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- This invention relates to a telecommunications system for personal phones or residential users that enables Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony and facsimile services, and more specifically to a multi-port VoIP telephone system that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity through the Internet and utilize an analog telephone handset by transmitting through a device that is connected to the Internet by using an USB (Universal Serial Bus) port of a computer already connected to the internet or by connecting directly to the Internet via an RJ 45 port (or Ethernet port) or an existing Wi-Fi network or any other way to get connected to the Broadband Internet such as Wireless 3G (Third Generation) Services or Bluetooth (the short range wireless connectivity standard).
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- Land line telephone systems that include telephone handsets with wiring that goes through a publicly switched telephone network (PSTN) with a central office for switching are well known in the prior art.
- PSTN publicly switched telephone network
- the basic technology behind how these systems are delivered has not changed much since its inception. Besides the fact that each individual phone set must be wired to be connected directly to each other individual handset during the telephone communication, the circuit is connected between both of the handsets and through the central office switchboard during the conversation.
- Wireless telephony which includes the use of wireless handsets and networks of cellular antennas, has increased dramatically. This has allowed telephone users to connect to each other wirelessly from virtually any location that has access to a cellular network.
- VoIP is a general term for a family of transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over the Internet or other packet-switch networks.
- Other terms whose meaning is synonymous include IP telephony, Internet telephony, voice over broadband, broadband telephony, and broadband phone, all of which are used when network connectivity is available over broadband internet access.
- VoIP systems typically interface with traditional PSTN, allowing for transparent telephone communications world wide.
- IP networks can be inherently unreliable and not provide a mechanism to ensure that data packets are delivered in sequential order. This can cause problems such as mitigating latency and jitter. Other problems can arise in channel routing VoIP traffic through firewalls and address translators.
- VoIP services have begun to be marketed commercially. These services have become more feasible in large part because of the increased availability of broadband internet access. Subscribers to these VoIP services are able to make and receive calls as they would over a traditional PSTN. Full service VoIP phone companies provide inbound and outbound calling with direct inbound dialing.
- an analog telephone adapter is connected to and accesses the Internet through a computer with a broadband Internet connection and an existing telephone jack in order to provide service that is very similar to traditional PSTN.
- This service is typically offered by broadband internet service providers such as cable companies and telephone companies as a cheaper flat rate telephone service.
- SIP Session Initiation Protocol
- SIP is widely used for setting up and tearing down multimedia communication sessions such as voice and video calls over the internet.
- SIP can be used for creating, modifying, and terminating two party or multi-party sessions consisting of one or more media streams.
- a motivating goal for SIP was to provide a signaling and call set up protocol for IP based communications that can support a superset of the call processing functions and features present in the PSTN. It is designed to enable the construction of and various functionalities within network elements designated proxy servers and user agents that permit familiar telephone like operations such as dialing a number, causing a phone to ring, hearing ring back tones, or busy signal.
- a primary limitation of existing VoIP systems is that they must use a computer in order to establish the requisite connection to the Internet.
- VoIP analog telephone system for personal phones and residential users that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity by transmitting through the USB port of a computer or other device that is connected to the Internet or by connecting directly to the Internet via an RJ 45 port or an existing Wi-Fi network.
- a multi-port VoIP analog telephone system for connecting personal phones and residential users that includes telephony and facsimile services comprising a conventional telephone or facsimile machine which includes a telephone jack and an ATA device that includes an RJ 45 port and at least one USB port and is connected to the telephone jack.
- the ATA device can be connected to a computer, a broadband modem through a RJ 45 port or a Wi-Fi router, allowing it to connect to the internet.
- the system comprises the traditional analog telephone or facsimile machine connected to an ATA.
- the ATA is powered through its USB port either though a connection to a computer or through power adapter.
- the ATA can access the Internet directly through an RJ 45 port built in or indirectly by connecting through the ATA's USB port to a computer that is connected to the Internet or a device with access to the Internet through a cell phone network.
- the ATA hardware can be supplemented so that the ATA can access to the Internet wirelessly through a Wi-Fi network (or WiMax, or other standard wireless Internet networks) that is locally available or by a Bluetooth wireless connection to a computer already connected to the Internet.
- a Wi-Fi network or WiMax, or other standard wireless Internet networks
- the basic platform for the system includes a central processor, a storage medium, a memory source, a network interface card (NIC), a USB pot, an Internet input, a RJ 11 port (or any telephone port), and a reset switch which is included with an LED.
- the USB port can be used to input a power source, an Internet connection, or both.
- CODEC and SLIC circuitry is connected to the processor.
- the platform also includes an RJ 45 connector and RJ 11.
- the user can gain access to telephone connectivity either through the USB port of any computer or cell phone like devices with Internet access, through an RJ 45 port connected to a switch, modem, or router without the need of a computer, or via a built-in Wi-Fi receiver without the need for a computer connection.
- the wireless connection through cell phone like devices can be through a GSN, EVDO, CODMA, and/or WIMAX network or other wireless networks.
- the system also has an option for onboard dialers, ringtones, ring light, port inter phase for normal and/or Bluetooth auto input/output that completely eliminates the need for an external analog telephone device if the user so desires.
- the ATA uses a SIP protocol hosted locally to provide the telephony functionality.
- the telephone system includes normal features such as call hold, call transfer with or without consultation, call waiting, three party conference, call forwarding, do not disturb, speed dial, repeat dial on busy, caller ID number and name, caller ID block, anonymous call rejection, configurable country tones, distinctive ring, hot line, call hunting between extension, speed dial of ten numbers and address, message wait indication, visual message waiting indication, configurable hook flash, adaptive jitter buffer, facsimile (transparent and facsimile relay), 411 information, and advanced voice security features such as RTP.
- the system itself is plug-in-play and may have a CD that will help to install drivers on the computer connected to the Internet.
- the multi-port functional approach is also plug-in-play.
- the telephone functionality is auto configured and the ATA will take the user configuration from the network. The user sets the user account from a web page.
- the ATA can be identified by its MAC address and/or a serial number that can be electronically webbed.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the connections used in the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the connections used in the present invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of the connections used in the present invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a USB connection to a computer.
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using an Ethernet connection.
- FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a Wi-Fi connection.
- FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a USB connection to a cell phone.
- FIG. 9 shows a schematic exploded diagram of the present invention with power connector adapters and power adapters.
- FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of an alternative embodiment of the analog telephone adapter of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having a plurality of internet connections.
- FIG. 12 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having connectivity with a home monitoring system.
- FIG. 13 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having connectivity with a home monitoring system and Bluetooth connectivity.
- the heart of the present invention is the ATA 10 , which is a rigid device with a tall end 11 and a short end 20 .
- the tall end 11 houses several of the ports that are needed to enable the numerous functions of the invention.
- An LED light 12 provides a visual display of the current power and operational state of the ATA 10 .
- the reset button 17 when depressed by a user, shuts down and then immediately restarts the ATA 10 .
- Two USB ports 13 , 14 perform the function of providing data input/output as well as power input to the device.
- An Ethernet port 15 allows an Ethernet cord to be directly connected to the ATA 10 so that the invention can be used without a computer with Internet access.
- the telephone jack 16 is where the ATA 10 can receive a connection from an analog telephone handset.
- the short end 20 of the invention contains a Wi-Fi adapter port 23 .
- a Wi-Fi adapter 24 In order to enable the ATA 10 to employ a Wi-Fi Internet connection to utilize VoIP service, a Wi-Fi adapter 24 must be inserted into the Wi-Fi adapter port 23 . When the Wi-Fi adapter 24 is fully engaged with the Wi-Fi adapter port 23 , the ATA will search for available Wi-Fi networks and connect to an available Wi-Fi network.
- the control circuitry 25 in the ATA 10 contain several key components, all of which is mounted on to a platform.
- the heart of the circuitry components is the central processor 25 .
- the ATA 10 also requires a random access memory component, a NIC component, and a storage medium component.
- the storage medium will contain the necessary software to perform the basic VoIP operations, including CODEC, SLIC, and SIP.
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- Each of these components connect work through the processor and the various ports depending upon a particular input from the Internet and output to the Internet that will be achieved from the physical connection to an analog telephone handset.
- the basic telephone VoIP system is shown that includes an analog telephone handset 30 as one would find in the conventional residence or even commercially.
- the analog telephone handset 30 is connected to the ATA 31 through the ATA's 31 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible).
- the ATA 31 is shown connected to a computer 32 through a USB cord that is connected to the computer 32 and to the USB port on the ATA 31 .
- the computer 32 is shown wired to a modem 33 (or router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch), which the computer is using to obtain access to the Internet.
- the ATA 31 receives power and accesses the Internet through the computer's 32 existing power supply and Internet access and is able to provide VoIP service through the computer's 32 Internet connection.
- a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without the analog telephone headset 30 being wired through a PSTN.
- the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 40 .
- the analog telephone handset 40 is connected to the ATA 41 through the ATA's 41 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible).
- the ATA 41 is shown connected to a USB electric plug adapter 42 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 41 USB ports.
- the USB electric plug adapter 42 allows the ATA 41 to receive electrical power without a computer connection.
