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• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
  • H04M1/64—Automatic arrangements for answering calls; Automatic arrangements for recording messages for absent subscribers; Arrangements for recording conversations
  • H04M1/65—Recording arrangements for recording a message from the calling party
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
  • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
  • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
  • H04M1/0254—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets comprising one or a plurality of mechanically detachable modules
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M11/00—Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
  • H04M11/06—Simultaneous speech and data transmission, e.g. telegraphic transmission over the same conductors
  • H04M11/066—Telephone sets adapted for data transmision
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
  • H04M2250/10—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a GPS signal receiver
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
  • H04M2250/12—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
  • H04N7/00—Television systems
  • H04N7/14—Systems for two-way working
  • H04N7/141—Systems for two-way working between two video terminals, e.g. videophone
  • H04N7/142—Constructional details of the terminal equipment, e.g. arrangements of the camera and the display
  • H04N2007/145—Handheld terminals

Definitions

• the invention relates to an apparatus for telecommunications, in particular telephone or radio, or intercom of an intercom, with a component that contains at least the speaker and the microphone and is intended to be held in the hand.
• Devices for recording dictations have long been known which store the spoken information on a recording medium, usually magnetic tapes, via a microphone part, which usually also carries the operating elements. Devices of this type can also be connected to the basic housing of a telephone set for recording telephone calls via corresponding connectors. The same applies to conventional answering machines.
• the tape recorders could be made smaller and smaller, making it possible to build the dictation machines that are widely used today and which combine all the necessary components in a housing that is small and light.
• the recording media have also been reduced accordingly.
• the recordings are of good quality, particularly because of the further use of the sound carriers in playback devices when preparing logs or fair copies of the recorded information.
• An important point is the condition of the power source. The necessary good quality of the recordings is only guaranteed if the power supply is good.
• the object of the invention was therefore to provide an apparatus of the type mentioned at the outset which avoids the disadvantages mentioned above.
• a further object of the invention was to improve the apparatus mentioned at the outset in such a way that functions which were previously mainly connected to stationary devices or which were only accessible by means of separate devices were to be combined in one apparatus using its structural features. For example, only radio, pager receivers, electronic notebooks, etc. are mentioned here.
• Another task was to adapt the power supply to the requirements of the free mobility of the device.
• an electronic device preferably a dictation machine unit, comprising a drive for a recording medium, a recording and playback unit, and the associated control elements, a radio reception unit, a paging receiver Device for
• Remote interrogation of devices such as alarm systems, sensors etc., a TV set, an answering machine or a message playback and recording device, an electronic storage device or a device for acoustic room monitoring, preferably with a display, structurally integrated in the component and is electrically coupled to this.
• an apparatus of the type mentioned at the outset can also be characterized in that the component for the structural and electrical coupling of an electronic device, preferably a dictation device unit, comprising a drive for a recording medium, a recording and playback unit and the associated operating elements, a radio reception unit, a paging receiver, a device for remote interrogation of facilities such as arm systems, sensors, etc., a TV set, an answering machine or a message playback and recording device, an electronic storage device or a Device for acoustic room monitoring, preferably designed with a display.
• an electronic device preferably dictation device unit, comprising a drive for a recording medium, a recording and playback unit and the associated operating elements, a radio reception unit, a paging receiver, a device for remote interrogation of facilities such as arm systems, sensors, etc., a TV set, an answering machine or a message playback and recording device, an electronic storage device or a Device for acoustic room monitoring, preferably designed with a display.
• the current source for the electronic device is also integrated in the component or the component is also designed for coupling the current source.
• At least partially solar cells preferably liquid solar cells
• the current sources are, for example, rechargeable batteries, at least partially by solar cells, preferably liquid solar cells.
• FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the guide, the said component being the receiver of a corded telephone, and in which the dictation device unit is integrated in the receiver,
• FIG. 2 shows a handset for a corded telephone, which is equipped for connection to a dictation machine by means of a groove-rail system
• 3a shows a mobile phone set, the dictation device unit being integrated in the handset, the handset,
• FIG. 3b shows an alternative installation variant to FIG. 3a
• Fig. 4 also shows the handset of a cordless telephone system, a dictation machine can be inserted into the handset,
• FIG. 5 shows a handset of a cordless telephone, in which a dictation machine can be coupled analogously to FIG. 2,
• FIG. 8a shows a receiver of a cordless telephone, in which the groove-rail system is provided for coupling to the dictation device on a pivotable cover,
• FIG. 8b shows a variant of FIG. 8a with a different cover
• 9a shows the receiver of a corded telephone with a trough-shaped recess for receiving the dictation machine
• FIG. 9b shows a receiver corresponding to FIG. 9a with a cover of the trough, consisting of two pivotable lids,
• FIG. 9c shows a receiver corresponding to FIG. 9a, the trough being able to be covered by means of a displaceable plate
• 10a shows a receiver for a corded telephone with an integrated radio
• 10b shows the receiver designed for coupling a radio
• 11a shows a radio device which is designed for coupling a paging receiver
• 11b shows a radio with integrated paging receiver
• Fig. 12 illustrates a handset of a cordless telephone with an integrated electric * onischem data storage is
• Fig. 13 shows a radio with an integrated TV set.
• Fig. 1 is a corded telephone with a basic housing 1, which the dialing device 2 and the electrical circuits for the production of
• the telephone housing 1 includes telephone connections, and a receiver 4 connected to the housing 1 via an earpiece cable 3, which is the said component in this variant.
• the latter contains a microphone 41 and a loudspeaker 42.
• the telephone housing 1 shown it can also be the basic device of a stationary radio system or
• a drive 43 and a recording and reproducing part of a dilution device unit are additionally installed in the receiver.
• Tape recorders are used. Said slide is preferably attached to a narrow side of the handset, so that simple operation is possible during the call with the hand holding the handset and the other hand free for other activities
• an on and off push button or an on and off push button can be provided.
• Sensor keys or possibly rotary knobs can also be used as operating elements.
• the drive 43 can be installed on the inside of the receiver 4, but the arrangement on the outside of the receiver is also possible, as shown in FIG. 3b for cordless telephones 6. This is necessary, for example, in the case of earphones with an integrated keyboard, which is usually arranged on the inside, due to the resulting lack of space on the inside of the earphone.
• FIG. 2 Another embodiment is shown in FIG. 2. At least one is located on the back of the receiver 4
• Recording device 45 which, with at least one corresponding device 71 on a complete dictation machine 7, represents a cooperating system in order to attach it to the handset.
• the device 71 consists of two rails with a T-shaped cross section, by means of which the dictation device 7 is pushed onto the receiver 4 in two complementarily shaped grooves, which in this example are the recording device 45.
• other fastening options are also conceivable.
• a part of the system explained by way of example, comprising at least one groove and a complementarily shaped rail can also be provided on the inside of a pivotably attached cover 68 instead of directly on the component 4, 6 (FIG. 8a).
• the dictation machine 7 is for example slid onto rails 71 in the direction of arrow A on the cover 68, for which purpose the dictation machine is now provided with grooves 45. Then the cover 68 is closed and the dictation machine 7 comes to rest in a trough-shaped recess 69 '.
• the variant of FIG. 8b shows another possibility for the attachment of the cover 68.
• the coupling of the dictation device with the microphone 41 and the loudspeaker 42 of the receiver 4 allows both the recording of telephone calls with subsequent control of the recording which can be carried out directly via the telephone receiver, and also the recording of dictations via the receiver, the telephone connection being blocked. In this case it is expedient to use a signal light 11 which indicates an incoming call.
• the installation of the drive in the handset now allows the exchange of the recording medium regardless of where the user is with the handset.
• FIGS. 3a and 3b shows the installation in a cordless or mobile telephone, but also in the case of the portable radio devices of all types shown by way of example in FIGS. 6 and 7, e.g. for the CB or police radio, or similar devices.
• Cordless phones consist of a fixed part 5 with connection to that
• Power and telephone network which has an antenna 51 and indicator lights 52 for different operating states and the storage tray 53 for the handset 6.
• this also contains the selection device in the form of a keypad 63 and further operating elements 64, such as a disconnect button,
• Control lights can also be provided to indicate different operating modes. Individual or all of these lights can be designed to be switched on or off via an additional switch, so that it is possible to switch them on in the dark so that the stored device can be found more easily.
• a slide 66 or at least a push button, a sensor key or the like, which is advantageously arranged on one of the narrow sides of the receiver 6, is used to operate the dictation device.
