Abstract: The present invention is to provide a fixed base assembly of mobile phone comprising a base, a cylinder extended upward from the center of the top of the base having one end coupled to a connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod able to clamp a mobile phone, wherein the bottom of the base is hollow and connected to the inside of the cylinder, such that the base can be slid, expanded, or contracted up and down along the cylinder. In addition, a clicking member is extended from the cylinder and the base, and the pivotal end of the clicking member symmetrically has a circular protruded head section such that when the clicking end of the clicking member is pressed, the head section of the clicking member presses against the surface of the base to lift the sucking disc of the cylinder, and make the bottom of the sucking disc vacuum and attached onto a fixed object.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; an antenna mounted on the support structure for transmitting and receiving radio signals; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure to process the radio signals; a speaker and microphone arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; a printhead positioned on the support structure to carry out a printing operation; a capping mechanism configured to selectively cap the printhead when the printhead is not in use; and printing processing circuitry positioned on the support structure, the printing processing circuitry being configured to: generate dot data; supply the dot data to the printhead; and control operation of the printhead.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folder driving device for a portable device.

Abstract: A modular mobile phone includes a printhead and ink supply module that is received and retained into a support chassis. A battery module cradles the printhead and ink supply module from a rear side of the mobile phone. An external casing locates on a front side of the mobile phone and is configured to mate with the support chassis. In an assembled configuration print media entry and exit slots are provided between a portion of the external casing and a portion of the support chassis. The print media entry and exit slots communicate with an internal transport assembly of the printhead and ink supply module.

Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; and a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, the receptacle including: an interface for configuration: enable connection of the printing mechanism to the image processing circuitry, thereby enabling images processed by the image processing circuitry to be printed by the printing mechanism when it is operatively positioned within the receptacle; and enable authentication of the detachable printing mechanism.

Abstract: A mechanism for securely locking and easily releasing a wireless device in a cradle is comprised of a release button located on an outer housing, accessible to a user. The release button extends through the outer housing to an interior in the cradle. An actuator is disposed in the housing and has an arm extending into the interior receptacle area of the cradle, wherein movement of the arm activates the mechanism. A lever is disposed within the housing and is rotatable between a first and a second position. A first end of the lever is located adjacent to the actuator, while a second end of the lever is located adjacent to the release button. A protrusion extends from the lever into the receptacle area when the lever is in the first position and is housed inside the housing when the lever is rotated to the second position. A spring connects the actuator to the lever.

Abstract: A cordless telephone handset. The cordless telephone handset has telephone circuitry with a front side. The front side of the telephone circuitry has a top end and a bottom end. A housing is provided having a top shell and a bottom shell where the top shell and the bottom shell are disconnectable. The housing is adapted to substantially enclose the telephone circuitry when the top shell and the bottom shell are mated in a direction from the top end to the bottom end of the telephone circuitry.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the sound pressure level (SPL) heard by a user of a mobile terminal, such as a cellular phone, when listening with an ear sealed to the mobile terminal and for providing adequate sound when the ear is not sealed to the mobile terminal. Some sound is laterally ported away from the ear-sealing region on the terminal such that the SPL heard with a sealed ear may be controlled to be within regulatory requirements. The need for mechanical or proximity switches may be reduced or eliminated. Adequate SPLs are provided when the ear is not sealed to the device by the combined use of distal and central ports. Excessive SPLs may be prevented for sounds such as alert signals.

Abstract: An adapter for connection to telephone lines to provide a filter for DSL connections to the telephone lines has pivoting latches that will engage existing studs on a wall mounted jack plate. The housing has a circuit board with a connector that will plug into the telephone jack on the wall mounted jack plate, and has outlet jacks for connection to remote equipment. The latches pivot between a released position wherein they clear the existing studs so that the housing can be placed against the existing wall mounted jack plate, and a latched position where the latches are held in place on the studs and the housing is supported on the existing jack plate. Studs provided on the housing replicate the position of the studs on the existing jack plate.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a hinge device simple in structure, excellent is cost efficiency, and excellent in durability, and a cellular phone using the hinge device. To attain this object, the hinge device includes a tubular member 5, a catch 3 which includes engagement projected parts 38 each having a convex surface with a specified radius of curvature formed thereon, a energizing means 4, and a disk 2 which includes engagement recessed parts 32 engaged with the engagement projected parts in regions opposed to the engagement projected parts 32 of the catch, respectively, and which is rotatably connected with the catch, each of the engagement recessed parts 32 having concave surfaces with a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the engagement recessed parts formed thereon.

