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FoneALIVE! and Computer Sentinel Support BBS 609-988-1717
Main Board Bulletin #2 - FoneALIVE! Product Description
FoneALIVE! is a second generation hardware device for keeping unattended
automated devices ready to receive incoming telephone calls. It has its
own microcomputer chip which monitors the telephone line for abnormal
conditions.
Bulletin Board Systems, FAX devices, Voice Mail Systems, and office Remote
Access Workstations are examples of "systems" requiring automatic protection.
When a lockup is detected, FoneALIVE! removes power from the system for 30
seconds. When power is restored, the system returns to normal operation by
conducting its automatic power-on sequence.
The only other product on the market which provides this protection is the
Computer Sentinel which we also manufacture. The Computer Sentinel has the
handicap of only working with external modems, because it must connect to
the serial port (comm port) of the monitored computer.
FoneALIVE! does not require a serial port connection. It connects directly to
the telephone line and monitors for abnormal telephone line conditions.
FoneALIVE! also provides power to the monitored system. This is done by
simply plugging the system power cord into the FoneALIVE! power receptacle.
FoneALIVE! is designed to automatically detect the following conditions:
1. Detects when callers disconnect leaving the monitored system
locked-up.
2. Detects when callers are making abnormal calls of short duration. This
can happen when the monitored system is locked-up but the telephone
device is still auto-answering incoming calls. When FoneALIVE! encounters
6 consecutive short duration phone calls (less than 30 seconds), it
determines that the monitored system is locked-up.
3. Detects the obvious unanswered rings. Some modems are known to go brain
dead and not pass the rings on to the monitored system. FoneALIVE! detects
rings directly without the aid of the telephone device.
4. Detects when your system locks up while attempting to answer a call.
5. Includes a self timer mode (2 hours) which can be used for custom
applications.
When FoneALIVE! detects that the system is not responding properly to
telephone calls, it turns off power to the system for 30 seconds, and then
restarts the system when power is restored. This will force the system to
return to normal configuration and answer calls. Normal human telephone
usage is ignored by FoneALIVE!, therefore it doesn't have to be disabled
while the telephone line is used locally.
If you would like to participate in our Beta test program, please call our
support BBS at 609-988-1717 and complete Script #2. To fill out the Script
questioneer, at the BBS command prompt, type "S" then select your choice
number "2".
If you do not wish to register on-line, you can call 609-988-
8007 and leave a voice mail message including your complete address,
telephone number, and Fax number if available. In either case, you will
be mailed a registration form which must be completed and returned.
Access Solutions Corporation Voice: 609-988-8007
402 Westerly Drive Fax: 609-988-8664
Marlton, NJ 08053 BBS: 609-988-1717