- the ATA 41 is also shown connected directly to a modem 43 (or router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch) with an Ethernet cord (RJ 45 or compatible) plugged into its Ethernet port. This allows the ATA 41 to access the Internet through the modem 43 without a computer connection.
- the ATA 41 is able to utilize a direct connection to the Internet through the ATA's 41 NIC component, which is similar to the NIC component found in computers.
- the NIC component may be on a NIC card or may be on a mainboard or equivalent.
- the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 50 .
- the analog telephone handset 50 is connected to the ATA 51 through the ATA's 51 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible).
- the ATA 51 is shown connected to a USB electric plug adapter 52 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 51 USB ports.
- the USB electric plug adapter 52 allows the ATA 51 to receive electrical power without a computer connection.
- the ATA 51 is also shown exchanging wireless signals with a wireless router 53 . This facilitates the ATA 51 to access the Internet wirelessly through the wireless router 53 without a computer connection or even a wired connection to a modem, router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch.
- the ATA 51 is able to connect to the wireless signal through the ATA's 51 Wi-Fi adapter and the ATA 51 utilizes the connection to the Internet through the ATA's 51 NIC component, which is similar to the NIC component found in computers.
- the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without the analog telephone handset 50 being wired through a PSTN and even without the a wired connection to a computer or a modem.
- the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 60 .
- the analog telephone handset 60 is connected to the ATA 61 through the ATA's 61 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible).
- the ATA 61 is shown connected to a USB electric plug adapter 62 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 61 USB ports.
- the USB electric plug adapter 62 allows the ATA 61 to receive electrical power without a computer connection.
- the ATA 61 is also shown connected to a cell phone 63 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 61 USB ports. When configured in this manner, the ATA 61 can access the Internet through the cell phone's 63 Internet connection.
- the ATA 61 can also access the Internet through the cell phone 63 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal.
- this configuration provides the most flexibility in terms of location and facilitates the ATA 61 to access the Internet wirelessly cell phone 63 without a computer connection, a wired connection to a modern, router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch, or even a nearby Wi-Fi signal.
- the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without the analog telephone handset 60 being wired through a PSTN and even without the a wired connection to a computer or a modem, or even a WLAN nearby.
- the system is shown set up to have the analog phone 70 connected to ATA 71 to include the WI-FI device 72 and a series of power adapters 73 , 74 , and 75 which are power connector adapters.
- FIG. 10 an embodiment of a VoIP system that includes an ATA and does not require a computer but can be used with a computer connected using the USB port 84 is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 80 .
- An analog telephone handset 80 or computer may be connected to the ATA 81 .
- the analog telephone handset 80 may be wired to the ATA 81 or connected through the ATA's 81 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 89 .
- the ATA 81 as shown may include an Ethernet connection 82 , phone line connection 83 , or both.
- the ATA includes a power source, and power may be provided via a connection 84 to a USB electric plug adapter through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's USB ports.
- a USB electric plug adapter allows the ATA 81 to receive electrical power without a computer connection.
- the ATA 81 also includes a variety of transceivers for communication via systems such as Bluetooth 85 , a wireless home automation network 86 , WiFi 87 or cellular telephone service, such as 3G, 4G, LTE or any other similar service known in the art.
- the ATA may act as a router or access point for transmitting and receiving signals via 3G, 4G, LTE, WiFi, WiMAX and/or any other known interface.
- FIGS. 11-13 Other embodiments of the system of the invention is shown in FIGS. 11-13 .
- the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 90 .
- the analog telephone handset 90 is connected to the ATA 91 through the ATA's 91 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 96 .
- the ATA 61 is shown connected to a cell phone 92 .
- the connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 91 USB ports.
- the ATA 91 can access the Internet 93 through the cell phone's 92 Internet connection.
- connection to the internet may be through a cell phone's 92 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet.
- the ATA 91 can also access the Internet through the cell phone 92 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal.
- the cell phone function may be built into the ATA 91 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA's WiFi adapter 94 or Ethernet port 95 .
- the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 100 .
- the analog telephone handset 100 is connected to the ATA 101 through the ATA's 101 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 108 .
- the ATA 101 is shown connected to a cell phone 102 .
- the connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 101 USB ports 103 .
- the ATA 101 can access the Internet 104 through the cell phone's 102 Internet connection.
- connection to the Internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet.
- the ATA 101 can also access the Internet through the cell phone 102 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal.
- the cell phone function may be built into the ATA 101 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA's USB port 103 , WiFi adapter 105 or Ethernet port 106 .
- the ATA may then interface with a home automation sensor, actuator or network, all of which are “home automation network” hereafter, via a wireless interface port 107 .
