Modular keypad with wireless arrangement for a mobile device
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1. A mobile device, comprising:
- a base unit including a second wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a second wireless protocol;
a keypad operable to be detachably coupled to the base unit, the keypad including an input arrangement and a first wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a first wireless protocol; and
a second keypad operable to be detachably coupled to the base unit and having a third wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a third wireless protocol, whereinif the mobile device is unable to establish a communication link with a remote device and obtain service with either the first or second wireless transceiver, the second keypad is exchanged with the first keypad to provide service with the third wireless transceiver operable in accordance with the third wireless protocol.
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Abstract
Described is a mobile device comprising a base unit and a keypad detachably coupled to the base unit. The keypad includes an input arrangement and a first wireless arrangement operating in accordance with a first wireless protocol.
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1. A mobile device, comprising:
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a base unit including a second wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a second wireless protocol; a keypad operable to be detachably coupled to the base unit, the keypad including an input arrangement and a first wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a first wireless protocol; and a second keypad operable to be detachably coupled to the base unit and having a third wireless transceiver operable in accordance with a third wireless protocol, wherein if the mobile device is unable to establish a communication link with a remote device and obtain service with either the first or second wireless transceiver, the second keypad is exchanged with the first keypad to provide service with the third wireless transceiver operable in accordance with the third wireless protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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