Patents by Inventor Edward J. Prentice

Edward J. Prentice has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for adapting a phone for use in network voice operations
    Patent number: 7023987
    Abstract: An interface is provided between a conventional telephone and a conventional computer configured for network voice applications including a sound card and modem. The interface allows for use of the telephone during network voice applications such as IP telephony and voice chat. When the telephone is not used, the interface allows for sound to be input and output via the computer sound card and conventional computer microphone and speakers. When the telephone is picked up off-hook, the interface senses the off-hook state, causes the computer sound card to be connected to the telephone instead of the conventional microphone and speakers, and allows for network voice applications to be conducted using the telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Televoce, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Prentice
  • Automobile roof top carrier
    Patent number: D269667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Inventors: Don R. Taylor, Edward J. Prentice