- the connection to the home automation network may be a 433 MHz or equivalent network, Digital European Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) system, Zigbee or Z-Wave system or other wireless interface to connect with a home automation network, including thermostats or other climate control devices, lighting, or alarm systems.
- Other elements to a home automation network include two-way cameras, two way voice communication, climate control access and adjustment, including HVAC equipment and fans, alarm setup and monitoring for conditions such as smoke, fire, access violations, perimeter monitoring, motion sensors, remote door commands, and fire suppression system control.
- the ATA may work with the home automation network to coordinate scheduled events such as preset lighting and temperature control.
- the ATA may work with the home automation network to use event triggered macros, such as adding lighting at night when motion occurs in a room, or setting temperature when an alarm has been armed.
- the ATA also supports existing Ethernet, USB, and Wifi interfaces to connect the elements of the home automation network with these interfaces.
- Home automation network also includes sensors, actuators and systems for one or more homes, vehicles, business establishments, and the like, in multiples or in combinations.
- the Internet connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 101 USB ports 103 .
- the ATA 101 can access the Internet 104 through the cell phone's 102 Internet connection.
- connection to the internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet.
- the ATA 101 can also access the Internet through the cell phone 102 if the cell phone 102 is connecting to the Internet 104 through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal.
- the cell phone function may be built into the ATA 101 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the ATA 101 may connect to the Internet 104 through the ATA's USB 103 , Wifi adapter 105 or Ethernet port 106 .
- FIG. 13 another embodiment of a VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basic analog telephone handset 110 .
- the analog telephone handset 110 is connected to the ATA 111 through the ATA's 111 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 119 .
- the ATA 111 is shown connected to a cell phone 112 .
- the connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 111 USB ports 113 .
- the ATA 111 can access the Internet 114 through the cell phone's 112 Internet connection.
- connection to the Internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet.
- the ATA 111 can also access the Internet through the cell phone 112 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal.
- the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA's USB port 113 , WiFi adapter 115 or Ethernet port 116 .
- the ATA may then interface with a home automation network 117 as described above.
- the ATA 111 may also have a Bluetooth interface 118 .
- the Bluetooth interface 118 may allow for connection to headsets.
- a Bluetooth connection may be made to a telephone handset using CELLLiNKTM or similar technology. With a connection to a Bluetooth handset, the system provides a telephonic connection.
Abstract
A multi-port VoIP telecommunications system that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity through the Internet by connecting directly to the Internet or by connecting to the Internet through the existing Internet connection of a computer or cell phone device. The present system includes an Ethernet port, a Wi-Fi receiver to facilitate the transmission and receipt of Internet protocol signals wirelessly, a USB plug connectable to the ATA, connectivity to a home monitoring network and connectivity to Bluetooth devices.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/366,851, filed by the same applicant on Feb. 6, 2009. This application claims the Feb. 6, 2009 filing date as to the common subject matter.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to a telecommunications system for personal phones or residential users that enables Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony and facsimile services, and more specifically to a multi-port VoIP telephone system that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity through the Internet and utilize an analog telephone handset by transmitting through a device that is connected to the Internet by using an USB (Universal Serial Bus) port of a computer already connected to the internet or by connecting directly to the Internet via an RJ 45 port (or Ethernet port) or an existing Wi-Fi network or any other way to get connected to the Broadband Internet such as Wireless 3G (Third Generation) Services or Bluetooth (the short range wireless connectivity standard).
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Land line telephone systems that include telephone handsets with wiring that goes through a publicly switched telephone network (PSTN) with a central office for switching are well known in the prior art. The basic technology behind how these systems are delivered has not changed much since its inception. Besides the fact that each individual phone set must be wired to be connected directly to each other individual handset during the telephone communication, the circuit is connected between both of the handsets and through the central office switchboard during the conversation.
- Wireless telephony, which includes the use of wireless handsets and networks of cellular antennas, has increased immensely. This has allowed telephone users to connect to each other wirelessly from virtually any location that has access to a cellular network.
- VoIP is a general term for a family of transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over the Internet or other packet-switch networks. Other terms whose meaning is synonymous include IP telephony, Internet telephony, voice over broadband, broadband telephony, and broadband phone, all of which are used when network connectivity is available over broadband internet access. VoIP systems typically interface with traditional PSTN, allowing for transparent telephone communications world wide.
- Typically, phones using a VoIP service can work from almost anywhere when connected to a computer that is accessing the Internet. However, some IP networks can be inherently unreliable and not provide a mechanism to ensure that data packets are delivered in sequential order. This can cause problems such as mitigating latency and jitter. Other problems can arise in channel routing VoIP traffic through firewalls and address translators.
