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GB2467204A - Alarm and phone system having a direct connection therebetween wherein an alarm is activated upon separation of the alarm from the phone - Google Patents

Alarm and phone system having a direct connection therebetween wherein an alarm is activated upon separation of the alarm from the phone Download PDF

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GB2467204A
GB2467204A GB0921419A GB0921419A GB2467204A GB 2467204 A GB2467204 A GB 2467204A GB 0921419 A GB0921419 A GB 0921419A GB 0921419 A GB0921419 A GB 0921419A GB 2467204 A GB2467204 A GB 2467204A
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a system comprising a phone 1 and a distress alarm 5, whereby there is a direct mechanical connection between the alarm and the phone. The separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the alarm. When the alarm and the phone are connected, the alarm is deactivated. The alarm output is generated at the alarm 5. A switch device or sensor 29 detects when the alarm has become separated from the phone and activates the alarm. The circuit 22 inside the alarm connects causing the alarm to sound. The alarm may be connected by a plug-in mechanism, a hinge mechanism 4, and/or a sliding-mechanism, to the outside, or inside of the phone. The alarm may be connected to a compartment connected to the outside or inside of the phone via similar mechanisms. The system may further be arranged to transmit video and/or audio in real-time when the alarm is separated from the phone. The system may additionally comprise a GPS means for position determination whereby in response to separation of the alarm from the phone, the current position is transmitted to a chosen recipient.

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The present invention relates to an alarm & phone system to be used in a distress situation. The alarm works by the same principles as standard alarms. The sound of the alarm or the siren is set off by connecting the circuit inside the alarm. A speaker or alarm sound output emits the sound of the alarm or the siren.
The present invention proposes an alarm that is attached/connected to the outside or the inside of a phone. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the alarm is activated and the alarm sounds or the siren is set off.
To be more precise the present invention comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a distress type alarm having its own power source, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm, when the two parts are connected the alarm is deactivated. The alarm sound output is located on the alarm.
The feature, of having an alarm attached/connected to a phone, gives the user the convenience and benefit of having both phone and alarm as one item. Only when the alarm is detached/separated from the phone is the sound of the alarm or siren set off.
This allows the user to still be able to make phone calls when the alarm or siren is sounding.
What makes this alarm & phone system different is the combination of two characteristics. The first is that the alarm & phone system consists of two parts, the phone and the alarm, which are mechanically connected or attached to each other by plug-in I pull-out mechanisms, sliding mechanisms, hinge mechanisms or variations or combinations of these mechanisms. The second characteristic is that the alarm & phone system is activated and the alarm sounds when the two parts are physically separated from each other.
When the two parts are mechanically connected or attached to each other the alarm is deactivated and the alarm does not sound.
It is the physical separation of the alarm from the phone that is the trigger for the activation of the alarm to sound. It is the physical separation of the alarm from the phone that is the trigger for other optional additional features and functions to also be activated. These include light emitting devices, camera devices, devices to transmit photographic, video, audio, GPS and pre-recorded information.
This invention could be applied to any phone such as a work phone, home phone, mobile phone, car phone, satellite phone, I P phone and so on.
The following specifications have used the example of a mobile phone but they can be applied to any phone. As way of illustration, the following specifications have used a siren for the alarm sound. The alarm sound is not restricted to be produced by a siren, any alarm sound that can be incorporated in the design will be applicable.
Some examples of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 shows a general mobile phone with a port.
Figure 2 shows an alarm plugged into a port on a mobile phone.
Figure 3 shows an alarm attached/connected by a hinge mechanism to a mobile phone.
Figure 4 shows an alarm attached/connected by a sliding mechanism to a mobile phone.
Figure 5 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is fixed or plugged into a mobile phone.
Figure 6 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is connected to a mobile phone by a hinge mechanism.
Figure 7 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is connected to a mobile phone by a sliding mechanism.
Figure 8 shows an alarm being inserted into a mobile phone.
Figure 9 shows an alarm inside a compartment which is being inserted inside a mobile phone.
Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by a movable component.
Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
Figure 13 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by a movable component.
Figure 14 shows the alarm in a position ready to unclip or slide off the mobile phone.
Figure 15 shows the alarm separated from the mobile phone.
Figure 16 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected.
Figure 17 shows a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected.
Figure 18 shows a side view schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component opening a switch.
Figure 19 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
Figure 20 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
Figure 21 shows a mobile phone with a rod folded along the side of the mobile phone.
Figure 22 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
Figure 23 shows a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
Figure 24 shows the front view of a mobile phone with alarm attached by sliding mechanism.
Figure 25 shows the back view of a mobile phone with alarm detached/separated and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
Figure 26 shows the back view of a mobile phone with alarm attached/connected and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a rod pushing a switch open.
Figure 27 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, a detached alarm with a small opening and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by the removal of a rod.
Figure 28 shows a compartment with a rod fixed inside, an attached/connected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by the rod.
Figure 29 shows a compartment and a detached/separated alarm with movable component and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is connected by a movable component.
Figure 30 shows a compartment with attachedlconnected alarm and a schematic diagram of an example of how the circuit inside the alarm is disconnected by a movable component.
Figure 31 shows a phone separated/detached from the alarm.
Figure 32 shows an alarm with additional features and technical functions separated/detached from the phone.
Figures 33 to 50 inclusive show further developments of the alarm & phone system.
