Adonis Electronics Introduces World's First Consumer Product to Stop Junk Faxes; FaxFilter Stops Junk Faxes Before They Ever Get to Your Machine.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2001 Adonis Electronics LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a company that manufactures and markets phone protection and privacy devices, today announced the debut of the world's first component-based junk fax Junk faxes are a form of telemarketing where unsolicited advertisements are sent via fax transmission. Junk faxes are the faxed equivalent of spam or junk mail. Proponents of this advertising medium often use the terms broadcast fax or fax advertising blocker: the FaxFilter(TM). Designed to end the scourge of junk faxes Transmitting faxes to unsolicited recipients. U.S. federal law 47USC227 prohibits broadcasting junk faxes, allowing recipients to sue the sender in Small Claims Court for $500 per copy. See spam. tying up fax machines -- in addition to generally annoying fax machine owners -- the FaxFilter is the first device of its kind, available to anyone who owns a fax machine. The FaxFilter will work with any fax machine connected to a dedicated phone line, or with machines that share a line with a modem. Easy to install and simple to use, the device is a small attachment that requires only three connections: phone line in, phone line out and a power cord. Owners just plug their phone line into the FaxFilter, then run the line to their fax machines. After that, no more junk faxes. "I designed the FaxFilter because I don't like to waste my time or resources on junk faxes," said Remy Fourre, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Adonis and inventor INVENTOR. One who invents or finds out something. 2. The patent laws of the United States authorize a patent to be issued to the original inventor; if the invention is suggested by another, he is not the inventor within the meaning of those laws; but in that of the FaxFilter. "There has been a federal law prohibiting unsolicited un·so·lic·it·ed adj. Not looked for or requested; unsought: an unsolicited manuscript; unsolicited opinions. unsolicited Adjective faxes for the past ten years, but that really has not had an effect on the people who send them. Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. is just too costly and time-intensive to be a practical solution. The FaxFilter is the simplest, most cost-effective option available to end junk faxes once and for all." The FaxFilter eliminates junk faxes by asking all would-be fax senders to enter an extension prior to initiating the fax. If the sender does not know the code, the FaxFilter breaks the connection. Each new FaxFilter comes with a preprinted notification bearing the device's access code and instructions for speed dialing. FaxFilter owners need only send the notice to their list of business contacts and friends. The FaxFilter is available for a one-time purchase price of $69, plus shipping; there are no additional or reoccurring fees. The device can be ordered at www.faxfilter.com, or by calling the toll-free phone number: 866/413-8313. About Adonis Electronics Boulder, Colo.-based Adonis Electronics is a family-run manufacturer and retailer of telephone privacy devices. The company was launched in March 2001 by an electronics engineer with 20 years of experience and limited patience for annoying, intrusive solicitations. FaxFilter is a registered trademark of Adonis Electronics LLC. |
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