• the power source for the dictation machine unit mostly accumulators, is also integrated in the H ⁇ Fer in both of the described embodiments according to a further feature of the invention. As a result, that too if the power source needs to be replaced, the user does not have to go back to the basic device and therefore mobility is maintained.
• the dictation machine unit can be installed in a radio. Due to the increased space available on the front of the device, which represents component 6, the installation can be carried out on the front (FIG. 6).
• the dictation machine 7 is inserted into an opening, preferably a side slot 69 of the component 4, 6, it being possible for the electrical contact elements to be arranged in the interior of said slot 69.
• the dictation machine is advantageously inserted in such a position that the operating elements remain accessible, so that a second set of operating elements on the receiver can be omitted.
• Connection system consisting of rails 71 and grooves 45, analogous to the embodiment of FIG. 2nd
• 9a, 9b and 9c show the example of a receiver 4 for a corded telephone.
• a trough-shaped recess 69 ' which is intended for inserting a dictation machine, shows all of the said images.
• 9a also shows a releasable latching mechanism which fixes the dictation machine in the recess.
• a pawl-like component 80 that extends over substantially the entire length of at least one Can extend side of the recess, for this purpose engages behind an edge or groove on one or more sides of the dictation machine.
• a slide 8l or similar operating element is provided which acts on the component 80 and disengages it from the groove on the dictation machine by pivoting it away or pulling it straight back.
• a narrow pin or projection 82 can be provided, for example, as shown in FIG. 9b. If the component 80 or the pin or projection 82 is not made of rigid _-feterial, the action on it by the slide 81 can be omitted and the fixation can be released by lifting off the dictation machine and elastic deformation of the part 80 or 82.
• FIG. 9b two pivotable covers 83 and 83 ', which cover the entire surface, are also shown to cover the recess 69'.
• 9c finally shows a further exemplary embodiment of a cover according to the invention in the form of a plate 85 which can be displaced in guides 84.
• the pivotable cover 68, 83, 83 'and the displaceable plate 85 can be used in addition or as alternatives to the devices described above for fixing the dictation device on or in the component 4, 6.
• Said lateral slot for inserting the dictation device into component 4, 6, described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 6, can also be provided with such covers.
• the type of backup of the dictation machine on component 4.6 should also include the installation of a magnetic attachment.
• At least one contact element 72 preferably a series of plugs or so-called contact pins, is used to produce the electrical contacts, which come into engagement with corresponding elements on the receiver after the complete mechanical connection has been established.
• the latter are advantageously protected from damage or soiling by a cover when the dictation machine is disconnected. This can either manually, before putting on the dictation machine, or automatically during the placing process by any means, such as levers, rails or the like. by the dictation machine itself.
• a variant with a lever 47 which pushes the cover 46 aside is indicated in FIG. 2b.
• additional devices 9 can also be integrated into the component 4, 6 or be coupled to this by means of the attachment systems mentioned.
• the simultaneous attachment or the simultaneous installation of two or even more additional devices is possible under favorable conditions, as is the installation of a device in the component and the coupling of at least one further device to said component.
• a radio reception unit can, as shown in FIG. 10 a, be installed, for example, in the handset of a corded telephone.
• Push buttons 100 and 101 or the like serve e.g. the volume control or the transmitter selection and 102 denotes the frequency or transmitter display.
• the loudspeaker 42 of the component can advantageously also be used for the radio unit.
• FIG. 11a shows a radio 6, which is designed in an analogous manner to FIG. 4 or 7 for coupling a pager receiver 110, a so-called "pager". This is inserted into a preferably lateral slot 69 of the component 6 and can be coupled to the component 6, in particular to the loudspeaker 62, via internal contact elements.
• the signal light 111 of the pager HO can remain visible, but its function can also be taken over by a light 112 on the component 6.
• 11b shows a radio 6 with an integrated paging receiver, in which the light 112 is notorious and the control element or elements 113 of the pager 110 must also be provided on the housing of the component 6.
• FIG. 12 shows a handset 6 for a cordless telephone with an integrated electronic data memory, also referred to as an electronic notebook.
• 120 denotes the display for alphanumeric characters, possibly also special characters, and the existing keyboard 63 can be used for communication with the storage device, possibly under Include elements 64 serve. If there is enough space, a separate keyboard can also be provided.
