Abstract: A communication device operates in first and second modes, such as a gaming mode and a communication mode. The communication device includes a communication device body adapted for a first mode of operation, a display screen disposed in generally parallel relationship with the device body in the first mode of operation, and a pivoting means disposed between the display screen and the device body for permitting the display screen to pivot into a position generally orthogonal to the device body for the second mode of operation. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems and computer program products for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal. A feature use circuit is provided that obtains telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal. The obtained telemetry data is stored in the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal is connected to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and transmits the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.

Abstract: A method of storing a phone number within a mobile phone that was received from an information service. The user places a call to an information service to obtain a requested phone number. The requested phone number returned from the information service is detected by the mobile phone and can be stored within the mobile phone. In one embodiment, the requested phone number is returned audibly from the information service to the mobile phone and is detected using voice recognition algorithms to parse the audible response returned from the information service into a series of numbers that make up the requested phone number. The mobile can then prompt the user whether to store the returned phone number permanently and where it should be stored. Another feature prompts the user if he would like the mobile phone to automatically dial the phone number just obtained from the information service. In addition, flags can be set to automatically store and dial the requested phone number without having to prompt the user.

Abstract: A system and method of automatic initiation for connecting a mobile phone to a conference call is disclosed. A mobile phone containing a software application for maintaining a schedule is coupled with another software application that reviews calendar event data stored in the mobile phone. Calendar event data can include a sub-category of event data relating to conference calls. Conference call event data includes a starting time, a telephone number, and a passcode authorizing connection to the conference call. The mobile phone automatically produces an alert shortly before the starting time of the conference call and displays a prompt asking whether to connect to the conference call. For an affirmative response, the mobile phone automatically dials the telephone number for the conference call. The mobile phone then receives a prompt for the passcode authorizing connection to the conference call. The mobile phone obtains the passcode from the conference call event data and automatically enters the passcode.

Abstract: A method of automatically answering a mobile phone. A mobile phone receives an incoming call and detects the calling party's phone number using a caller ID function. The mobile phone then determines if the calling party's phone number has been flagged as a phone number capable of causing the mobile phone to answer itself. If it is, the mobile phone automatically answers the call.

Abstract: A way of storing and forwarding the content of a cellular conference call is described. A conference call is conducted among a group. The network is responsible for recording and storing the conference call. The network also determines which mobile telephone devices associated with group members did not participate in the conference call. The network automatically composes and sends a message to the mobile telephone devices of the group members that did not participate in the conference call. The message contains information indicating that a conference call took place and is available to be downloaded from the network for replay. In another implementation, a mobile telephone is responsible for recording and storing the conference call. The mobile telephone also determines which mobile telephone devices did not participate in the conference call. The mobile telephone device composes and sends an MMS message to the group members that did not participate in the conference call.

Abstract: A multi-band planar inverted-F antenna includes a floating parasitic element. For example, a planar inverted-F antenna includes first and second planar inverted-F antenna branches that extend on a dielectric substrate. The first planar inverted-F antenna branch is configured to resonate in response to first electromagnetic radiation in a first frequency band. The second planar inverted-F antenna branch is configured to resonate in response to second electromagnetic radiation in a second frequency band. The floating parasitic element is configured to electromagnetically couple to the second planar inverted-F antenna branch when, for example, the second planar inverted-F antenna branch is excited by the electromagnetic radiation provided via an RF feed (when the antenna is used to transmit).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to carry out the method that enables a mobile phone to reduce the bitrate of an image to be transmitted by the mobile phone. The method first removes a portion of an original image frame thereby creating dead clusters within the image frame. The dead clusters are then filled with data to create a new image frame having a smaller bitrate than the original image frame. The new image frame is then encoded such that it requires less bandwidth during transmission than the original image frame would require.

Abstract: Modular external antenna assemblies are configured to releaseably attach to wireless terminals and replace internal antennas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device comprising a housing enclosing at least one loudspeaker and at least part of at least one antenna inside the housing. This at least one loudspeaker comprises an acoustic resonance chamber while said at least one antenna comprises at least one electromagnetic resonance chamber. The invention teaches that the acoustic resonance chamber can be located completely or partly within the electromagnetic resonance chamber.

Abstract: A mobile terminal for use in a wireless communication system comprises a housing encloses electronic components operable to transmit and receive telecommunication signals. The housing includes means for providing user input to the mobile terminal. A display is movably mounted to the housing for movement from a first position, where the display at least partially conceals the user input means of the housing, and a second position where the user input means of the housing is exposed and accessible to the user. A flip cover is pivotally mounted to the housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. The flip cover is sized to substantially conceal the display and an inner surface of the housing when in the closed position.

Abstract: Mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging functions. The present invention, by way of example embodiments, provides for a mobile terminal with ergonomic imaging or camera functions. A single display can be used, for example in portrait mode while terminal functions are being used and in landscape mode while imaging functions are being used. The change between the two orientations can be accomplished automatically. In some embodiments, the capability is also provided to process an image for assignment to a terminal function, where the image has at least one display attribute that makes it at least partly unsuitable for use with the terminal function. The processing may include resizing, cropping, and/or rotating the image. This processing can be accomplished for example, so that a landscape image can be viewed conveniently in a portrait orientation.

Abstract: A keypad device for a mobile telephone or other device utilizing a keypad or keyboard is comprised of a flexible substrate and a keypad cover. The flexible substrate includes a plurality of keys affixed to the surface as well as a plurality first conductive strips associated with each key. The keypad cover is attached to the flexible substrate. The keypad cover typically includes holes that permit the plurality of keys to protrude through the keypad cover. In addition, the keypad cover further includes a plurality of second conductive strips that selectively contact a corresponding first conductive strip on the flexible substrate. The plurality of first conductive strips is coupled to ground and the plurality of second conductive strips is coupled to logic circuitry. Or, in another embodiment, both sets of conductive strips are coupled with the logic circuitry. The default position of the keypad device has each of the first conductive strips in contact with each of the corresponding second conductive strips.

Abstract: Antennas and wireless terminals that incorporating the antennas include conductive elements that have a looped track element that can resonate at high and low bands to provide a multi-band PIFA.

Abstract: A method of presenting location data representing a mobile phone's current approximate location to a mobile phone user via the mobile phone display. The location information is iconically displayed and periodically updated. To display location information, the mobile phone determines its current position. Once the current position is determined, the mobile phone looks up locations within a predetermined distance from the current position of the mobile phone. The mobile phone then compares the results and selects the location/location icon pairing that is closest to the current position of the mobile phone. This location icon is then displayed on the mobile phone display. The mobile phone then waits a predetermined period before re-determining the current position of the mobile phone and repeating the search/display processes. Both the predetermined wait period and predetermined distance from the current position are user defined parameters that can be altered at the user's discretion.

Abstract: A conductive element with a primary branch and a secondary branch are separated by a bend segment and the signal and ground feeds are positioned adjacent each other on a common portion of the conductive element. The frequencies in the high band may be at least about twice that of the frequencies in the low band. The branches and bend segment are constructed such that the primary branch radiates at both high and low band operation. The two branches combine to form a more efficient high band radiator.