Emergency cordless telephone system

• US 8,433,281 B1
• Filed: 02/01/2011
• Issued: 04/30/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2011
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Alvin S. Blum
• Original Assignee: Alvin S. Blum
• Inventors: Blum, Alvin S.
• Primary Examiner(s): Kuntz, Curtis
• Assistant Examiner(s): El-Zoobi, Maria
• Application Number:
  US12/931,401
• Time in Patent Office: 819 Days
• Field of Search: 455/404.1, 455/414.1, 455/404.2, 455/456.6, 455/411, 340/539.12, 379/142.02, 379 37- 52
• US Class Current: 455/404.1
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/016 Personal emergency signalling and security systems emergency non-personal manually actuated alarm activators G08B25/12
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/08 using communication transmission lines G08B13/19658, G08B21/0286, G08B25/016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72424 with manual activation of emergency-service functions
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/90 Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]

Abstract

A telephone system includes a user-carried emergency communication system in combination with a cordless 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 cordless telephone. All elements are within the building, with installation by simply plugging cords into power and telephone outlets the same as any cordless phone and mounting the signaling device with suction cups. There are no monthly fees except for the usual cordless phone fee.

Claims

1. A cordless telephone system comprising:

a) a handset having a first broad face provided with a keypad adapted to perform cordless telephone handset functions, and a second opposed broad face provided with an emergency call button, a microphone, and a speaker;

b) a base unit connectable to house power and connectable to a telephone network line for receiving and transmitting signals there through, the base unit having a recharging station adapted to receive the handset for recharging while exposing the emergency call button of the handset during charging;

c) a light and sound emitting signaling device connectable to indoor house power and provided with at least one suction cup for attaching to an inside glass surface of a window, and means to press a sound generating element against the glass;

d) the handset having a rechargeable battery and adapted to be worn by a user;

e) the base unit and the handset provided with means for the reception and transmission of signals there between with short range radio waves;

f) means to generate a special signal from actuation of the emergency call button and to respond to that signal by connecting the handset to an emergency telephone number on the telephone network line, and to actuate 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; and

h) means to deactivate the signaling device as desired.

2. A cordless telephone system comprising:

a) a handset having a first broad face provided with a keypad adapted to perform cordless telephone handset functions, and a second opposed broad face provided with an emergency call button;

b) a light and sound emitting signaling device connectable to indoor house power and provided with attaching means for attaching to an inside surface of a window;

c) a base unit connectable to house power and to a telephone network line for receiving and transmitting signals therethrough and having 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 by a user;

e) the base unit and the handset provided with means for the reception and transmission of signals there between with short range radio waves;

f) means to generate a special signal from actuation of the emergency call button and to respond to that signal by connecting the handset to an emergency telephone number on the telephone network line, and to actuate the signaling device; and

g) means to deactivate the signaling device as desired.

3. The cordless telephone system of claim 2 in which the attaching means comprises at least one suction cup.

4. The cordless telephone system of claim 3 further comprising 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.