Abstract: A telephone comprising: a planar housing; a planar support connected to the planar housing to rotationally support the planar housing; a cantilever beam type cradle on which a handset is to rest, the cradle being extended to one side of the planar support; and an angled support connected to the bottom part of the planar support for supporting the planar support at a predetermined acute angle.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a removable panel (10) defining a first latching hole (122) therein, a knob (30), and a base cover (40). The knob includes an operating portion (31) and a shaft portion (32). A catch (321) extends from the shaft portion. The shaft portion is rotatably received in the first latching hole, with the operation portion being above an upper surface of the removable panel, and the catch being below a lower surface of the removable panel. A second latching hole (450) and a latching hatch (454) are defined in the base cover. The removable panel is attached to the base cover by way of the shaft portion of the knob being inserted into the second latching hole with the catch being received through the latching hatch, and the operating portion of the knob then being rotated so that the catch is engaged below the base cover.

Abstract: A portable radio telephone set provided with a display section includes a rotary selector which rotates to select various functions. A menu displayed on the display section is selected by the rotary selector during a non-conversation time, and the sound volume can be adjusted during the conversation time. The adjusting operation can be performed from both the front and the rear sides of the telephone set. The rotary selector and button keys are arranged within the operation range of the thumb, and ordinary dial functions performed by operating these rotary selector and button keys are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for presenting content data and processing data includes processing that begins by receiving modulated display data and content data via a channel coupling an external content processing device to a content display device. The processing continues by separating the modulated data from the content data. The processing proceeds to retrieving display data from the modulated data and processing the display data for display. The processing continues by processing the content data for presentation.

Abstract: A mobile phone device having an image sensor adapted to sense images, a mobile phone processor adapted to transmit sensed images and to receive received images and a printer processor adapted to instruct a printer assembly inside the mobile phone device to print sensed and received images. The mobile phone device also has a print media inlet adapted to receive print media from a print media supply external to the mobile phone device.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor, the display being moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position, the image sensor and the display are simultaneously visible to a user, and in the second position, the image sensor and the display are not simultaneously visible to a user; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: When a radio communication is made between a predetermined base station and a communication terminal, the communication terminal is allowed to make a communication if a predetermined registration processing is made. If the above registration processing is not executed, then predetermined functions other than a communication function of the communication terminal are limited. Moreover, when a predetermined operation mode is set by an operation means, at least a transmission processing at a radio communication means is stopped and an execution of predetermined functions other than the radio communication processing is not restricted. Thus, when a communication terminal apparatus incorporates therein other functions than an audio reproducing function, operation of such function can be limited properly.

Abstract: A mobile phone including a covering lid, a body, a battery and a battery lid is provided according to the invention. Of which, the body is a mono-block casting with an opening section on the top, while the covering lid is coupled to the body via a first hinge such that the covering lid can be flipped to open from or flipped to close towards the body; the battery is installed inside the body and is loaded into or unloaded from the body via the opening section; the battery lid, which is installed on top of the opening section to hold the battery, is coupled to the body via a second hinge such the battery lid can also be flipped to open from or flipped to close towards the body. In practice, the battery lid can be a keypad module of the mobile phone, while the first and the second hinge can be situated at the same side either having respective axes or sharing the same axis. Moreover, the mobile phone can further include a circuit board which is installed between the battery and the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radio device and method for transmitting radio signals including an electrical interface having at least one data terminal for connecting the radio device to an external data source, and comprising a transmitting device which is in communication with the at least one data terminal and which generates the radio signals with data signals of the external data source, transmitted via the at least one data terminal. The radio device exhibits an energy extraction device, the input of which is connected to the at least one data terminal and the output of which is connected to a power supply input of the transmitting device and which takes energy from the data signals of the external data source and feeds this energy at the power supply input into the transmitting device in order to operate it.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; a capping mechanism operable to selectively cap a printhead of the printing mechanism when the printing mechanism is not printing; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: A portable telephone to which additional function units, such as a flip unit and a slide unit, that provide additional functions for the main body of a portable telephone, are easily mounted on the case of a basic unit that includes only the essential units required for speech. One or more of an LCD bezel 40, a flip cover 50, a keypad bezel 60, grips 70, a keypad slide cover 80 and a slide cover 90, which are additional function units, are mounted on a basic unit 20. Therefore, this arrangement can cope with a request from a user who desires to alter a portable telephone he or she purchased to obtain a model he or she favors.

