Abstract: Systems and methods are described in which a tracker is attached to an object and a localizer cooperates with the tracker to generate localizer data associated with the object. A vision device generates image data associated with the object and an environment surrounding the object within a field-of-view of the vision device. A navigation computer associates a virtual object with the object; determines a position and orientation of the virtual object in a coordinate system of the localizer based on the localizer data; combines the localizer data and the image data into a common coordinate system; merges the localizer data and the image data to identify data points in the image data having coordinates located outside of the virtual object; and associates a second virtual object with the identified data points, wherein the second virtual object defines a region that is to be avoided.

Abstract: A communications system and a method of detecting and learning new ringtones in an automatic manner, comprising a desk phone (1), a hook switch, a ringtone detector (3), and a communications device (2). In a first embodiment a mechanical hook switch device is connected to the desk phone (1), and in a second embodiment an electronic hook switch unit (9) is connected to the desk phone (1). The ringtone detector (3) adaptively sets the filter and amplifier parameters according to the sensor position and pick-up sensitivity. The ringtone detector (3) automatically detects and learns the characteristics of new ringtones. The communications device (2) may comprise a base station (6) and a headset (7).

Abstract: A telephone device comprises a base, a handset, and a supporting device secured to the base. The base comprises a first receiving portion and a hang-up button protruding out of the first receiving portion. The hang-up button is used for ending a call when being pressed. The handset comprises an earpiece received in the first receiving portion. When the supporting device is in a resisting position, the supporting device extends into the first receiving portion for supporting the earpiece to prevent the earpiece from pressing the hang-up button. When the supporting device is in an unresisting position, the supporting device retracts into the base for allowing the earpiece to press the hang-up button.

Abstract: A communications system and a method of detecting and learning new ringtones in an automatic manner, comprising a desk phone (1), a hook switch, a ringtone detector (3), and a communications device (2). In a first embodiment a mechanical hook switch device is connected to the desk phone (1), and in a second embodiment an electronic hook switch unit (9) is connected to the desk phone (1). The ringtone detector (3) adaptively sets the filter and amplifier parameters according to the sensor position and pick-up sensitivity. The ringtone detector (3) automatically detects and learns the characteristics of new ringtones. The communications device (2) may comprise a base station (6) and a headset (7).

Abstract: A telephone accessory device and system for facilitating communication between a wireless headset and wireline telephone. The telephone accessory device includes a device body configured to rest on top of a base of the corded telephone, a device platform connected to the base portion and configured to support a corded handset on a first surface, and a head portion disposed on a second surface of the device platform opposite the first surface. The system includes a wireless headset, a headset base wirelessly coupled to the wireless headset, and the telephone accessory device coupled through a control signal cable to the headset base unit. When the handset is resting on the first surface, in response to control signals from the wireless headset, the head portion is operable to reversibly depress and release a switch hook button of the cradle speaker recess while the device body and device platform remain stationary.

Abstract: In providing call backup of a VoIP terminal, where the VoIP terminal connected to a VoIP network is automatically provided with a PSTN backup function, the on the hook state is deferred for a predetermined time period even when the on the hook state is required to be performed while a user makes an urgent communication, and a ring tone signal transmitted from a PSTN can be detected even when the telephone connected to the VoIP terminal is in a VoIP mode state. Simultaneously, the telephone connected to the VoIP terminal senses the hook state of the telephone in the state of the PSTN, and can be automatically connected to the VoIP network upon the VoIP terminal being on the hook.

Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.

Abstract: Mobile terminals in a high data rate CDMA system may be placed in a control hold mode wherein reverse link control channels are gated, or transmitted at a reduced duty cycle. Mode decisions are based on the activity of the mobile terminal in both the forward and reverse links. A forward link inactivity timer is maintained at the base station that schedules forward link communications to a mobile terminal. The reverse link inactivity timer may be maintained at the same base station, at a different base station in the mobile terminal's active set, or at the base station controller. The forward link inactivity timer may follow the mobile terminal's selection of best forward link serving base station in handoff. When both the forward and reverse link inactivity timers have expired, and no forward link data is pending, the mobile terminal may be commanded to a control hold mode.

Abstract: The telephone-controlling device for integrating bluetooth communication comprises: a microprocessor, a telephone interface circuit and a bluetooth interface circuit. The microprocessor controls the telephone interface circuit and the bluetooth interface circuit and renders the telephone interface circuit to connect with an external telephone network, also renders the bluetooth interface circuit to connect with a bluetooth headset. The telephone interface circuit connects with the microprocessor to connect the external telephone network and the bluetooth interface circuit connects with the microprocessor to proceed with wireless two-way transmission of sound messages with the bluetooth headset; hence when in receiving a phone call through the external telephone network, the microprocessor proceeds to control in order that the bluetooth headset communicates with the telephone directly.

Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.

Abstract: Mechanical handset lift for raising of one end of a telephone receiving handset to activate the hook switch and allow the handset to remain positioned over a telephone body so that electrical operation of a remote receiver/mouthpiece can be effected.

Abstract: A line card circuit using a pair of comparators such that the output of the first comparator is coupled to an input of the second comparator through an RC circuit. The RC circuit is tuned such that short transients, such as false pulses and false off hook indications passed by the first comparator are not passed by the RC circuit to the second comparator. The input of the first comparator is coupled to the subscriber line and the output of the second comparator is coupled to the switch's hook status detection circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a lifting device which is configured to be coupled mechanically to a given telephone apparatus, said telephone apparatus having a handset and a fixed part, and whereby the lifting of the handset activates a switch in the telephone apparatus. The lifting device comprises a movable element which is configured to be in connection with the handset and lift the handset by means of a drive unit which brings about a movement of the movable element. The lifting device also comprises a bracket which is configured to be placed on the telephone apparatus in between this and the handset, under which the movable element is housed in a movable manner in the bracket.

Abstract: A cordless telephone headset and remotely controlled telephone handset pick-up device for use in conjunction with an existing corded telephone set. A mechanical lift arm of the pick-up device, driven by an electric motor with a slip clutch, lifts the handset away from the corded telephone cradle, placing the telephone handset in an off-hook position. The handset is lowered back onto the cradle by the mechanical lift arm, returning the telephone set to an on-hook position. The mechanical lift arm is activated and deactivated in response to a radio signal indicative of the lowering and raising of the microphone boom of the cordless headset. The slip clutch provides sufficient force to gently and reliably raise and lower the telephone handset without causing misalignment between the handset and the cradle and without causing damage.

Abstract: The invention concerns a switching device for a telephone set having a handset enabling an auxiliary device to be substituted for the handset. In an embodiment, the switching device includes a casing provided with at least one compartment, the compartment being intended to receive one end of the handset. The compartment includes a switch actuated by the presence of the handset which triggers the aforementioned substitution. The invention finds application in hands-free telephoning and teleconferencing.

Abstract: A relay lifter comprises a hook switch unit for turning ON/OFF a hook switch in response to a talk switch, a voice switching unit for switching connection of an aural signal in said corded telephone set between a transmitter/receiver of said corded telephone set and a cordless telephone set, and a bell sound detection signal transfer unit, a bell sound is outputted from said cordless telephone set when a bell sound is detected and an incoming call is accepted, a hook switch is turned ON/OFF using a hook switch ON/OFF unit, and connection of an aural signal in said corded telephone set is switched to said cordless telephone set for transmitting and receiving voice using said cordless telephone set.

Abstract: The is provided by the present invention a telephone system with high versatility comprising a corded telephone set, a cordless telephone set, and a relay lifter, wherein said relay lifter comprises a hook switch unit for turning ON/OFF a hook switch of the corded telephone set according to a first control signal responding to the talk switch, and a voice switching unit for switching connection of an aural signal in the corded telephone set according to a second control signal between a transmitter/receiver of the corded telephone set and the cordless telephone set, and switches connection of an aural signal in the corded telephone set to the cordless telephone set using the voice switching unit to transmit or receive voice using the cordless telephone set.

Abstract: A device for detecting the hooking off of a telephone handset from a telephone set body, comprises an elongated part (8) provided with hinges (11) rotating around a longitudinal axis (10); a key (6), constituted by a lateral extension of said part and positioned so as to protrude through the upper wall of the body in a raised position; a return spring (15) for urging said key in a raised position; and a push-button switch (12) fixed on said part, the button (13) of which glides on an internal surface of the base to pass from a first state to a second state when the handset is hooked off and on.

Abstract: A telephone switch depressor that includes a planar wedge panel that includes a tapered, planar wedge end that is adapted to be received between a telephone flash switch and the opening through which the switch extends. The depressor serves to hold the flash button in its depressed condition, to disconnect the telephone line from a handset, and to avoid the need to physically replace the handset on the base or rest in order to actuate a switch hook to cause disconnection of the handset from the telephone line. The wedge panel can be formed from a flexible, yet sufficiently rigid plastic material, and it can be adapted to carry printed information.

Abstract: A telephone line switch actuating mechanism includes two identical parts, each having a portion which makes up a plunger, while the remaining portion is pivotally mounted for enabling the two parts to be assembled in an opposing relationship to each other into a mechanism such that depression of either plunger activates the other plunger and the telephone line switch.

Abstract: A device for selectively keeping the flash button of a telephone handset depressed. The device comprises a detachable telephone handset engaging member, which when secured to the handset depresses the flash button, thereby keeping the telephone off line. When the handset engaging member is detached from the handset, the flash button is released and phone calls may be made. The device is easy to operate and makes it unnecessary to use the hook switch on the telephone cradle.

Abstract: An improved telephone set of the type including a telephone body and a handset adapted to be placed on the former wherein the telephone set includes features which prevents displacement of the handset from the telephone body. The telephone body has a pair of engagement blocks incorporated therein of which part is projected outwardly of the telephone body and they are fitted into engagement recesses on the handset whereby the latter is firmly placed on the telephone body. At least the one engagement block has an engagement face which is adapted to come in contact with the engagement portion in the corresponding engagement recess, wherein each engagement block includes a pawl portion. Displacement of the handset occurs by displacing one of the pawl portions out of its respective engagement recess followed by displacement of the handset in a second direction which is different from the first direction which causes the displacement of the other pawl portion out of its respective engagement recess.

Abstract: An improved telephone set of the type including a telephone body and a handset adapted to be placed on the former. The telephone body has a pair of engagement blocks incorporated therein of which part is projected outwardly of the telephone body and they are fitted into engagement recesses on the handset whereby the latter is firmly placed on the telephone body. At least the one engagement block has an engagement face which is adapted to come in contact with the engagement portion in the corresponding engagement recess. Thus, the handset is reliably held on the telephone body.

Abstract: A telephone switch-hook actuator apparatus for use with a telephone unit incorporating a conventional handset whereby the telephone switch-hook actuator apparatus serves to operate the telephone switch-hook in place of the handset. Accordingly, a headset worn upon the users head may be utilized with a conventional telephone unit, particularly those telephone units which utilize electronic logic line switching circuitry.

Abstract: A control apparatus for remotely controlling the operation of a telephone hand set when a hand set is remotely located from its associated base. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second connectors mounted thereon. The connectors respectively receive mating plug and are insertable into the hand set connector to connect the housing between the hand set/receiver cord and the plug in connector in the telephone hand set. A switch is mounted on the housing and includes a switchable contact connected in the ringing circuit of the telephone network for opening and closing the circuit upon each depression of the switch. In another embodiment, the switch is mounted directly in the telephone hand set.