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Radio telephone apparatus
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1988-11-23
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2008-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A radio telephone apparatus power-supplied with a battery comprises a power supply control means for controlling the battery so as to terminate power supply if the apparatus is not operated for a predetermined time period. The apparatus further comprises means for informing at least a user of the termination of power supply prior to the power being turned off.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Sato
- 👤 Hoshino
- 👤 Takaaki Ishii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W84/00; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/1607; H04B1/1615; H04B7/00; H04B7/24; H04B7/26; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/72; H04W52/00; H04W52/02; H04W52/0209; H04W52/0251; H04W52/0254; Y; Y02; Y02D; Y02D30/00; Y02D30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 65
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals sent over a second radio channel; input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supply said transmitting means and said receiving means with electric power; signal generating means responsive to any input at said input means for generating a flag signal; detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of the flag signal at a predetermined interval; counting means for counting how many times said detecting means detects the absence of the flag signal continuously; and alarming means for alarming at least one user of the apparatus when a count value counted by said counting means exceeds a first predetermined value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals sent over a second radio channel; input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supply said transmitting means and said receiving means with electric power; signal generating means responsive to any input at said input means for generating a flag signal; detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of the flag signal at a predetermined interval; counting means for counting how many times said detecting means detects the absence of the flag signal continuously; and alarming means for alarming at least one user of the apparatus when a count value counted by said counting means exceeds a first predetermined value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus for claim 1 wherein said power supply means terminates power supply at least to said transmitting means when the count value counted by said counting means exceeds a second predetermined value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the first predetermined value is the same as the second predetermined value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the second predetermined value is larger than the first predetermined value.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said alarming means comprises means for generating sounds.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the sound generating means comprises speech synthesis means for synthesizing predetermined speech patterns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the alarming means comprises a visual display unit for displaying at least one alarm message.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said input means comprises a key pad for entering numerical data or command data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said input means comprises a hook switch for detecting an on-hook or off-hook state.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first predetermined value is programmable responsive to a certain order of input at said input means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said second predetermined value is programmable responsive to a certain order of input at said input means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over a second radio channel; input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; control means for controlling said transmitting means and said receiving means in response to the data inputted by said input means; power supply means for supply said transmitting means, said receiving means, and said control means with electric power; time measuring means for measuring time passage from the time when any input of said input means is operated lastly; and alarming means for alarming at least one user of the apparatus in response to the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
135 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over a second radio channel; input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; control means for controlling said transmitting means and said receiving means in response to the data inputted by said input means; power supply means for supply said transmitting means, said receiving means, and said control means with electric power; time measuring means for measuring time passage from the time when any input of said input means is operated lastly; and alarming means for alarming at least one user of the apparatus in response to the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said power supply means terminates power supply at least to said transmitting means when the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeds a second predetermined time period.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the first predetermined time is the same as the second predetermined time.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the second predetermined time period is longer than the first predetermined time period.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said alarming means comprises means for generating sounds.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the sound generating means comprises speech synthesis means for synthesizing predetermined speech patterns.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the alarming means comprises a visual display unit for displaying at least one alarm message.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus for claim 12 wherein said input means comprises a key pad for entering numerical data or command data.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said input means comprises a hook switch for detecting an on-hook or off-hook state.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
113 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over a second radio channel; keyboard input means comprising a plurality of keys responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means and said receiving means with power; power supply control means for controlling said power supply means to terminate said power supplied from said power supply means when a predetermined time period passes from the time when any one key of said plurality of keys of said keyboard input means is operated lastly.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
113 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising transmitting means for transmitting signals over a first radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over a second radio channel; keyboard input means comprising a plurality of keys responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means and said receiving means with power; power supply control means for controlling said power supply means to terminate said power supplied from said power supply means when a predetermined time period passes from the time when any one key of said plurality of keys of said keyboard input means is operated lastly.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 19 wherein power supply control means controls said power supply means so as to terminate power supply at least to said transmitting means.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus, comprising the steps of: setting a count in a memory to zero; periodically sensing an actuation of a key of the apparatus; incrementing the count if no actuation of said key is sensed; determining if the count exceeds a first predetermined number; and alarming a user of the apparatus if the count exceeds the first predetermined number.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
69 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus, comprising the steps of: setting a count in a memory to zero; periodically sensing an actuation of a key of the apparatus; incrementing the count if no actuation of said key is sensed; determining if the count exceeds a first predetermined number; and alarming a user of the apparatus if the count exceeds the first predetermined number.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 23 further comprises the steps of determining if the count exceeds a second predetermined number and terminating power supply at least to a transmitter if the count exceeds the second predetermined number.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus, comprising the steps of: sensing an actuation of a key of the apparatus; starting the measurement of time each time the actuation of a key is sensed; determining if the measured time exceeds a first predetermined time period; alarming a user of the apparatus if the measured time exceeds the first predetermined time period.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus, comprising the steps of: sensing an actuation of a key of the apparatus; starting the measurement of time each time the actuation of a key is sensed; determining if the measured time exceeds a first predetermined time period; alarming a user of the apparatus if the measured time exceeds the first predetermined time period.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 25 further comprises the steps of determining if the measured time exceeds a second predetermined time period and terminating power supply at least to a transmitter if the measured time exceeds the second predetermined time period.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
92 words
Power terminating apparatus for use with a radio telephone apparatus comprising: input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said radio telephone apparatus; time measuring means for measuring time passage from the time when said input means is operated lastly; control means for generating an alarm signal in response to the time passage measured by said time measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period; and indicating means responsive to said alarm signal for indicating the termination of power supply to said radio telephone apparatus.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
92 words
Power terminating apparatus for use with a radio telephone apparatus comprising: input means responsive to a user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said radio telephone apparatus; time measuring means for measuring time passage from the time when said input means is operated lastly; control means for generating an alarm signal in response to the time passage measured by said time measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period; and indicating means responsive to said alarm signal for indicating the termination of power supply to said radio telephone apparatus.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 27 wherein said control means further generates a power terminating signal for terminating power supply to said radio telephone apparatus in response to the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeding a second predetermined time period.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 27 wherein said alarming means comprises means for generating sounds.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 29 wherein the sound generating means comprises speech synthesis means for synthesizing predetermined speech patterns.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 27 wherein said alarming means comprises a visual display means for displaying at least one alarm message.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
154 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over at least one radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals sent over at least one radio channel; input means responsive to user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means and said receiving means with electric power; signal generating means responsive to any input at said input means for generating a flag signal; detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of said flag signal at a predetermined interval; counting means for counting how many times said detecting means detects the absence of said flag signal continuously; and control means coupled to said counting means for controlling said power supply means so that said power supplied to at least said transmitting means is terminated when a count value counted by said counting means exceeds a first predetermined value.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
154 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over at least one radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals sent over at least one radio channel; input means responsive to user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means and said receiving means with electric power; signal generating means responsive to any input at said input means for generating a flag signal; detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of said flag signal at a predetermined interval; counting means for counting how many times said detecting means detects the absence of said flag signal continuously; and control means coupled to said counting means for controlling said power supply means so that said power supplied to at least said transmitting means is terminated when a count value counted by said counting means exceeds a first predetermined value.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 32 further comprising alerting means for alerting a user of the apparatus when the count value counted by said counting means exceeds a second predetermined value.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the first predetermined value is the same as the second predetermined value.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the first predetermined value is larger than the second predetermined value.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein said alerting means comprises means for generating sounds.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 36 wherein the sound generating means comprises speech synthesis means for synthesizing predetermined speech patterns.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein the alerting means comprises a visual display unit for displaying at least one alarm message.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said input means comprises a key pad for entering numerical data or command data.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said input means comprises a hook switch for detecting an on-hook or off-hook state.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said first predetermined value is programmably responsive to a certain order of input at said input means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein said second predetermined value is programmably responsive to a certain order of input at said input means.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
154 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over at least one radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over at least one radio channel; input means responsive to the user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; control means for controlling said transmitting means and said receiving means in response to the data input by said input means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means, said receiving means, and said control means with electric power; time measuring means for measuring time passage form the time when any input of said input means is operated lastly; and power supply control means coupled to said time measuring means for controlling said power supply means so that power supply is terminated to at least said transmitting means in response to the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
154 words
Radio telephone apparatus comprising: transmitting means for transmitting signals over at least one radio channel; receiving means for receiving signals transmitted over at least one radio channel; input means responsive to the user's operation for inputting data associated with the operation of said transmitting means and said receiving means; control means for controlling said transmitting means and said receiving means in response to the data input by said input means; power supply means for supplying said transmitting means, said receiving means, and said control means with electric power; time measuring means for measuring time passage form the time when any input of said input means is operated lastly; and power supply control means coupled to said time measuring means for controlling said power supply means so that power supply is terminated to at least said transmitting means in response to the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeding a first predetermined time period.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 43 further comprising alerting means for alerting a user of the apparatus when the time passage measured by said measuring means exceeds a second predetermined time period.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 44 wherein the first predetermined time is the same as the second predetermined time.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 44 wherein the first predetermined time period is longer than the second predetermined time period.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 44 wherein said alarming means comprises means for generating sounds.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 47 wherein the sound generating means comprises speech synthesis means for synthesizing predetermined speech patterns.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 44 wherein the alerting means comprises a visual display unit for displaying at least one alarm message.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said input means comprises a key pad for entering numerical data or command data.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said input means comprises a hook switch for detecting an on-hook or off-hook state.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus with a transmitter, comprising the steps of: setting a count in a memory to zero; periodically sensing an actuation of any input key of a plurality of input keys of the apparatus; incrementing the count if no actuation of any input key is sensed; determining if said count exceeds a first predetermined number; and terminating power supply at least to the transmitter if said count exceeds said first predetermined number.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus with a transmitter, comprising the steps of: setting a count in a memory to zero; periodically sensing an actuation of any input key of a plurality of input keys of the apparatus; incrementing the count if no actuation of any input key is sensed; determining if said count exceeds a first predetermined number; and terminating power supply at least to the transmitter if said count exceeds said first predetermined number.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method claim of claim 52 further comprising the steps or determining if the count exceeds a second predetermined number and alerting a user of the apparatus if the count exceeds the second predetermined number.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus with a transmitter, comprising the steps of: sensing an actuation of any input key of a plurality of input keys of the apparatus; starting the measurement of time each time said actuation of a key is sensed; determining if the measured time exceeds a first predetermined time period; terminating power supply at least to a transmitter if the measured time exceeds said first predetermined time period.
Claim 64
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of terminating power for use in a radio telephone apparatus with a transmitter, comprising the steps of: sensing an actuation of any input key of a plurality of input keys of the apparatus; starting the measurement of time each time said actuation of a key is sensed; determining if the measured time exceeds a first predetermined time period; terminating power supply at least to a transmitter if the measured time exceeds said first predetermined time period.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 54 further comprising the steps of determining if the measured time exceeds a second predetermined time period and alerting a user of the apparatus if the measured time exceeds said second predetermined time period.
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