Abstract: A soft- or hard-sided apparatus for temporarily storing a plurality of electronic devices that transmit electromagnetic signals that would, if not suppressed, interfere with other electronic devices or make the devices accessible to outsiders. The apparatus includes a container, such as a soft-sided bag, that is sized for holding the plurality of electronic devices and is specially adapted to be normally RF-tight to suppress the electromagnetic signals transmitted by the plurality of electronic devices to prevent them from interfering with other electronic devices. The container further includes a small opening assembly in the container that opens and closes, such as a trap door, outfitted with magnets. The first small opening assembly is adapted to be RF-tight when closed so that a user can push an electronic device through the assembly, into the container, after which all the electronic devices are silenced inside of the container.

Abstract: The current document is directed to a relationship-analysis system. The currently disclosed relationship-analysis system collects objective and subjective observations of participants, and their relationship, in an interaction or transaction. The objective and subjective observations are combined to generate an observation data set that is processed by a computational relationship-analysis system. The analysis produces a variety of different types of results, including trust metrics, and stores the results in memory and/or mass-storage for control of downstream analysis, reporting, and actions. Trust metrics provide a basis for carrying out numerous types of downstream actions and for generating recommendations and evaluations by various types of relationship-evaluation and relationship-management systems that employ the relationship-analysis system.

Abstract: A device for reducing or eliminating an ability of a smart device to hear or react to audible communications can include a base and a cover movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the cover and the base combine to form an enclosed cavity that is sized and shaped to receive a smart device therein and reduce or eliminate an ability of the smart device to hear or react to audible communications. The device can be manual, mechanical and/or automatic and can be responsive to physical input(s) and/or one or more verbal or audible commands.

Abstract: A stand includes a neck, a base coupled to a first end of the neck, and a receiving interface located at a second end of the neck. The receiving interface is configured to receive a short stand of a desktop phone device.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a workspace based on a central-themed geometric configuration, wherein a circular area is divided into pie segments that relate a first team of working associations, separated radially, from a second team of working associations, first and second teams of associations collocated circumferentially into teams of differing and similar tasked members.

Abstract: The Mobile Phone/PDA Security Masking Enclosure is a sound insulated enclosure for use as a temporary storage location for cellular and other mobile devices in locations at which confidential and sensitive conversations and discussions are being conducted. A pink/white noise generating device within the enclosure generates a masking noise such that the cellular or other mobile devices inside the enclosure are unable to pick up or record conversations outside the enclosure.

Abstract: An electronic device having a microphone device is provided. The electronic device includes at least one case frame which forms the external appearance of the electronic device, at least one microphone device which is disposed in the at least one case frame, and at least one microphone hole which is formed in a position corresponding to the at least one microphone device of the at least one case frame, and is disposed in a region which is not visually exposed in the at least one case frame.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a mobile media device enclosure can be configured to receive a mobile media device.

Abstract: An improved public intercom system is described which has a sealed enclosure including an extruded chassis having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall has an interface panel and a viewing panel mounted within cutouts. A plurality of axially aligned module cover plates supporting system components are mounted over cutouts in the rear wall. The interface includes a speaker, a microphone, a call initiation means, and a camera positioned to acquire images of the area in front of the interface panel. One of the cover plates including an outer surface with heat dissipation protrusions, with a blower located on said rear wall being oriented to direct air across the protrusions to extract heat from the chassis interior. A two-way communication means is mounted on a module plate and programmed to initiate a call to a pre-programmed receiver responsive to a command from the call initiation means.

Abstract: Protective containers for electronic equipment, and methods of testing and manufacture thereof, are provided. The cabinets provide a HEMP protection level to electronic equipment housed therein that meets a HEMP protection level according to MIL-STD-188-125-1.

Abstract: A method and system for initiating an incident-specific request for assistance from a citizen call station by touching a sequence of positions on a display screen. The citizen call station comprises a display having a touch-responsive mechanism for entering a call sequence of statements including initiating an alert, reporting a concern, and selecting help needed. A transmission mechanism for transmitting the call sequence to a control location is provided. A confirmation of the request, sent from the control location, may be received at the call station. The call station may also deliver information from a central location. The call station may include cameras, various sensors, two-way communications, and may be used to provide information on demand, outside of the normal security concerns.

Abstract: A weather guard is disclosed having a frame, a pair of members, a vertical support member, and a bracket.

Abstract: A weather guard for use with outdoors located enclosures or any structures for housing electronic devices. The enclosures house electronic devices associated with telecommunications equipment (e.g., telephone, television, cable television, satellite), utilities equipment such as gas, water, and electric measurement and communication equipment, and other equipment. The weather guard includes a frame and an impermeable membrane attached to the frame to protect the electronic devices and/or service personnel from environmental conditions including inclement weather such as rain, snow, wind, sleet, and ice, and other environmental conditions such as wind blown sand, dust, and dirt.

Abstract: A safety pay telephone using conventional telephone mechanical and electrical components mounted within a telephone housing, typically mounted on a wall, with the earpiece and mouthpiece mounted within the telephone. To operate, the user deposits the proper amount of currency and pushes an on/off switch, dials his number, and then places his ear next to the fixed earpiece. A method of retrofitting a conventional telephone with a retrofit housing member that permits that existing handset to be protected within a retrofit housing member. The safety phone is designed for use in prisons so inmates within a prison cannot hang themselves with a handset cord or break a handset and handset cord off for use as a weapon. The safety telephone is also designed for use in environments wherein the telephone is subject to abuse. The safety telephone design reduces the cost of maintenance by eliminating the need to fix and replace telephone components.

Abstract: A sound resistant enclosure apparatus adapted for a person have access to an environment that reduces sound from ambient noise. More particularly, the invention relates to a manner in which to use common fabrication materials and method to construct a sound resistant enclosure or booth for use to make or receive cellular telephone calls in relative quiet. The apparatus include among its essential elements, a cylindrical outer wall, a cylindrical inner wall, a door, a top or roof, a floor and sound resistant material mostly deposited between the inner and outer walls. Sound resistant material can also be found in the door, roof and walls. The sound resistant enclosure blocking much of the ambient environmental noise such that the occupant of the enclosure can make or receive a cellular phone call more effectively and efficiently without having distracting unwanted extraneous environmental noise interrupting their conversation.

Abstract: A modular communication support system includes a plurality of modular components configured to be secured to one another in a vertical arrangement, with one of the modular components having a communication device mounting member configured for supporting a communication device. The plurality of modular components are configured such that they may be assembled in a plurality of vertical arrangements.

Abstract: A cellular communications system comprises a plurality of base stations serving respective system cells, each base station being capable of communicating with a plurality of mobile terminals within its cell and with at least some mobile terminals in adjacent system cells. Where connection of a mobile terminal to one of the base stations demands the downloading of information that, combined with data already being handled by that base station, would place excessive load on the data-handling capability of the base station, the data transmission is shared by that base station and at least one other. By this means, a call requesting the downloading of significant amounts of data, placed by a mobile terminal upon a base station that is already heavily loaded with data transmissions to other mobile terminals, is dealt with in parallel by two or more base stations, so that individual base loading is substantially reduced.

Abstract: Mood regulation enclosures and methods of use thereof are disclosed. The mood regulation enclosures include an interior space to contain a user, a closeable aperture and physical barriers which effectively sensorily separate the user from the outside environment. A person observing the enclosure from outside is unable to ascertain an activity of the user within. The enclosure may be specifically configured for aggression release or for passive relaxation. The method of regulating a mood includes providing a mood regulation enclosure as described hereinabove, allowing a user to enter the enclosure so that the user is effectively sensorily separated from the outside environment and preventing a person observing the enclosure from outside from ascertaining an activity of the user within.

Abstract: A guard for preventing the vandalism of the vault and vault door of a pay telephone, comprising a plurality of rigid segments. Each rigid segment includes an attachment end and a free end, defining a perpendicular distance therebetween. Each of the rigid segments is attached at its attachment end to the lower housing of the pay telephone immediately adjacent and substantially surrounding the vault door. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of rigid segments comprise one integral rigid member. The guard changes the leverage point of the pry bar of a vandal so as to prohibit such vandal from forceably removing the vault door. The leverage point is changed from proximate the vault door to the free end of a rigid segment or integral rigid member.

Abstract: A telephone using conventional telephone mechanical and electrical components mounted within a telephone housing, typically mounted on a wall, with the earpiece and mouthpiece mounted within the telephone. To operate, the user pushes an on/off switch, dials his number, and then places his ear next to the fixed earpiece. The telephone is designed for use in prisons so inmates within a prison can not hang themselves with a handset cord or break a handset and handset cord off for use as a weapon. The telephone is also designed for use in any high crime or remote area to reduce the potential for vandalism. The telephone design reduces the cost of maintenance by eliminating the need to fix and replace a telephone handset.

Abstract: A pay telephone housing comprises a large capacity vault having a floor, first and second side walls, and a back wall. The vault includes a front opening and a peripheral rim extending at least partly around the front opening and having a rear edge. A removable vault door is provided for covering and uncovering the front opening and includes first and second locking plates which are operable to be extended to a locking position at least partly behind the rear edge of the peripheral rim to prevent the removable vault door from being removed from the vault. A key operated lock assembly is operable for selectively locking the first and second locking plates in the locking position.

Abstract: A secure, modular and movable interactive two-way telecollaborative video conferencing and imaging enclosure for conducting business or privileged medical, legal, or other confidential matters in private, being particularly equipped for remote monitoring of physiological attributes of one or more users by medical specialists and remote interaction between users and medical specialists.

Abstract: An enclosure mounting bracket kit for attaching an enclosure with an exterior flange to a post is described. The mounting bracket includes an elongated horizontal rigid bar having first and second elongated studs protruding from the front side surface for penetrating the mounting holes of the flange; at least one through-hole in each of the first and second studs transverse to a long axis of the stud so that when each of the first and second studs penetrates a mounting hole the through-hole penetrates the flange; first and second releasable pins for positioning in each through-hole and gripping each of the first and second studs respectively; a block attached to the rear side surface of the bar between the first and second studs, the block having a surface generally conforming to the outside surface of the post; an adjustable strap attached to the rear surface for encompassing the post; and a ratchet tensioning device pivotally attached to the rear surface for tightening the strap around the post.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting telephones from vandalism includes a front member for covering the coin box access door plate. The front member includes a pair of apertures or cut outs for allowing access to the coin return slot and to allow the cover for the coin return slot to pivot inwardly. The apparatus may be easily installed on a telephone by removing the upper housing, sliding the apparatus over and around the lower housing of the telephone, and then returning the upper housing to its normally locked position on the telephone. The apparatus protects the telephone from vandalism and larceny without requiring any additional locks. The apparatus may be quickly and easily removed and replaced during the collection process and is preferably comprised of a single piece unit formed of 3/8 inch steel.

Abstract: An inmate phone (10) of the type having a housing (12) in an interior wall (14) of a prison (16). A push-button dialing pad (18) is mounted within a front wall (20) of the housing (12) with the push-button digits (22) of the push-button dialing pad (18) extending out of the front wall (20). A telephone handset (24) is provided, being a handle (26) with an earpiece (28) at one end and a mouthpiece (30) at an opposite end. A handset cord (32) is electrically connected between the push-button dialing pad (18) and the telephone handset (24). The improvement comprises a facility (34) for permanently mounting the telephone handset (24) vertically within the front wall (20) of the housing (12), so that the earpiece (28) positioned at top and the mouthpiece (30) positioned at bottom will permanently extend out through the front wall (20) of the housing (12) to be used by inmates within the prison (16) hands free.

Abstract: A lock guard for use in connection with a lock assembly having a bolt action mechanism comprises a rigid plate bounded by upper and lower walls, the plate fitting against a side of the bolt mechanism, the side walls embracing and surround the top and bottom edges of the mechanism. A front panel embraces and covers a bolt plate to be engaged by the bolt. The guard prevents access to the lock mechanism and bolt plate. The lock assembly is of particular utility in connection with key lock units used in coin-operated pay telephones.

Abstract: A security interlock for the abutting portion of the upper and lower housing of coin-operated pay telephones comprise a pair of interlocking brackets positioned proximate the seam between the housing portions. A first bracket mounted to one housing has a leg portion which overlies the seam, while a second bracket mounted to the second housing portion overlies the first bracket.

Abstract: A reinforced pay phone casing structure includes an outer casing member having a plurality of openings formed thereon for movably receiving therein dial buttons and an inner reinforcement plate fixed to an inside surface of the casing member by means of welding. The inner reinforcement plate has an opening corresponding to and covering the plurality of dial button openings of the outer casing member. A circuit board shielding plate is fixed to the inner reinforcement plate and the outer casing member by means of bolts. A dial button bezel defining therethrough a plurality of passages for movably receiving therein the dial buttons is arranged between the inner reinforcement plate and the circuit board shielding plate with the bezel received within the opening of the inner reinforcement plate to have the dial button partially extending out of the outer casing member.

Abstract: A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radio signals from and to the antenna, transmission means (37, 39) for connecting the radio equipment and the antenna so as to carry the signals therebetween, AC power service lines (47) for providing power to the site, and telephone lines (48, and/or 115) for connecting the site with a telephone or other communication network. The services protection enclosure comprises a cabinet (35) adapted to be secured to a suitable foundation (29), the cabinet having side walls (55, 57), a top (53), and at least one door (61 or 63) providing access to the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet houses an AC power distribution panel (101) and receives the AC service lines (47), the telephone lines (48), and the RF transmission means (37, 39).

Abstract: A network interface enclosure for mounting on a vertical surface and for enclosing network interface devices. The network interface enclosure has subscriber and telco covers that permit access to subscriber and telco compartments. The subscriber cover and telco cover are attached to the base of the network interface enclosure by detent mechanisms so that the covers generally hinge about the detent mechanisms and can be retained in a variety of open positions. The detent mechanisms are attached to the upper portion of the subscriber and telco covers so that the subscriber and telco covers are lifted upwardly to open. Particular constructions of detent mechanisms are disclosed.

Abstract: A public telephone having an anti-theft front wall assembly is provided. The public telephone includes a housing having a front wall, a face plate fixedly attached to the front wall at the exterior thereof, a key pad attached to the front wall at the interior thereof, key pad actuators being behind the front wall and actuator stem portions extending through aligned stem holes in the face plate, the stem portions and holes having reduced diameters so that web portions between stem holes are wider and stronger.

Abstract: A telecommunications booth providing business travelers a variety of services including telephone, facsimile, and various information options which result in automatic telephone dialing to desired destinations. The various telephonic devices function through a restrictor to access a single public communications channel. The restrictor prevents calls to certain classes of numbers, like 900 numbers. Billing data on the computer may be accessed through a modem.

Abstract: To store a mobile phone in the console bin of a vehicle and easily swing it out and hold it in a working position, a bracket mounted on an inner top wall of the bin has a link hinged at both ends for coupling a main phone support to the mount and a slide on the main support for holding the phone. The hinged link allows the phone to swing in and out of the bin between working and storage positions, and the slide permits the phone to be moved further from the bin to allow the bin cover to close. The phone comprises a cradle attached to the slide and a removable handset which may be left in the cradle for use as held by the bracket.

Abstract: A handset of a pay phone includes a reinforcing coupler firmly secured to the handset for coupling the handset with an armored cord linked to the pay phone, having a locking head of the reinforcing coupler stably secured to a mouthpiece of the handset for firmly fastening a flexible hose of the armored cord and a transmitter bracket stably mounted in the mouthpiece of the handset for holding a transmitter in the bracket with a retarding member protruding downwardlly from the transmitter bracket to retain the locking head of the reinforcing coupler to resist an inwardly pushing of the armored cord, thereby preventing an easy breaking of a plurality of communication wires of the armored cord.

Abstract: A portable secure-telephone communications module including a collapsible enclosure for holding a person desiring to perform secure remote telephone communications, a secure telephone remote communication device in the enclosure, and RF shielding for the enclosure to inhibit RF leakage for preventing eavesdropping from outside the enclosure.

Abstract: Cellular telephone apparatus comprise a portable carrying case, such as a conventional attache case to provide the utility of a business briefcase, a cellular telephone base unit situated within an interior space of the carrying case, an antenna coupled to the base unit, a hand-held receiver, and either a cable or radio link coupling the base unit and hand-held receiver with each other so that the receiver is positionable during use at a position which is spaced away from the antenna which is situated at the carrying case. High frequency, electromagnetic radiation emitted from the antenna is substantially attenuated by the time it reaches the user of the cellular telephone.

Abstract: Pay telephone coin opening cover assemblies which include portions of the pay telephone and a mask fashioned to cover the coin return opening. The mask includes a structural element or elements which cooperate with coin return opening structure and existing interior portions of the pay telephone structure to secure against the opening a face plate which is attractive and unobtrusive in appearance. The invention allows a conventional pay telephone to be recycled into a coinless pay telephone which is attractive in appearance, friendly to the user, and cost competitive.

Abstract: A test system directed to apparatus for transmitting and receiving multiple telephone transmission signals over a single twisted pair. The system converts an analog signal from a local switching station to an 80 ksymbols/sec signal for transmission over a twisted pair by a line card. A remote terminal converts the 80 ksymbols/sec signal back into a conventional analog signal for use in conventional telephone, facsimile or other related equipment. The test equipment separately tests the entire system, the line card portion of the system, the remote terminal portion of the system, and the twisted pair.

Abstract: A pay telephone (10) is disclosed which comprises a front housing assembly (12) and a rear housing assembly (14). A rear board housing (16) is coupled to modules disposed within front housing assembly (12) through a pair of cables (48) and (50) coupled to an interconnect board (46) disposed in front housing assembly (12). Front housing assembly (12) engages rear housing assembly (14) on opposite vertical sidewalls of rear housing assembly (14) through the use of locking hooks (36a)-(36e) and locking hooks (42a)-(42e) and locking receiving slots (40a)-(40e) and locking receiving slots (52a)-(52e).

Abstract: An adapter unit permitting installation of multiple pay telephone units on an existing telephone post that is designed to support only one or two telephone units, is disclosed. The adapter unit is provided with a hollow, rectangular, box housing having four sides, a closed top end and an open bottom end. One of the sides of the adapter is releasably secured to an existing telephone post via integral brackets leaving the remaining three sides of the housing exposed. Each of the three exposed sides is provided with spaced, adjustable length, bolts extending therefrom to permit attachment of individual pay phone mounting fixtures thereto. An adjustable length support leg has a first end slidably received within the hollow housing and is provided with a ground contact plate on the other end thereof. Height adjustment bracket is provided for the support leg inside the open hollow housing to permit height adjustment of the support leg for diverse or non-level terrain.

Abstract: A telecommunications booth providing business travelers a variety of services including telephone, facsimile, and various information options which result in automatic telephone dialing to desired destinations. The various telephonic devices function through a restrictor to access a single public communications channel. The restrictor prevents calls to certain classes of numbers, like 900 numbers. Billing data on the computer may be accessed through a modem.

Abstract: An establishment which provides goods and/or services to customers or patrons, such as a retail store or restaurant, is provided with a telephone handset in a stand located at a convenient and readily accessible spot but yet which is outside the congested or heavily trafficked area and gives the user a feeling of privacy and the telephone handset is coupled to a message repeater and a message recorder so when the customer or patron picks up the telephone handset out of its cradle he or she hears a message from the message repeater which provides an introduction and instructions and then the customer talks into the mouthpiece or transmitter of the telephone handset and the message is recorded.

Abstract: From a central point, both telephone signals and Class-2 high frequency electric power are transmitted by way of a common transmission cable to the location of a telephone apparatus; thereby to provide at that location, not only telephone signals, but also a limited amount of electric power useful for various things, such as task lighting. At the central point there is provided a non-interruptible source of electric energy, namely a frequency-converting power supply connected both with an ordinary 120 Volt/60 Hz power line as well as with a storage battery. This power supply provides output of Class-2 high frequency voltage. Together with the telephone signals, this Class-2 voltage is transmitted by way of an ordinary telephone installation cable to the location of a telephone apparatus.

Abstract: A telephone enclosure having an upper housing and two spaced apart side housings, defining a telephone recess, illumination tubes in the upper and side housings, displays attached to the upper and side housings, each display having a transparent front panel, a rear diffuser panel, and a frame to enclose the front and rear panels.

Abstract: A device for mounting a telecommunictions device for the deaf ("TDD") to a pay telephone booth which provides an enclosure for storing the TDD when not in use, and a mechanism for attaching the TDD to the booth so that it can be moved between a position where it is contained within the enclosure to a position where the handset of the telephone may be received in the handset cradle of the TDD to provide access to public telephone to the deaf and hearing impaired.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has at least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has a least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.