MOBILE DEVICE FOR ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY

• US 20110212749A1
• Filed: 02/27/2010
• Published: 09/01/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Daren Lewis
• Original Assignee: Daren Lewis
• Inventors: Lewis, Daren
• Granted Patent: US 8,331,981 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/556.1
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/14 Systems for two-way working H04N7/12, H04N7/173 take precedence

Abstract

A mobile device includes an air chip card for wireless connectivity to the internet or another mobile device, the air chip card being removably connected to the mobile device. A plurality of calling numbers are associated with the mobile device where an active call can be switched from one number to another. Means captures images for engaging in a video chat. A chat window displays the video chat. An optical port ports information to and from the mobile device where the optical port further enables scanning of objects. Means displays a flash in message. Means attaches a webpage to the mobile device for changing functions of the mobile device. Means solar charges the mobile device.

Claims

1. A mobile device comprising:

means for wireless connectivity to the internet or another mobile device;

means for switching an active call from one number to another;

means for engaging in a video chat;

means for displaying the video chat;

means for porting information;

means for displaying a flash in message;

means for changing functions of the mobile device via a webpage; and

means for solar charging the mobile device.

2. The mobile device as recited in claim 1, further comprising means for enabling GPS capabilities.

3. A mobile device comprising:

an air chip card for wireless connectivity to the internet or another mobile device, the air chip card being removably connected to the mobile device;

a plurality of calling numbers associated with the mobile device where an active call can be switched from one number to another;

means for capturing images for engaging in a video chat;

a chat window for displaying the video chat;

an optical port for porting information to and from the mobile device where the optical port further enables scanning of objects;

means for displaying a flash in message;

means for attaching a webpage to the mobile device for changing functions of the mobile device; and

means for solar charging the mobile device.

4. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, further comprising GPS capabilities.

5. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein said objects include barcodes for price checks.

6. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein flash in messages include personal messages, greeting cards, cartoon pictures, music videos, news updates or business cards.

7. The mobile device as recited in claim 6, wherein a language of the flash in messages is selectable.

8. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the optical port enables transferring programs and movies.

9. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the optical port enables transferring a flash in message to a plurality of mobile devices within a location.

10. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein one or more of the plurality of calling numbers are changeable via a website.

11. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein one or more of the plurality of calling numbers can be shut off while other numbers remain active.

12. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein one or more of the plurality of calling numbers can be silenced using a code where one or more of the plurality of calling numbers or call history of those numbers hidden while other numbers are still actively ringing.

13. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the mobile device is a handheld cell phone comprising a slot integrated into its side for enabling the air chip card to slide into the mobile device for connectivity.

14. A mobile device comprising:

an air chip card for wireless connectivity to the internet or another mobile device, the air chip card being removably connected to the mobile device;

a plurality of calling numbers associated with the mobile device where an active call can be switched from one number to another, one or more of the plurality of calling numbers are changeable via a website, one or more of the plurality of calling numbers can be shut off while other numbers remain active, and one or more of the plurality of calling numbers can be silenced using a code where one or more of the plurality of calling numbers or call history of those numbers hidden while other numbers are still actively ringing;

means for capturing images for engaging in a video chat;

a chat window for displaying the video chat;

an optical port for porting information including programs and movies to and from the mobile device, for scanning of objects including barcodes for price checks and for transferring a flash in message to a plurality of mobile devices within a location wherein a language of the flash in messages is selectable and flash in messages include personal messages, greeting cards, cartoon pictures, music videos, news updates or business cards;

means for displaying a flash in message;

means for attaching a webpage to the mobile device for changing functions of the mobile device;

means for enabling GPS capabilities; and

means for solar charging the mobile device.

15. The mobile device as recited in claim 14, wherein the mobile device is a handheld cell phone comprising a slot integrated into its side for enabling the air chip card to slide into the mobile device for connectivity.