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Modulated RF carrier distributing arrangement for key telephone line circuits
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-27
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1997-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A modulated RF carrier signal distributing arrangement, utilizing existing line circuits, is disclosed for providing entertainment signals to key telephone lines in the active noncommunicating (hold) state. The disclosed system utilizes an existing option connector on the line circuit for connection of a music receiver circuit. A centrally located transmitter circuit frequency modulates its own RF carrier with an externally supplied music signal and is wired to the existing common dc power to distribute the modulated RF signals to the receiver via the option connector on each line circuit. The receiver circuitry demodulates the RF signal and couples the resulting music signal directly across the hold bridge leads of the associated line.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerry C. Balzer
- 👤 Alexander Feiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:50
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/428; H04M3/4285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A signal distributing arrangement for providing information signals to selected key telephone line circuits when in the active noncommunicating mode, said distributing arrangement comprising: transmitter means common to said line circuits for encoding information signals onto a carrier signal resulting in an encoded carrier signal, means for distributing said encoded carrier signal to each said line circuit, a receiver associated with each said selected line circuit said receiver comprising, means for isolating said encoded carrier signal from other signals on said distributing means, means for decoding said encoded carrier signal to obtain said information signals, and means for applying said information signals to a central office telephone line connected to said associated line circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A signal distributing arrangement for providing information signals to selected key telephone line circuits when in the active noncommunicating mode, said distributing arrangement comprising: transmitter means common to said line circuits for encoding information signals onto a carrier signal resulting in an encoded carrier signal, means for distributing said encoded carrier signal to each said line circuit, a receiver associated with each said selected line circuit said receiver comprising, means for isolating said encoded carrier signal from other signals on said distributing means, means for decoding said encoded carrier signal to obtain said information signals, and means for applying said information signals to a central office telephone line connected to said associated line circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for distributing utilizes radio transmission from said transmitter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means for distributing utilizes existing common line circuit wiring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said common wiring provides the battery voltage for said line circuits.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said encoded carrier signal simultaneously conveys different information signals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein different ones of said encoded carrier frequencies convey different information signals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said encoded carrier is a modulated radio frequency carrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said modulated radio frequency carrier is a frequency modulated carrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said receiver contains switching means for interrupting said information signal flow to said associated line circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said applying means includes means for connecting said information signals in a balanced mode to a line associated with said line circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said applying means includes means for operating in parallel with the hold impedance of said associated line circuit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
126 words
A line circuit for use in a key telephone system, said line circuit adapted for connection between a subscriber station and a telephone line from a switching network, and adapted for providing loop current flow and an information signal on said line when said associated subscriber station is in the active noncommunicating mode, said information signal being received as a modulated radio frequency carrier signal, said line circuit comprising: means for isolating said received modulated radio frequency carrier signal from received other signals, means for demodulating said isolated radio frequency carrier signal to obtain a resultant information signal; means for amplifying said resultant information signal, and means for applying said amplified information signal across said telephone line from said switching network associated with said line circuit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
126 words
A line circuit for use in a key telephone system, said line circuit adapted for connection between a subscriber station and a telephone line from a switching network, and adapted for providing loop current flow and an information signal on said line when said associated subscriber station is in the active noncommunicating mode, said information signal being received as a modulated radio frequency carrier signal, said line circuit comprising: means for isolating said received modulated radio frequency carrier signal from received other signals, means for demodulating said isolated radio frequency carrier signal to obtain a resultant information signal; means for amplifying said resultant information signal, and means for applying said amplified information signal across said telephone line from said switching network associated with said line circuit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said line circuit includes means for receiving said modulated radio frequency carrier signal over common wiring between said line circuits.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 15 13 said modulated radio frequency carrier signal is a frequency modulated carrier.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said applying means includes means for connecting said information signals in a balanced mode to the line associated with said line circuit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 15 wherein said applying means includes means for connecting in parallel with the hold impedance of said line circuit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 16 wherein said line circuit contains switching means for optionally disabling the reception of said information signals.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said line circuit operates unilaterally on said information signals.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
93 words
A receiver circuit adapted for use with a key telephone line circuit for providing information signals to said line circuit when said line circuit is in the active noncommunicating mode, said receiver circuit comprising: means for connection to a communication pair from a switching network said communication pair associated with said key telephone line circuit, means for isolating an encoded carrier signal from received other signals, means for decoding said encoded carrier signal into an information signal, and means for applying said information signal to said communication pair associated with said line circuit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
93 words
A receiver circuit adapted for use with a key telephone line circuit for providing information signals to said line circuit when said line circuit is in the active noncommunicating mode, said receiver circuit comprising: means for connection to a communication pair from a switching network said communication pair associated with said key telephone line circuit, means for isolating an encoded carrier signal from received other signals, means for decoding said encoded carrier signal into an information signal, and means for applying said information signal to said communication pair associated with said line circuit.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 19 wherein said connection means is a direct replacement for an option socket of said line circuit.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 20 wherein said connection means includes a connection to the power leads and wherein said encoded carrier signals are received from said power leads.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 21 wherein said receiver is powered from voltages available on said power leads.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 19 wherein said receiver includes means for receiving said encoded carrier signal via radio transmission.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 19 wherein said connection means includes means for connecting said information signal in a balanced mode to said line circuit.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 24 wherein said connection means for connecting said information signals in parallel with the hold impedance of said line circuit.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 25 wherein said receiver circuit includes switching means for optionally disabling the reception of said encoded carrier signals.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 19 wherein said receiver circuit operates unilaterally on said information signals.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-09 | 1982-10-09 | 1983-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |