Abstract: Methods and systems for per-session traffic rate policing in a media gateway include receiving voice over IP (VoIP) packets at a media gateway where it is determined whether each VoIP packet is associated with an existing VoIP session in the media gateway. A per-session traffic rate policing policy is applied to the packets associated with the existing sessions in the media gateway. In response to determining that a packet violates the per-session traffic rate policing policy, the packet is discarded.

Abstract: A data transmission apparatus includes a holding portion that holds specified transmission destination information, and a control portion that controls the holding portion to keep holding the transmission destination information even after completion of data transmission based on the transmission destination information and stand by in a state of being capable of subsequently transmitting different data to the same transmission destination. The control portion permits or forbids holding of the transmission destination information based on the contents of data transmission. An image data transmission apparatus determines the presence or absence of a possibility that a set transmission destination is an erroneously set transmission destination.

Abstract: An enhanced telephone emulation computer system including a minidialer program for controlling a computer to add telephony functions which can be invoked from whatever active program is currently controlling the computer. The minidialer program controls the computer to alter its processing depending upon the context existing at the time when a mouse click or hot key combination event is detected indicating the user wishes to invoke a telephony function. The minidialer program determines whether the user has highlighted any text or numbers in the active window of the application currently controlling the computer and whether the highlighted material is a name or a phone number, and if a name, whether the name is stored with a phone number in a phone book or file maintained on the computer. Processing and telephony menu options displayed as available also depend upon whether the user is or is not on the phone at the time the mouse click or hot key event occurs.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides systems and methods for adding information to a directory stored in a mobile device.

Abstract: A telephone enabling a user to search a telephone directory using a simple and trouble-free operation. The telephone has a storage unit for storing names to be called and corresponding telephone numbers, and an operating unit including a plurality of numeric keys that are each assigned different characters. The telephone also includes a control unit. When a key press of at least the predetermined time is received by the operating unit, the control unit searches the storage unit for names that include a character assigned to the pressed numeric key, and displays the found names on a display unit. The user can switch the telephone to telephone directory mode and perform a keyword search simply by pressing a numeric key for at least the predetermined time.

Abstract: Message processing for a communication terminal is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for preparing an outgoing message includes composing the message, programming control information for performing a word spacing function, and associating the outgoing message with the control information. The control information may preferably assert whether to insert spaces between words of the outgoing message. In another embodiment, a method for processing a message includes receiving an incoming message and incoming control information for performing the word spacing function, and arranging the incoming message based on the incoming control information. An unspaced message may be sent, allowing the sending to include more letters, numbers, symbols, or other ‘non-space characters’ in the message. Furthermore, because the message is sent with the control information, the message may be arranged and displayed in spaced-wording format, allowing for easier reading by the message recipient.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method (200) and system (100) for controlling communication replies. The method can include the steps of selecting (210) one or more recipients of a call at an originating communication unit (110), placing (212) the call to the selected recipients and sending (214) along with the placed call a no reply indicator to the recipients of the call that will automatically block a reply call from the recipients. This block may prevent the recipients from having an opportunity to place the reply call. The method may also include the step of receiving (216) an acknowledgement from one or more of the recipients that indicates that the recipients received the placed call. As an example, the call can be a dispatch call, and the recipients can be members of a predetermined dispatch group.

Abstract: This invention provides a display device that can be updated via a communications network. In an improved version the advertising material used to update the device depends upon a called number dialled on a telephone which is associated with the device.

Abstract: Managing caller identifiers includes communicating calls at a communication device, where each call is associated with a caller identifier. The caller identifiers for the calls are stored in response to the communication. A sort command is accessed, and the caller identifiers are organized in accordance with the sort command. The organized caller identifiers are displayed to manage the caller identifiers.

Abstract: A voicemail system enabling various components of the voicemail system to be distributed geographically yet operate as a seamlessly integrated system is disclosed. A signal gateway interfaces with a telephone network. In addition, one or more media servers interface with the signal gateway as well as the telephone network. The signal gateway is configured to block calls to malfunctioning media servers. The signal gateway monitors the media servers, and responsive to determining that a media server has malfunctioned, the signal gateway initiates auto-blocking such that the telephone network does not route calls to the malfunctioning media server. In addition, the signal gateway is configured to auto-detect a media server responsive to the media server being initialized. The voicemail system can include a variety of other elements, such as one or more system management units and one or more central data and message store systems.

