GB2409371A - Answering Machine Doorbell - Google Patents

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GB2409371A
GB2409371A GB0329594A GB0329594A GB2409371A GB 2409371 A GB2409371 A GB 2409371A GB 0329594 A GB0329594 A GB 0329594A GB 0329594 A GB0329594 A GB 0329594A GB 2409371 A GB2409371 A GB 2409371A
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Bradley Carter
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    • 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
    • H04M1/0291—Door telephones
    • 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
    • H04M1/6505—Recording arrangements for recording a message from the calling party storing speech in digital form

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  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Interconnected Communication Systems, Intercoms, And Interphones (AREA)

Abstract

A door intercom system comprises exterior (figure 1) and interior (figure 2a) units, encased in either plastic or metal casings. The exterior unit, which is placed on the exterior of a house, near the door, contains a microphone, microprocessor, sub miniature speaker and battery compartment on a printed circuit board (PCB) with the necessary firmware (figure 1d). The interior unit, which may be powered from the exterior unit contains a sub miniature speaker and a storage facility and may contain a microprocessor on a PCB, also with the necessary firmware (figure 2c). The units may be interconnected by a wired or wireless link. The system provides visitors with a greeting message and enables them to record messages for absent homeowners.

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The Answering Machine Doorbell (AMI)) - B. Carter Overview The product
consists of two units. The first unit contains the more complex circuitry and electronics and is placed on the exterior of the house by the door. The second is the interior unit meant for the homeowner consisting of just the necessary functions.
They are linked by either a wireless connection or alternatively wiring which is not nearly as recommended.
The functions for each of the units are as follows: Exterior -A record hinction enabling the visitor to record their message. This will be easy to understand and be of a good quality.
- A stop recording "'unction which could either be achieved by having the rec/stop function in one meaning pressing in and holding would recorded and releasing would finish the recording. Alternatively the stop button could be a separate button which would be clearer but less simple in terms of electronics.
- A mandatory bell button which is be pressed as you would any regular door bell. It is connected to the interior unit to create the sound to hear.
- A clear area to speak into i.e. where the microphone and speaker is located.
- Included into either the recording function or as a separate function, there needs to be a facility to be able to record greetings in the case that the system has been activated and there needs to be a response to the bell.
The casing is of weather resistant material.
Interior - A playback device to review messages and listen to them.
- A separate delete button to have the ability to delete individual messages if required.
- An on/off button to activate the answering machine button in the case that if you are not in you can leave a message or when the bell is rang your greetings message will be played.
- There is a good quality sub miniature' loud speaker to listen to messages and be able to be heard when the button for the bell is pressed.
These two units are powered by a 9v battery contained in the exterior compartment. In which case, the wires will give power to the interior unit as well meaning the need for an easy connection Both units are childproofand the exterior unit is proofed for outdoor conditions like heat and moisture.

Claims (4)

1. A product containing two separate units, each connected via a wire or alternatively cordless.
2. A product as claimed in claim I that contains a microprocessor, a sub miniature speaker, a battery compartment and a microphone and a storage facility on a PCB.
3. As stand as claimed in any proceeding claim which is made from plastics or metal, or a combination of these materials.
4. A product substantially as herein described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB0329594A 2003-12-19 2003-12-19 Answering Machine Doorbell Withdrawn GB2409371A (en)

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US567380A (en) * 1896-09-08 Fog signaling apparatus for bail ways
WO1992003820A1 (en) * 1990-08-22 1992-03-05 New-Tronics, Inc. Unique message recording, playback, and response machine
US5148468A (en) * 1990-10-24 1992-09-15 Marrick Paul J T Door answering system
GB2285530A (en) * 1994-01-06 1995-07-12 Robert John Leighton A doorbell answering machine
GB2309188A (en) * 1995-02-28 1997-07-23 Mitsubishi Electric Corp Laser beam machine
GB2355842A (en) * 1999-10-26 2001-05-02 Fidel Galliott Doorbell messaging system using audio, video or both

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US567380A (en) * 1896-09-08 Fog signaling apparatus for bail ways
WO1992003820A1 (en) * 1990-08-22 1992-03-05 New-Tronics, Inc. Unique message recording, playback, and response machine
US5148468A (en) * 1990-10-24 1992-09-15 Marrick Paul J T Door answering system
GB2285530A (en) * 1994-01-06 1995-07-12 Robert John Leighton A doorbell answering machine
GB2309188A (en) * 1995-02-28 1997-07-23 Mitsubishi Electric Corp Laser beam machine
GB2355842A (en) * 1999-10-26 2001-05-02 Fidel Galliott Doorbell messaging system using audio, video or both

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