GB2377582A - Entry communication system pre-programmed to call a remote landline/mobile telephone - Google Patents

Entry communication system pre-programmed to call a remote landline/mobile telephone Download PDF

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GB2377582A
GB2377582A GB0116553A GB0116553A GB2377582A GB 2377582 A GB2377582 A GB 2377582A GB 0116553 A GB0116553 A GB 0116553A GB 0116553 A GB0116553 A GB 0116553A GB 2377582 A GB2377582 A GB 2377582A
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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
    • H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber
    • H04M1/27—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
    • H04M1/274—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
    • H04M1/2745—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips
    • H04M1/2749—Automatic dialling or redialling systems, e.g. on off-hook or redial on busy
    • 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
    • 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

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Abstract

This disclosure relates to a programmable mobile phone 10 mounted either on the interior of a front door or in an adjacent or nearby position within the premises. A microphone and speaker unit 11 connected to the phone is mounted on the exterior of the door/ adjacent surface of the building. The phone is pre-programmed to call, when activated, a number which may be another landline connected telephone placed at a remote location or a mobile telephone 12 as required. The microphone speaker unit includes a bell push button 13 which activates the phone 10 to call the pre-programmed number. Should the occupant be out or not available, a message service on a secondary phone can be set to advise the caller via the door phone of the likely return of the householder.

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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ENTRY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM This invention relates to an entry communication system suitable for a locked door or gate at the entry to residential or commercial premises.
Entry phone communication systems are widely used in both residential and commercial premises where the occupant wishes to control access to the premises and communicate with the person seeking entry before allowing him/her to do so. Such systems require one station at the entry to the premises and another station within the premises, the latter to be utilised by the occupant of the premises. Such systems require the occupant to attend the station when the entry system is activated to communicate with the person requiring entry. This means that the occupant must be within hearing distance of the station to be alerted to the fact that the system has been activated. This is disadvantageous since it restricts the extent to which the occupant can move around the premises or may result in visitors being ignored if the occupant is out of range of the station.
This invention provides an entry communication system comprising a telephone unit to be concealed at an entrance such as a locked door or gate to a property, the telephone unit having means to activate the unit, a microphone to receive communications to be transmitted by the unit and a speaker to broadcast transmissions received by the unit, the unit being pre-programmed to telephone a second remote telephone when the unit is activated.
In one arrangement according to the invention a
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separate control is provided for activating the telephone unit.
More specifically the separate control may operate a doorbell and also initiates operation of the telephone unit to telephone the pre-programmed number of the remote telephone.
For example the control may comprises a push button operated switch for a doorbell and also for activating the telephone unit.
In an alternative arrangement the telephone unit may have a voice activated means for activating the unit.
In any of the above arrangements the telephone unit may comprise a mobile phone unit.
Also in any of the above arrangements the telephone unit may be pre-programmed to telephone a conventional telephone or a mobile phone.
In accordance with a further feature of the invention the telephone unit may also have a video link.
The drawing shows a device to enable monitoring of and communication at a distance between a caller at the front door and the occupant. This utilises a modified mobile telephone system working as follows: A programmable mobile phone 10 is mounted either on interior of the front door or in an adjacent or nearby position within the premises. A microphone and speaker unit 11 connected to the phone by extension leads is mounted on the exterior of door or on an
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adjacent surface of the building. The phone is preprogrammed to call when activated a number which may be another landline connected telephone placed at a remote location or a mobile telephone 12 as required.
The microphone speaker unit includes a bell push button 13 which activates the phone 10 to call the pre-programmed number. The recipient will be aware of the source and can communicate direct with the caller as required. Should the occupant be out or otherwise not available to receive visitors, a message service on a secondary phone can be set to advise the caller via the door phone of the likely return of the householder. For deliveries etc. , this would be very useful.
In a large house or estate the householder or staff can carry a mobile and be immediately aware of a caller. The same would apply if for example a bath was being taken.
Should the householder not wish to be"at home" this would be of use.
For the caller this system would be of greater help and would avoid time-wasting, currently a frequent occurrence.
The telephone can be relatively unsophisticated and miniaturisation is not a pre-requisite. By the same token a fair sized battery with long life can be fitted. Alternatively, a low voltage or trickle charge supply from the mains can be fitted.
As use would be limited a pay-as-you go system would be envisaged.
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The system may be supplied in kit form for D. I. Y. installation.
There are many benefits which should be selfevident. It could also be possible to have a facility for a simple message played on pressing of the bell.
The system may also include a video link between the telephone so that a picture of the caller would be transmitted to the screen of the recipient's mobile telephone.

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  1. CLAIMS 1. An entry communication system comprising a telephone unit to be concealed at an entrance such as a locked door or gate to a property, the telephone unit having means to activate the unit, a microphone to receive communications to be transmitted by the unit and a speaker to broadcast transmissions received by the unit, the unit being pre-programmed to telephone a second remote telephone when the unit is activated.
  2. 2. An entry communication system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a separate control is provided for activating the telephone unit.
  3. 3. An entry communication system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the separate control operates a doorbell and also initiates operation of the telephone unit to telephone the pre-programmed number of the remote telephone.
  4. 4. An entry communication system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the device comprises a push button operated switch for a doorbell and also for activating the telephone unit.
  5. 5. An entry communication system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the telephone unit has a voice activated means for activating the unit.
  6. 6. An entry communication system as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the telephone unit comprises a mobile phone unit.
  7. 7. An entry communication system as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the telephone
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    unit is pre-programmed to telephone a conventional telephone or a mobile phone.
  8. 8. An entry communication system as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the telephone unit also has a video link.
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FR2853190A1 (en) * 2003-03-28 2004-10-01 Anne Bareilles Bell-chime system for use at entry door, has indicator to leave message, activating unit to activate indicator for indicating that there is recording of message, where message is recorded on recording support
WO2007104212A1 (en) * 2006-03-16 2007-09-20 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Network terminal door bell device, system and method
GB2437781A (en) * 2006-04-12 2007-11-07 Ben Cornelius Calling a remote telephone by doorbell activation and controlling entrance to a building from the remote telephone.
GB2443474A (en) * 2006-10-31 2008-05-07 James Christopher Mathison Door entry phone
GB2450332A (en) * 2007-06-19 2008-12-24 Scott Alexander Mccormack A mobile phone and transmitter/receiver security door lock system
WO2009113892A1 (en) * 2008-03-14 2009-09-17 Florian Moldovan Talk-back phone circuit with door locking/unlocking device
EP2381655A1 (en) * 2010-04-20 2011-10-26 Werner Richard Kreiner Communication device
WO2012022986A1 (en) 2010-08-20 2012-02-23 Brandingplus Limited Entry communication system
US9414391B2 (en) * 2014-11-19 2016-08-09 Hyundai Motor Company Method and system for servicing call with doorphone using telematics

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US4943997A (en) * 1989-04-14 1990-07-24 Chang Mei Yin Device for communicating a doorside intercom set with a remote telephone
US5303300A (en) * 1992-06-29 1994-04-12 Donald Eckstein Security door phone device
US5428388A (en) * 1992-06-15 1995-06-27 Richard von Bauer Video doorbell system
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US4764953A (en) * 1987-05-22 1988-08-16 Chern Lih Ju Method and apparatus for remote doorbell answering
US4943997A (en) * 1989-04-14 1990-07-24 Chang Mei Yin Device for communicating a doorside intercom set with a remote telephone
US5428388A (en) * 1992-06-15 1995-06-27 Richard von Bauer Video doorbell system
US5303300A (en) * 1992-06-29 1994-04-12 Donald Eckstein Security door phone device
US5966432A (en) * 1997-04-14 1999-10-12 Nortel Networks Corporation Remote answering of doorbell

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2853190A1 (en) * 2003-03-28 2004-10-01 Anne Bareilles Bell-chime system for use at entry door, has indicator to leave message, activating unit to activate indicator for indicating that there is recording of message, where message is recorded on recording support
WO2007104212A1 (en) * 2006-03-16 2007-09-20 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Network terminal door bell device, system and method
GB2437781A (en) * 2006-04-12 2007-11-07 Ben Cornelius Calling a remote telephone by doorbell activation and controlling entrance to a building from the remote telephone.
GB2443474A (en) * 2006-10-31 2008-05-07 James Christopher Mathison Door entry phone
GB2450332A (en) * 2007-06-19 2008-12-24 Scott Alexander Mccormack A mobile phone and transmitter/receiver security door lock system
WO2009113892A1 (en) * 2008-03-14 2009-09-17 Florian Moldovan Talk-back phone circuit with door locking/unlocking device
EP2381655A1 (en) * 2010-04-20 2011-10-26 Werner Richard Kreiner Communication device
WO2012022986A1 (en) 2010-08-20 2012-02-23 Brandingplus Limited Entry communication system
US9414391B2 (en) * 2014-11-19 2016-08-09 Hyundai Motor Company Method and system for servicing call with doorphone using telematics

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