Abstract: A user interface device for an intelligent automated assistant service uses a plurality of audio data paths that can be selectively switched to operate in a privacy mode. There is provided a first audio data input path between the audio input subsystem and an internal buffer; a first audio data output path between the internal buffer and the first communications subsystem; a second audio data output path between the internal buffer and the second communications subsystem; and a first audio data bypass path between the audio input subsystem and the second communications subsystem. In a first state, the first audio data input path directs audio data to the internal buffer, and to the first and second audio data output paths. In a second state, the first audio data input path is terminated and audio data is directed to the second communications subsystem on the first audio data bypass path.

Abstract: A dual input mobile communication device. The mobile communication device can include a housing having an exterior, the exterior including a first face side and a second face side, the second face side located on an opposite side of the housing from the first face side, a first display disposed on the first face side, a numeric keypad disposed on the first face side, a second display disposed on the second face side, and a text keypad disposed on the second face side. The numeric keypad can be a telephone keypad such as a dual-tone multiple-frequency (DTMF) keypad and text keypad can be a QWERTY keypad, such as a keypad having a layout similar to a typical typewriter-style keyboard. The housing can be a candy bar phone style housing.

Abstract: A battery powered, portable, wireless communications transceiver device (10), has a housing (11) including a first portion (12) and a second portion (14). The device has a controller and a transmitter coupled to the controller. Using a digital, time-division multiple access protocol, the transmitter transmits messages comprised of packets. The first portion and the second portion are connected by a hinge (17) allowing the device to be put into an opened position or a closed position. The device has a sensor for detecting whether the housing is in an opened or in a closed position. The controller of the device receives a signal from the sensor regarding the position of the housing. The controller is programmable to respond to the position of the housing and to advantageously spread the transmission of packets of the message over a longer period than prior art methods, when the housing is in the closed position.

Abstract: A dual input mobile communication device. The mobile communication device can include a housing having an exterior, the exterior including a first face side and a second face side, the second face side located on an opposite side of the housing from the first face side, a first display disposed on the first face side, a numeric keypad disposed on the first face side, a second display disposed on the second face side, and a text keypad disposed on the second face side. The numeric keypad can be a telephone keypad such as a dual-tone multiple-frequency (DTMF) keypad and text keypad can be a QWERTY keypad, such as a keypad having a layout similar to a typical typewriter-style keyboard. The housing can be a candy bar phone style housing.