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Systems and methods for generating telephony dial tones

  • US 7,801,287 B1
  • Filed: 10/18/2005
  • Issued: 09/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for generating number tones for dialing a telephone device comprising:

  • a socket assembly defining at least one socket, where the socket is electrically connected to the telephone device;

    at least one dialer module comprisinga number memory device for storing a sequence of numbers;

    a switch;

    a plug electrically connected to the number memory device; and

    a button assembly for supporting the number memory device, the switch, and the plug;

    wherebythe plug mechanically engages the socket to detachably attach the button assembly to the socket assembly;

    when the plug engages the socket, operation of the switch causes the dialer module to generate an electrical signal that is transmitted to the telephone device through the plug and the socket; and

    the electrical signal causes the telephone device to dial a telephone number corresponding to the sequence of numbers stored in the number memory device.

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