Portable phone having electro optic image projection system and orientation sensing device

• US 9,148,498 B2
• Filed: 05/22/2014
• Issued: 09/29/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lagoon Point Enterprises, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Lagoon Point Enterprises, Inc.
• Inventors: Cathey, David A. Jr., Howell, Steven, Cathey, James
• Primary Examiner(s): Ferguson, Keith
• Application Number:
  US14/285,233
• Publication Number:
  US 20140256384A1
• Time in Patent Office: 495 Days
• Field of Search: 455/566, 455/550.1, 455/557, 455/556.2, 455/90.2, 455/90.1, 4555751-5759, 455/422.1, 455/500, 455/51, 455/7, 455/90.3, 455418-420, 379/433.01, 379/428.01, 345/2.205, 353/28, 353/29, 353/122
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 21/00 Projectors or projection-type viewers; Accessories therefor devices for changing pictures G03B23/00
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 21/005 Projectors using an electronic spatial light modulator but not peculiar thereto
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 29/00 Combinations of cameras, projectors or photographic printing apparatus with non-photographic non-optical apparatus, e.g. clocks or weapons; Cameras having the shape of other objects combinations with flash apparatus G03B15/03
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/02 Constructional features of telephone sets
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0202 Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0272 for a projector or beamer module assembly constructional features of projectors per se G03B21/00; constructional details of projectors using electronic spatial light modulators per se H04N9/31
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0279 Improving the user comfort or ergonomics
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/03 Constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. telephone hand-sets
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/57 Arrangements for indicating or recording the number of the calling subscriber at the called subscriber's set at the operator set in a manual exchange H04M5/20
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/74 Projection arrangements for image reproduction, e.g. using eidophor

Abstract

An apparatus may include a device and an image projection system configured to form an image on a surface viewable by a user. The image projection circuit may be configured to receive signals from the device, generate a pattern representative of data, process the pattern into a mirror image of the image, and project the mirror image from the device. The image projection system may include an electro optic system for generating the pattern, and an optics system for projecting the mirror image onto the surface. A method for projecting data may include providing the device with the image, and providing the image to the surface with the image projection system. The method may also include manipulating the device and/or a body part to locate and focus the image, sensing an orientation of the device, and orienting the image based, at least in part, on the sensing step.

Claims

1. An articulated portable phone comprising:

a handset configured to conduct a two way voice conversation and to be responsive, at least in part, to voice commands from a user,

the handset comprising;

a first surface;

a second surface different than the first surface;

an orientation sensing system;

a speaker;

a microphone;

a direct view display;

a battery;

a removable cover; and

a plurality of separable pieces configured to be separated from the handset,

wherein the direct view display is located on the first surface of the handset and the removable cover is located on the second surface of the handset,

wherein the orientation sensing system is configured to provide an electrical output and to adjust the electrical output responsive to each of at least three orientation changes of the handset or each of at least three different orientations of the handset.

2. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is configured for direct transmission to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, and configured to receive transmission directly from a communications satellite orbiting the earth.

3. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a brightness sensor, wherein the handset is configured to sense ambient brightness via the brightness sensor.

4. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is configured to visually display caller waiting ID data.

5. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is configured to provide a user with a visual image;

the handset further configured to enlarge the visual image and to compress the visual image.

6. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a linear regulator and a microcontroller, the handset further configured to provide for electrical communication between the linear regulator and the microcontroller.

7. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a board including an oscillator, a plurality of SMT resistors, and a plurality of ceramic capacitors.

8. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a board including a microcontroller, a plurality of SMT resistors, and a plurality of ceramic capacitors.

9. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, the frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

10. The articulated portable phone of claim 9, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

11. The portable handheld phone of claim 10, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

12. The portable handheld phone of claim 10, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

13. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery.

14. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is further configured to download software.

15. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is further configured to provide the user with viewable data, the handset further configured to scroll the viewable data.

16. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the handset is further configured to provide the user with viewable data, wherein the handset is configured to scroll the viewable data.

