Michael E Nobles

US Patent:

6535594, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

Nov 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/987746

Inventors:

Bettie Reeves-Nobles - Carrollton VA 23314-2661
Michael Nobles - Carrollton VA 23314-2661

International Classification:

H04M 150

US Classification:

37914201, 379130, 379131, 37914217

Abstract:

A printing caller ID device includes an audio recording device for recording incoming telephone messages and telephone numbers, and also includes a printer for printing telephone numbers received by a caller ID system associated with the device. The present device combines both of the above features in a single compact unit, suitable for desktop use or use in another area of limited space. The device includes controls for audio playback for listening to messages received, and also includes a touch screen system for operating the caller ID printer functions. The printer can be set to print all caller IDs received from initial actuation, or may be programmed to print caller IDs received during a preselected time period, as desired. The user of the present printing caller ID device is thus freed from having to listen to a series of audio messages to retrieve any desired information.