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Self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and methods for configuring same

  • US 20020173339A1
  • Filed: 05/18/2001
  • Published: 11/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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