17. The articulated portable phone of claim 1, wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery, the articulated portable phone further comprising:

a brightness sensor configured to sense ambient brightness via the brightness sensor;

a linear regulator;

a microcontroller, wherein the linear regulator is configured to electrically communicate with the microcontroller; and

a board including an oscillator, a plurality of SMT resistors, and a plurality of ceramic capacitors,

wherein the handset is further configured to;

directly transmit signals to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, wherein the signals are transmitted at a frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

receive signals transmitted directly from the communications satellite orbiting the earth, wherein the received signals are transmitted at a frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

visually display caller waiting ID data;

download software;

provide the user with viewable data, wherein the viewable data includes a visual image;

scroll the viewable data;

enlarge the visual image; and

compress the visual image.

18. A portable handheld phone comprising:

a sensing device;

a speaker;

a microphone; and

a direct view display,

wherein the portable handheld phone is configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, the frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

wherein the sensing device is configured to detect at least three different orientations of the portable handheld device or at least three different changes in orientation of the portable handheld device,

wherein the portable handheld phone and direct view display are configured such that video images provided by the portable handheld phone are viewable by a user.

19. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, further comprising a fuel cell.

20. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, further comprising a rechargeable battery, a removable cover, and a plurality of separable pieces configured to be separated from the handset.

21. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to download software.

22. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to provide the user with viewable data, wherein the portable handheld phone is configured to scroll the viewable data.

23. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is a satellite phone configured for direct transmission to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, and configured to receive transmission directly from a communications satellite orbiting the earth.

24. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to visually display caller waiting ID data.

25. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, further comprising a brightness sensor, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to sense ambient brightness via the brightness sensor.

26. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to provide the user with a visual image, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to enlarge the visual image and to compress the visual image.

27. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, further comprising a linear regulator and a microcontroller, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to provide for electrical communication between the linear regulator and the microcontroller.

28. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

29. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

30. The portable handheld phone of claim 29, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

31. The portable handheld phone of claim 29, wherein the portable handheld phone is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

32. The portable handheld phone of claim 18, wherein the portable handheld phone is a satellite phone configured for direct transmission to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, and configured to receive transmission directly from a communications satellite orbiting the earth, the satellite phone comprising

a fuel cell;

a rechargeable battery;

a removable cover;

a plurality of separable pieces configured to be separated from the handset.

a brightness sensor configured to sense ambient brightness;

a linear regulator; and

a microcontroller, wherein the linear regulator is configured to electrically communicate with the microcontroller,

wherein the satellite phone is further configured to;

download software;

provide the user with viewable data, wherein the viewable data includes a visual image;

scroll the viewable data;

visually display caller waiting ID data;

enlarge the visual image; and

compress the visual image.

33. An apparatus comprising:

a handset configured to conduct a two way voice conversation and to be responsive, at least in part, to voice commands from a user, the handset comprising;

a first surface;

a second surface different than the first surface;

a sensing system;

a speaker;

a microphone;

a direct view display;

a battery;

a removable cover;

and a plurality of additional pieces that are each configured to be separated from the handset, wherein the direct view display is located on the first surface of the handset and the removable cover is located on the second surface of the handset;

wherein the sensing system is configured to provide an electrical output and to adjust the electrical output responsive at least in part, to a change of positon of the handset;

the sensing system further configured to adjust the electrical output in response to at least three different changes of position of the handset.

34. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the handset is configured for direct transmission to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, and configured to receive transmission directly from a communications satellite orbiting the earth.

35. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the apparatus is a portable hand held cellular phone.

36. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a brightness sensor, wherein the handset is further configured to sense ambient brightness via the brightness sensor.

37. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the handset is further configured to visually display caller waiting ID data.

38. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the handset is configured to provide the user with a visual image;

the handset further configured to enlarge the visual image and to compress the visual image.

39. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a linear regulator and a microcontroller, wherein the handset is further configured to provide for electrical communication between the linear regulator and the microcontroller.

40. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a board including an oscillator, a plurality of SMT resistors, and a plurality of ceramic capacitors.

41. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a board including a microcontroller, a plurality of SMT resistors, and a plurality of ceramic capacitors.

42. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

43. The apparatus of claim 42, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

44. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

45. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

46. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery.

47. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the handset is further configured to download software.

48. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the handset is further configured to provide the user with viewable data, wherein the handset is further configured to scroll the viewable data.

49. The apparatus of claim 35, further comprising a fuel cell.

50. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

51. The apparatus of claim 50, wherein the handset is further configured to be configured with software.

52. The apparatus of claim 51, wherein the handset is further configured such that a user may employ the apparatus conduct a two way voice conversation.

53. The apparatus of claim 50, wherein the handset is further configured to download software.

54. The apparatus of claim 51, wherein the handset is further configured allow a user to conduct a two way voice conversation.

55. The apparatus of claim 50, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

56. The apparatus of claim 55, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

57. The apparatus of claim 55, wherein the handset is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

58. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the handset is further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

90. The apparatus of claim 58, wherein the apparatus is configured to provide an image viewable by a user responsive at least in part to a transition of a body part of a user which is not in direct physical contact with the hand held cellular phone from a first position to a second position.

91. The apparatus of claim 90, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a transition of the user body part from the second position to a third position.

59. An apparatus comprising:

a speaker;

a microphone;

a direct view display;

a battery; and

an optics comprising system configured to project an image away from the apparatus, wherein the image is viewable with two eyes of a user,

wherein the apparatus is a portable handheld apparatus configured to at least one of transmit or receive signals at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

60. The apparatus of claim 59, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals at the frequency.

61. The apparatus of claim 60, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

62. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

63. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

64. The apparatus of claim 59, further comprising a sensor that is configured to produce an electrical output at least in part in response to a change in position of the apparatus.

65. The apparatus of claim 59, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce the electrical output in response at least in part to each of at least three different changes of the position of the apparatus.

66. The apparatus of claim 59, further comprising a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to provide an electrical output, wherein the sensor is configured to modify the electrical output at least in part in response to a change in position of the apparatus.

67. The apparatus of claim 66, wherein the sensor is further configured to modify the electrical output at least in part in response to each of at least three different changes of the position of the apparatus.

68. The apparatus of claim 67, wherein the optics comprising system further comprises a light source and a reflective display.

69. The apparatus of claim 68, wherein the light source is an LED light source comprising an LED chip, the LED chip comprising a front surface for providing light to the optics comprising system and a back surface opposite the front surface, wherein the back surface of the LED chip is coupled to, and on, a solid surface, the solid surface having an area larger than an area of the back surface of the LED chip;

the optics comprising system configured to provide light to the image by reflecting light from the LED chip with the reflective display.

70. The apparatus of claim 68, wherein the light source comprises an LED chip and the LED chip is configured to produce a density of light of at least 18 lumens per square millimeter of the front surface area of the LED chip;

the LED chip further configured to produce light at an efficiency of greater than 24 lumens per watt.

71. The apparatus of claim 70, further comprising another sensor, the apparatus further configured to sense ambient brightness via the another sensor.

72. The apparatus of claim 71, wherein the apparatus is further configured to download software.

73. The apparatus of claim 68, further comprising another sensor, the apparatus further configured to sense ambient brightness via the another sensor.

74. The apparatus of claim 59, wherein the apparatus is further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

75. The apparatus of claim 59, wherein the apparatus is further configured to at least one of transmit or receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

76. The apparatus of claim 75, wherein the apparatus is further configured to at least one of transmit or receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

77. The apparatus of claim 75, wherein the apparatus is further configured to at least one of transmit or receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

115. A method of conducting a phone call:

conducting a phone call by employing the cellular phone of claim 73 to receive signals from a cellular telecommunications network comprising information, the information comprising an originating phone number.

78. An apparatus, comprising:

a sensing system configured to produce an electrical output responsive at least in part to a change of position of the apparatus, wherein the sensing system is further configured to produce the electrical output responsive at least in part to each of at least three different changes of the position of the apparatus; and

a battery;

wherein the apparatus is configured to transmit and receive signals on a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz an less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

79. The apparatus of claim 78, further comprising a direct view display.

80. The apparatus of claim 79, wherein the apparatus is further configured to receive signals from a cellular telecommunications network.

81. The apparatus of claim 79, wherein the apparatus is further configured to provide an image viewable by a user responsive at least in part to a transition of a body part of a user which is not in direct physical contact with the hand held cellular phone from a first position to a second position.

82. The apparatus of claim 81, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a transition of the user body part from the second position to a third position.

83. The apparatus of claim 79 further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

84. The apparatus of claim 78, wherein the apparatus further comprises a hand held cellular phone, the hand held cellular phone comprising another sensor, wherein the hand held cellular phone is configured to sense ambient brightness via the another sensor.

85. The apparatus of claim 84, wherein the hand held cellular phone is further configured to download software.

86. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the hand held cellular phone is configured to utilize voice commands from a user.

87. The apparatus of claim 78, wherein the apparatus further comprises a hand held cellular phone, the hand held cellular phone comprising another sensor, wherein the hand held cellular phone is configured to sense ambient brightness via the another sensor.

88. The apparatus of claim 87, wherein the hand held cellular phone is configured to download software.

89. The apparatus of claim 88, wherein the hand held cellular phone is configured to utilize voice commands from a user.

92. The apparatus of claim 78, wherein the apparatus is further configured to receive signals from a cellular telecommunications network.

93. The apparatus of claim 78, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

94. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

95. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

96. A cellular phone:

wherein the cellular phone is a handheld cellular phone comprising a rechargeable battery, configured to be employed by a user;

the cellular phone configured to conduct a 2-way voice conversation by sending and receiving airborne electrical signals and by employing a speaker and a microphone;

the cellular phone configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the cellular phone;

the cellular phone further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a first change in the position of the hand held cellular phone;

the cellular phone further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a second change in the position of the hand held cellular phone;

the cellular phone further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a third change in the position of the hand held cellular phone, whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, and the third change of position are different changes of position.

97. The cellular phone of claim 96, further comprising a sensor;

the cellular phone comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

98. The cellular phone of claim 96, wherein the cellular phone is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to another movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the cellular phone.

99. The cellular phone of claim 98, further comprising a sensor, the cellular phone comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

100. The cellular phone of claim 99, wherein the cellular phone is further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

101. The cellular phone of claim 100, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

102. A method of conducting a phone call:

conducting a phone call by employing the cellular phone of claim 101 to send and receive airborne signals.

103. A method of sending data:

sending data by transmitting signals to the cellular phone of claim 101 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

104. The method of claim 103, wherein the cellular telecommunications network employs at least one platform selected from the group consisting of CDMA, TDMA, and GSM.

105. The method of sending data of claim 103, further comprising sending data by transmitting signals to the cellular phone of claim 101 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

106. The method of claim 102 further comprising at least one of sending data with the cellular phone of claim 101 and receiving data with the cellular phone of claim 101.

107. The method of claim 106, wherein the sending of data comprises data representative of a phone number, and wherein the receiving of data comprises data representative of a phone number.

108. A method of receiving data:

receiving data at a cellular telecommunications network, wherein data is receive via signals that are transmitted from the cellular phone of claim 101.

109. The method of claim 108, wherein that data includes a phone number.

110. The method of claim 108, wherein the cellular telecommunications network employs at least one platform selected from group consisting of CDMA, TDMA, and GSM.

111. A method of sending data:

sending data to the cellular phone of claim 101 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

112. The method of sending data of claim 111, further comprising sending data to the cellular phone of claim 101 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

113. A method of receiving data:

receiving data sent from the cellular phone of claim 101 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

114. The method of receiving data of claim 113, further comprising receiving data sent from the cellular phone of claim 101 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

116. The cellular phone of claim 98 further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

117. The cellular phone of claim 96, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

118. The cellular phone of claim 96, wherein the cellular phone is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

119. The cellular phone of claim 96, comprising a sensor, the cellular phone comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness;

wherein the cellular phone is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

120. The cellular phone of claim 96 further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

121. An apparatus:

wherein the apparatus is a handheld apparatus comprising a rechargeable battery, configured to be employed by a user;

the apparatus configured to conduct a 2-way voice conversation by sending and receiving airborne electrical signals and by employing a speaker and a microphone;

the apparatus configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a first change in the position of the hand held apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a second change in the position of the hand held apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a third change in the position of the hand held apparatus, whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, and the third change of position are different changes of position.

