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Electronic hook switch capability for a mobile device connected docking station

US8879430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2011
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 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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