Abstract: An electronic equipment includes a housing which is formed by two housing parts of which one is integral with a retractable screen which may take up a first/closed position and a second/open position. The open position permits to see the whole screen. In the closed position, one part of the screen remains visible and the other part of the screen is hidden in a second part of the housing. This second housing part supports other elements of the equipment, such as a microphone and keyboard.

Abstract: A telephone including a first part and a second part attached thereto, the second part being movable in relation to the first part between a first position and a second position. The telephone further includes in the first part a radio transmitter/receiver and a connected antenna, and in the second part an arrangement for attaching the battery to the second part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, pocket sized speakerphone device adaptable for use with a cellular telephone, and a method for making such a device. The device reduces howling, including echoing and feedback, sufficiently to enable use of the device as a telephone speakerphone. To reduce howling, one or more of the following may be utilized: attenuation circuitry; sound insulation means; positioning the loudspeaker and the microphone of the device such that the outlet of the loudspeaker for emitting sound from the loudspeaker faces in the same direction as the outlet of the microphone for receiving sound into the microphone, and such that a line extending between the outlet of the loudspeaker and the outlet of the microphone would form a right angle with a line extending in the direction of the outlet of the loudspeaker and the outlet of the microphone face.

Abstract: A mobile phone with a hidden input device. The mobile phone comprises a main body, and an input device coupled to the main body to input data and rotatably connected to the main body between a first position and a second position by a rotating device, wherein the input device has a visible portion with a plurality of first input elements covered by the main body when the input device is fixed in the first position, and a hidden portion with a plurality of second input elements appearing when the input device is fixed in the second position.

Abstract: A mobile phone device having an image sensor adapted to sense images, a mobile phone processor adapted to transmit sensed images and to receive received images and a printer processor adapted to instruct a printer assembly inside the mobile phone device to print sensed and received images.

Abstract: A character inputting method for a handy phone or similar terminal unit uses a first and a second button capable of being pressed or shifted independently of each other. The user of the terminal unit operates the first button and/or second button to scroll characters appearing on a display either in the forward direction or in the backward direction, selects desired one of the characters, and fixes it. When the user presses the two buttons at the same time, the existing one of the vertical and horizontal scroll directions is replaced with the other direction. The user selects the desired character by the forward or backward scroll and then shifts the first or the second button to fix the character. A device for practicing the character inputting method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable housing cover that is adapted to be detachably connectable to a mobile phone. The removable cover having a distinguishing identity means associated therewith, and the phone having a sensor for sensing the distinguishing identity means of the removable cover and a processor controlling the operating characteristics of the device. The arrangement being such that in use, the removable housing cover is mounted on the phone and the sensor senses the identity means and outputs a sensed parameter of the identity means to the processor; wherein, the processor is responsive to the sensed parameter to change selected ones of the operating characteristics of the phone. In this way, changing the phone cover causes a change in the internal operating characteristics of the phone.

