Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a radio frequency system with a plurality of radio frequency modules. At least one of these radio frequency modules includes a coupler switching circuit that can pass an indication of radio frequency power received at a first input/output port to a second input/output port, and pass an indication of radio frequency power received at the second input/output port to the first input/output port.

Abstract: An information display device including an information display part including a screen for displaying information, and a housing including a plurality of sides surrounding the screen, the information display part being attached to the information display device, wherein the housing has one side from among the plurality of sides, the one side being provided with an operation unit that receives an operation for the information display device, a connector that communicates with an external device, and a power source connecting portion that has a power source connector, to which power is supplied from an outside.

Abstract: Example embodiments of systems, methods, and devices for transaction card alignment are provided. In one example embodiment, a mobile device may include a first component and a second component foldable with respect to one another between a first configuration and a second configuration. The mobile device may further include a screen interface on an interior side of the first component, and an alignment feature along the interior side, the alignment feature providing alignment for a contactless card with respect to the screen interface, wherein the contactless card is uncovered by the second component in the first configuration and covered by the second component in the second configuration.

Abstract: A wearable article is disclosed. The wearable article includes a body and a connecting portion connected to the body, the body includes a processing device, the wearable article further includes at least one removable device disposed on the connecting portion, the removable device is configured for connecting to the processing device.

Abstract: Portable communication devices and related methods for use in supporting voice and/or data communication are provided. One example portable communication device includes a housing, an interface connector disposed at the housing. The interface connector is configured to couple to an accessory module configured to provide at least one accessory function. The example portable communication device also includes a processor disposed at least partially within the housing. The processor is coupled to the interface connector and is configured to determine whether a coupled accessory module is an approved module for use with the portable communication device, based on an identity of the accessory module, and if the accessory module is an approved module, enable power at the interface connector such that communication between the portable communication device and the accessory module is permitted.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first section, a second section and a connecting section. The first section has a user input section and a first tubular housing member. The first tubular housing member forms e majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the first section. The second section has a display and a second tubular housing member. The second tubular housing member forms a majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the second section. The connecting section movably connects the second section with the first section. The first tubular housing member at least partially houses the user input section. The second tubular housing member at least partially houses the display.

Abstract: A terminal can include a wireless charger configured to wirelessly receive a power signal from a charging pad to charge power; and a controller configured to control an incoming call notification mode to be changed from a vibration mode to a bell sound mode or silent mode when an event is generated on the charging pad.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal, a main body configured to receive a battery, and a cover body detachably covered to the main body. Further, the cover body includes a first cover part formed to cover the battery, a second cover part, and a sliding unit configured to slidably couple the second cover part to the first cover part and allow the second cover part to slide and tilt away from the first cover part.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first section, a second section and a connecting section. The first section has a user input section and a first tubular housing member. The first tubular housing member forms a majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the first section. The second section has a display and a second tubular housing member. The second tubular housing member forms a majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the second section. The connecting section movably connects the second section with the first section. The first tubular housing member at least partially houses the user input section. The second tubular housing member at least partially houses the display.

Abstract: An electronic device (e.g., an imaging apparatus) is implemented to obtain excellent sound effects while miniaturization and slimming down are achieved. An electronic device (e.g., an imaging apparatus) has a casing; a sound emitting device that has a sound emitting portion and is provided inside the casing; a movable member provided to the casing to have a gap between the movable member and the casing; and a communicating portion that communicates between the sound emitting portion of the sound emitting device and the movable member inside the casing.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and power source controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which power consumption can be efficiently controlled in a low power mode. The present invention includes calculating a remaining power level of a power supply unit, if the calculated remaining power level is equal to or lower than a predetermined reference, entering a power saving mode, if the power saving mode is entered, activating a basic operation related module, if the power saving mode is entered, comparing a power consumption level required for a designated operation execution to the calculated remaining power level, and if the remaining power level is equal to or higher by a predetermined level or more than the power consumption level as a result of the comparing step, outputting designated operation execution possibility indication information.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first section, a second section and a connecting section. The first section has a user input section and a first tubular housing member. The first tubular housing member forms a majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the first section. The second section has a display and a second tubular housing member. The second tubular housing member forms a majority of opposite exterior lateral sides of the second section. The connecting section movably connects the second section with the first section. The first tubular housing member at least partially houses the user input section. The second tubular housing member at least partially houses the display.

