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Radio signal receiving apparatus with a security circuitry

US4378551A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1980
Grant dateMar 29, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A radio signal receiving apparatus such as a pager with a security circuitry includes operator-controlled switches for providing a plurality of different command signals which are used to actuate the receiving apparatus in a different mode of operation, an interface circuitry with an optional feature circuitry coupled to the receiving circuitry of the apparatus for providing various optional functions such as automatic reset, single/dual function or battery saving functions to the receiving apparatus, and a security circuitry for preventing the receiving apparatus from receiving the incoming signal once tampering of the optional feature security is detected.

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