Modular Protective Housing with Peripherals for a Handheld Communications Device
First Claim
1. A ruggedized, portable, modular housing for a handheld communication device, the ruggedized, portable, modular housing comprising:
- an input for receiving information;
a processor for processing the information;
circuitry, coupled to the processor, for providing a plurality of functions complementary to the handheld communication device; and
an interface between the processor and the handheld communication device for providing a communication link with the handheld communication device.
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Abstract
A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy. In another embodiment, the peripherals device comprises a plurality of processors that automatically reconfigure themselves to work with the communication device to which the peripherals device is connected.
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21 Claims
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1. A ruggedized, portable, modular housing for a handheld communication device, the ruggedized, portable, modular housing comprising:
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an input for receiving information;
a processor for processing the information;circuitry, coupled to the processor, for providing a plurality of functions complementary to the handheld communication device; and an interface between the processor and the handheld communication device for providing a communication link with the handheld communication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20)
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11. A ruggedized, portable, modular housing for a handheld communication device, the handheld communication device having a processor and the ruggedized, portable, modular housing comprising:
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an input device for receiving information; and circuitry, coupled to the processor, for providing an interface between the input for receiving information and the handheld communication device and a plurality of functions complementary to the handheld communication device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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21. A ruggedized, portable, modular housing for a handheld communication device, the ruggedized, portable, modular housing comprising:
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an intelligent host having an input for receiving information; a system circuit board comprising a processor and associated electronics for processing the information received; an interface for coupling to the handheld communication device to communicate with the communication device; and a housing comprising a conformal cavity for receiving the handheld communication device.
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