Cellular phone in a body of a home/office telephone

Abstract

This invention is a telephone station for placement in the home or work environment which can send and receive telephone calls over CDMA & GSM communication bands and direct link satellite communication such as Iridium and other similar systems. By using both antennas inside the cellular handset and a CPU/Switching Hardware with a 3 channel switching device this product can work on every cellular market on earth. A cellular signal range extender is included to improve signal strength for areas with poor coverage. In addition, the inclusion of an internet router built-in to the base station will permit this device to connect to internet telephony services. To extend the functionality of this phone; we can embed a WiFi wireless internet hotspot antenna for sharing of the internet connection with other WiFi enabled devices. This product can also be used as a full computer with its use of USB ports.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of the Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/284,974, which was filed by the present inventor on Dec. 30, 2009 entitled: "Cellular Phone in a Body of a Home/Office Telephone".

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[0002] Not Applicable

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[0003] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND

[0004] 1. Field of Invention

[0005] This current invention is directed to a telephone station for placement in the home or work environment which can send and receive calls and data through a cellular network and/or through satellite communication means. More specifically the telephone set includes high gain antennas that allow reception of telephone signals through cellular and satellite means of communication and a CPU/Switching controller with 3 channel selectivity capable of detecting the existing different wireless protocols in use; determine what mode of operation will be the most convenient and then open a channel of communication through the appropriate or selected carrier.

[0006] 2. Prior Art

[0007] Generally home/office telephones operate with a terrestrial physical connection (plain old telephone system). Home and Office telephone services are insolated to a single geographic landline connection which in certain areas connecting landlines can be cumbersome and expensive.

[0008] From Patentability Search it has been found: The Curtiss et. al. Invention with Patent No. US Pat. No. 7,110,789 Issued on Sep. 19, 2006.

[0009] The Curtiss Reference entitled "Wireless Communication Device Docking System and Method" relates to a docking system and method for a wireless communication device. That system requires a docking station where a wireless communication device can be docked to a base station for communications. The Docked System appears to be a traditional telephone set.

[0010] Basically the switching characteristics of the Curtiss phone are: [0011] a) terrestrial phone is attached to device. [0012] b) interior switching detects cell phone in docking station.

[0013] The Curtiss system requires a matched pair system where the docking station and phone have to be compatible which renders it not marketable because of the different number of cell phone configurations currently in place. The present invented telephone set, by being a self contained cell phone in the body of a home/office, does not have such limitations.

[0014] The differences between the present invented Desktop home and office Phone and the Curtiss Phone System are as follows:

[0015] 1.--No POTS (plain old telephone system). No terrestrial physical connection for traditional telephone service.

[0016] 2.--The present invention does not require no docking and acts as a regular cell phone with a large screen and a handset for convenient use by consumer.

[0017] 3.--The present invention, by being a self contained cell phone, in a body of a traditional telephone set, does not have limitations.

[0018] 5.--Therefore the present invention of a cellular phone technology in a body of a home/office telephone alleviates to great extend the disadvantages of the known home and office telephone apparatus by being a self contained device equipped to send and receive telephone calls via cellular network and satellite communication systems.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND SYNOPSIS OF OPERATION OF THIS INVENTION

[0019] This current invention can be described as a missing link in the voice communication field. This system bridges the gap between the portability of a cell phone and the functionality of a desktop use. A regular cell phone lacks the capacity of being used with an exterior keyboard and screen, whereas this device with the use of USB ports can be used as a full computer by installing exterior keyboards, screens and any other device.

[0020] Desktop Cellular Phone is a self contained communication device capable of transmitting voice and data over the following communication bands:

[0021] 1.--CDMA--Solely used in the United States by cell phone providers such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc.

[0022] 2.--GSM--used through the world in Europe, Asia, Africa and limited use in the United States.

[0023] 3.--Direct link satellite communication such as Iridium and other similar system.

[0024] The current invention will also have WiFI capabilities.

[0025] The incorporated CPU/Switching Hardware will be a 3 channel switching device capable of detecting the existing different wireless protocols to use. This switch will connect the Desktop Phone to any of the three systems mentioned above.

[0026] Besides detecting the different type signals, through the use of auxiliary antennas, the CPU will determine what mode of operation will be the most convenient and then open a channel of communications through the appropriate carrier. This approach will be on a modular basis.

[0027] If the subscriber chooses to have all three modes of communications then the switch will select automatically which channel is the most appropriate for the area. Also the desktop telephone will be modular in that it could sold as a basic CDMA system with upgradeable use functions such as GSM and satellite. By using both antennas this product can work on every cellular market on earth.

[0028] The Desktop unit will be powered by regular home electricity and will have a battery back-up power unit for use in remote areas or during power failure conditions.

[0029] The handset will be the main channel of voice transmission and the unit has 2 USB ports for connection to exterior devices such as keyboard/mouse configuration for additional communications such as text and e-mail messages.

[0030] The Desktop has no POTS (plain old telephone system). No terrestrial physical connection for traditional telephone service and does not need a docking station. This new Desktop device will be portable by operating with all the existing different wireless protocols in use. The current invented phone, by being a self contained cell phone does not have limitation, and is also totally mobile.

[0031] The Desktop system requires no docking and acts as a regular cell phone with a large screen and handset for convenient use by consumer. The handset can be either cord type or cordless.

