Abstract: A digital communications path-controller for auto switching and controlling the transmission and receiving of analog and error-free transmission of standard digital signals, fax digital signals and analog communications over telephone line service, radio frequency networks, satellite systems, as well as wireless telephone systems includes switches that receive control signals from the micro-controller for controlling and switching the analog or digital path of an internal analog board and the signals from a digital communications path to and from a radio frequency transceiver via a radio frequency transceiver interface/logic board, a wireless telephone transceiver via a wireless telephone transceiver interface, a telephone landline via a telephone line interface, a satellite system via a telephone landline through the telephone line interface.

Abstract: A modem-controller for auto switching and controlling the transmission and receiving of voice and error-free transmission of standard data signals, fax data signals and voice communications over telephone line service, radio frequency networks, satellite systems, as well as cellular telephone systems includes analog switches that receive control signals from the micro-controller for controlling and switching the audio or data path of an internal voice board and the analog signals from a modem to and from a radio frequency transceiver via a radio frequency transceiver interface/logic board, a cellular telephone transceiver via a cellular telephone transceiver interface, a telephone landline via a data access arrangement (DAA), a satellite system via a telephone landline through the DAA. A method selects the DAA which either connects to the telephone line, the satellite system or the cellular telephone, and another method bypasses the DAA, selects and controls radio frequency telemetry modules or packet radios.

Abstract: A modem-controller for auto switching and controlling the transmission and receiving of voice and error-free transmission of standard data signals, fax data signals and voice communications over telephone line service, radio frequency networks, satellite systems, as well as cellular telephone systems includes analog switches that receive control signals from the micro-controller for controlling and switching the audio or data path of an internal voice board and the analog signals from a modem to and from a radio frequency transceiver via a radio frequency transceiver interface/logic board, a cellular telephone transceiver via a cellular telephone transceiver interface, a telephone landline via a data access arrangement (DAA), a satellite system via a telephone landline through the DAA. A method selects the DAA which either connects to the telephone line, the satellite system or the cellular telephone, and another method bypasses the DAA, selects and controls radio frequency telemetry modules or packet radios.

Abstract: Apparatus for removably connecting a cellular portable telephone to a laptop or portable computer is disclosed and comprises a track formed in the housing of the computer and is structured to slidably receive a cellular portable telephone whose battery pack has been removed. The track comprises a base portion of predetermined width and length, a first edge portion extending outwardly from the base portion and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the base portion with the second edge portion being positioned opposite the first edge portion. A first electrical connector is positioned at one end of the track with a second electrical connector being positioned at the opposite end of the track. Data interface circuitry is connected between the first electrical connector and the modem in the computer. The track is configured to slidably receive a cellular portable telephone available commerically from Motorola, Inc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control circuit for controlling the path of voice and data signals in a communication system which comprises at least a speaker phone, a cellular transmit/receive unit (TRU), a cellular (CU) handset and a computer having at least a communications software program, a keyboard and an I/O port for communications. The control circuit receives voice and data signals from a plurality of different input sources and routes or switches the received voice and data signals to different selectable destinations. The control circuit comprises analog switching circuitry, a CPU, a modem, landline interface circuitry, TRU interface circuitry and cellular handset interface circuitry which are operatively connected together.

Abstract: A digital communications path-controller for auto switching and controlling the transmission and receiving of analog and error-free transmission of standard digital signals, fax digital signals and analog communications over telephone line service, radio frequency networks, satellite systems, as well as wireless telephone systems includes switches that receive control signals from the micro-controller for controlling and switching the analog or digital path of an internal analog board and the signals from a digital communications path to and from a radio frequency transceiver via a radio frequency transceiver interface/logic board, a wireless telephone transceiver via a wireless telephone transceiver interface, a telephone landline via a telephone line interface, a satellite system via a telephone landline through the telephone line interface.