Portable handheld satellite phone conversion module
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1. A mobile communication device for communication and data transfer using a satellite telephone system, said device comprising:
- a satellite communication phone, mounted in a portable housing of a size to be handheld by a person, including a primary battery;
a module constructed and arranged to supplement said primary battery of said satellite communication phone;
said module including at least one embedded controller, said embedded controller constructed and arranged to organize and streamline data acquired by at least one peripheral device for transfer to said phone whereby said phone transmits said data or voice communication wirelessly to another satellite communication phone;
said module including a supplemental power supply ion the form of batteries for supplying power to said module and said satellite communication phone;
said module completely enclosing said satellite communications phone.
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Abstract
A mobile communication device for communication and data transfer utilizing a satellite phone system including a module which replaces or supplements the battery of a satellite phone handset and includes an embedded micro-processor, a camera, a GPS unit, a compass, a mass storage device, a display screen and communication ports. The module is designed to transmit data and images without the need for additional software or other peripheral devices. The module is designed to completely enclose a satellite phone therein thereby providing environmental protection for the satellite phone.
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1. A mobile communication device for communication and data transfer using a satellite telephone system, said device comprising:
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a satellite communication phone, mounted in a portable housing of a size to be handheld by a person, including a primary battery; a module constructed and arranged to supplement said primary battery of said satellite communication phone; said module including at least one embedded controller, said embedded controller constructed and arranged to organize and streamline data acquired by at least one peripheral device for transfer to said phone whereby said phone transmits said data or voice communication wirelessly to another satellite communication phone; said module including a supplemental power supply ion the form of batteries for supplying power to said module and said satellite communication phone; said module completely enclosing said satellite communications phone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An integrated yet removable module for a portable satellite phone including a data port, said module comprising:
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at least one embedded controller, said embedded controller constructed and arranged to capture images, GPS and directional bearing data and organize and streamline data acquired by at least one peripheral device for transfer to a satellite phone; at least one data access port for connection to said at least one peripheral device; a plurality of batteries for supplying power to a portable satellite phone and said module; means to transmit said data or voice communication wirelessly via a particular satellite system to another satellite phone and said module being constructed and arranged to completely enclose a portable satellite phone therein. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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