SPECIFICATIONS

[0032] This invention alleviates to great extend the disadvantages of the known home and office telephone apparatus for using wireless communication systems. The cellular handset can utilize both GSM and COMA radio interface technologies for compatibility with all major cellular carriers. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is the most popular standard for mobile telephony systems in the world. The GSM Association estimates that 80% of the global mobile market uses the standard. GSM is used by over 1.5 billion people across more than 212 countries. The CDMA Development Group states that, as of November 2009, there are 308 operators in 116 countries offering CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-130 services. For maximum compatibility with future 4 G communications, the LTE CDMA standard should be utilized--depending on costs. By using both antennas inside the cellular handset, we have a product that can work on every cellular market on earth.

[0033] In addition, for customers operating in areas with poor cellular signal coverage, a cellular signal range extender will be included in the cellular base station device. A Dual-Band extender antenna will work with all carriers in the United States. Otherwise, multiple antennas would be needed because the 800 Mhz model works with AT&T, Verizon and Alltel cellular wireless phones in the frequency range of 824-894 MHz. The 1990 Mhz model works with T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket, Suncom, and Sprint (not Nextel) PCS wireless phones in frequency range of 1850-1990 MHz.

[0034] Typically, a signal extender can improve signal strength from 50-60 dB at a power output of less than 0.5 Watt equivalent isotropically radiated power (EiRP) with the included antenna.

[0035] To further extend the functionality of this cellular base station device, the inclusion of a Internet router, built-in to the base station, will permit this device to connect to Internet telephony services. The cellular handset's WiFi will comply with the IEEE 802.11 standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. The most popular variations are those defined by the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols, which are amendments to the original standard. The 802.11b and 802.11g standards use the 2.4 GHz ISM band, operating in the United Slates under Part 15 of the US Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations. The used segment of the radio frequency spectrum varies between countries. In the US, 802.11a and 802.11g devices may be operated without a license, as allowed in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Frequencies used by channels one through six (802.11b) fall within the 2.4 GHz amateur radio band. Licensed amateur radio operators may operate 802.11b/g devices under Part 97 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, allowing Increased power output but not commercial content or encryption.

[0036] To extend the functionality of this phone, we can embed a standard 802.11 b/g WiFi wireless Internet hotspot antenna for sharing of the Internet connection with other WiFi enabled devices. Logically, additional cellular handset phones can connect to the same Internet telephony services via the primary cellular handset on the premises.

[0037] To be more specific, the unique Desktop telephone design consists of a CPU/Switching Hardware with a 3 channel device capable of detecting the existing different wireless protocols in use. This switch will connect the invented Desktop Phone to any of the three systems mentioned above. Besides detecting the different type signals, through the use of auxiliary antennas, the CPU will determine what mode of operation will be the most convenient and then open a channel of communications through the appropriate carrier. This approach will be on a modular basis. If the subscriber chooses to have all three modes of communications then the switch will select automatically which channel is the most appropriate for the area. Also, the invented Desktop will be modular in that it could be sold as a basic CDMA system with upgradeable use functions such as GSM and satellite. The CHOTS system with its use of USB ports can be used as a full computer by installing exterior keyboards, screens and any other devices.

Claims

1. A Cellular Phone in a Body of a Home/Office Telephone. More specifically, this device is a self contained telephone, designed for placement in the work or Home environment capable of transmitting voice and data over the following communication bands: a).--CDMA--Solely used in the United States by cell phone providers. b).--GSM--Used throughout the world in Europe, Asia, etc. c).--Direct link satellite communications such as Iridium and other similar system. d).--For maximum compatibility with future 4 G communications, the LTE CDMA standard could be utilized-depending on cost.

2. The unique "CHOTS" (CELLULAR PHONE IN A BODY OF A HOME OFFICE TELEPHONE) design consist of a CPU/Switching Hardware with a 3 channel device capable of detecting the existing different protocols in use and connect the Desktop phone to any of three systems mentioned above and besides detecting the different type signals, through the use of auxiliary antennas, the CPU will also determine what mode of operation will be the most convenient and then open a channel of communication through the appropriate carrier. If the subscriber chooses to have all three modes of communication then the switch will select automatically which channel is the most appropriate for the area. Also the invented device will be modular in that it could be sold as a basic COMA system with upgradeable use functions such as GSM and satellite.

2. An internet router exterior to the base station allows this device to connect to internet telephony services.

3. A WiFi wireless internet hotspot antenna will allow this device to share internet connection with other WiFi enabled devices.

4. The hand set will be the main channel of voice transmission and the unit has 2 USB ports be used as a full computer by installing exterior keyboards, screens and any other computer device for additional communications such as text and e-mail messages.

5. The device includes a standard base station with a large number keypad to accommodate consumer that familiar with traditional telephones.

6. The device has a traditional handset that can rest comfortably in the hand or perched on the shoulder during use and will be able to make and receive calls in the traditional matter.

7. The handset can come in either wireless or traditional wired designs to accommodate the widest number of users.

8. The handset can be connected with a network of various handsets in the premises.

9. The handset can be powered by regular home electricity and will have a battery back-up power unit for use in remote areas or during power failure conditions.

10. The handset can work as a regular cellular or traditional phone, with services as call waiting, etc.

11. By connecting directly to a cellular service provider, we offer the comfort of a traditional handset with the flexibility and power of modern internet communications. This invention eliminates the need for costly telephone cabling in the premises and, reduces recurring fees.

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