The following descriptions of the invention have used the example of a mobile phone but they apply to any phone. As way of illustration, the following descriptions have used a siren for the alarm sound. The alarm sound is not restricted to be produced by a siren, any alarm sound that can be incorporated in the design is applicable.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 are attached/connected to a phone and detached/separated from a phone at any convenient site on or within the phone and are any shape or size within reason.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 are powered by an internal battery and are activated when detached/separated from the phone. Upon separation the internal circuit, with battery and siren, is connected by a switch and the siren is set off.
The mobile phone 1 is designed or modified to have an alarm attached/connected.
The figures 1 to 30 inclusive, contain only the general features but illustrate different ways the alarm is attached/connected to a phone and how the alarm is activated when the alarm is detached/separated from the phone.
The schematic diagrams of the internal circuitry of the alarm & phone system refer to a very simple circuit and illustrate the rod device and the movable component device used to open and close the switch in the circuit.
More elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm as follows.
The alarm & phone system with internal circuitry have modifications and arrangements such that the alarm is triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that detect the physical change that occurs when the alarm is separated/detached from the phone.
One such arrangement and modification is whereby the alarm & phone system has a hall switch incorporated into the design as a trigger for the alarm to sound, whereby the phone is equipped with a magnet and when the alarm is attached/connected to the phone the installation position of the magnet corresponds to the position of the hall switch, When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone the alarm is activated and the alarm sound or the siren is set off.
Another such arrangement and modification of the alarm & phone system is whereby the alarm & phone system has an infrared device. When the alarm is detached or separated from the phone an infrared detection circuit, with infrared emission circuit and infrared receiver circuit, activates the alarm to sound.
Other such arrangements and modifications of the alarm & phone system are whereby the alarm & phone system has any appropriate switch device and/or sensor device that can trigger the activation of the alarm by detecting that the alarm and phone are detached/separated. These devices include alarm switches, contact switches, push switches, reed switches, spring loaded switches, proximity switches, optical switches, pressure switches, touch switches, hail effect switches and any switch that can be modified to trigger activation of the alarm including the movable component device and rod device outlined below, also included are alarm sensors, proximity sensors, hail effect sensors, infrared sensors, switch sensors, sensor switches and any sensor that can be modified to trigger activation of the alarm.
The following descriptions outline variations of the alarm & phone system with attention drawn to the different designs used to connectlattach the alarm to the phone.
The alarm 3 is plugged into the port 2, on the outside of the mobile phone 1 (see figure 1 and figure 2). The alarm 3 is modified to either plug into existing ports or plug into new ports built onto the outside or the inside of the mobile phone 1.
Existing ports that are used for charging the mobile phone 1 or ports that are used for other purposes are options available to accommodate this type of alarm 3. Alarm 3 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 by unplugging it or releasing it from the port 2.
The alarm 5 is attached/connected to the outside or the inside of mobile phone 1 by a hinge mechanism 4 (see figure 3). The alarm 5 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 at the hinge 4. The alarm 5 can slide off hinge 4. Other variations are alarm 5 being unplugged, unclipped or released from hinge 4.
The alarm 7 is attached/connected to the outside or the inside of mobile phone 1 by a sliding mechanism 6 (see figure 4). The alarm 7 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 at the sliding mechanism 6. Other variations are to unplug, unclip or release alarm 7 from the sliding mechanism 6.
The alarm 8 is contained in a compartment 9 which is fixed or plugged into the outside or the inside of mobile phone 1 (see figure 5). The alarm 8 is activated when it is detached/separated from mobile phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 9. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 8 from compartment 9 and are optional features for alarm 8.
The alarm 12 is contained in a compartment 11 which is connected to the outside or the inside of mobile phone 1 by a hinge mechanism 10 (see figure 6). The alarm 12 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 11. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate the alarm 12 from the compartment 11 and are optional features for alarm 12.
The alarm 15 is contained in a compartment 14 which is connected to the outside or the inside of mobile phone 1 by a sliding mechanism 13 (see figure 7), The alarm 15 is activated when it is detached/separated from the mobile phone 1 by taking it out of compartment 14. A sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or combination of these can be used to separate alarm 15 from the compartment 14 and are optional features for alarm 15.
The mobile phone 1 can be internally modified to accommodate an empty space or chamber 18 (see figure 8). The alarm 16 is an example of an alarm designed to occupy this empty space or chamber 18. Alarm 16 is inserted through the opening 17 of the chamber 18. The chamber 18 is designed with a mechanism that activates the alarm 16 as the alarm 16 leaves the chamber 18 and deactivates the alarm 16 when the alarm 16 enters the chamber 18. This mechanism can be a plug-in mechanism or sliding mechanism or hinge mechanism or release button or combination of these.
The opening 17 on mobile phone 1 can have optional feature of a door which slides open, opens on a hinge or opens by some other means. When the door is open chamber 18 is exposed, the alarm 16 slides out of chamber 18 or is pull-out or is released off a hinge or by a release button or a combination of these.
Alarm 20 is contained within compartment 19 which is inserted into mobile phone 1 (see figure 9). To access the alarm 20, the compartment 19 slides out or is pulled out or released by a release button. The alarm 20 is then activated by taking it out of the compartment 19 or by another release button. Combinations of sliding mechanisms, hinge mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms and release buttons are options used to access compartment 19 and alarm 20 and activate the siren within alarm 20.