- In the last few years, VoIP services have begun to be marketed commercially. These services have become more feasible in large part because of the increased availability of broadband internet access. Subscribers to these VoIP services are able to make and receive calls as they would over a traditional PSTN. Full service VoIP phone companies provide inbound and outbound calling with direct inbound dialing.
- In one VoIP scenario, an analog telephone adapter (ATA) is connected to and accesses the Internet through a computer with a broadband Internet connection and an existing telephone jack in order to provide service that is very similar to traditional PSTN. This service is typically offered by broadband internet service providers such as cable companies and telephone companies as a cheaper flat rate telephone service.
- Another VoIP scenario involves using the signaling protocol Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP is widely used for setting up and tearing down multimedia communication sessions such as voice and video calls over the internet. SIP can be used for creating, modifying, and terminating two party or multi-party sessions consisting of one or more media streams. A motivating goal for SIP was to provide a signaling and call set up protocol for IP based communications that can support a superset of the call processing functions and features present in the PSTN. It is designed to enable the construction of and various functionalities within network elements designated proxy servers and user agents that permit familiar telephone like operations such as dialing a number, causing a phone to ring, hearing ring back tones, or busy signal.
- A primary limitation of existing VoIP systems is that they must use a computer in order to establish the requisite connection to the Internet.
- What is needed is a VoIP analog telephone system for personal phones and residential users that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity by transmitting through the USB port of a computer or other device that is connected to the Internet or by connecting directly to the Internet via an RJ 45 port or an existing Wi-Fi network.
- A multi-port VoIP analog telephone system for connecting personal phones and residential users that includes telephony and facsimile services comprising a conventional telephone or facsimile machine which includes a telephone jack and an ATA device that includes an RJ 45 port and at least one USB port and is connected to the telephone jack. The ATA device can be connected to a computer, a broadband modem through a RJ 45 port or a Wi-Fi router, allowing it to connect to the internet.
- In its most basic setup, the system comprises the traditional analog telephone or facsimile machine connected to an ATA. The ATA is powered through its USB port either though a connection to a computer or through power adapter. The ATA can access the Internet directly through an RJ 45 port built in or indirectly by connecting through the ATA's USB port to a computer that is connected to the Internet or a device with access to the Internet through a cell phone network.
- In a more advanced setup, the ATA hardware can be supplemented so that the ATA can access to the Internet wirelessly through a Wi-Fi network (or WiMax, or other standard wireless Internet networks) that is locally available or by a Bluetooth wireless connection to a computer already connected to the Internet.
- The basic platform for the system includes a central processor, a storage medium, a memory source, a network interface card (NIC), a USB pot, an Internet input, a
RJ 11 port (or any telephone port), and a reset switch which is included with an LED. The USB port can be used to input a power source, an Internet connection, or both. CODEC and SLIC circuitry is connected to the processor. The platform also includes an RJ 45 connector and RJ 11. - The user can gain access to telephone connectivity either through the USB port of any computer or cell phone like devices with Internet access, through an RJ 45 port connected to a switch, modem, or router without the need of a computer, or via a built-in Wi-Fi receiver without the need for a computer connection. The wireless connection through cell phone like devices can be through a GSN, EVDO, CODMA, and/or WIMAX network or other wireless networks.
- The system also has an option for onboard dialers, ringtones, ring light, port inter phase for normal and/or Bluetooth auto input/output that completely eliminates the need for an external analog telephone device if the user so desires.
- The ATA uses a SIP protocol hosted locally to provide the telephony functionality. The telephone system includes normal features such as call hold, call transfer with or without consultation, call waiting, three party conference, call forwarding, do not disturb, speed dial, repeat dial on busy, caller ID number and name, caller ID block, anonymous call rejection, configurable country tones, distinctive ring, hot line, call hunting between extension, speed dial of ten numbers and address, message wait indication, visual message waiting indication, configurable hook flash, adaptive jitter buffer, facsimile (transparent and facsimile relay), 411 information, and advanced voice security features such as RTP.
- The system itself is plug-in-play and may have a CD that will help to install drivers on the computer connected to the Internet. The multi-port functional approach is also plug-in-play. The telephone functionality is auto configured and the ATA will take the user configuration from the network. The user sets the user account from a web page. The ATA can be identified by its MAC address and/or a serial number that can be electronically webbed.
- It is an object of this invention to provide a VoIP analog telephone system that can be connected to the Internet either directly or indirectly, with the ability to use several means of connecting to establish telephone communications.
- It is another object of this invention to provide a VoIP telephone system for personal telephone use that allows for connection to a computer through the USB port wherein the computer does not need an SIP application in order to allow clean computer sharing.