• 13 shows, as the last example, a radio with a built-in TV receiver. Operating elements, for example rotary knobs 140 for setting the volume, as well as the brightness and contrast of the screen 141, and at least one element 142 for channel selection on the component 6 are present. The sound reproduction is accomplished via the loudspeaker 62 of the radio 6.
• the screen is advantageously operated on an LCD basis, which allows a particularly flat design.
• the solar cells 67 for supplying the dictation device or any other additional device in the component are connected to one another in accordance with the number of accumulators in series and / or parallel connection, wherein electronic devices can be provided in the usual way, which overcharge or deep discharge, as well as Prevent the batteries from discharging via the solar cells. Likewise, a DC-DC converter can be provided to increase the charging voltage if necessary.
• fold-out surfaces 67 ' which are connected to the component 4, 6 via any hinge-like connections, can also be provided for additional area enlargement for the attachment of solar cells. These can accommodate additional solar cells 67 and thus increase the supply power, at least in the recharging mode.
• the cordless telephone, and also all similar devices, in particular radio devices (FIGS. 6.7) that are independent of a basic device during operation solar cells 67 can be located on the outside of the receiver 6, but can also be provided on the narrow sides. With a suitable design, the solar cells can charge both the dictation machine and the accumulator of the telephone unit, which leads to a lower energy requirement from the network.
• the power source can also be provided in the base device 1 to save weight on the handset, which also has larger areas for the attachment of solar cells.
• the most modern solar cells such as the recently developed liquid solar cells, are preferably used.
• the device can be operated without energy consumption from the energy sources customary for such devices essentially over the entire period of use.
• power adapters or chargers are advantageously provided.
• these are preferably also integrated in the handset 6, the handset, or existing charging contacts, such as are already present in cordless phones, are also used for the dictation unit.
• the charger or the power pack is also preferably arranged in the basic housing.
• a control lamp can be provided which lights up when the device is started up and the power supply is sufficient. In the opposite case, i.e. when the power source is discharged, the lamp remains dark.
• a further control lamp can be provided, which lights up when the solar cells have taken over the power supply, or can charge the power source when the device is switched off.
• One or both of these lights can be designed to be switched on or off via an additional switch, so that it is possible to switch them on in the dark in order to be able to find the stored device more easily.
• the slide 5, or at least one push button for operating the tape recorder is also attached to one of the narrow sides of the device housing.
• the remaining area on the long narrow sides and between the parts provided on the upper side of the basic housing can be used for attaching the solar cells 67.
• Additional solar cells can also be provided on the underside of the housing, provided that the space through the cover of the battery or accumulator compartment is not required.
• the robustness of the device can be increased by the preferential application of protective layers made of transparent but unbreakable material and, moreover, it permits complete Utilization of all clean surfaces on the housing for the assembly of solar cells.
• the level of caution customary in conventional devices of this type must not be exceeded with regard to handling and storing or transporting.
• tape recorders of this type are operated in a variety of positions and positions. So they are e.g. when recording calls or telephone calls (via connection 9 for a telephone adapter) usually with the underside on a surface, while on the other hand they are often held in the hand, in the latter case a considerable part of the surface, usually also the underside, is covered. Therefore, solar cells on the top and the side surfaces are advantageous for power supply during operation of the tape recorder, while the large area on the underside can be used for rapid recharging of the battery when not in use by the device with the underside upwards or in the direction of the strongest incidence of light.
• Another rare embodiment of the invention provides that the dictation machine unit can be switched on manually, i.e. by means of a further control element to be provided, or automatically starts up when calls come in, so that every call is recorded for safety reasons.
• the dictation machine unit could also be switched as an answering machine by means of a simple circuit, texts which have been spoken on the recording medium being played back and also space for messages from the caller on the inserted recording medium.
• the dictation machine unit similar to the function of an answering machine for telephones, for example a visitor after pressing a bell button. play a message and / or record and save a message from the visitor.
• the additional device 7, 9, preferably the dictation device unit or the message recording and / or playback unit can be installed at any point in the respective intercom system for intercom units that are not equipped with a handset.
• the call station is equipped at any point for receiving and connecting the additional device.
• a code recognition circuit is built into the recording and / or playback device 9, which only allows the aforementioned actions after entering a recognition code.
• Magnetic tape cassettes are preferably used as the recording or storage medium, possibly also on a digital basis, advantageously in the
• a further operating element can be provided which triggers the essentially simultaneous deletion of all the information on the storage medium.

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