Abstract: A flip-type terminal and method therefor has mounted thereon a microstrip patch antenna for a GPS. The flip-type terminal comprises a body including a GPS receiver which is mounted to a main board; a flip having a slim-style microstrip patch antenna which is mounted to the flip in a manner such that a portion of the microstrip patch antenna projects out of the flip to define a rectangular contour; a hinge unit for mechanically connecting the body and the flip with each other, the hinge unit allowing the flip to be opened to and closed from a predetermined angle capable of rendering communication, the hinge unit further enabling the microstrip patch antenna to be opened to and closed from an optimal GPS data receiving angle; and an RF flexible printed circuit for electrically connecting the GPS receiver and the microstrip patch antenna with each other via the hinge unit.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver. An embodiment of the invention provides a receptacle outer profile being larger than the main transceiver body outer profile in at least one dimension. An embodiment of the invention provides for a transceiver having a latch member and a latching point point disposed on a main body between a first end and a second end of the housing.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide an improved mobile phone with prevention of numbed hands of the user under even a cold environment. The mobile phone includes a heating circuit. In the heating circuit, a battery 14 has connections with leading and trailing ends of a line 20 to be heated. The heated line 20 has connections with a thermostat 22 and an outside-operable switch 23. The heating circuit is disposed within the area where is between the bottom and the leading edge of the back casing 1b of the housing in the mobile phone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism and method for rotating at least a first and second housing elements (120, 220) of a device (100) with respect to one another. The first and second housing elements (120, 220) have a common axis of rotation (705), which is substantially perpendicular to a front surface of the device (100). The mechanism includes a tension device (300) having a first end coupled to the first housing element (120) and a second end coupled to the second housing element (220) at a point which travels around the axis of rotation along a path, where the path extends at least partly around the axis of rotation at a distance from the axis of rotation. The tension device (300) biases the rotational relationship of the first (120) and second (220) housing elements toward an opened position. The mechanism additionally includes a mechanical stop (600), that limits the further rotation of the first (120) and second (220) housing elements beyond an opened position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a security gate phone entry system that allows a person located at a security gate, that bars access into a secure area, to call an occupant within the secure area. The phone entry systems only communication connection port is a standard telephone line jack. Communication with phone entry unit can be established with the phone entry unit by connecting a standard telephone line to the unit. Alternatively, the phone entry unit can be connected directly to a computer with modem by using a telephone line simulator to connect the computer with modem to the telephone line jack of the phone entry unit. Additionally, the phone entry unit can be connected to a central control unit by a private communication line through a telephone line simulator connected to the telephone line jack.

Abstract: An electronic radiotelephone comprising a first housing, a second housing, and an inner housing having retaining means for retaining to the inner housing the electronic components of the radiotelephone; and first releasable attaching means for releasable attaching the first housing to the inner housing, wherein the first housing, when attached to the inner housing, is presented towards a user during operation of the radiotelephone; and second releasably attaching means for releasable attaching the second housing to the inner housing, wherein the second housing, when attached to the inner housing, faces away from the user during operation of the radiotelephone.

Abstract: A phone protector and storage case for protecting and holding a cellular phone. The phone protector and storage case includes a housing having a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The front wall has a top half and a bottom half. The top half comprises a door extending into the top wall and the side walls. A hinge hingedly couples the door to the first side wall. The door is selectively positioned between an open position and a closed position. A cellular phone is removably positionable in the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible structure, a hinge and a shutter comprising such flexible structure. The invention further relates to a mobile communications apparatus and a mobile telephone comprising such hinge or shutter.

Abstract: A system for connecting between at least one radio communication transceiver and at least one conventional telephone including: (a) at least one detachable adaptor, each adaptor having (i) a cellular transceiver docking connector, the connector operatively connected to the radio communication transceiver, and (ii) an interface module operatively connected to the docking connector, wherein the module is designed and configured for utilization of at least one protocol that enables information transfer between the conventional telephone and the transceiver.

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 folding electronic apparatus invention comprises a flexible substrate where a first belt-like part and a second belt-like part are connected by a middle part so as to form a crank shape. At least one of the first belt-like part and the second belt-like part of the flexible substrate is rolled with the middle part as an axis to form a roll buffer part. The roll buffer part is housed in the hollow of a hinge axis. A tips of the first and second belt-like parts are pulled into a first and second units through an opening in the hinge axis and then connected to the first and second circuits in the first and second units.

Abstract: A cover member for an electronic device, the cover member having a secure radio frequency identification (RFID) module within it, an electronic device including such a cover member, and a system including such an electronic device for authorizing providing of goods or services. If desired, the circuitry of the electronic device can supplement that of the RFID module, enabling storage, display and control of transactions enabled by the RFID module.

