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Accessory device for mobile host device

  • US 8,294,668 B2
  • Filed: 11/21/2011
  • Issued: 10/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An accessory device for interfacing with a mobile host device, the accessory device comprising:

  • a communication interface operable to utilize a bi-directional communication link between the accessory device and the host device;

    a processor communicatively coupled to the communication interface, the processor operable to execute one or more applications; and

    an input assembly communicatively coupled to the processor, the input assembly comprising one or more input elements being selectively mapped to one or more input functions of the host device based on a user selection;

    wherein the accessory device is configured to, through the communication interface;

    allow data transfer between the accessory device and the host device over the bi-directional communication link to facilitate control of one or more functions of the host device by the accessory device and;

    allow walkie-talkie communication between the accessory device and the host device over the bi-directional communication link.

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