Abstract: An information terminal according to the present invention is provided where a telephone number is directly extracted from a window displayed, and call dialing is performed based upon the extracted telephone number. In the information terminal, a control OS execution circuit 7 extracts character information 111 including a numeral from a window such as a word processor window displayed the display 6 while a word processor OS is functioning, by designating its contained region with the display inversion, or with a frame enclosing the region. It then extracts no more than a numeral from the character information, and displays it in a telephone call dialing window (a first window), with the help of the telephone OS execution circuit 8. It then call-dials, based upon the displayed numeral, to a telephone line L.

Abstract: Upon receiving a service code from a calling party, a list of parties previously called by the calling party is retrieved. An audio message is generated based on the list, and communicated to the calling party. A dialed input indicating a selected party from the list is received from the calling party. Based on the dialed input, a call between the calling party and the selected party is initiated.

Abstract: A communication device (200) operates on a plurality of communication networks (104, 110) and utilizes a method (400) for reformatting a caller identification received from one communication network (110) to match the caller identification format of a second communication network (104). The reformatted caller identification can be used to match an address book entry (318) or for dialing a call using the second communication network (104). A communication controller (300) is also used to provide the reformatted caller identification in an alternate embodiment.

Abstract: A display order deciding unit decides the display order upon displaying a telephone directory on the basis of setting if the telephone directory is displayed in the display order in response to a usage frequency or in the alphabetical order by a learning function setting unit, the information about the number of callings stored in a count storing unit, setting of the display mode of the telephone directory (by a day of the week) by a display mode selecting unit, and the information of a day of the week that is recognized by a day recognizing unit, and manages it in a display order managing unit. Upon displaying the telephone directory, an information display unit displays the information that is managed by the display order managing unit.

Abstract: A method for accessing a telephone number in a mobile communication terminal, which assigns a series of numbers to detailed items of a storing address corresponding to a hot key inputted by a user of a mobile terminal provides accesses to a telephone number in a detailed item using the hot key. A call to the telephone number in the detailed item can be made using the hot key by inputting a key representing the detailed item with an identification key and a call can be made to the corresponding number, or the detailed item can be displayed on a display unit, whereby the user can make a call conveniently.

Abstract: A telephone enabling a user to search a telephone directory using a simple and trouble-free operation. The telephone has a storage unit for storing names to be called and corresponding telephone numbers, and an operating unit including a plurality of numeric keys that are each assigned different characters. The telephone also includes a control unit. When a key press of at least the predetermined time is received by the operating unit, the control unit searches the storage unit for names that include a character assigned to the pressed numeric key, and displays the found names on a display unit. The user can switch the telephone to telephone directory mode and perform a keyword search simply by pressing a numeric key for at least the predetermined time.

Abstract: An international telephone number is displayed by automatically inserting at least one space after the country code portion of the telephone number. In particular, when a telephone number having an International Direct Dialing (IDD) prefix, such as “00”, “011” and “+”, is received, the telephone number is then displayed by inserting at least one space between a country code portion contained in the telephone number and subsequent numbers of the telephone number. The country code portion of the telephone number is determined by accessing a look-up table for identifying the country code portion of the telephone number. Alternatively, the country code portion could be determined by comparing numbers appearing subsequent to the IDD prefix with predetermined country codes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for secure access to secured system functions utilizing a universal access card. The card includes a bank of tuned amplifier circuits and tuned audio transducers to maximize audio output power from the card, such as for telephone communications. The card includes a variety of other interfaces for the user to communicate with a secure access central system. The card includes a keypad, signature input pad, voice audio input, and fingerprint input, to capture data from a user to determine whether the user is an authorized user. The user utilizes the card to conduct a secure access authorization process with the central. After the card and user are authenticated, the user can access certain functions of a system.

Abstract: The present invention 10 is a cellular telephone that is releasably attached to the airbag cover 14 of the steering wheel 12 of a vehicle 16. The present invention 10 can be attached by hook and loop material 24 or by a strap means 60. Power to the telephone is supplied by a cord 20 which receives power from the 12-volt cigarette lighter outlet 22. The cord 20 has a breakaway junction 46 disposed so that the cord will break away in the event that the airbag 14 is activated. Positioned between the cellular telephone and the cigarette lighter 22 is a spring-loaded retractor means 18 which will store cord 20 as released as the steering wheel is turned. The present invention 10 also comprises an awaken mode 56 for lethargic users 54 so that a preprogrammed telephone call will be made when the telephone 10 is turned on.