Abstract: A method for indicating the charge status of a backup power supply of a communication device includes detecting the charge status of the backup power supply. If the charge status of the backup power supply is lower than or equal to a predetermined charge status, the communication device alerts via a telephone connected thereto. The communication device alerts a user by sounding one or more tones if the telephone is off-hook, and alerts user by sounding one or more rings if the telephone is on-hook.

Abstract: The portable terminal includes a main body, a battery pack removably mounted to a back surface of the main body, and a battery cover mounted to the back surface of the main body. The battery cover is slidingly removable from the back surface of the main body and has a planar surface and an opening. When the battery cover is mounted to the main body, the battery cover receives the battery pack and a part of the main body is exposed through the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first housing section having a first one-piece housing member; a second housing section having a second one-piece housing member; and a hinge rotatably connecting the first and second housing sections to each other. The hinge includes the first housing member forming a first hinge section at a first end of the first housing section which is pivotably connected to a second hinge section formed by the second housing member at a second end of the second housing member. The first and second hinge sections form opposite outer lateral ends of the hinge. The first and second hinge sections are spaced from outer lateral sides of the first and second housing sections. An axis of rotation of the hinge extends generally between the outer lateral sides.

Abstract: A cellular phone apparatus that is designed to mount at least one cellular phone and also alert an individual when any one of the cellular phones mounted within the apparatus receives a call. One embodiment of the apparatus can hold one cellular phones, while another embodiment of the apparatus can hold three cellular phones. The phones are preferably placed into “vibrate” mode when being placed within the apparatus. When a phone mounted within the apparatus receives a call, the vibration of that cellular phone will activate the apparatus, causing the apparatus to make a ringing sound and alert an individual of the incoming call.

Abstract: A handset device (10) includes a housing (20) and a battery cover (30) mounted on the housing. The housing includes a front wall (24), a rear wall (22), two sidewalls (26), and at least one bay cooperatively surrounded by the front wall, the rear wall, and the sidewalls. The front wall includes at least one first receiving portion (240) including a wedge-shaped first slidable groove (242) having a first inclination angle and a recessed portion (244) communicating with the first slidable groove. The rear wall includes at least one receiving groove (220). The battery cover includes at least one fastening protrusion (34) corresponding to the first receiving portion and at least one protrusion (32) received in the receiving groove. The fastening protrusion has an inclination angle equal to the first inclination angle and includes a hook located at an end thereof, abutting the recessed portion.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (20) comprises a housing (22), a battery (26), a battery cover (28) and a trigger mechanism (24). The housing (22) have a battery chamber (222) defined therein. The battery cover (28) have a mating portion (2822) formed thereon. The battery (268) assembled in the battery chamber (222) with the battery cover (28) covering thereon. and The trigger mechanism (24) comprise an expanding portion (242), a securing portion (244), and a resisting portion (246), the securing portion (244) have two ends respectively connecting the expanding portion (242) and the resisting portion (246), the mating portion (2822) is configured for securely engaging with the securing portion (244) so as to restrain the expanding portion from expanding. The expanding portion (242) is secured within the battery chamber (222). The resisting portion (246) is configured for resisting against the battery (26).

Abstract: A chip card retaining mechanism for retaining a chip card (30) mounted in a electronic device 200 is provided. The electronic device includes a housing (10) having a battery compartment (12) defined therein. The chip card retaining mechanism includes a receiving portion (14) formed on the housing for fittingly receiving the chip card therein, and a locking assembly. The receiving portion is opening in the battery compartment of the electronic device. The locking assembly includes a stop mechanism configured for preventing the chip card retreating from the receiving portion, and a latch plate (28). A first end portion of the latch plate is rotatably connected with the housing such that an opposite second end portion of the latch plate is capable of opening or closing the opening of the receiving portion.

