Handheld computing device with power-saving notification
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1. A handheld computing device comprising:
- a notification lamp;
a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification;
an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, the second type notification having a power consumption less than that of the first type notification; and
a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch for selecting between the notification types.
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Abstract
A handheld computing device includes a notification lamp, a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification, an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, and a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch for selecting between the notification types. The power consumption of the second type notification is less than that of the first type notification.
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12 Claims
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1. A handheld computing device comprising:
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a notification lamp;
a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification;
an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, the second type notification having a power consumption less than that of the first type notification; and
a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch for selecting between the notification types. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A notification circuit for a handheld computing device, comprising:
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a notification lamp;
a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification; and
an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, the second type notification having a power consumption less than that of the first type notification. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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