

    a telephone line side connector for engagement with said telephone line connector for bidirectional audio-visual data communication, providing communication between a telephone line and at least one audio-visual device;

    a telephone line side infrared transmitter which transmits diffuse infrared radiation corresponding to said signal communication; and

    a telephone line side infrared receiver which receives diffuse infrared radiation corresponding to said signal communication; and

    an audio-visual device side unit including;

    an audio-visual device side connector for engagement with said audio-visual device for bidirectional signal communication therewith via a modem;

    an audio-visual device side infrared transmitter which transmits diffuse infrared radiation to said telephone line side infrared transmitter; and

    an audio-visual device side infrared receiver which receives diffuse infrared radiation from said telephone line side infrared transmitter.

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