Abstract: An enhanced telephone emulation computer system including a minidialer program for controlling a computer to add telephony functions which can be invoked from whatever active program is currently controlling the computer. The minidialer program controls the computer to alter its processing depending upon the context existing at the time when a mouse click or hot key combination event is detected indicating the user wishes to invoke a telephony function. The minidialer program determines whether the user has highlighted any text or numbers in the active window of the application currently controlling the computer and whether the highlighted material is a name or a phone number, and if a name, whether the name is stored with a phone number in a phone book or file maintained on the computer. Processing and telephony menu options displayed as available also depend upon whether the user is or is not on the phone at the time the mouse click or hot key event occurs.

Abstract: A locator apparatus for locating a lost wallet, pocketbook, or a purse is disclosed. Other embodiments of the apparatus could be incorporated into other commonly used items such as purses, sunglasses, keys, etc. The apparatus would be a phone chip and speaker combination that would be incorporated into any one of a wide variety of items that are both frequently used and frequently misplaced, such as wallets, pocketbooks, purses, keys, sunglasses or regular glasses, and other such items. The phone chip would be capable of “receiving” a telephone call, at which time, it would activate the speaker, which would begin to make noise. This noise would allow an individual to find the appropriate “lost” or misplaced item quickly and efficiently.

Abstract: An operating surface for CLASS functions of a telephone device of an analog network. The operating surface has two functions, “activate” and “deactivate”, so that the command sequence following the “activate” function is interpreted as CLASS function and is turned on and the following command sequence is interpreted as CLASS function and turned off with the “deactivation” function.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus of the present invention comprises a telephone number comparator for comparing a telephone number included in caller information delivered from caller identification delivery service with a telephone number registered in an electronic telephone directory, and displays the telephone number registered in the electronic telephone directory in display unit when the telephone numbers match at least in part as a result of the comparison. The telephone apparatus is thus able to display a correct telephone number of the incoming call and dial the telephone number correctly when making a callback.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a dialed digit unlock and edit feature for a digital telephone connected to an advanced intelligent network (AIN) wireline network is disclosed. The digital telephone sends at least one digit of a called party number to an originating ISDN switch. The originating ISDN switch determines whether a Q.931 CALL PROCEEDING call control message has been sent from the originating ISDN switch to the digital telephone. If so, then the dialed digit unlock and edit feature is disabled. However, if the Q.931 CALL PROCEEDING call control message has not been sent, then the originating ISDN switch determines whether a key to enable the dialed digit unlock and edit feature has been entered on the digital telephone. If the key has been entered, then the last digit(s) entered for the called party number are erased and the originating ISDN switch awaits a new digit(s) to be entered into the digital telephone.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a dialed digit unlock and edit feature for an analog telephone connected to an advanced intelligent network (AIN) wireline network is disclosed. The analog telephone sends at least one digit of a called party number to an originating central office. The originating central office determines whether an initial address message (IAM) has been sent from the originating central office to a destination central office. If so, then the dialed digit unlock and edit feature is disabled. However, if the IAM has not been sent, then the originating central office determines whether a key to enable the dialed digit unlock and edit feature has been entered on the analog telephone. If the key has been entered, then the last digit(s) entered for the called party number are erased and the originating central office awaits a new digit(s) to be entered into the analog telephone.

Abstract: An automatic sorting system for an electronic telephone directory to sort telephone numbers in the electronic telephone directory prepares a calling information list which indicates an expected calling frequency in each day of the week and time period on the basis of a priority numerical value of the telephone numbers according to the calling times and function setting conditions of the telephone numbers in each day of the week and time period; and automatically sorts and indicates the telephone numbers in lowering order of the expected calling frequency with reference to the calling information list for days of the week and time periods when the electronic telephone directory is opened.

Abstract: A method and telephone apparatus that detects an incoming telephone call and determines if the telephone number of the call's originator has previously been stored in the memory of the telephone is provided. If the originator's telephone number has not been previously stored, it is stored into the memory of the telephone. In addition, if an alphanumeric identifier associated with the originator's telephone number was received with the originator's telephone number, it is also stored into memory. If the alphanumeric identifier was not received, the telephone automatically initiates a call to a remote computer and transmits the telephone number of the originator to the remote computer. The computer assigns an alphanumeric identifier to the telephone number and transmits the alphanumeric identifier back to the telephone which stores the alphanumeric identifier in the telephone memory in association with the telephone number.

