Communication system and methods for enhanced information transfer
First Claim
1. A communication device for transmitting and receiving information using electromagnetic energy comprising:
- a plurality of electrical circuits for communicating said information;
a main body containing the electrical circuits of the communication device;
a processor and an associated memory for executing communication programs and applications with the electrical circuits;
a microphone for entering audio information into the communication device;
a speaker for outputting audio information;
a source of electrical power contained within the communication device for operating the processor and the electrical circuits;
a lid for covering a portion of the communication device, the lid having a plurality of positions which energizes selected electrical circuits receiving the source of electrical power, including a first position which energizes only a limited number of the plurality of electrical circuits, a second position which energizes the selected electrical circuits of the plurality of electrical circuits associated with telephone programs and applications, and a third position in which all the plurality of electrical circuits are fully energized in the communication device and for providing speaker phone operation;
a pivot pin connecting the lid to the main body; and
a shaft potentiometer for monitoring the position of the lid relative to the main body.
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Abstract
A communication system (20) is provided with multiple purpose personal communication devices (50 and 150). Each communication device (50 and 150) includes a touch-sensitive visual display (60 and 160) to communicate text and graphic information to and from the user and for operating the communication device (50 and 150). Voice activation (78) and voice control capabilities (76) are included within communication devices (50 and 150) to perform the same functions as the touch-sensitive visual display (60 and 160). The communication device includes a built-in modem (82), audio input and output (52 and 53), telephone jacks (86), and wireless communication (90). A plurality of application modules (100) are used with personal communication devices (50 and 150) to perform a wide variety of communication functions such as information retrievable, on-line data base services, electronic and voice mail. Communication devices (50 and 150) and application modules (100) cooperate to allow integrating multiple functions such as real time communication, information storage and processing, specialized information services, and remote control of other equipment into an intuitively user friendly apparatus. The system (20) includes both desktop (150) and hand-held communication devices (50) with the same full range of communication capabilities provided in each type of communication device (50 and 150).
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11 Claims
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1. A communication device for transmitting and receiving information using electromagnetic energy comprising:
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a plurality of electrical circuits for communicating said information; a main body containing the electrical circuits of the communication device; a processor and an associated memory for executing communication programs and applications with the electrical circuits; a microphone for entering audio information into the communication device; a speaker for outputting audio information; a source of electrical power contained within the communication device for operating the processor and the electrical circuits; a lid for covering a portion of the communication device, the lid having a plurality of positions which energizes selected electrical circuits receiving the source of electrical power, including a first position which energizes only a limited number of the plurality of electrical circuits, a second position which energizes the selected electrical circuits of the plurality of electrical circuits associated with telephone programs and applications, and a third position in which all the plurality of electrical circuits are fully energized in the communication device and for providing speaker phone operation; a pivot pin connecting the lid to the main body; and a shaft potentiometer for monitoring the position of the lid relative to the main body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. Apparatus for transmitting, receiving, storing, and processing information comprising:
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a plurality of electrical circuits for communicating and storing said information including a processor and an associated memory for executing programs and applications with the electrical circuits; a main body containing the electrical circuits of the apparatus; input and output devices for transmitting and receiving said information from the communication device; a source of electrical power contained within the apparatus for supplying electrical power for operation of the electrical circuits; a lid for covering a portion of the apparatus, the lid having a plurality of positions which supplies electrical power to selected electrical circuits of said plurality of electrical circuits of the apparatus from the source of electrical power including; a first position which energizes only a limited number of said plurality of electrical circuits and associated programs and applications; a second position which energizes the selected electrical circuits of the plurality of electrical circuits associated with telephone communication programs and applications; and a third position which fully energizes all the plurality of electrical circuits provided by the apparatus and for providing speaker phone operation; a pivot pin for connecting the lid to the main body; and a shaft encoder for monitoring the position of the lid relative to the main body. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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