Abstract: A cordless telephone apparatus includes: a battery which is rechargeable with a direct current based on an electric energy supplied from an outside of the cordless telephone apparatus; a constant current circuit which limits the direct current charged into the battery to a constant current; a voltage-dividing resistor which divides a direct voltage inputted into the constant current circuit; an A/D converter which converts a value of the direct voltage divided by the voltage-dividing resistor into digital data; a charging-state acquiring portion which acquires a charging state of the battery based on the digital data from the A/D converter; and a charging-state informing portion which informs the charging state of the battery acquired by the charging-state acquiring portion.

Abstract: A digital device which can accommodate a large display yet still have a small overall size is provided. The digital device includes a first body with a lens and a display, and a second body with at least one operation button. The first and second body slide with respect to each other between a first position and a second position. The lens of the first body and the at least one operation button of the second body are exposed as the first body and the second body are slid into the first position.

Abstract: A communication device. The communication device comprises a body, a battery unit and an ejecting device. The body comprises an opening, a first port, a first positioning portion and a receptacle. The opening is formed on one end of the body, and the receptacle is a hollow rectangular space connecting the opening and the body. The first port is an electrical contact disposed in the body connected to a circuit board installed therein. The first positioning portion is a recess or hole formed on the sidewall of the receptacle near the opening.

Abstract: A mobile phone and a battery-fixing device. The mobile phone comprises a body, a battery, and a positioning device. The body includes a first guiding member. The battery is disposed on the body in a detachable manner, and includes a second guiding member corresponding to the first guiding member. The battery moves in the body by the second guiding member moving along the first guiding member. The positioning device is disposed on the body, and fixes the battery in the body.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes a terminal body having a battery receiving part, a battery received on the battery receiving part, a battery cover mounted at a rear side of the terminal body, and a battery locking unit for fixing the battery to the terminal body. The battery locking unit may prevent release of the battery due to an external impact.

Abstract: A device includes a main power source for supplying power, and a memory for storing an augmented time which is greater than a current time and is updated periodically using a first clock. An auxiliary power source supplies power to a second clock for providing the current time when the main power source is incapable of providing power. A controller powered by the auxiliary power source is configured to set a start time when main power source is incapable of providing power. The auxiliary power source does not supply power to the second clock.

Abstract: A mobile phone and a battery-release device. The mobile phone includes a body, a positioning device, and a battery. The positioning device includes a magnet. The positioning device is disposed in the body in a manner such that it moves between a first position and a second position. The battery is disposed in the body in a detachable manner, and includes a moveable engaging member. When the positioning device is in the first position, the engaging member is attracted by the magnet so that the battery is fixed in the body. When the positioning device is in the second position, the engaging member is not attracted by the magnet so that the battery is separated from the body.

Abstract: A sliding/swing-type portable apparatus having a self-retaining function includes a main body; a battery cover coupled to the bottom surface of the main body in a predetermined position so that it can rotate about a first hinge axis toward or away from the main body and provided with a folding force, at less than a first angle relative to the bottom surface of the main body, in such a direction that it is folded on the main body, an unfolding force at the first angle or more, and a retaining force at a second angle for retaining the main body in an upright position, at a slant; and a battery pack attached to and detached from the battery cover.

Abstract: A cellphone system, cellphone flip or non flip types (10) removable or collapsible hand crank to dynamo (12) external dynamo attachment (14) external solar cell attachment (16) dynamo and solar cell attachment jack (18) solar cells (20) cellphone charging dock (22).

Abstract: Folding wireless communication devices (100, 700) comprise first parts (102, 1002) that are rotatably coupled to second parts (104, 1104). The first parts (102, 1002) can be moved from first positions in which the first parts (102, 1002) overlie the second parts (104, 1104) to second positions in which the first parts (102, 1002) extend upward away from the second parts (104, 1104). The first parts (102, 1002) comprise one or more buttons (302, 304, 306, 308 1010, 1012), e.g., a pair of directional buttons, such as “UP” and “DOWN” control buttons (302, 304, 1010, 1012). Hardware and/or software is used to change the function of the buttons (302, 304, 306, 308 1010, 1012) depending on the position of the first parts (102, 1002).