- It is another object of this invention to provide a VoIP telephone system that provides unlimited calls to fixed phones throughout the United States, prepaid premium phone features, and VoIP service with any fixed phone, all while using an analog telephone headset.
- In accordance with these and other objects which will become apparent hereinafter, the instant invention will now be described with particular reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the connections used in the present invention. -
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the connections used in the present invention. -
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of the connections used in the present invention. -
FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a USB connection to a computer. -
FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using an Ethernet connection. -
FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a Wi-Fi connection. -
FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention using a USB connection to a cell phone. -
FIG. 9 shows a schematic exploded diagram of the present invention with power connector adapters and power adapters. -
FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of an alternative embodiment of the analog telephone adapter of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having a plurality of internet connections. -
FIG. 12 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having connectivity with a home monitoring system. -
FIG. 13 shows a schematic diagram of the present invention having connectivity with a home monitoring system and Bluetooth connectivity. - Referring now to the drawings and, in particular,
FIGS. 1 through 3 the heart of the present invention is theATA 10, which is a rigid device with atall end 11 and ashort end 20. Thetall end 11 houses several of the ports that are needed to enable the numerous functions of the invention. AnLED light 12 provides a visual display of the current power and operational state of theATA 10. Thereset button 17, when depressed by a user, shuts down and then immediately restarts theATA 10. TwoUSB ports Ethernet port 15 allows an Ethernet cord to be directly connected to theATA 10 so that the invention can be used without a computer with Internet access. Thetelephone jack 16 is where theATA 10 can receive a connection from an analog telephone handset. - The
short end 20 of the invention contains a Wi-Fi adapter port 23. In order to enable theATA 10 to employ a Wi-Fi Internet connection to utilize VoIP service, a Wi-Fi adapter 24 must be inserted into the Wi-Fi adapter port 23. When the Wi-Fi adapter 24 is fully engaged with the Wi-Fi adapter port 23, the ATA will search for available Wi-Fi networks and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , thecontrol circuitry 25 in theATA 10 contain several key components, all of which is mounted on to a platform. The heart of the circuitry components is thecentral processor 25. TheATA 10 also requires a random access memory component, a NIC component, and a storage medium component. In addition, the storage medium will contain the necessary software to perform the basic VoIP operations, including CODEC, SLIC, and SIP. Each of these components connect work through the processor and the various ports depending upon a particular input from the Internet and output to the Internet that will be achieved from the physical connection to an analog telephone handset. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , the basic telephone VoIP system is shown that includes ananalog telephone handset 30 as one would find in the conventional residence or even commercially. Theanalog telephone handset 30 is connected to theATA 31 through the ATA's 31 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible). TheATA 31 is shown connected to acomputer 32 through a USB cord that is connected to thecomputer 32 and to the USB port on theATA 31. Thecomputer 32 is shown wired to a modem 33 (or router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch), which the computer is using to obtain access to the Internet. TheATA 31 receives power and accesses the Internet through the computer's 32 existing power supply and Internet access and is able to provide VoIP service through the computer's 32 Internet connection. When the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without theanalog telephone headset 30 being wired through a PSTN. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 40. Theanalog telephone handset 40 is connected to theATA 41 through the ATA's 41 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible). TheATA 41 is shown connected to a USBelectric plug adapter 42 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 41 USB ports. The USBelectric plug adapter 42 allows theATA 41 to receive electrical power without a computer connection. TheATA 41 is also shown connected directly to a modem 43 (or router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch) with an Ethernet cord (RJ 45 or compatible) plugged into its Ethernet port. This allows theATA 41 to access the Internet through themodem 43 without a computer connection. TheATA 41 is able to utilize a direct connection to the Internet through the ATA's 41 NIC component, which is similar to the NIC component found in computers. The NIC component may be on a NIC card or may be on a mainboard or equivalent. When the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without theanalog telephone handset 40 being wired through a PSTN and even without a wired connection to a computer. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 50. Theanalog telephone handset 50 is connected to theATA 51 through the ATA's 51 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible). TheATA 51 is shown connected to a USBelectric plug adapter 52 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 51 USB ports. The USBelectric plug adapter 52 allows theATA 51 to receive electrical power without a computer connection. TheATA 51 is also shown exchanging wireless signals with awireless router 53. This facilitates theATA 51 to access the Internet wirelessly through thewireless router 53 without a computer connection or even a wired connection to a modem, router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch. TheATA 51 is able to connect to the wireless signal through the ATA's 51 Wi-Fi adapter and theATA 51 utilizes the connection to the Internet through the ATA's 51 NIC component, which is similar to the NIC component found in computers. When the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without theanalog telephone handset 50 being wired through a PSTN and even without the a wired connection to a computer or a modem. