Abstract: A handheld electronic device hinge for mechanically connecting first and second rotatable body members of a handheld electronic device, said hinge comprising a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein said first bracket comprises: a first connecting member for connecting to the first rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a first axis; and a second connecting member connected to the second bracket for rotation of said second bracket around a second axis, said first and second axes being parallel to each other, and wherein said second bracket comprises a third connecting member for connecting to the second rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a third axis, said third axis being perpendicular to said first and second axes.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device has a central part comprising a display and two pivotable elements. The pivotable elements are pivotably linked to the central part such that the pivotable elements are moveable between a compacted configuration and an extended configuration. Both of the pivotable elements are stacked on the central part and adjacent to each other when in the compacted configuration, and extend outward from the central part in the extended configuration. The pivotable elements each have a first surface accessible to a user in the compacted configuration. A first set of keys is disposed on the first surfaces. The pivotable elements each also have a second surface that is accessible to the user in the extended configuration but not in the compacted configuration. A second set of keys is disposed on the second surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first display configured to be able to display user content and to have an active display state in which said user content can be stably displayed via active powering of the display, and a second display configured to be able to display user content and to have a passive display state in which said user content can be stably displayed without active powering of the display. The apparatus is configured such that the first display is positioned to at least partially overlie and cover the second display to provide a covered region of the second display. The apparatus is also configured such that the content on the second display in the covered region can be viewed through the first display.

Abstract: Apparatus for a portable electronic device, the apparatus comprising a base member, a user input interface, and a user output interface. The user output interface is configured to extend along mutually perpendicular longitudinal and lateral axes of the apparatus. The user input interface comprises a QWERTY input configured to extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus is configured to provide a first configuration in which the user input interface is housed between the base member and the user output interface, and a second configuration in which the user input and output interfaces have been laterally slid in opposing directions with respect to the base member.

Abstract: A controller includes one or more inputs configured to receive data representative of whether a device is in a first or second operating mode. The device comprising first and second user interfaces. The controller is configured to: in the first operating mode, provide output to cause information to be displayed on the first user interface and cause information not to be displayed on the second user interface; and in the second operating mode, provide output to cause information to be displayed on both of the first and second user interfaces.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device has a central part comprising a display and two pivotable elements. The pivotable elements are pivotably linked to the central part such that the pivotable elements are moveable between a compacted configuration and an extended configuration. Both of the pivotable elements are stacked on the central part and adjacent to each other when in the compacted configuration, and extend outward from the central part in the extended configuration. The pivotable elements each have a first surface accessible to a user in the compacted configuration. A first set of keys is disposed on the first surfaces. The pivotable elements each also have a second surface that is accessible to the user in the extended configuration but not in the compacted configuration. A second set of keys is disposed on the second surfaces.

Abstract: An electronic headset comprising connectivity functionality, the connectivity functionality arranged to allow the headset to be operatively coupled to a remote associated electronic device for the transmission of signalling between the headset and the device, the headset further comprising camera functionality arranged to capture one or more images, and wherein the camera functionality is arranged to be controlled by control signalling transmitted via the connectivity functionality, the control signalling being processed by the remote associated electronic device and being sent to the electronic headset to control the camera functionality.

Abstract: A portable electronic gaming device including a user input device including an extendible support having at a first end a tactile member for user actuation and mounted at a second end for pivotal movement, wherein the user input device has a first configuration in which the extendible support is retracted and a second configuration in which the extendible support is extended, wherein in the second configuration the user input device is operable as a joystick game controller or wherein the user input device functions as an input device in both first and second operational configurations.

Abstract: A hand portable electronic device having a plurality of modes of operation including a communications mode and an application mode, and having a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is movable relative to the second component between a first position and a second position and wherein movement of the first component to the first position causes the device to operate in the communications mode and movement of the first component to the second position causes the device to operate in the application mode.

Abstract: A keypad includes discrete keys formed by touch sensors or virtual keys on a touch sensitive area. The discrete or virtual keys are mechanically linked to a biased switch. The key that has been touched during a keystroke is identified through a signal from the touch sensors whilst a keystroke is recorded upon a signal from the biased switch. The combination of the touch sensors with a biased switch provides tactile feedback. The use of touch sensors or a touch sensitive area allows the keypad to be constructed with a substantially flush surface without parting lines.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device hinge for mechanically connecting first and second rotatable body members of a handheld electronic device, said hinge comprising a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein said first bracket comprises: a first connecting member for connecting to the first rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a first axis; and a second connecting member connected to the second bracket for rotation of said second bracket around a second axis, said first and second axes being parallel to each other, and wherein said second bracket comprises a third connecting member for connecting to the second rotatable body member of the handheld electronic device for rotation around a third axis, said third axis being perpendicular to said first and second axes.

Abstract: A portable device (2) comprising: unauthorized separation detection means arranged to detect the unauthorized separation of the portable device (2) from a person; and control means arranged to effect at least partial disablement of the portable device (2) in response to the unauthorized separation of the portable device (2) and person, wherein the unauthorized separation detection means are means for detecting the release of a releasable connector (24) connecting the portable device (2) to the person.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for call attempt handling in a communication system. The method comprises receiving a call attempt directed to a user terminal, the call attempt being initiated by a calling party. Furthermore, the method comprises verifying whether an override function is set relating to said user terminal. Furthermore, the method comprises verifying whether a correct override code is given by the calling party. Furthermore, the method comprises allowing a call-arriving signal to be created in the user terminal overriding settings preventing creation of the call-arriving signal, when the override function is set and the correct override code is given. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a user terminal and a switching point adapted to embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: A portable telephone assembly comprising first and second portions is disclosed. The first portion comprises a primary power source, is independently operable as a portable telephone and is arranged to be detachably connectable to the second portion. The second portion is arranged to be removably attachable to a user and comprises an auxiliary power source operable to supplement the primary power source when the first and second portions are connected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage means to store digital data entries, chronometer means arranged to provide chronological information to the device, and data entry arrangement means to manipulate data entries, wherein the data entry arrangement means is configured to utilize the chronometer means to provide a chronological data entry coding to data entries based on the chronological sequence in which the data entry is stored on and accessed from the data storage means, and wherein the data entry arrangement means is further configured to analyze the data entry chronological data coding and based on the coding, compress the data entry during a data entry compression cycle.

Abstract: A portable telephone assembly comprising first and second portions arranged to be mutually detachably interconnectable is disclosed. The second portion is arranged to be removably attachable to a user. The first portion comprises a body portion and an extendible portion movable between a relatively extended configuration and a relatively contracted configuration. The extendible portion is biased towards the relatively extended configuration, such that when the first portion is detached from the second portion, the extendible portion is urged towards the relatively extended configuration.

Abstract: The present invention resides in one aspect in a system including a user operable portable radio communication device and a server.

Abstract: A data input device for use with portable electronic devices. The data input device has a motion-sensing device disposed within it that detects movement of the input device. In the presently preferred embodiment, the data input device has at least a keypad and an integral mouse-ball system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system comprising means that is arranged to be user actuable for generating an e-tag and defining a location condition and/or an event condition and a beneficiary, means that is arranged to be responsive to said e-tag to alert said beneficiary of said e-tag at said defined location and/or when the event condition is fulfilled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable digital device comprising one or more movement sensors arranged to detect directional movement of the digital device, and wherein the digital device is further arranged to perform a display operation on an image displayed on a viewing screen based on the directional movement of the digital device detected by the or each movement sensor.