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System and method of telephonic dialing simulation

  • US 8,165,626 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Issued: 04/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device, comprising:

  • an interface configured to be coupled to a first telephone device, wherein the first telephone device is coupled to telecommunications wiring located within a residence, and wherein the device is configured to be located within the residence and externally with respect to the first telephone device; and

    logic configured to;

    determine whether the first telephone device is off-hook,generate, when the first telephone device is off-hook, a dial tone,provide the dial tone to the first telephone device,identify a telephone number entered via the first telephone device,initiate a cellular call from the device to an other telephone device associated with the identified telephone number, the cellular call being initiated in response to entry of the identified telephone number and being processed by a cellular carrier providing cellular service, andconnect the first telephone device to the other telephone device via the cellular call.

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