Serge G Faublas

US Patent:

45700354, Feb 11, 1986

Filed:

May 31, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/616437

Inventors:

Edouard Pinede - Norwalk CT
Serge Faublas - Monroe CT
Peter F. Stevens - Trumbull CT

Assignee:

PKS/Communications, Inc. - Milford CT

International Classification:

H04Q 518

US Classification:

179 99LS

Abstract:

A programmable key telephone system has a key service unit with a plurality of telephones coupled thereto. The key service unit is controlled by a microcomputer. An alphanumeric display mounted in the key service unit is coupled to the microcomputer and is driven during an installation mode of operation to prompt an installer through a sequence of steps designed to elicit instructions for programming system features. A telephone from the key telephone system is coupled by the installer to the microcomputer and used as a data input terminal to enable the installer to input instructions via the telephone's keys. Non-volatile memory is coupled to the microcomputer for storing system feature data in accordance with instructions entered by the installer. Indicator lamps on the data entry telephone can provide additional prompting or feedback to the installer as to features being programmed. Programming of the system can be accomplished without interrupting normal telephone operation.

US Patent:

51265435, Jun 30, 1992

Filed:

Jun 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/683017

Inventors:

Lawrence E. Bergeron - Trumbull CT
Paul G. Dulaff - Monroe CT
Serge G. Faublas - Monroe CT
Dennis S. Howell - Monroe CT
Simon L. Howes - Monroe CT
Cobern E. McGraw - Milford CT
Mark Sekas - Orange CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

G06K 710

US Classification:

235462

Abstract:

A combined microphone bar code sensor includes a hand-held housing and a microphone input mechanism provided in the housing for receiving voice signals and for generating electrical audio signals in response thereto. The microphone bar code sensor also includes a functional switch that is provided in the housing and is manually operable to control dictation functions, including record, play, stop, rewind and fast-forward. The microphone bar code sensor also includes a bar code sensor mechanism that is provided in said housing and is for optically sensing bar code indicia and generating electrical bar code signals representative thereof.

US Patent:

45916713, May 27, 1986

Filed:

May 31, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/616565

Inventors:

Edouard Pinede - Norwalk CT
Serge Faublas - Monroe CT

Assignee:

PKS/Communications, Inc. - Milford CT

International Classification:

H04M 124

US Classification:

1791752R

Abstract:

A telephone, for use in a key telephone system, has built-in test capability for verifying the operation of components in the telephone. The test capability is such that a relatively unsophisticated user can step through and conduct each of a plurality of separate tests. Interface to the tests is provided through the same switches and indicators on the telephone used for normal telephone operation. Status of certain test routines and components being tested is indicated, during the test mode of operation, on the telephone's regular indicator lamps.

US Patent:

45544131, Nov 19, 1985

Filed:

May 31, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/616566

Inventors:

Edouard Pinede - Norwalk CT
Serge Faublas - Monroe CT
Peter F. Stevens - Trumbull CT

Assignee:

PKS/Communications, Inc. - Milford CT

International Classification:

H04M 906
H04M 908

US Classification:

179 99M

Abstract:

A key telephone system uses four wires for transmission of voice and audio signals to and from the telephone stations and other components which are part of the system. A plurality of telephone stations are provided, each having a two wire audio input port, a separate two wire audio output port, and a data port. Communcation paths are established through a crosspoint matrix. The matrix includes a first group of addressable crosspoint switches for coupling selected transmit signal paths to selected first link points. A second group of such switches is provided for coupling selected receive signal paths to selected second link points. A third group of such switches couples selected first link points to selected second link points. A link searching routine determines which links are available for effecting communication paths. A minimizing function shares communication paths among common signals when possible.