WO2004012425A2 - Telephone hertzien monte sur vehicule - Google Patents

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WO2004012425A2
WO2004012425A2 PCT/US2003/023411 US0323411W WO2004012425A2 WO 2004012425 A2 WO2004012425 A2 WO 2004012425A2 US 0323411 W US0323411 W US 0323411W WO 2004012425 A2 WO2004012425 A2 WO 2004012425A2
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Brian M. Boling
Michael C. Bernstein
Nicholas A. Natale
Ron Bishop
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H04M1/6075—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use adapted for handsfree use in a vehicle
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72418—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting emergency services
    • H04M1/72424—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting emergency services with manual activation of emergency-service functions

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  • the present invention relates to vehicle-mounted wireless telephones.
  • the present invention relates to a vehicle-mounted wireless telephone which is activated by a single button, and which is configured to be semi-permanently mounted in a dashboard or console of an automobile.
  • a communication apparatus that provides low-cost wireless communication with a call monitoring service, that is always easy to find within a motor vehicle, and that is easy to activate to make wireless telephone calls, such as during stressful emergency situations.
  • a communication device for mounting in a vehicle to provide full-duplex communication between an occupant of the vehicle and personnel associated with a call monitoring service.
  • the device includes a rigid housing that is operable to be semipermanently attached within a recess of an occupant-accessible structure of the vehicle, such as a dashboard or console.
  • the housing includes a front panel accessible to the occupant of the vehicle when the housing is attached within the recess.
  • a wireless transmitter Disposed within the housing is a wireless transmitter which is operable to transmit outgoing wireless signals for establishing a full-duplex communication session only with the call monitoring service.
  • a wireless receiver for receiving incoming wireless signals only from the call monitoring service during the full- duplex communication session.
  • the wireless receiver is not operable to receive an incoming wireless telephone call.
  • Preferred embodiments of the device include a battery compartment disposed within the housing for receiving replaceable batteries for supplying electrical power to the apparatus.
  • a wireless activation button which, when pressed a first time, causes electrical power to be provided to the wireless transmitter and receiver, initiates activation of the wireless receiver to search for an available wireless system channel, and initiates activation of the wireless transmitter to transmit the outgoing wireless signals to establish full-duplex wireless communication with the call monitoring service. Since all of these communication activities are initiated by a single press of the activation button, the device substantially simplifies communication with the call monitoring service in a stressful situation. Further, since the device may only be used to make outgoing calls to a call monitoring service, costs typically associated with full-service wireless phones are reduced or eliminated.
  • Fig. 1 depicts a front view of an vehicle-mounted phone with a retractable door in an open position according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig.2 depicts a side view of the vehicle-mounted phone with the retractable door in an open position according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 3 depicts a front view of an vehicle-mounted phone with a retractable door in a closed position according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig.4 depicts a side view of the vehicle-mounted phone with the retractable door in a closed position according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 5 depicts a rear view of the vehicle-mounted phone according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a functional block diagram of the vehicle-mounted phone according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 7 depicts a remote alarm activation unit according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a functional block diagram of the remote alarm activation unit according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figs. 9A and 9B depict a functional flow diagram of the operation of the vehicle-mounted phone according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • a preferred embodiment of an in-dash wireless telephone 10 for summoning help from a call monitoring center is shown.
  • the internal components of the phone 10 are contained witiiin a rigid housing 12, which is preferably constructed of a durable material, such as polycarbonate.
  • the housing preferably includes a retractable door 14 which is pivotally attached to the rigid housing 12 by a pair of hinges 16.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 depict the door 14 in an open position
  • Figs. 3 and 4 depict the door 14 in a closed position.
  • the door 14 is constructed of clear polycarbonate.
  • a large activation switch or button 20 becomes accessible.
  • the activation button 20 is used to activate the phone 10 to establish wireless communication with a call monitoring service, such as a publicly-funded 911 call center or a privately-operated call monitoring service.