Abstract: A method of searching an electronic phonebook of a cellular phone, where the phonebook contains a multiplicity of names each being made up of one or more alphanumeric characters. The method comprises defining a search template by selecting a letter from a displayed list of the alphabet. The set of distinct data strings, present at the beginning of stored names, which commence with said template and which differ from one another by only their final character, are then identified. The user then selects one of said set of data strings as a new search template. If the number of names matching the new search template is less than some predefined number, then those names are displayed. If not, then the process is repeated using the new extended template.

Abstract: There is provided a telephone system, which can surely read a telephone number written on a sheet such as a name card and make a call to the telephone number. OCR reader 3, key input section 4 and calling control section 5 are connected to CPU 1. In telephone directory memory 7 connected to the CPU 1, telephone number data obtained based on written content data read by the OCR reader 3 can be saved as it is or in an edited state, telephone number data newly entered by the key input section 4 can be saved, and the saved data can be taken out at an optional point of time. Identification/determination section 8 connected to the CPU 1 carries out identification and determination to obtain telephone number data from the written content data read by the OCR reader 3 under predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A telephone terminal is connected to a line network and has an individual terminal number. The telephone terminal comprises a clock section for measuring date and hour. A memory section is for memorizing a call telephone number as a communication telephone number on call. The memory section is for memorizing a reception telephone number as the communication telephone number on reception. The memory section further memorizes communication information in correspondence to the communication telephone number. The communication information and the communication telephone number are displayed on a display section. A control section controls the memory section to make the memory section memorize the communication information in correspondence to the communication telephone number. The control section controls the display section to make the display section display the communication telephone number and the communication information.

Abstract: A portable cellular phone comprises a radio communication section, an operation section, a directory memory, a telephone number temporary memory, a control section, and a display section. The radio communication section executes radio communication with a base station. The operation section lets the user input instructions for operating the portable cellular phone. The directory memory stores a plurality of telephone numbers and data corresponding to each of the telephone numbers. The control section detects a telephone number of a party on reception of a call to the portable cellular phone or on calling from the portable cellular phone. The telephone number temporary memory temporarily stores the telephone number of the party which has been detected by the control section.

Abstract: The invention is intended to allow a plurality of users to share a single apparatus while securing the privacy of each user. A terminal is made portable and detachable from a base. Data exchange by radio is made possible between the base and the terminal, and E-mail or facsimile data that is received by the base through a telephone circuit is stored in the terminal. A user can remove the terminal from the base and carry it to his room, and can display a stored E-mail message or facsimile data there.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a reading unit, a recognizing unit, a registering unit, a searching unit, and a control unit. The reading unit reads image information including character data such as a phone number recorded in a recording medium. The recognizing unit recognizes the character data in the image information read by the reading unit. The registering unit registers the character data recognized by the recognizing unit. The searching unit searches a desired phone number from the character data registered in the registering unit. The control unit performs communication processing on the basis of the phone number searched by the searching unit.

Abstract: Telephone directory information is obtained and telephone calls are placed with a telephone, a telephone directory memory storing signals representing names and telephone numbers of subscribers, a display, a QWERTY keyboard and special keys. The microprocessor responds to signals from a telephone keyboard, the QWERTY keyboard and special keys and is coupled with the memory and display so the memory is provided with signals causing names and telephone numbers of subscribers in the memory to be displayed. A modem connected to the microprocessor supplies a telephone dialing signal of the subscriber telephone number on the display to a telephone line in response to activation of keys of the keyboards and a signal from the memory. The memory includes a large permanent memory storing long term subscriber directory data and a smaller non-permanent memory storing recent subscriber data.

