COMMUNICATIONS WEBS FOR PSTN SUBSCRIBERS

摘要

PURPOSE: Systems are provided for connecting a telecommunications infrastructure line (640) to a plurality of telephones, handsets (300), computers, a telecopy machine (400) and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. CONSTITUTION: Systems includes a Network Control Unit (100) which form the center of a star topology and which communicate via RF link with a Wireless Access Unit (200) and handsets. Wireless Access Units feature an interface, such as, for example, a standard telephone jack, for accommodating a telephone, a fax machine, a compute modem or other device. Computers or other devices may also be accommodated by Wireless Access Units having other physical and virtual interfaces, including, for instance, serial ports or network interfaces. The Wireless Access Units may also be digital to accommodate ISDN or any other digital standard. Wireless control/monitoring accessories may also be employed to communicate with the Network Control Unit and provide additional functionality such as entrance monitoring, baby monitoring, HVAC control and other services.