  • a call monitoring service such as a publicly-funded 911 call center or a privately-operated call monitoring service.
  • a user simply opens the door 14 and presses the button 20.
  • the button 20 when the button 20 is pressed, the phone 10 powers up and begins to establish wireless communication with the call monitoring service.
  • the activation button 20 is preferably the only control button disposed beneath the door 14. Thus, when closed, the door 14 prevents accidental pressing of the activation button 20 which could inadvertently place a call to the call monitoring service. Preferably, other functions provided by the phone 10, as described hereinafter, may be activated when the door 14 is closed.
  • the preferred embodiment of the phone 10 includes three indicator lights 22, 24, and 26.
  • the centermost of the three lights is a low signal indicator light 22, which is preferably a red light emitting diode (LED).
  • a high signal indicator light 24 which is preferably a green LED
  • an in-use indicator light 26 which is preferably a yellow LED. The particular circumstances in which each of these lights is illuminated is described in more detail hereinafter.
  • a speaker port 32 is also provided in the housing 12.
  • the phone 10 In order to minimize the cost of the wireless service needed to support it, the phone 10 is strictly limited to making out-going calls only. Further, since governmental regulations currently prohibit wireless service providers from refusing calls to 911 emergency response centers, even if the caller does not subscribe to a wireless service, the user may place 911 emergency calls using the phone 10 without having previously contracted for wireless service. As discussed in more detail below, the cost of wireless service for placing calls only to a " single telephone number of a private assistance service, such as AAA, may be purchased at a rate far less than is typically paid for conventional wireless service. Further, this cost may be included in a membership fee that the user pays to the private organization that provides the roadside assistance, such as AAA.
  • a private assistance service such as AAA
  • the activation button 20 is preferably relatively large in relation to the size of the housing 12.
  • the button 20 is easy to locate during a stressful emergency situation. Since only one button 20 need be pressed to initiate a call, even very young children or persons with an aversion to most electronic devices can be taught how to use the phone 10 to easily summon help in an emergency. Further, the time required to summon assistance from the call monitoring service is held to an absolute minimum. Almost as soon as the activation button 20 is pressed, the user has a verbal communications link to the public or private assistance service.
  • the phone 10 may include a locator function which uses the global positioning satellite system (GPS) or other wireless location systems to provide the location of the phone 10 to the call monitoring service.
  • GPS global positioning satellite system
  • the preferred embodiment of the phone 10 includes a volume control 28 on the front panel 18. As described in more detail below, the volume control 28 is used to adjust the volume of audio signals provided via the speaker 64.
  • the phone 10 preferably also includes a signal check button 36 disposed in the front panel 18. As described below, an operator may press the signal check button 36 to get an indication of whether a communication channel is available.
  • While the user inputs 20, 28, and 36 are shown and discussed as push-buttons, it is understood that the inputs 20, 28, and 36 may operate switches, touch sensors, or other similar devices.
  • the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a microphone 66 which may be located remotely from the housing 12.
  • the microphone 66 is connected to the electronics within the housing 12 via a cable 67 and a connector 65 which connects at the rear of the housing 12.
  • the connector 65 may make connection on the front panel 18 of the housing 12.
  • the microphone 66 may be located within the housing 12, with aural access to the microphone 66 through a port in the front panel 18.
  • the invention is not limited to any particular location or configuration of the microphone 66.
  • Fig.5 depicts a preferred embodiment of the phone 10 as viewed from the rear.
  • the phone 10 includes an interface port 38 which is accessible from outside the housing 12.
  • the interface port 38 provides a programming and data transfer interface to allow modifications to the programming of the phone 10.
  • Fig. 5 also depicts the preferred placement of the microphone connector 65 and an external power connector 42.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a locator function.
  • the locator function provides the call monitoring service the location of the phone 10 at the time it was activated.
  • the locator function is implemented in a variety of manners in different embodiments of the present invention.
  • One embodiment involves the use of a GPS receiver.
  • a GPS receiver utilizes signals from satellites orbiting the earth to determine the position of the receiver.