Abstract: A control system is used for determining a rotational direction of a ratchet that will output a pair of digital signals. The control system includes a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the ratchet for receiving the pair of digital signals. Afterwards, the microprocessor will compare the pair of digital signals with the previously stored pair of digital signals to determine if a conditional signal for determining the rotational direction of a ratchet is transmitted to a CPU or not. The memory is electrically connected to the microprocessor for storing the pair of digital signals.

Abstract: A telephone set includes a main telephone body for receiving and transmitting signals coming from a telephone company, and one or more wireless earphones wirelessly connected to the main telephone body for receiving from and transmitting signals wirelessly to the main telephone body. The wireless earphone is featured to have a plurality of input push keys for dial phone numbers for making calls via the main telephone body, portable to anywhere easily and conveniently. And a separate charger is provided for any wireless earphone placed far from the main telephone body for charging the chargeable battery in the earphone.

Abstract: A programmable light source device for mobile phone displays is provided, including an electroluminance panel, and a driving integrated circuit (IC). The electroluminance provides luminance light source to the mobile phone display and is capable for light color change. The driving IC sends out signals to the electroluminance panel in order to control its activation and color change, including change timing and patterns. The driving IC also receives input from the user through the keypad to set the desired illumination effect and color change.

Abstract: A piece of data to be sent by mail is selected from data displayed on the back surface liquid crystal in the state of the portable telephone being folded. The selected data is sent with a button operating. Upon completion of the mail sending, the mail sending ends with a button operation. Similarly, mail is received in the same manner in the state of the portable telephone being folded.

Abstract: A cellular phone top cover includes a foil-decorating film (1) including an uppermost layer comprised of a transparent base film (3) and, laminated thereon, a symbol layer (6) for displaying characters or symbols and a colored layer (7) defining a transparent display window (21) of a cellular phone display, and a transparent adhesive layer (15) laminated thereon. The foil-decorating film is bonded via the adhesive layer (15) to a transparent resin molded article (17) of a cellular phone top cover shape having a voice output through-hole (22) and push button through-holes (23), and the foil-decorating film (1) on at least the voice output through-hole (22) has been removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to casings (2) for portable communication devices (1). The casing (2) is reusable with engines having different processing capabilities.

Abstract: A cover assembly (1) of a mobile phone includes a front cover (2) and a back cover (3). The front cover defines a front microphone cavity (4) at an end thereof with at least one opening formed in a wall of said front microphone cavity. The back cover defines a back microphone cavity (5) at an end thereof, corresponding in position to that of the front microphone cavity in the front cover. At least one opening is formed in a wall of said back microphone cavity. Said front and back covers are assembled together to form the cover assembly, resulting in a combination of said front and back cavities to create a combined microphone cavity (90) for receiving a microphone (70) therein, the combined cavity having at least one aperture (46) at its lower end, thereby improving voice quality and structural integrity of the mobile phone.

Abstract: A mobile terminal having a folder configured for protection against damage to a display module, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), due to an external impact is provided. Buffering members disposed in various positions between the display module and the upper cover of the folder are configured to absorb an impact generated due to an externally applied force, to prevent deformation of the upper cover, and to prevent subsequent damage to the display module. Additionally, a number of reinforcing mechanisms may be provided to enhance the strength of the upper and lower covers of the folder, making them less susceptible to deformation due to an externally applied force.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus comprises a transceiver module including electronic and electro-mechanical components for carrying out all essential functions of the apparatus. Front and rear housing members are releasably mountable to the apparatus by a user of the apparatus so as to enclose the module and thereby define the external appearance of the apparatus.

Abstract: A unitary gasket component is designed to provide a complex acoustic path for bringing sound to a microphone. The path includes a pre-plenum and apertures to allow external sound into the pre-plenum. The path further includes an acoustic filter communicating with the pre-plenum and defining relatively small openings for sound to exit the pre-plenum. A voice tube extends from the acoustic filter to a microphone plenum, the latter being in direct communication with the microphone.