Handle for handheld terminal
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1. A handheld device for holding and operating a mobile phone, the handheld device comprising:
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a coupler that couples the handle of the handheld device to a housing of the mobile phone wherein the coupler is configured to releasably affix the handheld device to the housing of the mobile phone;
a power supply module with one or more batteries for providing power for a wireless connection to the mobile phone;
a wireless interface module configured to provide the wireless connection to the mobile phone, wherein the handheld device is configured to provide remote control of camera features of the mobile phone via the wireless interface module;
a user-operated command key comprising at least one selected from a camera key, video key, or zoom key, the user-operated command key configured for selection by a user; and
a key module configured to receive an indication of selection of the user-operated command key and send an indication of the selection to the mobile phone via the wireless interface module such that the mobile phone can be held via the handheld device with one hand and such that the one hand can operate user-operated command key while the one hand is also holding the handheld device.
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Abstract
A handle for a handheld terminal includes a first interface module, a first key module, a first power supply module, and a base handle module. The handle couples with the handheld terminal. The handle makes a wireless connection with the handheld terminal the first interface module or a wired connection with the handheld terminal via the first interface module. The first key module includes one or more user operation command keys. The first power supply module supplies power for the handle. The handle is operable with one hand.
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1. A handheld device for holding and operating a mobile phone, the handheld device comprising:
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a handle; a coupler that couples the handle of the handheld device to a housing of the mobile phone wherein the coupler is configured to releasably affix the handheld device to the housing of the mobile phone; a power supply module with one or more batteries for providing power for a wireless connection to the mobile phone; a wireless interface module configured to provide the wireless connection to the mobile phone, wherein the handheld device is configured to provide remote control of camera features of the mobile phone via the wireless interface module; a user-operated command key comprising at least one selected from a camera key, video key, or zoom key, the user-operated command key configured for selection by a user; and a key module configured to receive an indication of selection of the user-operated command key and send an indication of the selection to the mobile phone via the wireless interface module such that the mobile phone can be held via the handheld device with one hand and such that the one hand can operate user-operated command key while the one hand is also holding the handheld device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A handheld device for holding and operating a mobile phone comprising:
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a that couples a handle of the handheld device to a housing of the mobile phone wherein the coupler is configured to releasably affix the handheld device to the housing of the mobile phone; a wireless interface module configured to provide a wireless connection to the mobile phone, wherein the handheld device is configured to provide remote control of camera features of the mobile phone via the wireless interface module; a user-operated command key, the user-operated command key comprising at least one selected from a camera key, video key, or zoom key, wherein the user-operated command key is configured on the handheld device such that the mobile phone can be held via the handheld device with one hand and such that the one hand can operate the user-operated command key while the one hand is also holding the handheld device; a power supply module with one or more batteries for providing power for the wireless connection to the mobile phone; and a gripping position comprising anti-slip material. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of providing remote control of a mobile phone comprising:
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receiving an indication of an input command from an operation command key of a handheld device comprising a coupler configured to couple the handheld device to the mobile phone, the operation command key configured on the device such that the mobile phone can be held via the handheld device with one hand and such that the one hand can operate user-operated command key while the one hand is also holding the handheld device; providing a wireless interface module configured to provide a wireless connection to the mobile phone; and sending the indication of the input command, in response to receipt of the indication, to the mobile phone via the wireless interface module. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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