Abstract: An improved account access system and device in which a portable electronic card may be loaded into a combined programming and printing system to be programmed with predetermined signals and imprinted with associated variable data. The predetermined and programmed signals may be representative of telephone numbers, account authorization numbers, or other data. The associated variable information to be printed may be textual such as name, account number or telephone number data or graphical, such as graphic designs or barcode images. The variable information may be printed or affixed to the portable electronic system using a wide variety of processes adapted to the needs of the end user. An improved assembly design for the portable electronic system and improved programming and imprinting system are particularly adapted to accommodate high volume production of many devices with different programming and imprinting requirements. Additional new programming techniques are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for placing a phone call when dialing out of the caller's local area. A database resident in a telephone connection mechanism contains the access codes required to place the out-of-local area call. A user input device is utilized by the calling party to retrieve the out-of-area access codes for the called party's telephone from the database. The user input device is also utilized by the calling party to input the called party's local telephone number into the telephone connection mechanism. The telephone connection mechanism automatically combines the local calling number input by the user with the out-of-area access codes retrieved from the database. The telephone connection mechanism then transmits a telephone connection request by utilizing the combined local telephone number and the out-of-area access codes.

Abstract: A call recovery method and apparatus for an telephone set that receives multiple incoming calls and automatically dials the telephone number of the incoming call in response to the attendant pressing the call appearance button assigned to one of the incoming telephone calls. Incoming telephone calls from calling parties are received at the telephone set and assigned to a next available call appearance button, preferably in sequential order. The identified telephone number associated with each incoming telephone call is stored in a memory device. In response to the attendant's selection of one of the call appearance buttons, the stored telephone number of the calling party of the incoming call assigned to the selected call appearance button is automatically redialed.

Abstract: A method and system enables optimal call routing in a satellite communications network when a satellite subscriber has, for example, call forwarding active. Many satellite networks re-register a satellite subscriber's (e.g., the A-subscriber's) subscription information to a satellite gateway that is most cost efficient when the satellite subscriber initiates an outgoing call. If the called party (e.g. the B-subscriber) is distant from the satellite subscriber's home country, the distant gateway to which the re-registration occurs is likely to be far from the gateway of his or her native country, which is often to where call forwarding is directed. When an incoming call from a C-subscriber is detected for the A-subscriber, the call is handled normally until call forwarding is detected in the distant gateway. Once call forwarding is detected, a satellite gateway through which the call will be completed (e.g.

Abstract: A method and system for dialing a telephone number selected on display in a software application includes a computer system chassis and a display device coupled to the computer system chassis. A mouse, stylus, or keyboard selection keys allow a computer user to select a telephone number on display in the software application. One or more audio speakers in the computer chassis or connected to the monitor generate Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (“DTMF”) audio tones. The audio system also includes an audio receiver that may be part of a telephone handset and receives the DTMF audio tones produced by the audio speakers. Prior to generation of the DTMF audio tones, the caller places the audio speakers in close proximity to the audio receiver of the telephone handset.

Abstract: A multiline telephone apparatus with caller ID signal detecting function had an expensive modem for demodulating the caller ID in each one of telephone lines. According to the invention of the present application, each line is provided with a signal detecting circuit for detecting a channel seizure signal or carrier signal in the caller ID signal, and the input line to the modem for caller ID demodulation is changed over depending on the detection output of these signal detecting circuits, so that the caller ID signals of a plurality of lines can be demodulated by one modem only. As a result, a simple and inexpensive multiline telephone apparatus with caller ID signal detecting function is realized.

Abstract: A number of associated directory numbers are sequentially correlated into a link list and stored within a telecommunications device, such as a mobile station. In response to a user instruction or pre-determined call setup results, the telecommunications device retrieves a second directory number from the correlated link list and originates another outgoing call connection therewith. As an illustration, the user may provide such an instruction by pressing the volume-up or volume-down key. Alternatively, the mobile station may automatically retrieve and originate a new outgoing call connection using the next directory number from the link list in response to a busy signal from the pending call connection. With repeated detection of such instructions or conditions, the mobile station sequentially and individually retrieves the linked directory numbers and automatically originates outgoing call connections without the user having to separately and inconveniently entering the associated directory numbers.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a system and method for automatically configuring dialing properties of a telephone, such as a landline or mobile telephone. In general, the present invention allows a user's most often called outgoing and received incoming numbers to be easily dialed, even as the user's calling patterns change. This is accomplished by automatically and dynamically tracking, sorting, organizing and displaying the most frequently called and received telephone numbers without requiring preprogramming of the telephone. Namely, as a number is dialed less or more often, it's place in the organized hierarchy is represented.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for telephony tone signal and character code generation for QWERTY keyboards includes a QWERTY style keyboard, a processor and a keyboard mode control software module. The QWERTY style keyboard has a plurality of letter keys, wherein each letter key is configured to generate a unique input signal. The processor is coupled to the keyboard and is configured to convert each unique input signal generated by the letter keys into a character code and/or a telephony tone signal. The keyboard mode control software module operates on the processor, and controls whether the processor converts the unique input signals from the letter keys into character codes or telephony tone signals.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, such as a pager system, has an improved user interface, in which in a message list mode, an LCD displays messages in units of one line, wherein turning a dial of a jog dial allows a cursor to move vertically, and pushing the dial allows the mode to shift to a message display mode. In the message display mode, the LCD displays one screen of the message on which the cursor is set when the dial is pushed, turning the dial allows contents of the display to scroll, and pushing the dial allows the mode to shift to a message scan mode. In the message scan mode, turning the dial allows contents of the display on the LCD to shift to one of the messages preceding and following the current message in units of one screen.

Abstract: A communication support system includes a command signal detection unit which detects a command signal sent by a telephone unit, the command signal indicating one of a plurality of telephone services. A telephone service recognition unit determines which of the plurality of telephone services is indicated by the command signal from the telephone unit. A telephone service processing unit executes a telephone service processing for the telephone service determined by the telephone service recognition unit, the telephone service processing unit starting execution of the telephone service processing in response to control data from the command signal detection unit.

Abstract: An advanced telephone dialler has been described, incorporating a fast retrieval and dial telephone directory. The system simplifies the use of the telephone directory by using a single sliding or rotary key for scanning and selection of the name and number to be dialled and one button for speed dialling of the selected number. The name and telephone number of the selected person are simultaneously displayed on a character display and a normal telephone keypad has been used for entering both letters for the name and digits for the number into telephone directory's memory. A short cut dialling has been also provided by simply using the sequential order number of the person to be dialled from the telephone directory's memory. An option has been provided for checking the incoming calls numbers with the telephone directory of the system and not only displaying the name of the calling person and its number if they have been found in directory.

Abstract: A learned speed dial system (LSDS) for use in a telecommunication device monitors the telephone numbers dialed by the user. When the number of times a particular telephone number is used reaches a predetermined threshold, the LSDS determines whether the telephone number is in the speed dial directory. If this telephone number is not in the speed dial directory, the LSDS prompts the user to update the speed dial directory with this telephone number. The user can then elect to update the speed dial directory with this new telephone number, as desired. The learned speed dial system may be configured to automatically add this telephone number to the speed dial directory if the directory is not full. If the speed dial directory is full, the LSDS prompts the user to select a telephone number to delete from the speed dial directory. The LSDS keeps track of the usage of the currently stored speed dial telephone numbers.

Abstract: Errors in dialing or otherwise entering network access codes such as telephone numbers are identified by comparing each entered code with a set of stored codes. Each entered code is also stored. For each stored code, statistics are compiled that reflect the likelihood that the code is invalid. Such statistics include frequency of use over a given time period, the length of the connection to the network after each use, and the length of time after ending a short connection that a different but similar or more probably correct code is entered. Similarity between codes is preferably measured by determining in how many positions the codes agree. If an entered code has a statistically low likelihood of being correct, then the system replaces it with a code that is sufficiently similar, or immediately follows it sufficiently often. The system checks, for example, for possible likely transposition errors.

Abstract: A portable terminal includes an input operation section for being operated by a user of the portable terminal to input an operation input, a storage section for storing information to be displayed on a display screen, and a display control section for reading out information to be used to display on the display screen from the storage section in response to the operation input from the input operation section and controlling the display screen to display corresponding to the operation input based on the read out information. When loading of an external storage medium into the portable terminal is detected by a loading/unloading detection section for detecting loading/unloading of an external storage medium, authentication of the external storage medium is performed based on authentication information read out from the external storage medium. When the authentication results in success, data stored in the loaded external storage medium is read out.

Abstract: The invention relates to a credit card dialing apparatus for use in automatically dialing account numbers, security codes and phone numbers into telephones. The apparatus includes a credit card size device having a memory, encoder, speaker, microphone and switch embedded into a circuit board for inputting and outputting specific information depending on the use of the card. The circuit described accesses the account by tones or signals fed through the receiver or direct data input from a small databus. In another embodiment, a microprocessor unit having a keyboard, microprocessor memory, encoder, a speaker unit and microphone as well as an alphanumeric display is utilized. This system permits the user to input the desired numbers and provide serial dialing and identification for particular sources.