Wireless Caller-ID Transmission to Remote Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require direct connection to a Tip and Ring interface to capture and display caller-identification information, limiting the ability to display this information on devices like televisions that are not directly connected to the phone system.
Innovation Solution
A system that receives caller-identification information from a Tip and Ring interface and wirelessly transmits it to a display system, using a circuit for decoding and formatting the information for display on a television, enabling wireless communication via Bluetooth or other arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If station equipment is directly connected to the Tip and Ring interface to receive caller-identification information, then the information can be reliably captured and displayed, but the system lacks versatility to display information on remote devices like televisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary (wireless transmitter/receiver pair) between the Tip and Ring interface and the display device. The caller-identification information is captured at the Tip and Ring interface, transmitted wirelessly to a receiver, and then displayed on the television or other remote devices, eliminating the need for direct physical connection while maintaining information fidelity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a caller-identification capture module at the Tip and Ring interface, a wireless transmission module, and a display module. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling flexible deployment across different device types without requiring the entire system to be physically integrated.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless transmission system is implemented to enable remote display, then device versatility is improved, but the system complexity increases due to additional wireless communication components
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication components are designed to handle multiple functions: transmitting caller-identification information, supporting various display formats (pop-up, spoken alerts), and兼容 different wireless communication protocols. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components for each function, thereby managing system complexity while maintaining versatility.
3Speed
If caller-identification information is transmitted during the ring interval, then the information can be captured in real-time, but the transmission time window is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system captures and transmits caller-identification information during the ring interval, which occurs before the caller actually places the call. This preliminary capture allows the information to be prepared and transmitted in advance, ensuring it is ready for immediate display when the call is answered, effectively extending the useful duration of the information beyond the brief ring interval itself.
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AI summary
An application for a caller-identification system includes a circuit for receiving caller-identification information from a tip and ring interface and a circuit for wirelessly transmitting at least a subset of the caller-identification information to a display system. In the display system includes a circuit for receiving the caller-identification information and a circuit for displaying the caller-identification information on a display.