  • the GPS receiver is activated to determine the location of the phone 10.
  • the phone 10 then automatically transmits this positional information to the call monitoring service, preferably using computer-generated voice signals to simulate a voice.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention uses a wireless location system to determine the position of the phone 10, such as by triangulation.
  • This wireless location system uses the strength andor the relative phase of a signal from the phone 10 received at different wireless stations to determine the location of the phone 10. Positional information is extremely beneficial in an emergency situation because it allows the call monitoring service to determine the location of the caller without requiring any input from the caller.
  • a block diagram of the electrical components of a preferred embodiment of the phone 10 is shown.
  • Power for the electrical components of the phone 10 is supplied by a power supply 44.
  • the power supply 44 is a DC power supply consisting of four replaceable AAA alkaline batteries.
  • Alkaline batteries are preferred because they will allow a minimum continuous talk time of at least 30 minutes, are relatively inexpensive, are easily replaceable, and have a relatively long shelf-life between uses.
  • lithium and nickel-cadmium batteries are typically the batteries of choice for conventional wireless phones, such batteries require constant recharging to maintain a useable voltage level.
  • Such batteries are not preferred for use as the power supply 44 for the phone 10 because they cannot maintain a charge during long periods of nonuse. Since long periods of time may elapse between uses the phone 10, long-life alkaline batteries are used in the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the power supply 44 of the phone 10 comprises the battery of the vehicle in which the phone 10 is mounted.
  • the external power connector 42 is provided on the rear side of the housing 12 (see Fig.5) for receiving a supply voltage, such as 12 volts from a vehicle power harness.
  • the microprocessor 46 activates an automatic dialer 58, and the automatic dialer 58 dials the telephone number of the call monitoring service.
  • the telephone number may be stored in the automatic dialer 58 itself.
  • the memory 60 is provided for storing the telephone number.
  • a wireless receiver 62 receives an incoming wireless signal from the call monitoring service and conditions the incoming signal to produce an incoming voice signal.
  • the wireless receiver 62 may provide the voice signal to a speaker 64 directly or through the microprocessor 46 and the audio driver circuit 50, as shown in Fig. 6.
  • the operator of the phone 10 can respond to the incoming signal from the call monitoring service by speaking into the microphone 66.
  • the microphone 66 converts the operator's speech into an outgoing voice signal that is conditioned by the audio driver circuit 50 and received by the microprocessor 46.
  • the microprocessor 46 then sends the outgoing voice signal to a wireless transmitter 68, which generates an outgoing wireless signal based thereon.
  • the outgoing voice signal is sent directly from the microphone 66 to the wireless transmitter 68.
  • the phone 10 is designed to use the wireless communications technology that provides the most comprehensive coverage possible. Using the wireless technology that provides the largest possible coverage area is desirable because it minimizes the likelihood that the operator of the phone 10 will be out of wireless communications range when a situations arises in which the caller needs assistance. While the coverage range of digital wireless service providers is constantly increasing, the largest amount of wireless coverage is still provided by service providers using analog modulation technology. Thus, in the preferred embodiment, the wireless receiver 62 and wireless transmitter 68 use analog modulation technology. Furthermore, because the amount of time actually spent communicating with the phone 10 will likely be very low, the wireless receiver 62 and transmitter 68 components are designed for maximum range and minimal talk times.
  • the phone 10 is designed to scan for a digital wireless provider. If a digital wireless service provider is located, the phone 10 will establish digital communications with the digital service provider. If no digital service provider is located, the phone 10 then attempts to establish analog wireless communications with an analog service provider.
  • the microprocessor 46 prompts a GPS receiver 70 coupled to a GPS antenna 71 to determine the location of the phone 10. Once the GPS receiver 70 has determined the coordinates of the phone 10, the GPS receiver 70 provides the coordinates to the microprocessor 46. The microprocessor 46 then generates the simulated voice signals containing the coordinates, and sends the simulated voice signals to the wireless transmitter 68. The wireless transmitter 68 sends the simulated voice signals to the call monitoring service by way of a wireless telephone network. The location coordinates provided by the simulated voice signals allow the call monitoring service to dispatch personnel to the location from which the call was placed without even questioning the caller.
