Abstract: The invention relates to mobile communication and gaming terminals with a housing that is provided with a pair of pivoting wings that allow the terminals to be used in different configurations of the wings relative to the housing.

Abstract: A protective cover for electronic devices. A device is examined and a film is prepared. The film may include multiple pieces and may have cutouts for discontinuities in the surfaces of the device or to accommodate a user interface. The corners or other portions of the films are then cut such that the films substantially cover the surface of the device without bunching or creating air pockets.

Abstract: A waterproof structure for a casing has a first casing, a second casing to be put together with the first casing, and a waterproof member formed of an elastic material to prevent water from penetrating between the first casing and the second casing. The second casing has a recess. The waterproof member has a peripheral part which, when fitted into the recess, prevents penetration of water. The peripheral part is provided at the periphery of the waterproof member, which is laid out all around space between the first casing and the second casing. A projection engages with a dent. A restriction part of the first casing, provided at a position facing the peripheral part and protruding toward the second casing, prevents the peripheral part from coming out.

Abstract: A key assembly applicable in an electronic device for performing preset functions is provided. The key assembly includes a control member and at least one sensor, wherein the control member selectively enables any sensor to sense the external operation, and when an external operation is sensed, the sensor outputs a triggering signal for performing the corresponding function.

Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, a mobile terminal device includes a lower casing, an upper casing, and an intermediate casing, an intermediate casing connected to the lower casing by a hinge structure which enables the intermediate casing to rotate about an axis, the intermediate casing supporting a back surface of the upper casing by a front surface of the intermediate casing, wherein the upper casing has a first groove formed in a vertical direction with respect to the rotation axis on a surface facing the intermediate casing, the intermediate casing has a first portion protruding from a surface facing the upper casing and fitting the groove of the upper casing, and the upper casing is rotatable with respect to the intermediate casing for the portion being guided by the groove.

Abstract: An exemplary housing includes a main body, and a plurality of coatings formed on the main body. The coatings include a plating layer, an outer layer, and an adhesive layer. The plating layer is coated on the main body. The adhesive layer is sandwiched between the plating layer and the outer layer. Surface treating methods for making present housing are also provided.

Abstract: A mobile phone including a phone body defining front and rear faces, the front face having a keypad and display and the rear face having a removable cover, the phone body further defining a recess between the front and rear faces within which recess a supply of print media is received; a camera fitted to the body and configured to capture an image; a print media stock container adapted to fit within the recess and accessible with the cover removed; and a printer assembly fitted within the body, proximate to a base end of the body. The printer assembly includes an ink ejection printhead configured to print the captured image upon print media, and a feed means provided between the print media stock container and the base end of the body. The feed means is configured to feed print media from the stock container and past the printhead during printing.

Abstract: A discussion unit (6) for use in a conference system (8) is disclosed, which is adapted to be connected to at least one second discussion unit (6) of the conference system (8). The discussion unit (6) is switchable between at least two operating modes. The discussion unit (6) further comprises at least one exchangeable control (420) out of a set of controls comprising at least one control for each of the operating modes, wherein the at least one exchangeable control (420) is adapted to indicate to a user the operating mode currently used and to allow for the user to control the discussion unit (6).

Abstract: A folding mobile telephone includes a 2-axis hinge unit. The end portion of the 2-axis hinge unit is constantly exposed outside the mobile telephone. The exposed portion includes input elements. The input elements can be, for example, a pointing device. The pointing device can be operated regardless of the positions of the housings of the communications terminal. The telephone includes position detection elements for detecting the relative positions of the housings. The control unit can control the operation of the terminal based on the relative positions of the housings. The position detection elements includes a magnet and a magnetic sensor. The input elements can be a fingerprint sensor.

Abstract: A portable communications device, e.g., a cell phone with a simplified user interface and easy to use keys is described. For many input/selection opportunities the user is presented with at most 4 options. This allows navigation between applications, pages and selection of actions corresponding to pages to be supported using relatively few keys, e.g., 4 keys, thereby allowing the number of keys on the phone to be kept small and the key size large. Prompts are used to present most options with keys being lighted in some embodiments when the key corresponds to a valid input option and delighted when the key does not correspond to a valid input option. Presentation of a dial prompt may be limited to times when a call can be placed successfully. In various embodiments a cell phone is implemented with less than 10 keys in total but in other embodiments more keys are used.

Abstract: A mobile phone use management system which manages use of the mobile phone includes the mobile phone and a signal transmitting device which transmits the signal for controlling the power supply of the mobile phone. The mobile phone having a non-contact IC card function includes a mobile phone including a power unit which executes power supply of the mobile phone, a non-contact IC card unit which can execute wireless communication with an external terminal device, a power supply control unit which executes control of switching the power supply from the power unit between a power supply stopped state and a power suppliable state based on a signal received from the non-contact IC card unit, and a transmitting unit which transmits a signal for controlling the power supply to the power supply control unit when the non-contact IC card unit receives the signal for controlling the power supply from the external terminal device.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic apparatus including a casing, a first jog dial, and a pressing operation detection unit. The casing includes a first surface and a second surface. The first jog dial is exposed from the first surface and the second surface, is capable of rotating around a first axis substantially parallel to the first surface and the second surface as a center, and is capable of being pressed from a first direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the second surface. The pressing operation detection unit detects a first pressing operation from the first direction and a second pressing operation from the second direction.

Abstract: An improved PDA-like portable electronic communication device includes a housing having a display screen on the front and a mounting surface that is contoured to generally conform to the shape of a user's forearm. In this way, the communication device can be comfortably and securely worn on a user's forearm so that it is constantly or immediately available for use. In example embodiments, the mounting surface is formed by the back side of the housing and is cylindrically concave or frustoconically concave. In other example embodiments, the device includes a mount to which the housing attaches in multiple positions, with the mount having a frustoconically concave back surface in one embodiment and with another embodiment additionally including mating cylindrically convex and concave surfaces of the mount and the housing.

Abstract: There is provided a mobile terminal apparatus in which downsizing of the mobile terminal apparatus can be achieved and an antenna characteristic can be suitably supplied. In a mobile terminal apparatus 10, upper and lower housing 13 and 15 are coupled with each other by a coupling part 18 so as to be openable and closable, upper and lower circuit boards 21 and 24 are provided in the upper and lower housing 13 and 15, upper and lower protective cover parts 31 and 32 cover the upper and lower housing; and a flexible part 33 couples the upper and lower protective cover parts so as to be openable and closable and covers the coupling part. In the mobile terminal apparatus 10, an antenna power feeding land 51 is provided in one of the upper and lower circuit boards, a power feeding terminal of the antenna part 40 is electrically connected to this one circuit board via the antenna power feeding land, and the antenna part is housed in the flexible part.

Abstract: A double sliding-type portable communication apparatus, in which one housing slidably moves relative to the other housing through double-sliding motions, which includes a main housing extending in a longitudinal axis and a sliding housing moving in said longitudinal and also lateral directions across the main housing whose upper surface faces away from the main housing to allow the sliding housing may become displaced away from the main housing and also slidably return to overlap the main housing, wherein said housings are aligned parallel to each other in the longitudinal axis or a lateral direction across the main housing to expose predetermined regions of an upper surface of the main housing with keys provided thereon.

Abstract: A VoIP ready computer system includes a housing having an integrated audio communications device holder adapted to receive an audio communications device. The housing includes a portion adapted to contain processing circuitry operable to execute programs and a storage device coupled to the processing circuitry. The storage device stores a VoIP program and other general purpose programs for execution by the processing circuitry. An audio communications device is removably positioned in the audio communications device holder and is coupled to the processing circuitry. The audio communications device is operable to communicate audio signals during execution of the VoIP program.

Abstract: A cover for a mobile device. The cover includes a support member, wherein at least a portion of the support member is transmissive, and a shielding layer located on the support member between the edge and the center of the support member, the shielding layer having at least one region that decreases in opacity from the edge of the support member towards the center of the support member. A mobile device having the cover is also provided.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) for use in a portable electronic device (500) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a first plate (10), a second plate (20), a plurality of limiting structure (17), and a linkage module (30). The second plate is longitudinally slidably connected with the first plate. The plurality of limiting structures is secured on the first plate for delimiting a position of the second plate with respect to the first plate. The linkage module is configured to approximate a collapsible hexagon and is disposed between and connects the first plate and the second plate. The linkage module further includes an elastic unit (34) that is able to semi-automatically drive the linkage module and enable the second plate to slide along the first plate, after the second plate is manually moved a predetermined length with respect to the first plate.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a wireless communication device housing member, and a modular keypad removably attachable to the wireless communication device housing member without use of a separate tool.

Abstract: A telephone handset for a broadband telecommunication system, whose housing is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell forming a joining edge, shall guarantee a reliable coupling of the resonance volume to the free field with a particularly low sound leakage. For this purpose, the joining edge is provided according to the invention with a number of coupling slots.

Abstract: A stringed instrument wireless communication device includes a wireless communication device housing including a front; graphical elements on the front corresponding to data to be input into the wireless communication device; and a stringed instrument keypad including a plurality of frets extending along the front of the wireless communication device housing and a plurality of strings extending substantially perpendicular to and above the plurality of frets. The graphical elements are respectively disposed on the front between frets and adjacent to the strings, and the stringed instrument keypad is configured to input data corresponding to a pressed string and a graphical element adjacent to the pressed string.

Abstract: Free setting of the angle or direction of a camera is available while the camera is being inserted into a cradle. A cradle for a digital camera is provided, which is capable of confirming a display screen of the camera, changing the recording medium or battery, or mounting or demounting a communication cable or the like while the camera is being mounted on the cradle without deteriorating the camera holding. The cradle has a structure such that a tripod screw hole is formed on the bottom surface of the cradle, thereby capable of fixing the cradle to a tripod while the digital camera is being inserted into the cradle. By making the height of rubber pads equal or higher than that of a tripod base, the cradle can be stably placed on a desk or the like.

Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device has a case with an elongated cavity formed therein. An audio transducer is in fluid communication with the cavity, and a number of sound openings are formed in the case and are in fluid communication with the cavity and with the atmosphere surrounding the handheld electronic device. The sound openings are generally spaced from a central region of the audio transducer to space the sound openings generally farther from an edge of the case than the audio transducer. The cavity is configured to form a Helmholtz resonator that enables the communication of sound through the cavity between the audio transducer and the sound openings. The spacing of the sound openings from an edge of a case helps a user to form a seal between the case and the user's ear to enable sound from the sound openings to enter the ear and to be perceived by the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-cradling type portable terminal including a first body having at least one first user interfacing unit, the first body having a stationary body and a sliding body adapted to slide in a longitudinal direction of the stationary body while continuously facing the stationary body so that a predetermined region of an upper surface of the stationary body is exposed/hidden, and a second body having at least one second user interfacing unit, the second body being connected to the first body so as to rotate about a hinge axis extending through a region of a lateral surface of the first body in a longitudinal direction of the first body, the region being spaced from a center of the lateral surface, so that the first body is supported at a slant by the second body when the second body is rotated by a predetermined angle relative to the first body.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a mobile phone comprising a body and a housing. A hollow is formed within the housing and the body is slidably disposed in the hollow. The hollow has an opening in an end of the housing and the other end terminated at a closed end of the housing distal the opening. A display (e.g., LCD (liquid crystal display)) is disposed on a front surface of the housing. The body comprises a circuit board and an input device. The circuit board is installed within the body and comprises electronic circuits and devices for controlling the components of the mobile phone. The input device (e.g., alphanumeric keypad) is disposed on a front surface of the body for operating the mobile phone. The body is capable of being engaged with the housing and being slid towards outside of the hollow through the opening to expose the input device for a user to make a phone call.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing for a handheld device that has an upright axis defining an operation orientation of the device and a diagonal axis. The casing has only two continuous side sweeps meeting at points in line with the diagonal axis. The diagonal axis coincides with the greatest span across the face of the casing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an operation dial, a board disposed at an inner position from the operation dial, a rotary encoder disposed on a surface of the board on the side opposite to the operation dial side, and a connection member which engages with an encoder shaft of the rotary encoder and is connected with the operation dial. The electronic apparatus is capable of reducing a projection of the operation dial from a surface of an operation panel and thus improving design of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: Emergency call system by which a caller can automatically call other parties to leave an emergency message, includes an emergency call unit having a memory for storing telephone numbers to be called and the emergency message, an emergency key, and a microprocessor for controlling storage of the numbers and emergency message in the memory, setting each number to be dialed in sequence, delay dialing of each number for a period of time (without first detecting a dial tone) to assure that an outgoing call can be made on the telephone line, and dialing the numbers in sequence upon activation or the emergency key. The emergency call unit starts a transmission of the emergency message to the dialed number to automatically advise of an emergency after a predetermined time after the number has been dialed and no busy signal has been detected during a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and a specific absorption rate reducer method are provided, in which a printed circuit board (PCB) is installed in a main-body, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module is installed in a sub-body, a hinge connects the main-body and the sub-body rotatively and generates a current in the opposite direction to a current generated during the operation of the mobile terminal in a calling mode, and a filter controls a frequency pass characteristic of the mobile terminal by controlling the current flowing in the hinge. Accordingly, frequency pass characteristics may be set differently according to frequency bands by controlling the current flowing in the hinge with a filter having a lumped constant circuit.

Abstract: A method in one example has: applying, for a telephone having a plurality of number buttons having at least a nine button and a one button, a first predetermined color to the nine button and a second predetermined color to the one button, the remaining number buttons having a third predetermined color, the first, second, and third predetermined colors being three different colors; and pushing the number buttons in a sequence first predetermined color—second predetermined color—second predetermined color to dial an emergency telephone number. In one embodiment the first predetermined color may be red, and the second predetermined color may be yellow. Therefore, a 911 emergency telephone number may be dialed by pushing the number buttons in the order red-yellow-yellow.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a S hinge pivotally connecting the first housing member to the second housing member. In certain embodiments, the S hinge comprises a left tail connected at one end to a single location along a first edge of the first housing member, and a right tail connected at one end to a second end of the left tail. The right tail is further connected at a second end to a single location along a first edge of the second housing member.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus includes a body part and a sleeve-like grip part mounted to the body part for longitudinal slidable movement between a retracted position and an extended position. Mechanically coupled to the body part and the grip part there is a spring for effecting the longitudinal slidable movement. A locking mechanism is provided for detachably locking the body part and the grip part into the retracted position. There is also a user-actuatable releasing actuator for releasing the locking mechanism. The releasing actuator is located within the grip part.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a body portion and input means in the form of a touchpad. The touchpad is movable between a first relative position where it operates in a first mode, and a second relative position where it operates in a second mode. The touchpad is capable of receiving input data from one or both of its operational surfaces, so providing greater flexibility.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a mobile device includes a cover formed from optically transmissive material, and opaque material formed over a portion of the cover. The opaque material is arranged to define a display portion which is optically transmissive. The housing assembly further includes a frame sized to receive the cover, and a first housing structured to couple with the frame, such that the cover, the frame, and the first housing are structured to define an enclosure sized to contain electrical components for the mobile device.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a transport mechanism provides a digital interface to transfer audio data between an application subsystem and a communication subsystem in a wireless terminal such as a cellular terminal. A request from a driver of an audio codec in the application subsystem may result in the creation of a logical connection between the audio codec and the communication subsystem. The communication subsystem may directly transfer the audio information to memory using a direct memory access operation while performing an audio operation such as a cellular audio operation on the audio information. A direct memory access operation may then be utilized to directly transfer the audio information from memory to a serialized channel.

Abstract: The cradle and the telephone body are configured to be separable from and couplable to each other. The cradle and the telephone body are coupled to each other with a space interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A mobile phone is provided for capturing and printing images. The phone comprises a phone body defining front and rear faces. The front face has a keypad and display, and the rear face has a removable cover. A camera is fitted to the body and is configured to capture an image. A print media stock container is located approximately centrally within the body and is accessible when the cover is removed. A printer assembly is fitted within the body proximate to a base end of the body. The printer assembly includes an ink ejection printhead configured to print the captured image upon print media. The printer assembly further includes feed means provided between the print media stock container and the base end of the body. The feed means is configured to feed print media from the stock container past the printhead during printing.

Abstract: A mobile communication device is provided that includes a first body, a second body hingedly-coupled to the first body and speaker unit installed in the second body such that sound generated when the first body is folded closed with respect to the second body can be directly transferred outside the mobile communication device. Using the present invention, a user can listen to high-quality reproduced sound without distortion even when the first body is folded closed with respect to the second body and reliability and competitiveness of a product can be improved.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a portable terminal housing and a speaker housing positioned in the portable terminal housing. The speaker housing includes a first micro-speaker having a first frequency response and a second micro-speaker having a second frequency response and positioned proximate the first micro-speaker. The terminal housing further includes a first passageway extending from a front face of the first micro-speaker to a first opening in the terminal housing, and a second passageway extending from a back face of the second micro-speaker to a second opening in the terminal housing displaced from the first opening. A grommet adjacent the speaker housing acoustically separates at least a portion of the first passageway from the second passageway. The first passageway may be completely acoustically separated from the second passageway by the grommet and/or a gasket and/or a foam structure.

Abstract: A radio communication terminal includes a data processor for controlling terminal functions and an attachment for releasable attachment of a housing to the terminal. The terminal includes a multipath connector connected to the data processor. The multipath connector includes a terminal system connector, and a housing connector configured to provide a communicative connection of an attached housing to the data processor.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly (10) includes a housing (1), a connecting member (2), a cover (3), a latching section (6), an engaging board (8), and a button (9). The housing defines a locking hole (112) and a button hole (110). The connecting member includes a main body (22) and a sliding section (222) angled therefrom. The cover includes a sliding groove and a claw (32), the sliding section engaging the sliding groove. The latching section includes a body (62), a claw hole (622), and a stand arm (642). The stand arm passes through the locking hole, and the claw engages in the claw hole. The engaging board defines a first hole (82) and a fixing hole (84), and the stand arm engages the fixing hole. The button is received in the button hole and is configured for selectably maintaining the cover in a closed position relative to the housing.

Abstract: A wireless earpiece assembly configured to physically contact a user substantially exclusively at an outer ear location of a user's ear when in use. For example, the outer ear location may be an ear lobe providing the assembly with an appearance of an earring. The assembly is configured to distribute a significant portion of its bulk away from the isolated location of a user's ear for long term user comfort without sacrifice of audio or communicational integrity. The wireless earpiece assembly simultaneously eliminates extraneous wiring in order to optimize the un-encumbering user-friendly advantages afforded by wireless technology.

Abstract: A mobile telephone battery cover locking mechanism includes at least one latching member and at least one spring loaded locking member adapted to securely engage the latching member at one end when the latching member is fully inserted in at least one spacing provided at that end. The latching member forces the spring loaded locking member to move against its spring bias when the latching member is being inserted in the spacing with the spring loaded locking member having moved under its spring bias when the latching member is fully inserted in the spacing. The spring loaded locking member may be moved against its spring bias to allow the fully inserted latching member to disengage from the spring loaded locking member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a rugged hand held mobile terminal design are provided. The mobile terminal design includes a monocoque enclosure for housing electronic components. The electronic components are mounted on a rail system, which is positioned within an interior portion of the enclosure through an open end of the enclosure. The mobile terminal design also includes a display bezel. The display bezel and the rail system have mating parts for securing the assembly together.

Abstract: A key telephone set comprises a telephone main body, an interchangeable dial button unit, an interchangeable line button unit, and an interchangeable display unit. The interchangeable dial button unit, the interchangeable line button unit and the interchangeable display unit are attached to the telephone main body while they can be detached from the telephone body from a top surface side of the key telephone set without disassembly of the telephone main body.

Abstract: A structure is provided which is capable of reliably suppressing deformation caused by deterioration of a gasket member to maintain a dustproof function and of avoiding interference with other components mounted within electronic devices including a liquid crystal display panel. When the gasket member is made flat due to its secular changes (in geometry) and is made to extend in its width direction and, as a result, its inner wall face is deformed toward a central portion of an aperture attributed to an increase in the width of the gasket member, the deformation is suppressed by making an outer wall face of a stopping rib press the inner wall face of the gasket member.

Abstract: When it is determined that the shells are set in the second state in an automatic activation mode, a TV receiver and TV display application program are activated, and a TV video signal is displayed on the main display. A full-screen display mode of displaying the TV video signal by using the full-screen display area of the main display, and a partial-screen display mode of displaying the display area of the main display by dividing the display area into a TV video display area and additional information display area are prepared. When the TV video signal is to be displayed on the main display, the TV video signal is displayed by using each of the display modes in accordance with the state of the shells.

Abstract: An apparatus and method use logical network connections to telephones interconnected by the network to obtain the status of station-specific telephony function information and then to convert the status of station-specific telephony function information to audio information that is presented to the user.

Abstract: A telephone handset for a broadband telecommunication system, whose housing is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell forming a joining edge, shall guarantee a reliable coupling of the resonance volume to the free field with a particularly low sound leakage. For this purpose, the joining edge is provided according to the invention with a number of coupling slots.

Abstract: A wireless communication terminal includes first and second case members coupled together by a coupling portion so that the positional relation therebetween can be changed, an external wireless communication antenna provided at the first case member, an external wireless communication control portion mainly controlling external wireless communication carried out through the external wireless communication antenna, a first internal wireless communication antenna, a first internal wireless communication control portion controlling internal wireless communication carried out through the first internal wireless communication antenna, a display part provided at the second case member, a second internal wireless communication antenna, a second internal wireless communication control portion controlling internal wireless communication carried out through the second internal wireless communication antenna, and an output power control portion controlling the output power of waves transmitted by the internal wireless c