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Portable communication devices with accessory functions and related methods

  • US 9,294,599 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2014
  • Issued: 03/22/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable communication device for use in supporting voice and/or data communication, said portable communication device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a processor disposed at least partially within said housing;

    an interface connector disposed at said housing and coupled to said processor; and

    a back panel, wherein said housing is configured such that said back panel is removably coupleable to said housing and such that a module is coupleable to said portable communication device in place of said back panel when said back panel is uncoupled from said housing, said module is communicatively coupleable to said interface connector when said module is coupled to said portable communication device, and said module is configured to provide at least one accessory function.

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