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 60. Theanalog telephone handset 60 is connected to theATA 61 through the ATA's 61 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible). TheATA 61 is shown connected to a USBelectric plug adapter 62 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 61 USB ports. The USBelectric plug adapter 62 allows theATA 61 to receive electrical power without a computer connection. TheATA 61 is also shown connected to acell phone 63 through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 61 USB ports. When configured in this manner, theATA 61 can access the Internet through the cell phone's 63 Internet connection. Generally, it is through a cell phone's 63 connection to thecell phone tower 64, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, or EVDO standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet. However, theATA 61 can also access the Internet through thecell phone 63 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal. - Either way, this configuration provides the most flexibility in terms of location and facilitates the
ATA 61 to access the Internet wirelesslycell phone 63 without a computer connection, a wired connection to a modern, router, modem/router combination device and/or a switch, or even a nearby Wi-Fi signal. When the VoIP system is configured in this way, a user is able to place and receive telephone calls nationwide without theanalog telephone handset 60 being wired through a PSTN and even without the a wired connection to a computer or a modem, or even a WLAN nearby. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 the system is shown set up to have theanalog phone 70 connected toATA 71 to include the WI-FI device 72 and a series ofpower adapters - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , an embodiment of a VoIP system that includes an ATA and does not require a computer but can be used with a computer connected using theUSB port 84 is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 80. Ananalog telephone handset 80 or computer may be connected to theATA 81. Theanalog telephone handset 80 may be wired to theATA 81 or connected through the ATA's 81 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 89. TheATA 81 as shown may include anEthernet connection 82,phone line connection 83, or both. In addition, the ATA includes a power source, and power may be provided via aconnection 84 to a USB electric plug adapter through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's USB ports. A USB electric plug adapter allows theATA 81 to receive electrical power without a computer connection. TheATA 81 also includes a variety of transceivers for communication via systems such asBluetooth 85, a wirelesshome automation network 86,WiFi 87 or cellular telephone service, such as 3G, 4G, LTE or any other similar service known in the art. Thus, the ATA may act as a router or access point for transmitting and receiving signals via 3G, 4G, LTE, WiFi, WiMAX and/or any other known interface. - Other embodiments of the system of the invention is shown in
FIGS. 11-13 . - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 90. Theanalog telephone handset 90 is connected to theATA 91 through the ATA's 91 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 96. TheATA 61 is shown connected to acell phone 92. The connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 91 USB ports. When configured in this manner, theATA 91 can access theInternet 93 through the cell phone's 92 Internet connection. Generally, connection to the internet may be through a cell phone's 92 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet. However, theATA 91 can also access the Internet through thecell phone 92 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal. Alternatively, the cell phone function may be built into theATA 91 as shown inFIG. 10 . In addition, the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA'sWiFi adapter 94 orEthernet port 95. - Referring now to
FIG. 12 , the VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 100. Theanalog telephone handset 100 is connected to theATA 101 through the ATA's 101 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 108. TheATA 101 is shown connected to acell phone 102. The connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 101USB ports 103. When configured in this manner, theATA 101 can access theInternet 104 through the cell phone's 102 Internet connection. Generally, connection to the Internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet. However, theATA 101 can also access the Internet through thecell phone 102 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal. Alternatively, the cell phone function may be built into theATA 101 as shown inFIG. 10 . In addition, the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA'sUSB port 103,WiFi adapter 105 orEthernet port 106. - The ATA may then interface with a home automation sensor, actuator or network, all of which are “home automation network” hereafter, via a
wireless interface port 107. The connection to the home automation network may be a 433 MHz or equivalent network, Digital European Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) system, Zigbee or Z-Wave system or other wireless interface to connect with a home automation network, including thermostats or other climate control devices, lighting, or alarm systems. Other elements to a home automation network include two-way cameras, two way voice communication, climate control access and adjustment, including HVAC equipment and fans, alarm setup and monitoring for conditions such as smoke, fire, access violations, perimeter monitoring, motion sensors, remote door commands, and fire suppression system control. In addition, the ATA may work with the home automation network to coordinate scheduled events such as preset lighting and temperature control. The ATA may work with the home automation network to use event triggered macros, such as adding lighting at night when motion occurs in a room, or setting temperature when an alarm has been armed. - The ATA also supports existing Ethernet, USB, and Wifi interfaces to connect the elements of the home automation network with these interfaces. “Home automation network” also includes sensors, actuators and systems for one or more homes, vehicles, business establishments, and the like, in multiples or in combinations.
