Patent ID: 6301346
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A telephone system with an associated Hold/off Alert System (HAS) comprising:a calling phone;a called phone in communication with the calling phone;a holding means in the called phone to place the calling phone on hold; anda HAS function incorporated in the internal circuitry of both the calling phone and the called phone, wherein the HAS function alerts the calling phone through a signal when the called phone releases the calling phone from hold;wherein the calling phone contains a control processing means working in conjunction with an interface which is capable of performing a number of additional functions including turning a visual indicator means for the HAS function on and off, receiving signals from a tone detection means, enabling and disabling the HAS function, muting a speech network, detecting on-and-off conditions of the HAS function activation button switch means, setting off a sound generator means, and activating and deactivating the HAS function.