US6201951B1
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Telephone set with a detachable cordless control and display panel
Assignee: Sagem SA
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Filing: 1994-09-07
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Granted: 2001-03-13
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Expires: 2014-09-07
Abstract
Abstract The control panel of a telephone set is detachable from a base station portion of the set. The control panel and base station can communicate mutually cordlessly, or the control panel can be connected for communication independent of the cordless facility. The control panel includes an interactive display panel with a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel. Telephone numbers, spoken and written messages can be transmitted via the touch screen with a finger, or via the graphic tablet with a special pen.
Inventors
- 👤 Arne L. Duwaer
- 👤 Antonius J. M. Hafkamp
- 👤 Christian Krexner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/026; H04M1/0266; H04M1/247; H04M1/72; H04M1/725; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W4/12; H04M1/60; H04M1/6033; H04M1/6041; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A telephone set including a base station and a control detachable therefrom, characterized in that: the telephone set comprises means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of the detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and the control panel comprises an interactive display panel including a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A telephone set including a base station and a control detachable therefrom, characterized in that: the telephone set comprises means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of the detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and the control panel comprises an interactive display panel including a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that said means for communication is a cordless means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that said means for communication includes a cordless means for communication, and mechanical coupling means operable when the control panel is attached to the base station for transmission between the base station and the control panel independent of said cordless means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
A telephone set including a base station and a control panel detachable therefrom, characterized in that: the telephone set comprises: means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of the detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and an interactive display panel including a touch screen, a graphic tablet, and control electronics, the base station comprises means for communicating with a telephone system, and the interactive display panel comprises means for detachably and selectively coupling electrically to the base station or the control panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A telephone set including a base station and a control panel detachable therefrom, characterized in that: the telephone set comprises: means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of the detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and an interactive display panel including a touch screen, a graphic tablet, and control electronics, the base station comprises means for communicating with a telephone system, and the interactive display panel comprises means for detachably and selectively coupling electrically to the base station or the control panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
A control panel for a telephone set including a base station, characterized in that: the control panel comprises means for detachably connecting the control panel to the base station, and means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and the control panel comprises an interactive display panel including a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A control panel for a telephone set including a base station, characterized in that: the control panel comprises means for detachably connecting the control panel to the base station, and means for communication between the base station and the control panel, operable independently of detachment and movement of the control panel remotely from the base station, and the control panel comprises an interactive display panel including a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the control panel comprises a microphone and a loudspeaker for holding a telephone conversation via the control panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the control panel is arranged to operate as a graphic answering machine for receiving and transmitting written or typed messages.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the control panel is arranged to operate as a remote control for equipment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the control panel is arranged to operate as a keyboard and display screen for a personal computer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A telephone set as claimed in claim 1 , in which the base station comprises a handset, characterized in that the handset comprises a means for cordless communication with a base station.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-03-12 | 2004-09-11 | 2005-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-03-12 | 2008-09-11 | 2009-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-03-12 | 2012-09-11 | 2013-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |