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Voice communication for handheld computing devices

  • US 6,144,864 A
  • Filed: 10/16/1998
  • Issued: 11/07/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A handheld voice communication system comprising:

  • a handheld computing device having a data display screen and a microphone integrated therein, said display screen for relaying visual information to a user;

    a cable connected to said computing device via a retraction means for allowing biased retraction of at least one portion of said cable into said computing device and allowing extension of said at least one portion of said cable out of said computing device; and

    a handset connected to said cable, said handset including a speaker linked to said computing device via said cable, said handset being movable along with said cable from a retracted position wherein at least one portion of said cable is retracted into said computing device and said handset is in contact with said computing device, and an extended position wherein said at least one portion of said cable is extended out of said computing device and said handset is spaced away from said computing device;

    wherein said speaker is capable of high-level audio output when said handset is in said retracted position and capable of low-level audio output when said handset is in said extended position.

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