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Systems and methods for voice and data communication

  • US 20070042708A1
  • Filed: 08/16/2005
  • Published: 02/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A data reference and communication system, comprising:

  • a portable data storage and display device that includes;

    a data storage unit that stores a plurality of interactive data reference pages and at least one software application that converts input audio signals to output data and input data to output audio signals;

    a control unit that controls functions of the device;

    a data display unit that displays (1) an individual data reference page selected by a user from the plurality of interactive data reference pages and (2) information related to the at least one software application;

    a user interface that allows the user to select and to interact with the user-selected individual data reference page and the at least one software application;

    a data input/output interface that links the portable data storage and display device to a communication interface to receive and transmit at least one of voice or data communication to and from the portable data storage and display device;

    an audio input/output interface that facilitates inputting audio signals to and outputting audio signals from the portable data storage and display device; and

    a data processor that processes at least one of user inputs received through the user interface, data inputs from the data input/output interface, or audio inputs from the audio input/output interface, and that drives the display unit to display information related to the at least one software application, and a satellite communication transceiver in communication with the portable data storage and display device that transmits and receives at least one of voice or data communication directly from and to the portable data storage and display device to and from at least one remote receiving node via a satellite communication connection.

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