Self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and methods for configuring same
First Claim
1. A self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device, comprising:
- a transceiver for wireless communication with a main consumer device;
one or more attachment points for attaching one or more modular components; and
a processor for configuring the portable device and the modular component based on communications from the main consumer device;
wherein;
the portable device communicates with the main consumer device when the portable device is within a predefined range of the main consumer device;
the portable device provides the main consumer device with identification information relating to the portable device and the modular component; and
the main consumer device provides the portable device with configuration information for the portable device and the modular component.
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Abstract
A self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and methods for configuring same are provided. Portable device 10 includes a transceiver 20 for wireless communication with a main consumer device 100. Portable device 10 also includes a processor 40 for configuring portable device 10 and modular component 50 based on communications received wirelessly from main consumer device 100. Attachment points 30 are provided on portable device 10 for attaching one or more modular components 50. Depending on the desired functionality, the corresponding modular component 50 (e.g., cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, pager, etc.) may be attached to the portable device 10. The modular portable device can be configured to communicate wirelessly with other intelligent devices, such as Internet enabled appliances and entertainment devices. Further, the modular components 50 can be configured wirelessly to provide independent functionality when not attached to the portable device 10.
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1. A self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device, comprising:
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a transceiver for wireless communication with a main consumer device;
one or more attachment points for attaching one or more modular components; and
a processor for configuring the portable device and the modular component based on communications from the main consumer device;
wherein;
the portable device communicates with the main consumer device when the portable device is within a predefined range of the main consumer device;
the portable device provides the main consumer device with identification information relating to the portable device and the modular component; and
the main consumer device provides the portable device with configuration information for the portable device and the modular component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
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34. A method for configuring a multipurpose modular portable device having one or more attachment points for attaching one or more modular components, comprising:
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detecting when the portable device is within a predefined range of a main consumer device;
providing the main consumer device with identification information relating to the portable device and the modular component;
providing the portable device with configuration information from the main consumer device for the portable device and the modular component; and
configuring the portable device and the modular component based on the configuration information.
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