Patents by Inventor Henry A. Strobel

Henry A. Strobel 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).

  • Patent number: 4431870
    Abstract: A computer input/output device is disclosed for performing the functions of a telephone. More particularly, an input/output device is disclosed particularly adapted for use with computer communication equipment. The subject device includes a video display connected to a central processor. The central processor is capable of generating and supplying video output to the display. The video output includes the representation of telephone keys. The central processor is also capable of generating output tones respectively corresponding to the telephone keys. An interactive light pen is provided for receiving optical input from the video display and supplying an electrical output to the cental processor. In use, the light pen is placed over the image of particular telephone keys whereby the central procesor will generate an output tone corresponding to that key. In the preferred embodiment of the subject invention, an automatic dial directory is provided to permit the rapid dialing of frequently called numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Inventors: George A. May, Henry A. Strobel