Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for operating and locating a digital cordless telephone (DCT) handset among an integrated network of base stations. The present system utilizes a standard communication protocol to establish radio communication links between terminals and a network of base stations, where each base station is directly interfaced to a local exchange and is capable of providing access to the public and/or private telephone network. Each base station is a network node that contains a copy of a common database that may be updated, as needed, to provide current information on the location of individual terminals. The common database contains various information on each base station, each terminal, and the latest location of each terminal at a particular base station.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder/lap seat belt adapter in the form of an elongated strap, has fixably mounted on one face thereof a central strip of one of a hook-and-loop type fastener material tape intermediate the ends of the elongated strap. Short length strips of the other of hook-and-loop type fastener tape are affixed to opposite ends of the elongated strap on the same face. Closed loops are formed at the end of the elongated strap about a shoulder strap and a lap strap of a shoulder/lap seat belt securing an occupant to an automotive motor vehicle seat, preventing ride up of the shoulder strap on the torso of the seat occupant, misuse of the shoulder strap, and eliminating the need for constant repetitive readjusting of the shoulder strap position. A swivel-mounted snap clamp affixed to the one face of the adapter elongated strap, clamps to the edge of the shoulder strap with a swivel axis oriented approximately 65.degree. to the center line of the elongated strap.