Abstract: A private telephone system and method to integrate a local paging system is disclosed which does not require an outside service provider, and at the same time, allows for ample time to effectively pick up calls which are for those away from their normal work station. The basic components of the system are a PBX/KSU switch, a plurality of telephone extension sets, a voice mail system, a local RF transmitter, and a plurality of local area pagers. The RF transmitter of low power output (2 or 5 watt) is connected upon receiving a set of parameters from the voice mail system. The voice mail system activates only that pager (or pagers) designated to the mailbox requested based upon configuration data (an individual or group of individuals). The system and method may provide for “immediate” activation of the pager without caller intervention, or “delayed” activation of the pager which requires caller intervention.

Abstract: The unitary flexible and disposable electrode belt and method is for receiving and transmitting electric current or voltage for use on the body of a patient. The belt has a unitary layered body structure that is releasably secured to the patient. The belt device body structure has a terminal end that is connectable for communication with medical therapeutic and diagnostic apparatus. The layered body structure further includes a plurality of flexible non-conductive and conductive layers, a conductive network having electrode contact areas at predetermined positions and conductive adhesive members to removably hold the device to a patient and to, thereby, transfer electrical signals between predetermined patient body locations and the medical therapeutic and diagnostic apparatus.