The following descriptions and diagrams illustrate how the physical separation of the alarm & phone system can directly trigger the activation of the alarm with reference to a movable component device and a rod device to illustrate the mechanics of the design but not to restrict the design to only be operable by these devices. As stated previously the alarm & phone system with internal circuitry has modifications and arrangements such that it can be triggered by various types of switch devices and/or sensor devices that are required to detect the physical change that occurs as a result of the alarm being separated/detached from the phone.
The alarm has an alarm sound output or a speaker which emits the sound of the alarm or siren. Referring to the diagrams (figure 10 onwards) the alarm has an internal circuit with battery, switch and siren. In the schematic diagrams of the internal circuit of the alarm, the siren is indicated by the symbol jJ Referring to figures 10 to 18 inclusive, 29 & 30. When the alarm is attached/connected to the phone a movable component device opens the switch and disconnects the circuit inside the alarm. Upon separation of the alarm from the phone, the movable component is pushed out or released and the switch closes and the circuit is connected and the siren is set off and the alarm sound output or speaker emits the sound. The movable component can be pushed out by a spring around it or a spring pushing against it or a spring pushing against the switch in the circuit and movable component combined. The switch can close with the aid of a spring.
Figure 10 shows an example of how the circuit within alarm. 3 is disconnected when.
the alarm 3 is attached/connected to mobile phone 1. A movable component 23 is pushed in when alarm 3 is attached/connected to mobile phone 1 and the circuit 21, which connects the siren J, is disconnected. This is because the movable component 23 has opened the switch in the circuit 21 as shown in figure 10.
Figure 11 shows an example of how alarm 3 is activated when it is detached/separated from mobile phone 1. A movable component 23 is pushed out and the switch closes and the circuit 22, which connects the siren J, is now connected and the siren sounds. Circuit 21 & 22 are the same circuit one is disconnected & one is connected.
Figure 12 shows an example of how the circuit within alarm 5 is disconnected when alarm 5 is attached/connected to mobile phone 1. The circuit within the alarm 5 is disconnectedb.y themovab1ecomponent Z4. Alarm 5 is a tachedlconnected by hinge4 which has been opened and aligned so that the alarm 5 can now slide off vertically or horizontally and separate from the mobile phone 1.
Figure 13 shows an example of how alarm 5 is activated when it is detached/separated frOriithe'mObi1ephone 1 (notshown). Movable component 24 has been released so the circuit 22 within the alarm 5 is now connected.
Figure 14 shows the alarm 7 in a position ready to unclip, unplug, slide off or be released from mobile phone 1.
Figure 15 shows alarm 7 detached/separated from mobile phone 1 (not shown) and shows locations on the alann for a movable component to be released. Movable components 25 are pushed out of sliding mechanism 6 when alarm 7 is detached/separated from. mobile phone 1. Al.ternatvety a niovable cQm.pQret is.
positioned at any convenient site such as in between the sliding mechanism at position 26. (Two movable components are not necessaiy, one movable component is sufficient.) Figure 16 shows circuit 22, which is now connected, inside alarm 7 which is detached/separated from mobile phone 1 (not shown).
Figure 17 shows a side view of alarm 7 detached/separated from mobile phone I (not shown) and the movable components 25 have been released so the circuit 22 is connected.
Figure 18 shows a side view of alarm 7 attached/connected to mobile phone 1 (which is not shown) with the movable components 25 pushed in and switches open so the circuit 21 is disconnected.
Alarms 8, 12 and 15 (see figures 5, 6 & 7) are activated when detached/separated from their respective compartments 9, 11 and 14 that are connected to mobile phone 1.
The alarms 8, 12 and 15 are activated as outlined above by a movable component device such as the movable components 23, 24 and 25 (see figs 10 to 18 inclusive).
When the alarms 8, 12 and 15 are in compartments 9, 11 and 14 respectively, the movable component is pushed in and the circuit within these alarms is disconnected.
When the alarms 8, 12 and 15 are taken out of compartments 9, 11 and 14 respectively, the movable component is pushed out or released and the circuit within the alarm is connected and the siren sounds (see later figures 29 & 30).
Alarms 16 and 20 (see figures 8 & 9) are activated by the same principles as outlined above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 and 15, whereby a movable component disconnects and connects the internal circuit inside the alarm as the alarm is attached/connected and detached/separated from mobile phone 1 respectively.
A movable component on the alarm', as outlined above, is one mechanism for disconnecting and connecting the circuit inside the alarm.
Referring to figures 19 to 28 inclusive. Another mechanism is a rod fixed on the phone'. When the alarm is attached/connected to the phone the rod enters the alarm through an opening and pushes a switch open which disconnects the circuit. When the alarm is detached/separated from the phone, the rod is also removed because it is fixed to the phone. When the rod is removed, the switch is closed with the aid of a spring, the circuit inside the alarm is connected and the siren is set off.
Figures 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 show examples of how a rod attached to mobile phone 1 is used to open the switch to disconnect the circuit and close the switch to connect the circuit inside the alarms 3, 5 and 7.
Figure 19 shows alarm 3 attached/connected to mobile phone 1 and inside alarm 3 circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 27.
Figure 20 shows rod 27 on mobile phone 1 and alarm 3 detached/separated from mobile phone I with circuit 22 inside alarm 3 now connected. A small opening 28 is where rod 27 enters alarm 3 to disconnect circuit 22.
Figure 21 shows mobile phone I with rod 27 folded along the side of mobile phone 1.
Figure 22 shows alarm 5 attached/connected to mobile phone 1 by a hinge mechanism 4 and inside alarm 5 circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 29.
