Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a ruggedized handset device. A ruggedized handset device has a housing and includes a PCB, a plurality circuit components on the PCB and a conformal coatings on the plurality of circuit components to prevent a spark when the ruggedized handset device is in a volatile location. The present invention can also be viewed as providing methods for a ruggedized handset device. The method includes attaching a plurality circuit components to a PCB, providing a conformal coatings to the plurality of circuit components to prevent a spark when the ruggedized handset device is in a volatile location and attaching the PCB to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for extending the battery life of a mobile device. The method of extending the battery life of a mobile device can be broadly summarized by the following steps of determining if at least one component on the mobile device can be placed in a hibernation state for a predetermined time, setting a remote clock to the current time, and powering off the at least one component on the mobile device that can be placed in the hibernation state. The method further includes waiting a predetermined interval, re-activating the at least one component on the mobile device that was placed in the hibernation state, and synchronizing a system clock with the remote clock.