Handheld computer with detachable communication device
First Claim
1. A portable device, comprising:
- a portable unit including a processor and a display communicating with the processor, the portable unit having a wireless voice-driven interface;
a handset including voice input and voice output;
a mechanism for docking the handset with the portable unit forming a docked unit, the docked unit dimensioned to be portable while being used for voice input and voice output;
a wireless connection for carrying voice-representative signals between the wireless voice-driven interface of the portable unit and the handset;
a first rechargeable power source being within the portable unit; and
a second rechargeable power source being within the handset, and wherein the second rechargeable power source is recharged by the first rechargeable power source when the handset is docked with the portable unit.
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Abstract
A handheld computing device (10) having voice input and voice output includes a handheld unit (20) having a processor (11) and a display (18) communicating with the processor (11), a communication device (30) including means for voice input (43) and means for voice output (42), a mechanism (39, 41) for docking the communication device (30) with the handheld unit (20) forming a docked unit, the docked unit dimensioned to be held in one hand while being used for voice input and voice output, and at least one connection (23, 36) for carrying voice-representative signals between the handheld unit (20) and the device (30). Device (10) allows telephone-style, voice-driven, user-interface communications both when device (30) is docked with handheld unit (20), and when device (30) is detached from handheld unit (20). Communication device (30) is made lightweight so that it can be held for an extended amount of time during lengthy phone-style conversations, and may be equipped with a formed support such as a flexible loop (26) to let the user wear device (30) on one of user'"'"'s ears for hands-free use. Device (10) can also be equipped with an image scanner to serve as a digital camera or videophone.
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20 Claims
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1. A portable device, comprising:
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a portable unit including a processor and a display communicating with the processor, the portable unit having a wireless voice-driven interface; a handset including voice input and voice output; a mechanism for docking the handset with the portable unit forming a docked unit, the docked unit dimensioned to be portable while being used for voice input and voice output; a wireless connection for carrying voice-representative signals between the wireless voice-driven interface of the portable unit and the handset; a first rechargeable power source being within the portable unit; and a second rechargeable power source being within the handset, and wherein the second rechargeable power source is recharged by the first rechargeable power source when the handset is docked with the portable unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A portable communication device, comprising:
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a portable unit having a front face and first and second ends, the portable unit including a processor and a display operatively communicated with the processor, wherein the display is incorporated onto the front face of the portable unit, the portable unit including a wireless communication circuit for use in communicating with a remote location; a headset, including a microphone for receiving voice input signals, the microphone being positioned proximate to the front face of the portable unit at a first location, and a speaker for generating voice output signals, the speaker being positioned proximate to the front face of the portable unit at a second location, wherein the microphone and the speaker are connected to form an integrated headset; at least one connection for carrying voice representative signals between the portable unit and the headset; and
,wherein the headset is selectively detachable from the portable unit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A wireless phone handset for portable and hands-free operation, comprising,
a portable unit having a communication system for communicating with remote locations, and a selectively detachable headset having a microphone for voice input and a speaker for voice output; -
a mechanism for selectively docking said headset with said portable unit forming a docked unit, said docked unit dimensioned to be portable while being used for voice input and voice output; and
,at least one wireless connection for carrying voice-representative signals between said portable unit and said headset, both when said headset is docked with said portable unit and when said headset is separate from said portable unit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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