Figure 23 shows rod 29 on mobile phone 1 and alarm 5 detached/separated from mobile phone 1 with circuit 22 inside alarm 5 now connected. A small opening 30 is where rod 29 enters alarm 5 to disconnect circuit 22.
Figure 24 shows front view of mobile phone I with alarm 7 attached/connected, by sliding mechanism 6, behind mobile phone 1.
Figure 25 shows back view of mobile phone 1 with alarm 7 detached/separated and circuit 22 connected. Rod 31 is on mobile phone 1, a small opening 32 is on alarm 7 and is where rod 31 enters alarm 7 to disconnect circuit 22.
Figure 26 shows alarm 7 attached/connected to mobile phone 1 and inside alarm 7 circuit 21 is disconnected by rod 31.
Figure 27 shows rod 33 fixed inside compartment 35 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 and 19. A small opening 34 is on alarm 36 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 and 20.
Alarm 36 is detached/separated from compartment 35 which is connected to mobile phone 1 (not shown in figure 27) the circuit 22 inside alarm 36 is connected.
Figure 28 shows alarm 36 inside compartment 35 connected to mobile phone 1 (not shown in figure 28). Rod 33 has entered the opening 34 and pushed open the switch in circuit 21. Circuit 21 inside alarm 36 is now disconnected.
Figure 28 applies to the movable component mechanism where, instead of the rod on the compartment, the movable component is on the alarm. When the alarm is in the compartment the movable component is pushed in and opens the switch that disconnects the circuit.
Figure 29 shows a compartment 39 similar to compartments 9, 11, 14 and 19 and an alarm 37 similar to alarms 8, 12, 15 and 20. Compartment 39 is connected to mobile phone 1 (not shown). The alarm 37 is detached/separated from compartment 39 and has a movable component 38. The circuit 22 inside alarm 37 is connected.
Figure 30 shows alarm 37 inside compartment 39 connected to mobile phone 1 (not shown). The movable component 38 has pushed open the switch and disconnected the circuit 21 inside alarm 37.
The alarms 16 and 20 are activated by the same principles as outlined above for alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12 and 15 whereby a rod on the mobile phone (or a rod on the compartment) disconnects and connects the internal circuit within the alarm as the alarm is attached/connected and detached/separated from the mobile phone (or compartment) respectively.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 are fitted with a ring pull or a knob or a rope or a twist and pull knob or a catch or some other means to pull the alarm away from the rnobi1ephone 1.
Alternatively a release button could be used to release the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 from mobile phone 1.
Alarms 16 and 20 are optionally contained within mobile phone 1 by a door which closes over opening 17. When this door is open the alarms 16 and 20 can be accessed.
This door opens by a sliding mechanism, hinge mechanism, release button or some other mechanism.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 can be attached/connected to a mobile phone or any phone using exactly the same principles, mechanisms and devices as listed and outlined above.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 have optional modifications to enable the internal battery to-be replaced while the alarm is attached/connected to the mobile phone 1.
The alanns 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety in which event a connection may be made from a charging source and the alarm battery may be charged whilst it is attached/connected to the phone (when the phone is recharging from the same source or from a different source) or when it is detached/separated from the phone.
The alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 are deactivated when they are attached/connected to the phone or when the battery is taken out.
If the alarms 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, 20, 36 and 37 are not required to be attached/connected to mobilephone 1, they can be inserted into the appropriate device designed to disconnect the alarm. This device is designed to be fitted with the appropriate mechanism to deactivate the alarm. This device is modified with additional function of a recharging unit if required.
The figure 32 shows the alarm 5 with an optional feature with arrangements and modifications to the alarm 5 and internal circuit such as the addition of a keypad 52 and associated electronic circuit allowing a code to be entered and to arm and disarm the alarm 5, by first enterin.g (say) a four digit number (which has previously been selected and entered by depressing a programme button 56) and thereafter depressing either the arm button 54 or disarm button 55. This feature allows the alarm 5 to be separated from the phone 1 without activating the alarm 5, it is not a device to activate the alarm 5 when the phone & alarm system-are connected. Only when the alarm 5 is detached/separated from the phone 1 is the alarm activated. This optional feature is provided on the alarm 5 or on the phone 1 requiring only the addition of associated electronic circuit and mechanism capable of deactivating the alarm trigger.
If required, the alarm triggered by the movable component device can be designed such that it is possible for the user to deactivate the alarm by pushing in the movable component.
The alarm & phone system and internal circuitry has an optional feature with added modifications and arrangements such that it comprises of two independent triggers to activate the alarm to sound. One trigger which activates the alarm is easy to deactivate, for example the movable component designed such that the user can deactivate it by pushing in the movable component. In addition, a second trigger activates the alarm by a different means and is more difficult to deactivate, for example a rod is pulled out which triggers the alarm and the alarm is deactivated by putting the rod back in (or by removing the battery in the alarm). Another option is the second trigger requiring a code to beentered to disarm the alarm which has additional modifications such as keypad and associated electronic circuit (see figure 32).
The usefulness of having two triggers to activate the alarm to sound, one easy to deactivate mode and one more difficult to deactivate mode, offers the user a choice of alarm mode. In certain situations an alarm is used for fear of possible danger and the easy to deactivate mode to trigger the alarm would be appropriate in this situation.
