Emergency cellular telephone system
First Claim
1. A cellular telephone system comprising:
- a) a handset having a first broad face provided with a keypad adapted to perform cellular telephone handset functions including communication by long range radio waves with a cellular telephone network, and a second opposed broad face provided with an emergency call button, and access to a microphone, and a speaker;
b) a recharging station adapted to receive the handset for recharging while exposing the emergency call button during charging;
c) a light and sound emitting signaling device indicating by illumination of a message and one or more audible signals announcing that the emergency number has been called when activated, the device powered by power connector to inside electric power and having at least one suction cup for attaching to an inside glass surface of a window, the device adapted to make the illuminated message visible from outside the window and the one or more audible signals audible from outside the window;
d) the handset having a rechargeable battery and adapted to be carried or worn by a user;
e) the signaling device and the handset provided with means for the reception and transmission of signals there between with short range radio waves;
f) means for generating a special signal from actuation of the emergency call button and for responding to that signal by calling the emergency telephone number on the cellular telephone network by long range radio waves, and to send short range radio waves to activate the signaling device;
g) a pre-recorded message facility for storing an audible message and for transmission of the audible message to the emergency system when connection to the emergency system has been established by actuation of the emergency button only when the handset is within range of the signaling device as determined by the range of the short range radio waves; and
h) means for deactivating the signaling device as desired.
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Abstract
A telephone system includes a user-carried emergency communication system in combination with a cellular telephone. The user-carried handset has a large button on a first face. Pressing the button summons help by automatic connection to the 911 emergency telephone network. It also activates a signaling device mounted on the inside glass surface of a window that illuminates a message that 911 has been called. It may also sound an alarm. A pre-recorded massage may also be sent to the emergency call center. The other face has the functions of a cellular telephone. All elements are within the building, with installation by simply plugging cords into power outlets the same as any cellular phone and mounting the signaling device with suction cups. There are no monthly fees except for the usual cellular phone fee.
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5 Claims
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1. A cellular telephone system comprising:
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a) a handset having a first broad face provided with a keypad adapted to perform cellular telephone handset functions including communication by long range radio waves with a cellular telephone network, and a second opposed broad face provided with an emergency call button, and access to a microphone, and a speaker; b) a recharging station adapted to receive the handset for recharging while exposing the emergency call button during charging; c) a light and sound emitting signaling device indicating by illumination of a message and one or more audible signals announcing that the emergency number has been called when activated, the device powered by power connector to inside electric power and having at least one suction cup for attaching to an inside glass surface of a window, the device adapted to make the illuminated message visible from outside the window and the one or more audible signals audible from outside the window; d) the handset having a rechargeable battery and adapted to be carried or worn by a user; e) the signaling device and the handset provided with means for the reception and transmission of signals there between with short range radio waves; f) means for generating a special signal from actuation of the emergency call button and for responding to that signal by calling the emergency telephone number on the cellular telephone network by long range radio waves, and to send short range radio waves to activate the signaling device; g) a pre-recorded message facility for storing an audible message and for transmission of the audible message to the emergency system when connection to the emergency system has been established by actuation of the emergency button only when the handset is within range of the signaling device as determined by the range of the short range radio waves; and h) means for deactivating the signaling device as desired.
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2. A cellular telephone system comprising:
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a) a handset having a first broad face provided with a keypad adapted to perform cellular telephone handset functions including communication by long range radio waves with a cellular telephone network, and a second opposed broad face provided with an emergency call button; b) a light emitting signaling device indicating by illumination of a message that the emergency number has been called when activated, the device powered by power connector to inside electric power and having means for attaching to an inside glass surface of a window, the device adapted to make the message visible from outside the window; c) a recharging station adapted to receive the handset for recharging while exposing the emergency call button of the handset during charging; d) the handset having a rechargeable battery and adapted to be worn or carried by a user; e) the handset and the signaling device provided with means for the reception and transmission of signals there between with short range radio waves; f) means for generating a special signal from actuation of the emergency call button and for responding to that signal by connecting the handset to an emergency telephone number on the telephone network with the long range radio waves, and to activate the signaling device with the short range radio waves when the signaling device is within range as determined by the range of the short range radio waves; and g) means for deactivating the signaling device as desired. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5)
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