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Communication Device for Users with Limited Physical Dexterity

  • US 20180300055A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2018
  • Published: 10/18/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An improved electronic device for users having limited physical dexterity comprising:

  • a body comprising a front facing side;

    a plurality of input devices physically accessible from the front facing side, wherein the plurality of input devices comprises at least a touchscreen display and a physical keyboard;

    a processor internal to the body and coupled to the plurality of input devices;

    memory internal to the body and coupled to the processor, the memory containing programs to cause the processor to operate the electronic device, the programs including a program to cause the processor to interact with the plurality of input devices; and

    a transceiver coupled to the processor and adapted to communicate with a base station,wherein the processor, when executing a program stored in the memory in the absence of a detected obstruction to the touchscreen, disables the control capabilities of the touchscreen display based on a first input received by at least one of the plurality of input devices and re-enables the touchscreen display based on a second input received by at least one of the plurality of input devices.

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