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Spontaneous channel continuity scanning radio
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-09
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2005-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved channel scanning radio which automatically monitors a channel being monitored by the scanning circuitry at the time of the microphone is taken off-hook by treating that channel as a priority channel for a short period after the microphone is returned to the hang-up position. This permits the operator to automatically monitor a channel of interest without stopping the scan function.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris S. Fedde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:32
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03J; H03J1/00; H03J1/0008; H03J1/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for modifying a channel scan sequence in response to generation of a control signal in a scanning radio for receiving signals on a number of channels and having scanning circuitry for monitoring individual ones of the predetermined channels including priority channel monitoring circuitry, wherein data respresenting at least one channel is stored and designated as a priority channel, comprising the steps of: displacing, in response to generation of the control signal, said stored data identifying at least one channel designated as a priority channel; assigning, for a temporary period, a channel monitored by the scanning circuitry, to a priority designation in response to generation of the control signal; and automatically restoring the displaced data after the temporary period expires.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for modifying a channel scan sequence in response to generation of a control signal in a scanning radio for receiving signals on a number of channels and having scanning circuitry for monitoring individual ones of the predetermined channels including priority channel monitoring circuitry, wherein data respresenting at least one channel is stored and designated as a priority channel, comprising the steps of: displacing, in response to generation of the control signal, said stored data identifying at least one channel designated as a priority channel; assigning, for a temporary period, a channel monitored by the scanning circuitry, to a priority designation in response to generation of the control signal; and automatically restoring the displaced data after the temporary period expires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of assigning further comprises assigning temporarily, a channel being monitored at the time the control signal is generated, to primary priority designation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of assigning further comprises assigning temporarily the channel being monitored at the time the control signal is generated, to secondary priority channel designation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the temporary period expires after a predetermined time interval beginning in response to the removal of the control signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the step of displacing said data further includes the step of temporarily assigning said identified priority channel to a nonpriority designation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-08-25 | 1990-02-24 | 1990-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-25 | 1994-02-24 | 1994-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-25 | 1998-02-24 | 1998-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |