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US5014301A
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International speaker telephone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-03-10
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Granted: 1991-05-07
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Expires: 2009-03-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention enhances a payphone by providing multilingual instructions to the user on how to complete a phone call. This is accomplished by providing a language directory listing at the payphone. Upon actuating the proper code for the language desired on the dial of the payphone, instructions will be given in that language.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Maltezos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:17
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M17/00; H04M17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A payphone which includes a keypad or dial and a digital voice device for providing a user of said payphone voice instructions as to the operation of said payphone; the improvement comprising: a directory listing next to said keypad or dial including a list of languages with a corresponding coded numeral found on said keypad or dial; and said digital voice device further comprising multilingual voice instructions selectively controlled by the actuation of said keypad or dial such that the numeral actuated on said keypad provides instructions in the language which corresponds in said directory listing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A payphone which includes a keypad or dial and a digital voice device for providing a user of said payphone voice instructions as to the operation of said payphone; the improvement comprising: a directory listing next to said keypad or dial including a list of languages with a corresponding coded numeral found on said keypad or dial; and said digital voice device further comprising multilingual voice instructions selectively controlled by the actuation of said keypad or dial such that the numeral actuated on said keypad provides instructions in the language which corresponds in said directory listing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-06 | 1994-11-05 | 1995-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-06 | 1998-11-05 | 1999-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-06 | 2002-11-05 | 2003-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |