98results about "Devices with home cordless telephone systems" patented technology

A cordless phone 1 is able to communicate signals 3 via antenna 2 and 3 with transponder unit 5. When the transponder 5 is physically connected (as shown) via multi-way connector 12 to base station 19, the system communicates via PSTN interface 9 and cable 10 connected to local-loop socket 11 within a fixed telephone network. When the transponder 5 is disconnected (not shown) from base station 19, the system communicates via external antenna 6 by radio link with a local base station within a cellular phone network. The base station 19 provides means to recharge the batteries (not shown) of cordless phone 1 via connectors 13 and transponder unit 5 via connectors 14, with dc supply being provided by power plug 16 via cable 17. The transponder unit may include a display screen and PDA electronics (not shown), or, be incorporated within a portable computer (not shown).

To transmit service data in telecommunication systems with wireless telecommunication based on a predefined radio interface protocol between telecommunication devices, especially voice data and / or packet data in DECT systems, with enhanced utilization of the bandwith of the telecommunication system and at a greater transmission rate, service data units to be transmitted are transported by radio cascaded (a cascade arrangement) in protocol data units adapted to the radio interface protocol. The protocol data units in each case contain as many information fields; configured especially as length indicators for specifying the respective service data length; as there are service data units or fragments of service data units contained in the respective protocol data unit. In addition, each information field contains an extension (a reference) in the form of a concatenated list whether further service data units or further fragments of service data units follow in the respective protocol data unit.

Methods and apparatuses for multiple RF band operation in mobile devices are disclosed. In one example, a method for dual radio frequency band operation includes operating a mobile communication device in a first radio frequency band, monitoring a RSSI associated with the mobile communication device, and switching operation of the mobile communication device to operation in a second radio frequency band responsive to the RSSI crossing a threshold RSSI value.

A physical interface to a soft-phone application makes use of a cordless telephone handset with a display to allow a user to browse a contact list, initiate calls and receive Voice over Internet Protocol calls over a familiar interface without being tied to a stationary computer.

A method and apparatus for provisioning a communication device is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device having a controller element that establishes wireless communication with a base unit operating according to a short-range cordless phone communication protocol, and receives from the base unit provisioning information that enables a communication device to establish wireless communications with an access point operating according to a wireless fidelity (WiFi) communications protocol. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

A system and method for realizing a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) by using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT), wherein the Voice Over Internet Protocol is realized through Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication, and a seamless handoff between intradomain and interdomain, and roamings in intradomain and interdomain are achieved through mobile agents. In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication is utilized to register with a session initiation protocol (SIP) proxy. When Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication is on-line for communication, the calling signals or the real-time transport protocol (RTP) data packets are processed through the mobile agents and are then transmitted. In making the intra-domain roamings, the mobile agent is used to redirect the signals directly; while making the inter-domain roamings, the signals are processed by the mobile agent through a tunnel between the mobile agents.

Discloses a system and method for producing a status alert indicating a user contact is now online on a communications device operable with a soft phone application running on an internet interface device in communication with at least one messaging service provider. The communications device has a telephone style handset with alert means to produce a visual and / or audio user perceptible alert. The communications device includes a keypad and display for displaying a user contact list of the soft-phone service application. The list of user contacts for each messaging service provider is monitored to find specified user contacts that have come online. A visible and / or audible alert is produced for each newly online contact the user has specified an alert for. The user can specify the parameters of the alert to obtain a unique alert for each selected contact.

A DECT-like radio telephone system in which a base station alerts the handsets of the system to an incoming call by transmitting a signal analogous to {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal of a type that specifies no single handset. In response to the signal, the handsets activate alerting means to alert users of the handsets to the need to answer the call. The use of an {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal avoids the need for DLC (Dynamic Link Control) links to be established between the handsets and the base station when the handsets are to be alerted to the call.

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combines a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.

A system, an apparatus and related method for roaming in DECT-VoIP network are provided. The system for roaming in DECT-VoIP network includes at least a DECT-VoIP handset, and at least a DECT-VoIP apparatus. The system can be connected to the Internet through connecting the DECT-VoIP apparatus to appropriate internet access device, such as, ADSL modem or IP PBX so as to make and receive phone calls through VoIP. With presetting the VoIP client account information at the DECT-VoIP handset, the DECT-VoIP handset can roam from the coverage of a first DECT-VoIP apparatus previously registered with to the coverage of a second DECT-VoIP apparatus sharing the same ID with the first DECT-VoIP apparatus without interruption to the connection.

Provided is an earphone with dual communication modes and a method for answering using the same. The earphone wirelessly links a first remote device and a second remote device. The earphone particularly includes a microprocessor coupled with a Bluetooth communication module, a DECT communication module, a microphone, and a speaker. The microprocessor is controlled by a first control signal, and used for transmitting a first incoming signal or a second incoming signal to the speaker. The microprocessor then sends a reply signal to the first remote device via the Bluetooth communication module, or to the second remote device via the DECT communication module. The first incoming signal is outputted as the first remote device receives an incoming call, and the second incoming signal is outputted when the second remote device receives the incoming call. Finally, the microphone outputs the reply signal.

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combine a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.

Methods and apparatuses for multiple RF band operation in mobile devices are disclosed. In one example, a method for dual radio frequency band operation includes operating a mobile communication device in a first radio frequency band, monitoring a RSSI associated with the mobile communication device, and switching operation of the mobile communication device to operation in a second radio frequency band responsive to the RSSI crossing a threshold RSSI value.

A headset system comprising a headset and a base station. Each of said headset and base station comprises a transceiver configured to transmit radio signals between said headset and said base station according to a first wireless communication protocol, and each of said headset and base station further comprises a transceiver configured to transmit radio signals between said headset and said base station according to a second wireless communication protocol. At least one of said headset and said base station further comprises selecting means, such as a protocol selector configured to select one of said first and second wireless communication protocols for transmission of radio signals between said headset and said base station. The protocol selector is adapted to select the first wireless communication protocol for transmission of voice communication and the second wireless communication protocol for transmission of media content.

A DECT-like radio telephone system in which a base station alerts the handsets of the system to an incoming call by transmitting a signal analogous to {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal of a type that specifies no single handset. In response to the signal, the handsets activate alerting means to alert users of the handsets to the need to answer the call. The use of an {LCE-PAGE-REQUEST} signal avoids the need for DLC (Dynamic Link Control) links to be established between the handsets and the base station when the handsets are to be alerted to the call.

The present invention concerns a networking device (1) comprising a first interface to a first network (10) and a second interface to a second network (20). The device comprises connecting means (3) for associating to a terminal (11) located on the first network and storing a unique and permanent identifier of the terminal, means (9) for registering with an address comprising the terminal identifier to a server located on the second network for using a service, and means (7) for enabling the terminal to use the service on the address.

Provided is a method for saving power of a portable device that exists in a location where a fixed telephone network is available, the method including transferring a mobile communication network-based call connection request message transmitted to the portable device into a fixed telephone network-based call connection request message; and receiving the transferred call connection request message in a fixed telephone network support communication module included in the portable device, and forming a fixed telephone network-based call channel in place of the mobile communication network based call.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a voicemail device having a controller to detect a recording of a voicemail message, generate a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) message, wherein the SIP message contains visual voicemail data associated with the recorded voicemail message, and transmit the SIP message to a cordless phone system, wherein the SIP message is received by the cordless phone system over a data port of the cordless phone system, wherein the cordless phone system comprises a base station and at least one cordless communications device, wherein the visual voicemail data is retrieved by the base station, and wherein the visual voicemail data is transmitted by the based station to the at least one cordless communications device by utilizing a cordless wireless access protocol. Other embodiments are disclosed.

The present invention relates to a method of synchronizing a plurality of base stations in a wireless telecommunications system (100) comprising base stations (BS1 to BS5) interconnected by an IP architecture local area network (10), the method including a step of hierarchical organization carried out in each group of base stations (BS1 to BS4) covering interconnected picocells (P1 to P4) by assigning positive integer numbers (No.1 to No.4) in increasing order and a fine synchronization step involving listening to a lower numbered base station of its group.

The invention discloses transmitting radio signals between a headset and a base station. A headset system comprises a headset (51) and a base station, wherein both headset (51) and base station comprise a transceiver configured to transmit radio signals between headset and base station according to a first wireless communication protocol. Both headset (51) and base station further comprise a transceiver configured to transmit radio signals between headset and base station according to a second wireless communication protocol; and at least one of said headset (51) and said base station further comprises selecting means (29) configured to select one of the first and second wireless communication protocols for transmission of radio signals between headset and base station. When both headset and base station have transceivers for two different wireless communication protocols and one of these can be selected for transmission it means that the combined number of channels can be used, which increases the number of channels that can be used simultaneously.

There is provided an intercom system capable of reducing power consumption by stably performing wireless communication between a camera and a monitor. Monitor 200 checks whether or not a communication error occurs in image data received from camera 100, and checks whether or not there is a slot as a moving destination in an empty state in a case where the communication error occurs. In a case where there is no slot as the moving destination, monitor 200 controls the number of connected image calls by transmitting an image call disconnect request to camera 100. Accordingly, intercom system 10 varies image quality (a frame rate, a compression ratio, or an image size) depending on a radio wave status.

The invention discloses a communication device with the DECT cellular system base station function and a communication system. The communication device comprises an IP phone and a DECT adapter. The IPphone is connected with the DECT adapter to form a Base base station. The DECT adapter is used for wirelessly communicating with the at least one wireless handle through DECT so as to register the information of the at least one wireless handle to the IP phone. Compared with the prior art, according to the application, the DECT mode can be supported by externally connecting the IP phone with oneDECT adapter. The base station has the functions of a DECT cellular system base station, has mobility and convenience, reduces the cost required for deploying a plurality of different systems, and canalso form a Multi-Cell DECT system together with other bases to expand the coverage range of DECT signals.

The invention discloses a USB telephone device supporting multi-device conference application. The USB telephone device comprises a touch display module, an audio processing module, a DECT module, a Bluetooth module, a USB interface and an MCU controller. The Bluetooth module is used for carrying out Bluetooth communication connection with an external Bluetooth terminal through a Bluetooth protocol; the USB interface is used for performing USB communication connection with an external intelligent terminal; the DECT module is used for being in communication connection with an external wirelessearphone through a DECT protocol; the touch display module is used for displaying the data on the display screen and identifying and acquiring a touch operation instruction on the display screen; theaudio processing module is used for performing audio processing on the received audio data; the MCU controller is used for processing the received data; the MCU controller is also provided with a first voice mixer, and the first voice mixer is used for carrying out voice mixing processing on the audio data received by the MCU controller; the MCU controller is connected with the touch display module, the audio processing module, the DECT module, the Bluetooth module and the USB interface.

The present invention relates to a wireless telephone sound interface device (2, 22), to a wireless telephone sound system (1, 21) and to a method for operating a wireless telephone sound interface device (2, 22). The invention may advantageously be utilized in telephone devices connected to telephone networks (8, 28) and having a base unit (3, 23) wirelessly connected to one or more wireless sound interface devices (2, 22).The present invention provides a wireless telephone sound interface device (2, 22) comprising an electronic circuit (42-49), a first wireless transceiver (44) adapted to exchange audio signals with a base unit (3, 23) through a wireless audio connection (4, 24) and a device controller (41) adapted to detect a disconnection of the wireless audio connection (4, 24) and to control the electronic circuit (42-49) in dependence on detecting said disconnection. The wireless telephone sound interface device (2, 22) is characterized in that the device controller (41) further is adapted to estimate a disconnection cause for said disconnection and to control the electronic circuit (42-49) in dependence on the estimated disconnection cause.This may allow the wireless telephone sound interface device (2, 22) to avoid superfluously alerting the user of a disconnection deliberately caused by the user and may thus aid in reducing daily annoyance of the user and / or of colleagues in a working environment.

A system for connection of a fixed telephone to a mobile telecommunication network by an adapter / wire connected Home Base Station, WHBS, from a communication point of view wire connected to the fixed telephone and connected to a Home Base Station Controller HBSC via a data communication network. The Home Base Station Controller HBSC is, from a communication point of view, connected to the mobile communication network, and the adapter is arranged to emulate a mobile telephone, at which the fixed telephone is used as a keyset, microphone, and loudspeaker of the mobile telephone.

A headset adapter and a headset system for voice communication comprising a headset and a headset adapter as well as a method of enabling microphone transmission to a host device are provided. The headset comprises at least one earphone having a headset speaker, a headset microphone and a headset transceiver, the headset adapter being configured to interconnect the headset and a host device, the headset adapter comprising an adapter processor, a host interface, such as a host interface interconnecting the adapter processor and the host device, an adapter transceiver configured to establish a wireless communication link with the headset. The adapter furthermore comprises a controller configured to enable and disable the headset microphone. The adapter processor is configured to receive a request for headset microphone activation or microphone deactivation, for example from the host interface, and in response to receiving the request providing a control signal to the controller to enable or disable the headset microphone. The controller may thus activate the transceiver to configure the wireless communication link with the headset.

Disclosed is a wireless communication system capable of easily reconnecting a mobile information terminal and a base unit when a user returns home and letting the user know missed incoming call information or the like. To this end, when being unable to receive a signal from the base unit, the mobile information terminal enters into a sleep state, and when a predetermined operation is performed, the mobile information terminal searches for the base unit, and when reconnecting to the base unit, the terminal displays information on an item transmitted from the base unit on an operation display section. Thus, even when the user returns home but forgets switching an operation mode, the mobile information terminal searches for the base unit as soon as the predetermined operation is performed, and can obtain necessary information from the base unit at home by a simple operation when the user desires the information.

The invention relates to a DECT message notification method. The DECT message notification method comprises steps that when a sending timer reaches, queue messages in a message queue are obtained fromthe beginning of the queue, after each queue message is obtained, the queue messages are sent to corresponding handles according to mask parameters. In the process of notifying the messages in the message queue to the handles, a failure retransmission mechanism is introduced, that is, when underlying processing of a base is busy or the handles do not successfully receive the messages, the messages are retransmitted, if retransmission fails for a number of times, a next message is sent. The method is advantaged in that the retransmission mechanism is for the case when message notification fails and the underlying processing of the base is busy, and a problem of the long message transmission time is effectively avoided.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a voicemail device having a controller to detect a recording of a voicemail message, generate a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) message, wherein the SIP message contains visual voicemail data associated with the recorded voicemail message, and transmit the SIP message to a cordless phone system, wherein the SIP message is received by the cordless phone system over a data port of the cordless phone system, wherein the cordless phone system comprises a base station and at least one cordless communications device, wherein the visual voicemail data is retrieved by the base station, and wherein the visual voicemail data is transmitted by the based station to the at least one cordless communications device by utilizing a cordless wireless access protocol. Other embodiments are disclosed.

A base station for an audio headset system is provided which is able to communicate with a remote device. The base station is configured to be convertible such that it facilitates communication with remote devices over a range of different communication protocols, in accordance with varying user preference.