122. The apparatus of claim 121, further comprising a sensor;

the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

123. The apparatus of claim 121, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to another movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the apparatus.

124. The apparatus of claim 123, further comprising a sensor, the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

125. The apparatus of claim 124, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

126. The apparatus of claim 125, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

127. A method of sending data:

sending data from a cellular telecommunications , wherein the data is sent via signals transmitted to the apparatus of claim 124.

128. A method of receiving data:

receiving data at a cellular telecommunications network, wherein the data is received via signals sent by the apparatus of claim 124.

129. The apparatus of claim 123, wherein the apparatus is configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, the frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

130. The apparatus of claim 129, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

131. The apparatus of claim 130, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

132. The apparatus of claim 130, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

133. The apparatus of claim 121, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

134. The apparatus of claim 121, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

135. The apparatus of claim 121, comprising a sensor, the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness;

wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

136. A method of sending data:

sending data from a cellular telecommunications network, wherein the data is sent via signals transmitted to the apparatus of claim 121.

137. A method of receiving data:

receiving data at a cellular telecommunications network, wherein the data is received via signals sent by the apparatus of claim 121.

138. A method of receiving data:

receiving data sent from the apparatus of claim 121 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

139. The method of receiving data of claim 138, further comprising receiving data sent from the apparatus of claim 121 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

140. A method of sending data:

sending data to the apparatus of claim 121 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

141. The method of sending data of claim 140, further comprising sending data to the apparatus of claim 121 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

142. The apparatus of claim 121 further configured to receive and utilize voice commands from a user.

143. An apparatus:

wherein the apparatus is a handheld apparatus comprising a rechargeable battery, a speaker, a microphone and a direct view display, configured to be employed by a user;

the apparatus configured to send and receive airborne electrical signals;

the apparatus configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a first change in the position of the hand held apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a second change in the position of the hand held apparatus;

the apparatus further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a third change in the position of the hand held apparatus, whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, and the third change of position are different changes of position;

the apparatus further configured for downloading software;

the apparatus further configured to transmit signals and receive signals at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz an less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

144. The apparatus of claim 143, further comprising a sensor;

the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

145. The apparatus of claim 143, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to another movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the apparatus.

146. The apparatus of claim 143, further comprising a sensor, the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness.

147. The apparatus of claim 143, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

148. The apparatus of claim 143, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

149. The apparatus of claim 143, further comprising:

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key, the apparatus further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key.

150. The apparatus of claim 143, wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

151. The apparatus of claim 143, comprising a sensor, the apparatus comprising the sensor configured to sense ambient brightness;

wherein the apparatus is further configured to modify the image responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user.

152. The apparatus of claim 143, wherein the apparatus is configured to send and receive signals at a frequency, the frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

153. A method of receiving data comprising:

receiving data sent from the apparatus of claim 152 on a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

154. A method of sending data comprising:

sending data to the apparatus of claim 152 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

155. The method of sending data of claim 154, further comprising sending data to the apparatus of claim 152 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

156. A method of receiving data comprising:

receiving data with the apparatus of claim 152 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

157. The method of receiving data of claim 156, further comprising receiving data with the apparatus of claim 152 at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

158. A method of sending data comprising:

sending data from the apparatus of claim 152 at a frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

159. The apparatus of claim 152, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

160. The apparatus of claim 159, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

161. The apparatus of claim 159, wherein the apparatus is further configured to send and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.

162. The apparatus of claim 143, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit signals and receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

163. The apparatus of claim 162, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit signals and receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

164. The apparatus of claim 162, wherein the apparatus is further configured to transmit signals and receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, or a global system for mobile platform.