Abstract: A multi-mode power supply device of a wireless earphone is disclosed. The earphone is communicable bi-directionally with portable communication devices wirelessly through an antenna. The earphone has a battery set. In at least one side of the earphone; an internal of the earphone has a power management circuit. The battery set supplies power to the power management circuit. The power management circuit is used to control the power on or off. The communication devices are selected from portable mobile phones and vehicle used phones. A suspender is capable of being inserted into or buckled into the groove of the earphone so that the suspender is positioned at one side of the power supply module. The suspender has a power supply module. When the suspender is combined to the earphone. The power management circuit is electrically connected to the power supply module.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to smoothen the loading of a battery pack, to ensure the electric connection between the battery pack and the main body of a mobile electronic apparatus, and to reduce the manufacture cost.

Abstract: Data which indicates remaining capacity of a battery in terms of the terminal voltage of the battery is updated by a control unit when necessary, whereby available capacity of the battery is accurately calculated regardless of the extent of deterioration of the battery. In addition to the battery's calculated available capacity, a radio-wave receiving condition and a temperature detected by a temperature detection unit are also taken into consideration to accurately calculate and display an available time. Moreover, the control unit performs the entire process of backing up user data into a non-volatile internal memory (flash memory), which reduces power consumption required for the backup process, resulting in a longer available time.

Abstract: A mobile phone includes a housing, a circuit board, a side button and a battery. The circuit board is installed in the housing. The side button is installed on the housing in a slidable manner. The battery is installed on the housing for supplying power to the mobile phone and an elastic member is coupled between the housing and the side button. The circuit board includes a control circuit for controlling the operation of the mobile phone. When the side button is triggered, the control circuit produces a control signal. The side button includes an engaging hook for engaging with a recess of the battery so as to fix the battery on the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handheld radiotelephone having a battery pack attachably and detachably equipped on a rear surface of a main body, and a locking device for allowing the battery pack to be attached or detached. The locking device operates in a perpendicular direction with a length direction of the radiotelephone, and the battery pack is attached or detached while forming an arc around an end of the radiotelephone. The locking device includes an elastic locker having a predetermined elasticity, of which one end is fixed to a predetermined position of a lower casing frame of the radiotelephone and the other end is selectively locked in a locking hole. A pusher installed on the elastic locker, for pushing the elastic locker.

Abstract: In a cellular video telephone having a built-in battery, the remaining electric power of the battery is detected. The data communication speed and the display of image on a display are variably controlled based on the detected remaining battery power, that is, the communication speed is lowered and the display is turned off, as the remaining power decreases. Alternatively or in addition, the communication speed and the image display are controlled variably based on availability of external power source in the course of voice and image communication.

Abstract: There is provided a portable communication device for minimizing the SAR of electromagnetic waves. In the portable communication device, a slim upper housing has an FBC on which a keypad is mounted, a lower housing is vertically spaced from the slim upper housing by a predetermined distance and includes a PCB assembly, and a middle housing is positioned between the slim upper housing and the lower housing, spatially isolated from the lower housing by a separation plate to minimize the adverse effects of electromagnetic waves generated from the PCB assembly, and has a slot opened from the front end to hold an object in the lengthwise direction. A sliding battery pack is insertable to and detachable from the middle housing in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply device for a radio telephone system which can normally perform radio communication during power failure, by providing power of a battery disposed at a main body of the system or a wireless handset to the inside circuit of the main body, when direct current power is not supplied to the radio telephone system due to the power failure or the like.

Abstract: A mobile terminal with a solar cell is disclosed. The mobile terminal has a main body, a battery and a flip cover. A receiver portion, a data display and a keypad are formed on the upper surface of the main body. The improvement comprises a solar cell attached to the outer surface of the flip cover to be exposed to the outside. According to the present invention, there is provided the mobile terminal having a solar cell, which is capable of providing sufficient electric power to the mobile terminal while the mobile terminal is positioned in a normal state where the upper surface of the mobile terminal is directed upward.

Abstract: A rear cover (1) for a telephone handset (2) is described. An inner area of the handset (2) is adapted to receive electronic circuitry (27) for the operation of the telephone. A portion of the rear cover is adapted to provide a housing (4) for a SIM card (5). The rear cover (1) is provided with electronic terminals (8b) adapted to enable electronic communication between a SIM card (5) and the electronic circuitry (27) within the telephone. The rear cover (1) desirably additionally provides a housing for a battery.