  • the microprocessor 46 is also coupled to the light driver circuit 52 for controlling activation of the low signal indicator light 22, the high signal indicator light 24, and the in-use indicator light 26. The particular circumstances in which the microprocessor 46 causes activation of each of these lights is described in more detail hereinafter.
  • Figs.9 A and 9B depict a flow diagram of a sequence of events that are set in motion when the activation button 20 is pressed to place a wireless call.
  • the user opens the protective door 14 (step 200). With the door 14 in the open position (as shown in Figs. 1 and 2), the user presses the activation button 20 to place a call to the call monitoring service.
  • the user maintains pressure on the button 20 for at least a minimum period of time, such as one second (step 202).
  • the user may then close the door 14 (step 204) to prevent accidentally terminating the call, which could occur if the button 20 is inadvertently pressed again.
  • the phone 10 is also operable to complete the call if the door 14 remains in the open position.
  • the phone 10 is in a power-down mode prior to step 202.
  • the wireless transmitter 68, the wireless receiver 62, and the microprocessor 46 are preferably drawing no power from the power supply 44.
  • the microprocessor 46 powers-up and begins executing preprogrammed instructions before power is provided to the receiver 62 and transmitter 68.
  • the microprocessor 46, the receiver 62, and the transmitter 68 receive power simultaneously when the button 20 is pressed and held.
  • the microprocessor 46 proceeds to retrieve system operating parameters from the memory device 60 (step 208). These operating parameters preferably include an A/B preference parameter that indicates which wireless system, A or B, is preferred.
  • the A and B wireless systems each include twenty- one wireless channels, with the A system channels occupying one frequency range and the B system channels occupying another frequency range.
  • both of these systems are typically available in large metropolitan areas to provide competition between wireless service providers. In some geographical areas, only one of the systems may be available. If a conventional wireless phone is receiving wireless service from a service provider operating on the A system, that phone will prefer the A system over the B system, and will scan first for an available A system channel. If an A system channel is not available, the conventional phone will then scan for a B system channel. If a B system channel is available, the conventional phone will use the available B system channel in what is typically referred to as a "roaming" mode. When roaming, the A system- preferred user typically pays a higher cost per call to use a B system channel.
  • the phone 10 Since use of the phone 10 to make a 911 call does not require a wireless service agreement with any wireless service provider, the phone 10 need not prefer either wireless system over the other when placing a 911 call. Thus, when the phone 10 is activated by pressing the first activation button 20, the phone 10 may seek an available channel in either the A system or the B system.
  • the receiver 62 of a preferred embodiment proceeds to scan first through B system channels (step 210) looking for a signal of sufficient strength to support a wireless call (step 212).
  • the B system preference is determined by the A/B preference parameter recalled from memory at step 208. If no signal is found in the B system channels having a signal strength greater than a minimum threshold value, the receiver 62 then scans through the A system channels (step 214). If no signal is found in the A system channels having a signal strength greater than the minimum threshold value, the low signal indicator light 22 is illuminated (step 216), and the receiver 62 starts scanning the B system channels again (step 210). This process continues until a signal of sufficient strength is found in the A or B system channels.
  • the high signal indicator light 24 is illuminated (step 220). If more than one channel having a signal strength greater than the minimum threshold is found, the channel having the highest signal strength is selected for the call (step 222).
  • the operator of the phone 10 may wish to determine whether a channel is available for wireless communication, even if the operator does not plan to immediately use the phone 10.
  • the operator may press the signal-check button 36.
  • the receiver 62 preferably scans through the preferred and then the non- preferred system channels. If no signal is found in the A or B system channels having a signal strength greater than the minimum threshold value, the low signal indicator light 22 is illuminated. If an available channel is found having sufficient signal strength in either the A or B system channels, the high signal indicator light 24 is illuminated.
  • the phone 10 could search for an available channel on the A system first, and then search in the B system if a signal of sufficient strength is not found in the A system.
  • the A/B preference can be set at the time that the phone is manufactured by the selection of the value of the preference parameter stored in memory 60. As described in more detail below, this parameter may also be reprogrammed after the manufacture of the phone 10.
  • the microprocessor 46 retrieves from the memory device 60 the telephone number of the call monitoring service (step 224).
  • the telephone number of the call monitoring service is "911", which is associated with all public emergency response centers in the United States.
  • the present invention is not limited to operation with public emergency response centers, such as 911 centers in the United States. Rather, the invention may be used to contact privately-operated call monitoring services, such as those which provide roadside assistance to the caller, driving directions, local hotel or restaurant information, or other such non-emergency information or assistance.
  • the wireless transmitter 68 transmits an outgoing wireless signal on the selected wireless channel (step 226) and the in-use indicator light 26 begins flashing (step 228).
  • step 206-228 all of the events that have occurred thus far in the calling process (steps 206-228) have been initiated by pressing a single activation button 20.
  • the microprocessor 46 executes its preprogrammed instructions to automatically scan for an available channel, retrieve the telephone number, and place the wireless call without any further action on the part of the user.
  • the call monitoring service answers the call from the phone 10 by transmitting a wireless signal referred to herein as an incoming wireless signal.
  • a wireless signal referred to herein as an incoming wireless signal.
  • the receiver 62 receives the incoming wireless signal (step 230), and the in-use indicator light 26 remains constantly " on (step 232) to indicate to the user that communicationwith the call monitoring service has been established.
  • the microphone 66 and the speaker 64 are then enabled (step 234).
  • the receiver 62 Based on the incoming wireless signal from the call monitoring service, the receiver 62 produces an incoming voice signal (step 236), which is preferably an electrical audio signal.
  • the incoming voice signal is provided to the speaker 64 to produce audible sound (step 238).
  • the audible sound produced by the speaker at this juncture will be the voice of a person at the call monitoring service inquiring as to the nature of the assistance needed.
  • the user of the phone 10 speaks into the microphone 66 to relay the nature of the assistance needed (step 240).
  • the microphone 66 receives the audible sound of the user's voice and produces an outgoing voice signal based thereon (step 242).
  • the outgoing voice signal is provided to the wireless transmitter 68 (step 244), and the transmitter 68 transmits an outgoing wireless signal to the call monitoring service based on the outgoing voice signal (step 246).
  • the user When the user wishes to terminate the call to the call monitoring service, the user presses the button 20 for a second time, and holds the button 20 for a minimum period of time, such as one second.
  • the microprocessor 46 determines that the button 20 is pressed and held while the phone 10 is powered up, the microprocessor 46 causes the phone 10 to power down. Requiring that the button 20 be held down for a minimum time prevents accidental termination of the call due to an inadvertent pressing of the button 20.
  • the interface port 38 allows the processor 46 of the phone 10 to communicate with an external device.
  • the external device is a geographical locating device, such as an external GPS unit 74.
  • the GPS unit 74 provides positional coordinate data to the phone 10 by way of the interface port 38. This positional data may then be transmitted to the public or private call monitoring service to give the response personnel an exact position of the phone 10.
  • the GPS unit 74 communicates with the interface port 38 by way of an interface cable.
  • the GPS unit 74 preferably includes a modular mapping card 76.
  • the mapping card 76 is a memory device which correlates latitude/longitude coordinates, as typically provided by a GPS system, to X-Y (rectangular) coordinates in feet or miles.
  • the X-Y coordinates provided by the mapping card 76 are relative to some local landmark. In this manner, the positional information that the phone 10 transmits to the call monitoring service may be more easily used by response personnel in mapping the exact position of the phone 10.
  • the interface port 38 is also useful in providing access to the microprocessor 48 and memory 60 for programming purposes.
  • the interface port 38 may be used to change or update the telephone number stored in the memory 60. This function is especially important since there is no keypad such as is typically used on conventional wireless phones for reprogramming purposes.
  • a phone number programming unit 78 such as a palm-top or lap-top computer, may be connected to the interface port 38 to provide commands to the processor 46 to store the telephone number to the memory 60.
  • the interface port 38 may also be used to update the software instructions that are executed by the processor 46 when the activation button 20 is pressed.
  • the sequence of A/B wireless system scanning as described above could be updated to take advantage of future changes in wireless service provider procedures or future FCC rulings that may affect how 911 calls are handled by service providers.
  • system parameters that are stored in the memory 60 may be updated by way of the interface port 38.
  • the A/B system preference parameter may be changed to prefer the A system channels over the B system channels, such that the A system channels are scanned first.
  • one preferred embodiment of the invention includes a battery compartment 80.
  • the battery compartment 80 Within the battery compartment 80 are preferably four batteries 44a, 44b, 44c, and 44d, such as AAA alkaline batteries, which may comprise the power supply 44 (see Fig. 6).
  • these types of batteries are preferred to power the phone 10 because they are so easy to find for purchase at most department stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
  • conventional wireless phones require custom-sized battery packs that are typically compatible only with one model of phone. Replacement battery packs for conventional wireless phones typically may only be found at specialty stores, such as phone accessory stores or electronic supply stores.
  • specialty stores such as phone accessory stores or electronic supply stores.
  • a preferred embodiment of the phone 10 includes an audible alarm or siren that alerts individuals in the immediate area that an emergency exists.
  • the audible alarm is activated using a portable alarm activation unit 82, such as depicted in Figs. 7 and 8.
  • the unit 82 includes a housing 84 having a loop 86 for attaching the unit 82 to a key-ring.
  • On the housing 84 is an alarm button 88.
  • the alarm button 88 when the alarm button 88 is pressed, power is provided by a power supply 92 to a radio frequency transmitter 94 within the housing 84.
  • the transmitter 94 generates an alarm-activation signal which is transmitted via the antenna 96.
  • Power is also provided to an indicator light 90, such as an LED, when the alarm button 88 is pressed.
  • the phone 10 includes a radio-frequency receiver 100 and an associated antenna 98.
  • the receiver 100 Upon receipt of the alarm-activation signal from the alarm activation unit 82, the receiver 100 generates an internal alarm-activation signal which is provided to the microprocessor 46.
  • the microprocessor 46 activates the audible alarm 48.
  • the audible alarm 48 when activated, the audible alarm 48 generates a siren-like audio alarm signal.
  • the audible alarm 48 is driven by the audio driver circuit 50.
  • the number of different sounds that could be produced by the alarm 48 is limitless, but the sound produced is preferably similar to that produced by a car alarm.
  • the audible alarm is deactivated by pressing the alarm button 88 a second time for some minimum period of time, such as one second.

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L'invention concerne un téléphone hertzien monté sur un véhicule destiné à établir une communication vocale en duplex complet avec une centre de suivi d'appel. Le téléphone est conçu afin d'être encastré dans le tableau de bord ou dans une console de véhicule. Ce téléphone comporte un bouton unique d'activation qui, lorsqu'il est pressé une fois, initie les fonctions suivantes: (1) l'énergie électrique alimente un émetteur et un récepteur hertziens, (2) le récepteur hertzien est activé afin de rechercher un canal disponible parmi des canaux hertziens de système A ou B, (3) une numéro de téléphone est récupéré de la mémoire, et (4) l'émetteur hertzien est activé afin d'établir une communication avec le centre de suivi d'appel. Puisque toutes ces fonctions sont activées par pression sur un seul bouton d'activation unique, la communication avec le centre de suivi d'appel peut être établie simplement et rapidement, même en cas de conditions contraignantes. Afin d'empêcher toute activation malencontreuse, le bouton d'activation est protégé par un capot rétractable construit dans le boîtier du téléphone.
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