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Remote access for centrally located answering and recording equipment

US4049915A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 20, 1975
Grant dateSep 20, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 20, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/533
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A telephone answering and recording system designed for installation in a centralized location remote from the customer's premises. A single line is employed in normal operation between the customer's telephone equipment and the centrally located answering and recording equipment. Included is circuitry for counting incoming ringing signals before recording of incoming messages begins. Protection against false operation due to dial transients is also included.

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