US4759052A
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Telephone answering device using voice synthesizer for outgoing message
Assignee: Hashimoto Corp
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Filing: 1987-07-01
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2007-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A telephone answering device using voice synthesizer as an outgoing message generating device, which playbacks outgoing message through built-in loudspeaker for confirmation in standby mode, even if occasional incoming call is received during confirmation of outgoing message, makes reset instantly then transmits outgoing message from its beginning to the calling party.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Hashimoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:30
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/64; H04M1/642; H04M1/645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A telephone answering device using a voice synthesizer as a means for generating an outgoing message, comprising (a) means for operating said voice synthesizer for confirmation without forming a loop circuit each time the telephone answering device is set to the standby mode; (b) means for resetting said voice synthesizer when an incoming call is received during said confirmation; (c) means for starting said voice synthesizer when it is reset; and (d) means for starting to send the outgoing message from its beginning to the calling party immediately after the telephone line is engaged in response to said incoming call.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A telephone answering device using a voice synthesizer as a means for generating an outgoing message, comprising (a) means for operating said voice synthesizer for confirmation without forming a loop circuit each time the telephone answering device is set to the standby mode; (b) means for resetting said voice synthesizer when an incoming call is received during said confirmation; (c) means for starting said voice synthesizer when it is reset; and (d) means for starting to send the outgoing message from its beginning to the calling party immediately after the telephone line is engaged in response to said incoming call.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |