Abstract: A wireless home communications network is provided. A digital cordless telephone base unit serves as the hub of the network. The base unit implements a cordless telephone communications protocol incorporating multiple-access features. Telephone calls can be placed on the PSTN through the base unit with a cordless telephone handset. Various other digital electronic devices, such as a home computer, laptop computer, television appliance, portable display tablet, refrigerator with integrated digital display, and PDA, can also use a cordless telephone transceiver to establish wireless data communication links with the base unit. These digital electronic devices can utilize the communication links with the base unit for a variety of functions, including Internet access, email, and grocery list maintenance. Such devices may also include audio input and output capabilities, such that they can also be used for voice telephony via the PSTN.

Abstract: A communications system for cordlessly connecting a portable computer modem to a telephone line. The communications system includes a base transceiver unit and a remote transceiver unit. The base transceiver unit serves to provide a means for transmitting and receiving computer data to/from a distant computer carried over a hard-wired telephone line. The remote transceiver unit serves as a means for wirelessly transmitting and receiving computer data to/from the base transceiver unit. The base transceiver unit includes a charging bay portion, an electrical power cord, and a first antenna. The remote transceiver unit includes a second antenna and a telecommunications cable. The second antenna is communicatively connected to the remote transceiver unit for enabling the remote transceiver unit to wirelessly receive radio frequency signals. The telecommunication cable is communicatively connected to the remote transceiver unit for enabling the remote transceiver unit to communicate with a personal computer.

Abstract: Call origination processing in a wireless local loop system, wherein a dial tone generating unit and a control unit thereof are provided in a subscriber terminal located in an access network between a user terminal and a local exchange and wherein a path connection forming unit, a VIP call processing unit, a pre-connected channel control unit and a radio channel establishing unit are provied in an access control apparatus located in the access network. By this, obstacles are prevented from occurring in the service of a VIP call.

Abstract: A location is provided with a fixed wireless transceiver. The wireless transceiver is coupled to a land-line that connects the location to the local exchange carrier's central office. The wireless device is powered by power received from a central office over the land-line connection.

Abstract: A fixed cellular system including a telephone unit, interface and a fixed cellular terminal is disclosed. A telephone unit enables the generation of a sequence of digits in response to a user input. The sequence of digits are forwarded to a system interface wherein a send command is attached to each digit generated by the telephone unit. The digits with attached send commands are forwarded to a fixed cellular terminal responsive to the send commands such that receipt of a send command delays initiation of calls to destinations associated with the sequence of digits for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The control panel of a telephone set is detachable from a base station portion of the set. The control panel and base station can communicate mutually cordlessly, or the control panel can be connected for communication independent of the cordless facility. The control panel includes an interactive display panel with a touch screen and a graphic tablet, and control electronics for the display panel. Telephone numbers, spoken and written messages can be transmitted via the touch screen with a finger, or via the graphic tablet with a special pen.

Abstract: A device on a motor vehicle is controlled by selecting a function for the device to perform. The selection is conveyed to a control circuit which wirelessly transmits a message using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications protocol, wherein the message identifies the device and function. A controller receives the message and recovers the identification of the device and the function and then responds by activating the device to perform that function.