Abstract:
This disclosure describes a telephone station dial having a compliant membrane supporting an array of pushbuttons. A conductive region on the membrane beneath each button contacts, on depression, printed circuit paths associated with two trigger circuits that in turn connect to a specific pair of multifrequency oscillator inputs. The trigger circuits comprise field effect transistors which provide a specified, unvarying output signal in response to the impedance change, either resistive or capacitive.
Abstract:
The packaging of a telephone handset or base is simplified and assembly costs reduced by using a flowable adhesive hardening substance as an interior fill. The substance, such as polyurethane foam, retains all components in desired position, firmly bonds the mating shells together so that no other fastening is needed, and with the plastic shells forms a composite structure providing the required strength, rigidity, and protection against tampering and mechanical shock.