When there is an imminent dangerous situation, the second trigger corresponding to the difficult to deactivate mode is the appropriate one to use. Furthermore the distress alarm sounds for possible danger and imminent danger could be different, for example one maybe an intermittent sound and one maybe an uninterrupted sound of different loudness.
The alarm & phone system could also include a function to transmit information to a chosen recipient in response to the alarm being separated/detached from the phone.
When the alarm is separated/detached from the phone and the alarm is activated, another device could be activated simultaneously which causes the phone (or the alarm) to set up a video and/or audio transmission and/or to transmit information to a chosen recipient. A switch or sensor device on the phone (or on the alarm) that detects the alarm has become separated/detached from the phone, could trigger an electrical signal to cause the phone (or the alarm) to dial a predetermined number or call a number already keyed in and held in the memory. This switch or sensor device and transmission function could be incorporated with the phone or the alarm modified to receive and transmit information and/or with video -transmission -and/or audio-transmission functions.
The phone or the alarm could be modified with a light emitting device whereby the separation of the alarm from the phone activates light to be emitted from the light emitting device on the phone (or on the alarm), The phone or the alarm could be modified with a camera device whereby the separation of the alarm from the phone activates photograph/s to be taken and transmitted by the phone (or alarm) to a chosen recipient.
A G.P.S. navigator/transceiver couldbe incorporated on the phone or on the alarm and used to collect geographical location data which, upon separation of the alarm from the phone is be transmitted to inform a chosen recipient of the position location.
A pre-recorded message could be stored on the phone or on the alarm whereby the separation of the alarm from the phone activates this information to be transmitted to a chosen recipient.
Furthermore the present invention of said alarm & phone system will be constructed with optional additional features and technical functions as follows:-Figures 31 shows the phone 1 with all the additional features and technical functions including G.RS. device/transceiver (not shown) and pre-recording function (not shown). The phone has a light emitter device 42, camera 40, receiver opening 41, transmitter opening 46, display 43, keypad 45 with four-direction/determination key 44. This phone has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video transmission and audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. information.
Figures 32 shows the alarm 5 with all the additional features and technical functions including G.P.S. device/transceiver (not shown) and pre-recording function (not shown). The alarm has a light emitter device 49, camera 47, receiver opening 48, transmitter opening 53, alarm sound output 50, display 51, keypad 52 with addition of arm button 54, disarm button 55 and programme button 56 enabling deactivation of the alarm. The alarm has transmission functions capable of providing video link with video transmission and audio transmission in real-time, transmission of pre-recorded information and G.P.S. information. The alarm 5 looks like a phone.
With references to figures 31 & 32:-The phone 1 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
The alarm 5 has internet connection function and electronic mail transmitting/receiving function.
The phone 1 has light emitter device 42 to emit light.
The alarm 5 has light emitter device 49 to emit light The phone 1 has camera 40 with facility to take photographic image/s andlor video.
The alarm 5 has camera 47 with facility to take photographic image/s and/or video.
The phone 1 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
The alarm 5 has a position specifying function such as a G.P.S. (Global Positioning System).
The phone I has a pre-recording function.
The alarm 5 has a pre-recording function.
The phone 1 is equipped to provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
The alarm 5 is equipped to provide video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission in real time.
With references to figure 31:-In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device or sensor device that detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1 and camera 40 to take photographic image/s or video on phone 1.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitting device 42 to emit light from phone 1, camera 40 to take photographic image/s or video and cause these photographic image/s or video to be transmitted (from phone 1) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the transmission of information (from phone 1) collected from a position specifying function such as G.PS. (Global Positioning System) to a chosen recipientlpre-determined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1 and triggers activation of the transmission of a pre-recorded message from phone ito a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated from phone 1 and triggers activation of video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission (from phone 1) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
With references to figure 32:-In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone I a switch device or sensor device that detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5 and camera 47 to take photographic image/s or video on alarm 5.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated from phone 1, triggers activation of the light emitter device 49 to emit light from alarm 5, camera 47 to take photographic image/s or video and cause these photographic image/s or video to be transmitted (from alarm 5) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1, triggers activation of the transmission of information (from alarm 5) collected from a position specifying function such as G.P.S, (Global Positioning System) to a chosen recipient/pre-determined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated/detached from phone 1 and triggers activation of the transmission of a pre-recorded message from alarm 5 to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
In response to the separation of alarm 5 from phone 1 a switch device and/or sensor device detects alarm 5 has become separated from phone 1 and triggers activation of video transmission with video link and/or audio transmission (from alarmS) to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
The optional additional features and technical functions provide the alarm & phone system with up-to-date modern technology. With independent options available for the phone and for the alarm, there are many combinations these additional features and technical functions can take i.e. some or all can be added to phone andlor alarm.
This gives rise to the phone & alarm system having as many different variations as the number of combinations. For example one option would be to have all additional features and technical functions on the phone and on the alarm as illustrated in figures 31 and 32. However the option of video link is provided more practically on the phone because although the video transmission on the alarm would work, the audio transmission would be dominated by the sound of the alarm (because the transmitter opening on the alarm and sound output of the alarm would be in close proximity).
Furthermore with transmission functions on the phone and on the alarm gives the option of having two chosen recipients/predetermined mail addresses to transmit information to.
Including all the different arrangements and modifications available for the alarm & phone system and internal circuitry, together with the variations available for the mechanical connection of the phone & alarm system such as the plug-in, hinge, sliding and combinations of these, there are a substantial number of variations to this particular alarm & phone system, which can be applied to any phone such as work phone, home phone, mobile phone, car phone, satellite phone, I P phone and so on.
