Electronic hook switch capability for a mobile device connected docking station
US8879430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) docking station includes a docking port configured to physically dock with a mobile device, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port coupled to a hands free device. The VoIP docking station further includes a processing unit configured to receive signaling via the USB port, and determine an on-hook or off-hook status of the hands free device based on the signaling.
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