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Dual mode communication device

  • US 6,141,540 A
  • Filed: 06/15/1998
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A communication device having first and second modes of operation, comprising:

  • a dispatch mode of operation;

    a telephone mode of operation;

    a body housing element for accommodating the dispatch and telephone modes of operation, the housing having a top surface and a display section located thereon; and

    a moveable housing element for selectively moving between at least a first position wherein at least a portion of the top surface is covered to provide for selective operation in the dispatch mode and at least a second position wherein the top surface is exposed to provide for selective operation is the telephone mode of operation, the moveable housing element including a see through section covering at least a portion of the display section when the movable housing element is in the first position in order to protect the display section and simultaneously provide access thereto.

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