The alarm & phone system has in effect developed into a complex system with many variations and ultimately with the alarm boasting/exhibiting almost as many features and technical functions as the latest mobile phones in todays market, as such An alternative arrangement of the present invention is whereby in addition to the separation of the alarm from the phone causing activation of the alarm, the alarm and internal circuitry has arrangements and modifications with the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuitry and with added features and technical functions that enable the alarm to be used as a phone (similar to the phone part of the alarm & phone system).
The figures 31 & 32 illustrate how ultimately the phone & alarm system' has been developed such that the alarm in figure 32 now takes the form of a modern phone with the added feature of the alarm function and alarm sound output. With all these added features and technical functions the phone & alarm system' has developed into a phone phone/alarm system', mechanically connected and with alarm function activated by the separation of the phone/alarm from the phone as such:-An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone/alarm with distress type alarm function, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, the separation of the part B phone/alarm from the part A phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm in the part B phone/alarm, when the two parts are connected the alarm is deactivated.
The figures 1 to 9 illustrate the ways the alarm is mechanically connected to the phone. By substituting the alarm in the figures 1 to 9 with part B phone/alarm, the resulting figures illustrate how part B phone/alarm is mechanically connected to part A phone. Furthermore by substituting the alarm with part B phone/alarm in the figures to 30 the resulting figures illustrate how, by separating/detaching part B phone/alarm from part A phone, the alarm inside part B phone/alarm is activated.
Furthermore the phone & alarm system' is developed further and extended to a phone & phone & alarm system' i.e. a two-phone & alarm system'. The two-phone & alarm system' is exactly the same as the phone & alarm system' with the addition of having an extra phone, as such:-An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a two-phone & alarm system' that comprises of two phones and a distress alarm mechanically connected, the separation/detachment of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
In addition the two-phone & alarm system' is developed further and extended to a three-phone & alarm system', a four-phone & alarm system', a five/six/seven/or any number-phone & alarm system i.e. a many-phone & alarm system'. The many-phone & alarm system' is exactly the same as the phone & alarm system' with the addition of extra phones and having a total of more than two, as such:-An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a many-phone & alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a distress alarm that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation/detachment of the distress alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
In addition the phone & phone/alarm system' is developed further and extended to a two-phone & phone/alarm system', three-phone & phone/alarm system', four-phone & phone/alarm system', a five/six/seven/or any number-phone & phone/alarm system i.e. a many-phone & phone/alarm system'. The many-phone & phone/alarm system' is exactly the same as the phone & phone/alarm system' with the addition of extra phones, as such:-An alternative arrangement of the present invention is a many-phone & phone/alarm system' that comprises of any number of phones and a phone/alarm (with distress alarm function) that is mechanically connected to at least one of the said phones, the separation/detachment of the phone/alarm from the system will trigger activation of the distress alarm.
All the mechanical connection mechanisms that applied to the phone & alarm system' apply to the two-phone & alarm system', the many-phone & alarm system', the phone & phone/alarm system' and the many-phone & phone/alarm system' whereby the alarm or phone/alarm is mechanically connected to at least one phone by hinge-mechanisms, sliding-mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these mechanisms.
As with the alarm & phone system' more elaborate components and devices can be used to activate the alarm or phone/alarm of these developed systems, since they are only extensions of the alarm & phone system'. These include any switch devices, any sensor devices and any device or mechanism that can be modified to activate the distress alarm as the alarm or phone/alarm is detached/separated from the system.
Since the two-phone & alarm system', the many-phone & alarm system', the phone & phone/alarm system' and the many-phone & phone/alarm system' have been developed from the phone & alarm system', all the additional arrangements, modifications and optional additional features and technical functions are easily applied to any of these developed systems. These include the infrared detection circuit, the hall switch device, the two trigger modification, the addition of associated electronic circuitry enabling the deactivation of the alarm as and when required.
The present invention is now developed further whereby:- The alarm & phone system', as described, is extended and developed into a two-phone & alarm system' by the addition of an extra phone. Furthermore the system has additional feature enabling deactivation of the alarm as and when required. The alarm is deactivated, separate/detach from the system and discarded of in order to reduce the system to a two-phone system' as such:-The present invention proposes a two-phone system' that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone (both parts operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety), there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts. The part A phone and the part B phone are connected by hinge mechanisms, or sliding mechanisms, or plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these. Or the part B phone is contained in a compartment which is connected to part A phone by similar mechanisms.
This new development is appropriate and has a place in society today, where it is becoming more popular to have two phones with separate numbers for example one for work and one personal. To have two phones connected by hinge mechanisms, sliding mechanisms, plug-in/pull-out mechanisms and combinations of these would make it easier to carry two phones.
The two-phone system' is developed further into a three-phone system', four-phone system', five/six/seven/or any number-phone system i.e. a many-phone system'. The many-phone system' is exactly the same as the two-phone system' with the addition of an extra phone or extra phones.
Figures 33, 34, 35 & 36 show some examples of the two-phone system' and figures 37 & 38 show examples of the many-phone system' (three-phone systems').
Figure 33 shows phone 57 connected/attached to phone 58 by a hinge-mechanism 4.
Figure 34 shows phone 57 connected/attached (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a sliding-mechanism 6.
Figure 35 shows phone 58 sliding out of phone 57.
