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Network-based intercom system and method for simulating a hardware based dedicated intercom system

  • US 6,937,712 B2
  • Filed: 04/03/2003
  • Issued: 08/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network-based intercom system for use in a network with a plurality of stations interconnected through the network, wherein each station comprises:

  • intercom means for simulating an intercom panel which is selectively displayed to communicate messages among the stations interconnected through the network;

    banner means for selectively displaying all of the messages received at each station;

    notification means for selectively generating a visual display and an audible signal which is unique to an intended recipient of the message, which audible signal is generated by at least one of the plurality of stations interconnected through the network, wherein the notification means is for selectively notifying the addressee when a message for the addressee is displayed by the at least one station after the message has been generated on another one of the plurality of stations interconnected through the network; and

    response means for directly responding to the message by an addressee interface with the visual display.

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