Accessory module for handheld devices
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1. A mobile computing device, comprising:
- a display;
a processor coupled to the display;
an interface configured to communicate with a computing device, such that the interface is configured to facilitate a data transfer with the computing device; and
a memory coupled to the processor, the memory being configured to store a set of custom user preferences, wherein the custom user preferences are transmitted to the computing device to configure custom user preferences on the computing device;
wherein the interface is configured to exchange data with the computing device through wired electrical interconnects.
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Abstract
An accessory module or accessory display device for a handheld computer is disclosed. The device includes an interface configured to be coupled to a handheld computer through an interface slot. The module may be flexibly hinged to the interconnect interface, permitting the coupling of the module to a variety of host devices. The module includes memory configured to store information customized to the user.
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1. A mobile computing device, comprising:
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a display; a processor coupled to the display; an interface configured to communicate with a computing device, such that the interface is configured to facilitate a data transfer with the computing device; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory being configured to store a set of custom user preferences, wherein the custom user preferences are transmitted to the computing device to configure custom user preferences on the computing device; wherein the interface is configured to exchange data with the computing device through wired electrical interconnects. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of transferring data from a mobile computing device, comprising:
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establishing a wireless communication link between the mobile computing device and a second computing device; retrieving a set of data stored in a memory of the mobile computing device; and transferring the set of data to the second computing device, the set of data including data customized to preferences of a user to configure custom user preferences on the second computing device; wherein the mobile computing device is configured to receive power from the second computing device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of configuring a primary computing device based on a set of data received from a mobile computing device, comprising:
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establishing a wireless communication link between the primary computing device and the mobile computing device; transmitting a request to the mobile computing device to transfer the data from the mobile computing device, the data being stored in a memory of the mobile computing device; receiving the data from the mobile computing device, the set of data being provided to configure custom user preferences on the primary computing device; and configuring custom user preferences on the primary computing device using the set of data; wherein the primary computing device is configured to provide power to the mobile computing device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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