Abstract: The present invention teaches a wireless ear-piece headset forming an antenna with the interior of a human ear, especially the ear canal. An antenna in operative connection with such interior of such human ear greatly improves reception and transmission of the device. The antenna may be comprised of a conductive plastic forming the lower body of the ear-piece headset, a sound tube projecting from the body or only a part thereof. The antenna may form an efficient capacitive connection with the body or may form a direct electrical connection. The wireless ear-piece headset comprises a headset body; a microphone, a transceiver, a receiver and a battery within the headset body, and a sound tube projecting from the headset body. A mini-speaker disposed within the headset body passes sound from the mini-speaker out and into the interior of a human ear.

Abstract: A security system of the type wherein the occurrence of a monitored event, such as presence or motion of an individual at a first location, triggers an alarm at a second location. The invention provides a means of disabling the alarm during times when the device is subject to repeated actuation under conditions when the cause of the repeated actuation is know, as when workmen are present in the monitored location. An infrared sensor causes an RF transmitter to send a signal to a receiver. Switch means interposed between the receiver and alarm device have first and second states wherein the alarm-actuating signal from the receiver is passed and blocked, respectively, to the alarm. A push button is selectively operable to change the state of the switch means from the first to the second, whereby pressing the button effectively disables the alarm.

Abstract: A system for facilitating operation of keys or buttons of an access control or communication system under conditions of low ambient light. For example, a keypad may be mounted adjacent a gate to control a gate actuator in response to operation of keys in a predetermined sequence. A light source is positioned to provide either front or back lighting to the keys and is turned on in response to generation of a signal by a sensor of either physical presence or motion of an infra-red emitting body in proximity to the sensor. The light source may be turned off in response to entry of the proper code on the keypad, or by timing means such as a pulse count generated by a microcontroller which passes or blocks the signal from the sensor which controls illumination of the light source.

Abstract: The present invention teaches the use of a telephone keypad to control operations of an internet/telephone call switching device. Using the present invention, a user can switch from modem usage of a telephone line to receipt of an incoming call, and can switch back to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) with minimum difficulty when the call is terminated. Uniquely, set-up, programming and operations of the present device may be controlled by means of DTMF tones received from the telephone keypad. Operations may be remote, local, the DTMF decoder may be external or internal to the device, codes may be stand alone or only operant in a “command mode”, the device may use DSP, fuzzy logic, look-up tables or other means to decode the DTMF signals. The command code filter may be implemented as hardware or as software. One command code may be a security code preventing unauthorized access and control of the device's operations, set-up, programming or usage.

Abstract: The present invention is a wireless headset having a removable compliant polymer sheath that is retained in the ear of a user via friction. The wireless headset is reduced in size to earpiece, in which the comfort and sanitation of the user and the life span of the device may in increased by providing a replaceable compliant polymer sheath for the sound tube which is inserted into the ear canal. In alternative embodiments, the sheath and ear canal may mechanically cooperate to retain the wireless headset in the ear canal. The sheath may be easily removed and replaced so as to adapt the length and diameter of the device for the needs and comfort of different users, allow safe and sanitary use of one wireless device by more than one user, and allow for easy repairs and refurbishments.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a retainer in the form of a removable compliant polymer sheath. The present invention further teaches a wireless headset reduced in size to an earpiece, in which the comfort and sanitation of the user and the life span of the device may in increased by providing a replaceable compliant polymer sheath for the sound tube which is inserted into the ear canal: friction between the ear canal and the sheath retains the wireless headset in the ear canal. In alternative embodiments, the sheath and ear canal may mechanically cooperate to retain the wireless headset in the ear canal. The sheath may be easily removed and replaced so as to adapt the length and diameter of the device for the needs and comfort of different users. In addition, the replaceable polymer sheath allows safe and sanitary use of one wireless device by more than one user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained distinctive ring detection and utilization device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles and recognition of distinctive rings while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, and a self-contained device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that is simple to use. The present invention further provides a self-contained device using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles, while using distinctive ring features, while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained distinctive ring detection and utilization device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles and recognition of distinctive rings while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, and a self-contained device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that is simple to use. The present invention further provides a self-contained device using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles, while using distinctive ring features, while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet.

