Patent ID: 6085111
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A telephone comprising:push-buttons;means for changing a normal operating mode to a restricted operating mode in which a programmed function is assigned to a programmed button which is one of said push-buttons for dialing a programmed telephone number;means for associating a secret code to said restricted operating mode;means for changing from said restricted operating mode to said normal operating mode when said secret code is dialed; anda movable cover having a visible push-button which is aligned with said programmed button in a closed position so that activation of said visible push-button activates said programmed button, said movable cover masking push-buttons other than said programmed push-button, said visible push-button having a frame for removably receiving a label which is slid into said frame, said frame being located around a periphery of said visible push-button and leaving exposed a front side of said visible push-button.