A system for generating number tones for dialing a telephone device. The system
comprises a socket assembly, at least one button assembly, and a converter. The
socket assembly defines at least one socket. Each button assembly comprises a memory
device for storing a sequence of numbers and a switch device. The converter generates
a DTMF signal comprising a sequence of DTMF tones. Operation of the switch device
causes the converter to generate the DTMF signal based on the sequence of numbers
stored by the memory device. The socket assembly electrically connects the converter
to the telephone device.