Abstract: A battery pack locking apparatus for a mobile telephone is disclosed, in which a locker is operable with its own mechanical structure without using a separate spring. The battery pack locking apparatus includes a locker movable in a perpendicular direction with respect to a body of the mobile telephone and mounted on a lower casing frame of the mobile telephone, and an elastic member formed on a lower surface of the locker to provide a restitution force to the locker. The elastic member is a zigzag tension rib, which is formed extending downward from the lower surface of the locker such that a free end of the tension rib should be pressingly contact the lower casing frame.

Abstract: A thermal management method and apparatus for the heat-producing microelectronic package(s) contained within an enclosure also comprising a battery. In one embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the heat-producing microelectronic package(s) contained within a wireless phone enclosure is placed in thermal communication with the battery. The battery is therefore utilized as a thermal mass that absorbs and dissipates the heat during operation. The battery is provided to re-conduct the thermal energy back to the microelectronic package and to the thermally conductive circuit substrate for dissipation. In another embodiment, the battery is provided to conduct the thermal energy to a thermal conductive enclosure exterior side.

Abstract: The mobile telephones comprise two main elements, namely a body (101) and a battery (103) the powers this body. The users of the mobile telephones may wish, through their mobile telephone, to have functions other than that of communicating with another person. These other functions (107-109) are then incorporated into the battery and a functional connector (120) is placed between the body and the battery. In order to keep a body that is as standard as possible, the functional connector is made detachable. The functional connector then sets up a connection between the contacts (116) of the body and contacts (111) of the battery. Thus the body is the same whatever the type of battery. Similarly, the cost of the telephone is henceforth bone only by those who have need of it.

Abstract: A portable communication device has a plurality of projections formed on one or both of an upper casing and a lower casing; a plurality of through holes formed on at least a printed circuit board, on which various types of electronic parts are mounted, housed in a housing so to allow the projections to pierce through them; and the projections designed to pierce through the through holes of the printed circuit board to fix the printed circuit board between the upper casing and the lower casing.

Abstract: A watch type portable radiotelephone is disclosed. The watch type portable radiotelephone includes a body element having upper and lower case frames; a battery pack holder including a battery pack for supplying power to the body element; a locking device for locking and unlocking the battery pack to and from the battery pack holder, respectively; a hinge connector for rotatably connecting the body element and the battery pack holder to each other; and a wrist band connected to the body element and the battery pack holder for enabling the portable radiotelephone to be worn around the wrist.

Abstract: The mobile or portable telephone includes a circuit board (15); a battery compartment (5) for a battery (20) located on a first side of the circuit board (15) and a pivotable card receptacle (10) for a telephone card arranged on the first side of the circuit board (15) next to the battery compartment. The card receptacle (10) is pivotable between a first position (25) in which the telephone card cannot be inserted or removed from the card receptacle when the battery (20) is in the battery compartment (5) and a second position (30) in which the telephone card is insertable or removable from the card receptacle even when the battery (20) is in the battery compartment (5). A button (B) may be provided for activation of the pivoting of the card receptacle into the second position from the first position. The card receptacle (10) preferably locks in the first position (25) when put in the first position and may be unlocked from the first position (25) by operation of the button (B).

Abstract: A battery-powered communications apparatus has a communications unit and an additional function unit. The additional function unit is controlled in dependence upon residual battery capacity in such a manner that the communications unit can be used until a time set by the a time setting unit.

Abstract: The low radiation cellular phone dramatically lowers the amount of radiation absorbed by the brain by moving the lowest source of radiation closer to the brain, thereby moving those components that emit greater amounts of radiation further from the brain. The battery, which is the lowest source of radiation, is located at the top of the cellular phone, thereby moving the circuit boards which emit greater amounts of radiation further from the brain.

Abstract: The present invention is for providing a portable terminal device with improved mechanical strength and rigidity of a case so as to prevent damage of functional parts with respect to bend or twist deriving from a small size and a thin shape of the portable terminal device main body, which comprises a printed board with mounting parts mounted thereon, a lower case with receiving ribs provided corresponding to the arrangement position of the mounting parts for receiving the mounting parts, and a battery case provided below the lower case for supporting deformation of the lower case.

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, 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.