Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for receiving multi-frequency tone signals, such as those which are now being utilized in telephone systems, and for deriving the informational content available from such signals in such a way as to permit storage of that information for subsequent selective retrieval. The multi-frequency signals are received from, for example, a computer operated electronic telecommunication switching system, and, for example, they have originated at the tone-generating keyboard of a telephone. Detection apparatus responsive to the frequency content of the signals produces output signals corresponding to the specific frequencies received, and these output signals are converted into digital signals of corresponding values, which digital signals have a coding form corresponding to the specific form of the digital network involved. A storage device is provided for receiving the digital signals and storing them in a selected location.

Abstract: A compact portable battery powered cigarette smoking inhibiting device having a cigarette storage compartment covered by a movable lid controlled by a releasable latch. An electronic smoking inhibiting circuit means is provided in the case for the device which includes an electrical delay means for establishing a predetermined delay period following actuation of the latch, and a sound producing alarm device and a faradic shock generator operated at the end of the delay period for generating an alarm sound and then apply a faradic shock to the user.