Abstract: A radiotelephone system comprised of a radiotelephone-pair suitably intercoupled theretogether to permit transfer of data, such as NAM information, therebetween. A first of the radiotelephone-pair comprises a radiotelephone of conventional construction. A second radiotelephone of the radiotelephone-pair comprises a radiotelephone having circuitry to transmit efficiently an information signal upon a cellular, communication system of increased capacity. The data sequence contained in the first radiotelephone is transferred to the second radiotelephone to permit a communication link to be formed between the second radiotelephone and a cellular, communication network.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (10) comprises a radio circuit (150) contained in a housing (152) having positive (156) and negative (158) contacts electrically coupled to the radio circuit (150). A substantially flat, elongated, flexible battery cell, forming a compliant energy storage device (32), provides a single, continuous wrist band (30) and has positive (160) and negative (162) terminals. A latch mechanism (176) releasably secures the housing (152) to the wrist band (30) between opposite ends (172, 174) of the wrist band (30), and permits the contacts (156, 158) of the housing (152) to align with and abut the respective terminals (160, 162) of the wrist band (30) while the wrist band (30) is worn on the user's wrist. Multiple housings (152, 180) may be stacked to add electrical functions.

Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (200) adjusts its transmit power responsive to the position of a movable antenna (213). The antenna (213) is movable between a retracted (313) and an extended position (314). The portable radiotelephone (200) transmits at low power when the antenna (213) is retracted and at high power when the antenna (213) is extended. Additionally, the portable radiotelephone (200) can notify a remote base station of the change in transmit power at any time during transmission.

Abstract: A disposable portable radiotelephone subscriber unit (101) comprises a power supply (255), a transceiver (205, 207) and a controller (215). The power supply (255) has stored therein a predetermined measure of power capacity (281). The transceiver (205, 207) is permitted to operate for a predetermined period of time (405) responsive to the predetermined measure of the power capacity (281). The controller (215) monitors a rate of depletion of the predetermined measure of the power capacity (281). The controller (215) permits operation of the transceiver (205, 207) when the power capacity (281) is being depleted at a desirable rate, thereby decreasing the predetermined period of time (405) that the transceiver (205, 207) is permitted to operate. The controller (215) prevents operation of the transceiver (205, 207) when the power capacity (281) is being depleted at an undesirable rate, thereby prolonging the predetermined period of time (405) that the transceiver (205, 207) is permitted to operate.

Abstract: A radiotelephone subscriber unit (101) comprises a memory unit (259) having stored therein an identification sequence including a phone number (MIN1 and MIN2) and an electronic serial number (ESN). The phone number (MIN1 and MIN2) is common to at least one other portable radiotelephone subscriber unit in a radiotelephone system (102) The electronic serial number (ESN) is unique to the portable radiotelephone subscriber unit (101) in the radiotelephone system.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention permits data entry in an electronic apparatus without using a keypad. By rotating a moveable element (104), a function, letter, or number is selected. The moveable element (104) is then moved in another direction to enter the selected item. The function, letter, or number can be displayed on a display (106), announced with a synthesized voice, or displayed and announced.

Abstract: The extended error correction process of the present invention error corrects a data message that has been transmitted a plurality of times. The process first receives the data message at least twice, logically combining the first and second messages received to form an error indication word. The error indication word is then used to locate the error locations in each message after which some of the errors are complemented, depending on the total number of errors found. The message is then decoded and used for transmit power changes, channel reassignment, to release a call, etc.

Abstract: The process of the present invention error corrects sub-audible data words that have been transmitted over a voice channel. A data word may be transmitted up to three times if an acknowledge is not received by the transmitter. If any of the three possible repeats of the received data word are decodable, an acknowledgment is transmitted. If all three repeats of the data word contain uncorrectable errors, a bitwise majority vote is performed on the three data words. If the result of the majority vote is decodable, an acknowledgement is transmitted to the sender.

Abstract: A radiotelephone system comprised of a radiotelephone-pair suitably intercoupled theretogether to permit transfer of data, such as NAM information, therebetween. A first of the radiotelephone-pair comprises a radiotelephone of conventional construction. A second radiotelephone of the radiotelephone-pair comprises a radiotelephone having circuitry to transmit efficiently an information signal upon a cellular, communication system of increased capacity. The data sequence contained in the first radiotelephone is transferred to the second radiotelephone to permit a communication link to be formed between the second radiotelephone and a cellular, communication network.

