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Method and telephone outlet for allowing telephone and data equipment to be connected to a telephone line via a common connector

  • US 6,560,319 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/2001
  • Issued: 05/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for using a standard telephone outlet containing a connector having at least two first contacts intended for connecting a telephone device thereto and having at least two normally unused second contacts so as to allow said outlet to support both telephony and data communication over telephone wiring comprising at least two conductors, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) using the second contacts to effect electrical connection to the telephone wiring, (b) allowing data equipment to be connected to the outlet via a complementary connector having contacts for engaging the second contacts of the connector, and (c) providing discrimination circuitry within the outlet for allowing distinct connection of the first and second contacts to the telephone wiring.

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