Patent ID: 9509817
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: H04B,H04M

Claim Text:
1. A communication device enclosure, comprising: a housing that encloses one or more processors and/or circuits; a faceplate attached to the housing, the faceplate configured to partially enclose a communication device; a handset disposed outside the housing and electrically connected to the one or more processors and/or circuits; and a handset hook switch attached to an outer surface of the housing and electrically connected to the one or more processors and/or circuits, the handset hook switch configured to physically support the handset when the handset is not in use and to electrically communicate whether the handset is in use or not in use to the one or more processors and/or circuits; wherein the communication device enters a communication mode in response to the handset being lifted off of the handset hook switch.