Figure 36 shows a side view schematic diagram of phone 57 connected/attached (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
Figure 37 shows a three-phone system whereby phone 57 is connected/attached to phone 58 by a hinge-mechanism 4 and phone 58 is connected/attached to phone 59 by another hinge-mechanism 4.
Figure 38 shows a three-phone system whereby phone 57 is connected/attached (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a sliding mechanism 6 and phone 59 slides out of phone 58.
The two-phone & alarm system' and the many-phone & alarm system' are ideal for users who have more than one business interest and require more than one phone with the addition of distress alarm for use in a distress situation.
The connecting mechanisms give rise to numerous variations of the two-phone & alarm system' and countless variations of the many-phone & alarm system'. With additional arrangements and modifications and optional additional features and technical functions the variations are endless. Figures 39 to 44 inclusive illustrate examples of some variations of the two-phone & alarm system'. Figures 45 to 50 inclusive illustrate examples of some variations of the three-phone & alarm system'.
Figure 39 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58 which is connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism to alarm 60.
Figure 40 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is connected/attached (back-to-back) to phone 58 by a sliding mechanism 6.
Figure 41 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached (back-to-back) to alarm 58 by a sliding mechanism 6. Alarm 60 is connected/attached to alarm 58 by a hinge-mechanism 4.
Figure 42 shows a side view schematic diagram of a two-phone & alarm system with alarm 60 positioned in between phone 57 and phone 58 and connected/attached by plug-in/pull-out mechanisms 61 to the backs of phones 57 & 58.
Figure 43 shows a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached to phone 58 by a hinge-mechanism 4 and alarm 60 is connected/attached to the back of alarm 58.
Figure 44 shows a side view schematic diagram of a two-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a detachable hinge-mechanism 62 to phone 58.
Alarm 60 is connected/attached to phone 58 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61.
Figure 45 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone 59 is connected/attached to the back of phone 57. Alarm 60 is connected/attached to the back of phone 58.
Figure 46 shows a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 59 connected/attached to phone 57 by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61. Phone 57 is connected/attached by a detachable hinge-mechanism 62 to phone 58. Phone 58 is connected/attached by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism 61 to alarm 60.
Figure 47 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is connected/attached by a sliding-mechanism 6 to the back of phone 57. Phone 59 is connected/attached by a sliding/hinge-mechanism to the back of phone 58.
Figure 48 shows side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Alarm 60 is contained inside phone 57. Phone 59 is attached by a sliding/hinge-mechanism 63 to the back of phone 58.
Figure 49 shows a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone 59 is connected/attached to the back of phone 58. Alarm 60 slides into phone 59 by a sliding-mechanism 6.
Figure 50 shows a side view schematic diagram of a three-phone & alarm system with phone 57 connected/attached by a hinge-mechanism 4 to phone 58. Phone 59 is connected/attached by a plug-in/pull-out mechanism to phone 58. Alarm 60 is contained inside phone 59.
As a further development the figure 50 could represent a three-phone system, phone 57, phone 58 and phone 59. Instead of using the space inside phone 59 for alarm 60 it could be used as storage space for bank cards etc.

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  1. CLAIMS1. An alarm & phone system that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B a distress type alarm, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm, when the two parts are connected the alarm is deactivated.
  2. 2. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the outside of the phone.
  3. 3. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the inside of the phone.
  4. 4. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the outside of the phone.
  5. 5. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the inside of the phone.
  6. 6. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a plug-in mechanism.
  7. 7. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a hinge mechanism.
  8. 8. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a sliding mechanism.
  9. 9. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the outside of the phone.
  10. 10. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the inside of the phone.
  11. 11. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by a plug-in mechanism.
  12. 12. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by a hinge mechanism.
  13. 13. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alann is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by a sliding mechanism.
  14. 14. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm operates from its own independent power supply although this maybe of a rechargeable vanety.
  15. 15. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm and internal circuitry has arrangements and modifications with the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuit enabling the alarm to be deactivated when required.
  16. 16. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the phone and internal circuitiy has been arranged and modified with the addition of associated electronic circuit enabling the alarm to he deactivated when required.
  17. 17. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm and internal circuitiy has been arranged and modified to comprise of Iwo alarm trigger modes, with the option of different alarm sound.
  18. 18. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a switch device, this includes alarm switches, push switches, reed switches, contact switches, spring loaded switches, proximity switches, optical switches, pressure switches, touch switches, hall effect switches, sensor switch and any switch modified to trigger the activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.
  19. 19. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a sensor device, this includes alarm sensors, proximity sensors, hail effect sensors, infrared sensors and any sensor modified to trigger activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.
  20. 20. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a device or mechanism that responds to the separation of the alarm from the phone, including a movable component mechanism (or device) and a rod mechanism (or device).
  21. 21. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a light emitting device wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means.
