US Patent No: 8,131,308

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Active-call intercom-enabled cordless telephone

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Abstract

A method of using an intercom on a cordless telephone during an active call. The active call is put on hold while the intercom is in use. Once the call is re-activated, the intercom is shut off. This system may be designed for a cordless telephone with one handset or a plurality of handsets.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
AGERE SYSTEMS INC.ALLENTOWN, PA2639

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cannon, Joseph M Harleysville, PA 91 1273
Johanson, James A Macungie, PA 78 1019

Cited Art

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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
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PMJ FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (1)
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