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Programmable paging encoder
Assignee: MIDIAN ELECTRONICS Inc A CORP OF AZ
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Filing: 1981-04-01
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2001-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A paging encoder including a microcomputer having a look-up table containing code formats for the more popular paging systems and an energy conservation means whereby the microcomputer is maintained in an off state except when called upon to perform an encoding function by a keyboard input means. This is accomplished by a microcomputer programmed to contain a lookup table including tone and space data for a plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data, such as a telephone number, to a tone and space code for a selected one of said paging formats as programmed by a selection means which alters the function of the microcomputer to cause it to provide the desired output tone and space codes in accordance with the selected paging format.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J. Soulliard
- 👤 Herschel W. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:26
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B3/00; G08B3/10; G08B3/1008; G08B3/1016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting coded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising: a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; input means for providing input data to said microcomputer; selection means for altering the function of said microcomputer to cause it to provide output tone and space codes in a selected one of said paging formats; and output means for coupling tone and space codes produced by said microcomputer as encoded data to said transmitter means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting coded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising: a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; input means for providing input data to said microcomputer; selection means for altering the function of said microcomputer to cause it to provide output tone and space codes in a selected one of said paging formats; and output means for coupling tone and space codes produced by said microcomputer as encoded data to said transmitter means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A paging encoder, as defined in claim 1, wherein said input means comprises a keyboard including a plurality of electrical switch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 1 wherein said output means comprises filter means for converting a rectangular output pulse to a pseudo sine wave.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 1, further comprising: a transmitter control output means for coupling a control voltage level from said microcomputer to the transmit control function of an associated transmitter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 1, further comprising: power supply means for energizing said microcomputer; switching means for selectively coupling said power supply means to said microcomputer; said switching means responsive to activation of said input means for completing a power supply circuit between said power supply and said microcomputer; and means for interrupting said power supply circuit to said microcomputer after completion of the generation of a tone and space code by said microcomputer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting encoded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising: a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for a plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone, timing and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; said microcomputer normally in an off state and programmed to provide selected paging codes; means for inputting code selection data to said microcomputer; and means for energizing said microcomputer in response to activation of said means for inputting code selection data.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting encoded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising: a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for a plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone, timing and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; said microcomputer normally in an off state and programmed to provide selected paging codes; means for inputting code selection data to said microcomputer; and means for energizing said microcomputer in response to activation of said means for inputting code selection data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting encoded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for a plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone, timing and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; a keyboard; said microcomputer programmed to produce selected paging codes in response to inputs from said keyboard; a power source for said microcomputer; and control means for connecting said power source to said microcomputer for a predetermined period of time in response to activation of a key on said keyboard.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
116 words
A paging encoder for the transmitter means of a telephone paging system of the type incorporating means for transmitting encoded data to portable receiver/decoder units, comprising a microcomputer programmed to contain a look-up table including tone and space data for a plurality of paging formats and routines for converting input data to a tone, timing and space code for a selected one of said paging formats; a keyboard; said microcomputer programmed to produce selected paging codes in response to inputs from said keyboard; a power source for said microcomputer; and control means for connecting said power source to said microcomputer for a predetermined period of time in response to activation of a key on said keyboard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 7, further comprising: means for disconnecting said power source from said microcomputer a predetermined time after the activation of said keys on said keyboard.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 8, further comprising: means to provide a transmitter control signal commencing a predetermined time after activation of a key on said keyboard and for maintaining said transmitter control signal until said disconnection of said power source from said microcomputer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 9, further comprising: output means for said microcomputer for converting said selected paging codes from a rectangular pulse format to a sinusoidal pulse format and for applying said sinusoidal pulse format to a transmitting means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 9, further comprising: a light indicator means responsive to said transmitter control signal for indicating that an encoded signal is being transmitted.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 1 wherein said microcomputer is a type 8048 microcomputer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A paging encoder as defined in claim 10 wherein said microcomputer is a type 8048 microcomputer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |