US4605825A
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Function key assignments in a key telephone system
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1984-03-05
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Granted: 1986-08-12
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Expires: 2004-03-05
Abstract
Abstract In a key telephone system, function assignments are made for assignable-function keys by assigning to each key telephone set one of a number of previously-stored patterns of function assignments. Patterns are stored in a memory of the main unit of the key telephone system. Assignment of functions is thereby done more easily, and efficiency of office line use may be improved.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaku Komuro
- 👤 Yoshikazu Sano
- 👤 Shinichi Shibata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:09
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M9/00; H04M9/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S379/00; Y10S379/914; Y10S379/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
Apparatus simultaneously assigning a chosen function to each of a plurality of assignable function keys on a key telephone set, said apparatus comprising: memory means for storing a plurality of predetermined arrays of function assignments, data input means coupled to said memory means for selecting the one of the stored arrays having the chosen functions corresponding to said assignable function keys; and control means coupled to said set and said data input means for assigning the functions of said assignable function keys in accordance with the selected array.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus simultaneously assigning a chosen function to each of a plurality of assignable function keys on a key telephone set, said apparatus comprising: memory means for storing a plurality of predetermined arrays of function assignments, data input means coupled to said memory means for selecting the one of the stored arrays having the chosen functions corresponding to said assignable function keys; and control means coupled to said set and said data input means for assigning the functions of said assignable function keys in accordance with the selected array.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said key telephone set is a designated one of a plurality of key telephone sets coupled to said control means, said data input means further designating said key telephone set.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus simultaneously assigning a chosen function to each of a plurality of assignable function keys on a key telephone set, said apparatus comprising: memory means for storing a plurality of predetermined arrays of function assignments, said arrays including at least a first type of array corresponding to a first type of key telephone set and a second type of array corresponding to a second type of key telephone set, data input means coupled to said memory means for selecting the one of the stored arrays having the chosen functions corresponding to said assignable function keys; and control means coupled to said set and said data input means for assigning the functions of said assignable function keys simultaneously in accordance with the selected array.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus simultaneously assigning a chosen function to each of a plurality of assignable function keys on a key telephone set, said apparatus comprising: memory means for storing a plurality of predetermined arrays of function assignments, said arrays including at least a first type of array corresponding to a first type of key telephone set and a second type of array corresponding to a second type of key telephone set, data input means coupled to said memory means for selecting the one of the stored arrays having the chosen functions corresponding to said assignable function keys; and control means coupled to said set and said data input means for assigning the functions of said assignable function keys simultaneously in accordance with the selected array.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising second memory means coupled to said control means for storing the identity of the selected array and of said designated set, said control means further writing the identities into said second memory means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein at least one of said key telephone sets has a different number of assignable function keys from at least another one of said key telephone sets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said data input means comprises a predetermined one of said key telephone sets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said predetermined key telephone set includes a plurality of function keys operable to designate said key telephone set and select the function assignment pattern.
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