Handle for handheld terminal

• US 9,571,716 B2
• Filed: 06/01/2015
• Issued: 02/14/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dareltech LLC
• Original Assignee: Jinrong Yang, Ramzi Khalil Maalouf
• Inventors: Yang, Jinrong, Maalouf, Ramzi Khalil
• Primary Examiner(s): Bhattacharya, Sam
• Application Number:
  US14/727,239
• Publication Number:
  US 20150264165A1
• Time in Patent Office: 624 Days
• Field of Search: 455 901- 903, 455/550.1, 455/556.1, 455/557, 455/575.1, 455/575.3, 455/575.4
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/04 Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 Housings
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/66 Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/661 Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/02 Terminal devices

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.

Claims

1. A device, comprising:

a handle for holding a mobile phone, wherein the handle couples via coupler to the mobile phone and provides for one-handed operation of the mobile phone, the handle comprising;

a power supply module with one or more batteries;

a gripping position comprising anti-slip material;

an interface module configured to provide a Bluetooth connection to the mobile phone, wherein the handle is configured to provide remote control of one or more features of the mobile phone via the interface module; and

at least one command key, that when operated, directs the interface module to send a command to the mobile phone to control a feature of the mobile phone;

wherein the handle controls an orientation of the mobile phone, and wherein the handle can be held with one hand such that the mobile phone can be held via the handle with one hand and such that the one hand can operate user-operated command key while the one hand is also holding the handle, and

the handle further comprises a telescoping segment configured to telescopically extend a length of the handle.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the handle further comprises a wire connector configured to connect to the mobile phone.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the wire connector is configured to provide a data connection between the command key and the mobile phone or a power connection between the power supply and the mobile phone.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the telescoping segment is further configured with a knob configured to adjust a tightness of a friction-fit between one or more sections of the telescoping segment.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the handle is configured to couple to the mobile phone via spring-based coupling mechanism.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the handle further comprises a knob configured to control articulation of the coupler with relation to the handle.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises three or more command keys comprising a camera key, first zoom key, and second zoom key.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein when coupled to the mobile phone, the handle transforms the mobile phone from a device configured for direct two-handed holding and operation to a device configured for indirect one-handed holding and operation via the handle.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the handle, when coupled to the mobile phone, provides stable and secure hold and control of the mobile phone.

10. The handle of claim 1, wherein the handle provides the remote control of the mobile phone irrespective of whether the handle is physically coupled to the mobile phone.

11. A device, comprising:

a handle for holding a mobile phone, wherein the handle couples via coupler to the mobile phone and provides for one-handed operation of the mobile phone, the handle comprising;

a power supply module with one or more batteries; and

a gripping position comprising anti-slip material;

the device further comprising;

an interface module configured to provide a Bluetooth connection to the mobile phone, wherein the handle is configured to provide remote control of one or more features of the mobile phone via the interface module; and

at least one command button, that when operated, directs the interface module to send a command to the mobile phone to control a feature of the mobile phone;

wherein the handle controls an orientation of the mobile phone, and wherein the handle can be held with one hand such that the mobile phone can be held via the handle and such that the at least one command button can be operated while the one hand is holding the mobile phone via the handle, and

the handle further comprises a telescoping segment configured to extend a length of the handle.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein the handle further comprises a wire connector configured to connect to the mobile phone.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein the wire connector is configured to provide a data connection between the command button and the mobile phone or a power connection between the power supply and the mobile phone.

14. The device of claim 11, wherein the telescoping segment is further configured with a knob configured to adjust a tightness of a friction-fit between one or more sections of the telescoping segment.

15. The device of claim 11, wherein the handle is configured to couple to the mobile phone via transformable chuck.

16. The device of claim 11, wherein the handle further comprises a knob configured to control articulation of the coupler with relation to the handle.

17. The device of claim 11, wherein the handle comprises three or more command buttons comprising a camera button, first zoom button, and second zoom button.

18. The device of claim 11, wherein when coupled to the mobile phone, the handle transforms the mobile phone from a device configured for direct two-handed holding and operation to a device configured for indirect one-handed holding and operation via the handle.