A telephone system apparatus and method adapted for use on an aircraft
seatback which provides an electrical connection point (i.e., jack) formed
on a housing of the telephone system. The connection point permits
coupling of a user's laptop computer to an on-board network, while the
housing also provides the electrical connection point for a telephone
handset. In one embodiment a pair of additional electrical connection
points are provided for allowing more than one individual to couple
his/her laptop computer to phone system, and thus gain access to the
network. The telephone system eliminates the need to attach independent
jacks at various locations on the seats and efficiently uses the housing
of the telephone system for this purpose.