Abstract: The process of the present invention error corrects sub-audible data words that have been transmitted over a voice channel. A data word may be transmitted up to three times if an acknowledge is not received by the transmitter. If any of the three possible repeats of the received data word are decodable, an acknowledgment is transmitted. If all three repeats of the data word contain uncorrectable errors, a bitwise majority vote is performed on the three data words. If the result of the majority vote is decodable, an acknowledgement is transmitted to the sender.

Abstract: A battery type detector for battery-using and battery-charging equipment is disclosed. Operational characteristics of the using and charging equipment is modified in accordance with the battery type detected.

Abstract: A capacitive power supply for powering a portable electrical device, such as a radiotelephone. The capacitive power supply is comprised of capacitors stacked vertically in a series connection of capacitive values capable of generating currents of levels great enough to power a radiotelephone for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A portable radiotelephone with a keypad, alphanumeric character display, and hands free function is disclosed. A movable flip element of the housing covers a keypad and other control buttons when in a closed, on-hook, position and activates the illumination of the keypad, enables the display, and enables the hands free function when in an open, off-hook, position. The duration of keypad illumination and display activation are timed to reduce battery drain and the hands free function may be deactivated with a hookswitch flash.

Abstract: A battery type detector for battery-using and battery-charging equipment is disclosed. Operational characteristics of the using and charging equipment are modified in accordance with the battery type detected.

Abstract: A portable radiotelephone with an integral voice recognition circuit is disclosed. Control of the voice recognition circuit is achieved with a foldable housing element which, in a closed position, covers an external keypad and control buttons. When the foldable housing element is in an open position, the portable radiotelephone is placed in an off-hook condition, the voice recognition circuit is activated, and the acoustic transducers are coupled to the voice recognition circuit. When the foldable element is in a closed position, the portable radiotelephone is placed in an on-hook condition, the voice recognition circuit is deactivated, and the electroacoustic transducers are coupled to the radiotelephone. A rapid closing and opening of the foldable element results in the voice recognition circuit being deactivated while the portable radiotelephone remains in the off-hook condition.

Abstract: A capacative power supply for powering a portable electrical device, such as a radiotelephone. The capacitive power supply is comprised of capacitors stacked vertically in a series connection of capacitive values capable of generating currents of levels great enough to power a radiotelephone for an extended period of time.

Abstract: Both paging and cellular radiotelephone functions can be combined in a small, lightweight, single device by sharing most circuitry. The apparatus can receive paging signals simultaneously with radiotelephone signals because of dual receivers (105 and 110). When the paged party receives a page, an alert tone, a vibration, a visual indication, or a voice message is used to alert the party. Information extracted from the paging signal can be stored in memory (101) for later use. The paged party can select among messages stored in memory. If a message contains a telephone number, the paged party can call that number using the radiotelephone function at the touch of a button. The apparatus's keypad (102) can be used to program the paging function receiving frequency, identification code and type of paging system.

Abstract: The power control apparatus of the present invention is comprised of a local oscillator signal path coupled to a mixer (106) through a variable attenuator (107) and an IF signal path coupled to the mixer (106) through two variable attenuators (108 and 109) coupled in series. The IF signal path attenuators (108 and 109) are controlled by digital control circuitry (111) while the local oscillator path attenuator (107) is controlled by the control circuitry through a level shifter (110). The power level of the signal generated by the mixing of these two signals is less than the conducted output of the radiotelephone's power amplifier.

Abstract: A ceramic filter mountable on a multi-layer circuit board. The filter contains a two-level mounting surface for matingly engaging with a circuit board. One surface portion of the two-level mounting surface extends through a recessed area formed upon a surface of the circuit board. By mounting the filter such that the mounting surface matingly engages with the recessed area of the circuit board, the heightwise requirement of the filter above the surface of the circuit board is reduced.

Abstract: A unique cellular portable telephone (100) automatically accommodates a power source change during a cellular telephone call between the portable's battery (300) and another battery or an external power source from vehicular adaptor (200), such as, for example, a battery eliminator adaptor, a hands-free adaptor, or a mobile transceiver adaptor. The operating mode of portable telephone (100) also automatically changes when it is coupled to or decoupled from vehicular adaptor (200) during a cellular telephone call. For example, when vehicular adaptor (200) is plugged into portable telephone (100), the portable display (116) is not disabled when inactive for a predetermined time.