- The Internet connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 101
USB ports 103. When configured in this manner, theATA 101 can access theInternet 104 through the cell phone's 102 Internet connection. Generally, connection to the internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet. However, theATA 101 can also access the Internet through thecell phone 102 if thecell phone 102 is connecting to theInternet 104 through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal. Alternatively, the cell phone function may be built into theATA 101 as shown inFIG. 10 . In addition, theATA 101 may connect to theInternet 104 through the ATA'sUSB 103,Wifi adapter 105 orEthernet port 106. - Referring now to
FIG. 13 , another embodiment of a VoIP system that does not require a computer is shown that includes a basicanalog telephone handset 110. Theanalog telephone handset 110 is connected to theATA 111 through the ATA's 111 telephone port (RJ 11 or compatible) 119. TheATA 111 is shown connected to acell phone 112. The connection may be through a USB cord that is plugged into one of the ATA's 111USB ports 113. When configured in this manner, theATA 111 can access theInternet 114 through the cell phone's 112 Internet connection. Generally, connection to the Internet may be through a cell phone's 102 connection to the cell phone tower, whether the connection is of a GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, or other standard, that the cell phone is able to obtain access to the Internet. However, theATA 111 can also access the Internet through thecell phone 112 if the cell phone is connecting to the Internet through an available Wi-Fi or WIMAX signal. In addition, the ATA may connect to the Internet through the ATA'sUSB port 113,WiFi adapter 115 orEthernet port 116. - The ATA may then interface with a
home automation network 117 as described above. TheATA 111 may also have aBluetooth interface 118. TheBluetooth interface 118 may allow for connection to headsets. In addition, a Bluetooth connection may be made to a telephone handset using CELLLiNK™ or similar technology. With a connection to a Bluetooth handset, the system provides a telephonic connection. - While several connections are described herein, the various permutations of all of the elements of connectivity and communication are also contemplated herein.
- The instant invention has been shown and described herein in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made therefrom within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.
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1. A multiport Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system for telecommunications, said system comprising:
an analog telephone for transmitting and receiving sound;
an analog telephone adapter (ATA) comprising a rigid body, a central processor, a storage medium, a memory source, a network interface component (NIC), one or more USB ports, a plurality of Internet inputs, and a telephone port;
said analog telephone connected to said telephone port in for transmission and receipt electronic signals from the ATA;
said NIC being coupled to at least one Internet input;
and whereby said analog telephone handset communications are performed through the Internet.
2. A VoIP system as in claim 1 , wherein the ATA further comprises a first Internet input comprising an Ethernet port, allowing the NIC to facilitate the transmission and receipt of Internet Protocol signals.
3. A VoIP system as in claim 1 , wherein the ATA further comprises a second Internet input comprising one or more Wi-Fi receivers allowing the NIC to facilitate the transmission and receipt of Internet Protocol signals wirelessly.
4. A VoIP system as in claim 2 , wherein the ATA further comprises a second Internet input comprising one or more transceivers of the list comprising 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi transceivers allowing the NIC to facilitate the transmission and receipt of Internet Protocol signals wirelessly.
5. A VoIP system as in claim 1 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for communication with a home monitoring network.
6. A VoIP system as in claim 1 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
7. A VoIP system as in claim 5 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
8. An analog telephone adapter (ATA) comprising a rigid body, a central processor, a storage medium, a memory source, a network interface card (NIC), one or more USB ports, a plurality of Internet inputs; said NIC being coupled to the Internet input;
9. An ATA as in claim 8 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for communication with a home monitoring network.
10. An ATA as in claim 8 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
11. An ATA as in claim 9 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
12. A method of initiating and sending a VoIP communication, said method comprising:
providing a physical and electrical connection between an analog telephone handset and an analog telephone adapter (ATA);
providing a physical and electrical connection between said ATA and a power source;
providing a plurality of electrical connections between said ATA and the Internet;
causing said telecommunications device to transmit VoIP data through the ATA;
providing analog telephone communications between analog telephone handsets over the Internet.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the ATA connects directly to the Internet through at least one of a connection on a cellular network, a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless connection on a Wi-Fi network.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for communication with a home monitoring network.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
17. A method of initiating and sending a VoIP communication, said method comprising:
providing a connection between a telecommunications device and an analog telephone adapter (ATA);
providing an indirect connection between said ATA and the Internet, wherein the ATA connects though a computer's existing Internet connection or though a device with access to a wireless cell phone network; and
causing said telecommunications device to transmit VoIP data through the ATA.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the ATA connects indirectly to the Internet though a computer's existing Internet connection or a device with access to a wireless cell phone network.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for communication with a home monitoring network.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the ATA further comprises a port for a Bluetooth connection.
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