Abstract: The present invention teaches that a small standardized plate may be affixed to a cellular telephone or item of office equipment. The plate has a first fastener portion. The base unit of a wireless headset and base unit device is equipped with a second fastener portion which cooperates with the first fastener portion on the plate to secure the base unit to the plate and thus to the cellular telephone or office equipment. The plate may be permanently affixed to the surface of the telephone or other item by such means as adhesives, because when it is necessary to remove the base unit from the surface, it may be unfastened from the plate, leaving the plate in place. The fasteners used may be metal snaps, plastic snaps, hooks, clasps, clips, fabric hooks, magnets, latches and combinations thereof. In alternative embodiments, there may be extra fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Bluetooth enabled headset/master unit set which allows easy pairing of Bluetooth devices. The miniature headset of the present invention may be of a reduced size and weight due to the ease of pairing/authentication.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a non-rechargeable hands free headset of small size. With the headset is a base transceiver unit which connects to the cell phone or other device having audio input and output. The headset transceiver unit may use a small non-rechargeable battery (“coin size”) for reduced size and easy recharging. The base transceiver unit may communicate with the headset via half or full duplex transmission and reception. This may also be achieved in alternative embodiments by digitally encoding one or both of the signals and transmitting them as digital data. The antenna of the headset unit may be located on or within the microphone tube, thus allowing a reduced headset size. Another space, weight and cost saving feature of the present invention is the ability to automatically control volume. Automatic volume control allows elimination of external volume control structure yet still allows volume control to occur.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a wireless ear-piece headset forming an antenna with the interior of a human ear, especially the ear canal. An antenna in operative connection with such interior of such human ear greatly improves reception and transmission of the device. The antenna may be comprised of a conductive plastic forming the lower body of the ear-piece headset, a sound tube projecting from the body or only a part thereof. The antenna may form an efficient capacitive connection with the body or may form a direct electrical connection. The wireless ear-piece headset comprises a headset body; a microphone, a transceiver, a receiver and a battery within the headset body, and a sound tube projecting from the headset body. A mini-speaker disposed within the headset body passes sound from the mini-speaker out and into the interior of a human ear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, and a self-contained device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that is simple to use and yet may function in telephone systems which require DTMF codes in order to activate “call waiting” features. The present invention further provides a self-contained device using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet.

Abstract: A voice activated wireless phone headset whereby power control, timer and noise level recognition circuits sample ambient noise/voice levels and at predetermined levels provide an “off-hook” telephone condition. The light weight headset fastens around the ear with an adjustable microphone tube that extends towards the user's mouth thus emphasizing vocal noises. The headset will, on receiving a ring signal, begin measuring a pre-selected length of time. If the voice level of the user increases above a threshold level, the headset unit will then send an activation signal to the base unit causing an “off-hook” condition and allowing a phone conversation. A wireless connection to a base unit exists. Bandpass filters, levels, digital signal processing and other methods allow more efficient voice and/or word recognition.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a wireless ear-piece such as may be used in conjunction with a base unit attached to an office telephone, cell telephone, etc. The ear-piece is of a compact body construction which sits at the user's ear, supported by the physical engagement of an ear tube with the inner surface of the ear canal of the user. The unit's microphone sits at the user's ear, within the body. In order to allow adjustment of the device per ambient auditory conditions, a number of interchangeable microphone tubes may be applied so as to more clearly transmit the voice of the user to the microphone. The microphone tubes may also be rotated so as to allow adjustment of beveled microphone tube ends. The microphone tube beveled end further features a grill work across the opening. The microphone tubes may also function as interchangeable radio antennas for the wireless ear-piece.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a retainer in the form of a removable compliant polymer sheath. The present invention further teaches a wireless headset reduced in size to an earpiece, in which the comfort and sanitation of the user and the life span of the device may in increased by providing a replaceable compliant polymer sheath for the sound tube which is inserted into the ear canal: friction between the ear canal and the sheath retains the wireless headset in the ear canal. In alternative embodiments, the sheath and ear canal may mechanically cooperate to retain the wireless headset in the ear canal. The sheath may be easily removed and replaced so as to adapt the length and diameter of the device for the needs and comfort of different users. In addition, the replaceable polymer sheath allows safe and sanitary use of one wireless device by more than one user.

Abstract: A self-contained device using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimilies while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet, which provides an all-in-one solution for multiple devices present and operating on a single standard telephone line. The benefits include the ability to receive calls and faxes, whether online or not online and to remain online if already on line. Additionally, the present invention switches between voice and fax calls, automatically and without any intervention from the user. To achieve the combined functions, the present invention integrates a micro-processor which coordinates general functionality. Tone detection circuitry, which provides extremely narrow and selective detection range and detects the appropriate tones. Care is taken to assure a narrow enough detector design which will not false alarm or detect such sound as modem noise, which includes a fax tone and a call waiting tone.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a hands free headset of small size. With the headset is a base transceiver unit which connects to the cell phone or other device having audio input and output. The base transceiver unit may advantageously contain a rechargeable battery to allow for mobile operation, the headset transceiver unit may also use a small rechargeable battery (“coin size”) for reduced size and easy recharging. The base transceiver unit may communicate with the headset via half or full duplex transmission and reception. This may also be achieved in alternative embodiments by digitally encoding one or both of the signals and transmitting them as digital data. The antenna of the headset unit may be located on or within the microphone tube, thus allowing a reduced headset size.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained distinctive ring detection and utilization device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles and recognition of distinctive rings while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, and a self-contained device for using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet that is simple to use. The present invention further provides a self-contained device using a single telephone line to receive telephone calls and facsimiles, while using distinctive ring features, while being simultaneously connectable to the Internet.

Abstract: A room energy conservation system has a radio frequency transmitter located within a master controller. When an occupant leaves the room, the radio frequency transmitter communicates to a remote receiver to limit the electrical power available from a coupled electrical switch.