  22. 22. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a light emitting device, digital camera and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means and the digital camera arranged to take photographic image/s or video and to automatically transmit the photographic image/s or video to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address, 23. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a light emitting device wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means.24. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a light emitting device, digital camera and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting means, the digital camera arranged to take photographic image/s or video and to automatically transmit the photographic image/s or video to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.25. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global Positioning System) and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the G.P.S. function and transmission function are activated to automatically transmit the G.P.S.current positioning information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.26. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global Positioning System) and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the G.P.S. function and transmission function are activated to automatically transmit the G.P.S.current positioning information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.27. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a function capable of storing pre-recorded information and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically transmit pre-recorded information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.28. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a function capable of storing pre-recorded information and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically transmit pre-recorded information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.29. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising transmission function and capable of providing video link with video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically provide video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.30. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising transmission function and capable of providing video link with video andlor audio transmission in real-time wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically provide video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time to a chosen recipientlpredetermined mail address.31. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alann part has additional features and technical functions, including the addition of a keypad and associated electronic circuitry, enabling the alarm part to be used as a phone.32. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm part is a phone with distress type alarm function activated by the separation of the two parts.33. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 32 wherein an extra phone or extra phones have been added to the system.34. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of an extra phone, into a two-phone & alarm system'.35, An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of two or more extra phones, into a many-phone & alarm system'.36. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 34 which has been extended into a two-phone & alarm system' wherein the alarm part is deactivated and separated/detached from the system, reducing the system to a two-phone system'.37. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 35 which has been extended into a many-phone & alarm system' wherein the alarm part is deactivated and separated/detached from the system, reducing the system to a many-phone system'.38. A two-phone system' as claimed in claim 36 that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B is a phone (both parts operate from their own independent power supply although this may be of a rechargeable variety), there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts which are connected by hinge mechanisms, or sliding mechanisms, or plug-in/pull-out mechanisms or combinations of these, or part B phone is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to part A phone by similar mechanisms.39. A two-phone system' as claimed in claim 38 with an extra phone or extra phones added to the system, extending the two-phone system' into a many-phone system'. pAmendment to the claims have been filed as follows 1. An alarm & phone system that comprises of two parts, part A is a phone and part B a distress type alarm, there is a direct mechanical connection between the two parts such that when the two parts are mechanically connected they are combined together and form one item and in this state the alarm part is deactivated, the separation of the alarm from the phone will trigger activation of the distress alarm, the alarm sound output is located on the distress alarm.2. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim I wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the outside of the phone.3. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to the inside of the phone.4. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the outside of the phone.5. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim I wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the inside of the phone.6. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a plug-in mechanism.7. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim I or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a hinge mechanism.8. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein the alarm is attached/connected by a sliding mechanism.9. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the outside of the phone.10. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim I or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is fixed to the inside of the phone.11. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by a plug-in mechanism.12. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein ** the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by a hinge mechanism.* : * 13. An alarm & phone system as claimed in claim I or claim 4 or claim 5 wherein the alarm is attached/connected to a compartment which is connected to the phone by *. a sliding mechanism.14. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm operates from its own independent power suppLy although this maybe of a rechargeable variety.15. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the : alarm comprises a keypad and associated electronic circuit enabling the alarm to be * deactivated when required.16. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the phone comprises associated electronic circuit enabling the alarm to be deactivated when required.17. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm comprises two alarm trigger modes, with the option of different alarm sound.18. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a switch device which can be an alarm switch, push switch, reed switch, contact switch, spring loaded switch, proximity switch, optical switch, pressure switch, touch switch, hail effect switch, sensor switch, or any other switch arranged to trigger the activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.19. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the claims 1-17 wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a sensor device which can be an alarm sensor, proximity sensor, hail effect sensor, infrared sensor, or any other sensor arranged to trigger activation of the alarm upon separation of the alarm from the phone.20. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the claims 1-18 wherein the activation of the alarm is triggered by a device or mechanism that responds to the separation of the alarm from the phone, including a movable component mechanism (or device) and a rod mechanism (or device).21. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a light emitting device wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting device.22. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a light emitting device, digital camera and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting device and the digital camera arranged to take photographic image/s or video and to automatically transmit the photographic image/s or video to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.
  23. 23. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a light emitting device wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting device.
  24. 24. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a light emitting device, digital camera and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the light is output from the light emitting device, the digital camera arranged to take * *** photographic image/s or video and to automatically transmit the photographic image/s or video to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.*....:
  25. 25. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the * phone part comprising a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global Positioning System) and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the G.P.S. function and transmission function are *:. activated to automatically transmit the G.P.S. current positioning information to a chosen recipient/predetermined mail address.,. .*
  26. 26. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the * alarm part comprising a position specifying function such as G.P.S. (Global * * Positioning System) and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the G.P.S. function and transmission function are activated to automatically transmit the G.P.S. current positioning information to a chosen recipientlpredetermined mail address.
  27. 27. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising a function capable of storing pre-recorded information and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically transmit pre-recorded information to a chosen recipientipredetermined mail address.
  28. 28. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising a function capable of storing pre-recorded information and transmission function wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically transmit pre-recorded information to a chosen recipientlpredetermined mail address.
  29. 29. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the phone part comprising transmission function and capable of providing video link with video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically provide video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time to a chosen recipientlpredetermined mail address.
  30. 30. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims with the alarm part comprising transmission function and capable of providing video link with video and/or audio transmission in real-time wherein: in response to the separation of the alarm from the phone the transmission function is activated to automatically provide video transmission and/or audio transmission in real-time to a chosen recipientlpredetennined mail address.
  31. 31. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm part includes a keypad and associated electronic circuitry, enabling the alarm part to be used as a phone.
  32. 32. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the alarm part is a phone with distress type alarm function activated by the separation of the two parts.
  33. 33. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of an extra phone, into a two-phone & alarm system'.
  34. 34. An alarm & phone system as claimed in any of the preceding claims which has been extended, by the addition of two or more extra phones, into a many-phone & alarm system'. ** * * * * * **S *5SS *ç ** S * f1 S. * * *r S *L
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