Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile electronic system. In order to expand and enhance the usability of the mobile electronic system, it is proposed that it comprises a 3D magnetometer 51 performing magnetic measurements in three dimensions and providing data indicative of the current posture of the mobile electronic system based on these measurements. Further, it is proposed that the mobile electronic system comprises processing means 52, 54 processing the data provided by the 3D magnetometer 51 for enabling a posture related presentation of information via output means 12, 42 of the mobile electronic system. The invention relates equally to components of such a system and to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A system for managing physiological information includes a mobile terminal and at least one destination. The terminal is capable of transferring physiological information relating to a terminal user. The destination(s), in turn, are capable of receiving the physiological information and performing at least one operation based upon the physiological information. The destinations can return content to the terminal, where the content is selected based upon the operation(s) performed by the destination(s). Upon receiving the content, then, the terminal is also capable of performing at least one operation based upon the content. The system can also include a mobile station for facilitating the transfer of physiological information and content between the terminal and the destination(s).

Abstract: A system and method measures a parameter of body fat using body fat monitoring circuitry provided with a mobile communications device or device cover. A mobile terminal device includes a housing supporting a display, a processor, and a user interface for facilitating user interaction with the mobile terminal device. Body fat monitoring circuitry of the mobile terminal device includes a tactile interface supported by one or both of the housing and a cover of the housing. The monitoring circuitry communicates monitoring signals to a portion of a user's body via the tactile interface. The processor computes a resistance to the communication of the monitoring signals and computes the user's body fat parameter using the computed resistance. An acceleration sensor may be included to provide various pedometer functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile electronic system. In order to expand and enhance the usability of the mobile electronic system, it is proposed that it comprises a 3D magnetometer 51 performing magnetic measurements in three dimensions and providing data indicative of the current posture of the mobile electronic system based on these measurements. Further, it is proposed that the mobile electronic system comprises processing means 52, 54 processing the data provided by the 3D magnetometer 51 for enabling a posture related presentation of information via output means 12, 42 of the mobile electronic system. The invention relates equally to components of such a system and to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A terminal is provided that includes data transfer circuitry, tactile circuitry and at least one conductor. The data transfer circuitry is capable of transferring and/or receiving data. The tactile circuitry, on the other hand, is capable of measuring at least one condition of a user. The terminal also includes at least one conductor coupled to both the data transfer circuitry and the tactile circuitry. In this regard, the conductor(s) are capable of communicating with the data transfer circuitry to function as an antenna, and capable of communicating with the tactile circuitry to function as a tactile interface. To control communication with the conductor(s), the terminal can further include switching logic capable of operating to permit the data transfer circuitry to communicate with the conductor(s) functioning as an antenna, or permit the tactile circuitry to communicate with the conductor(s) functioning as a tactile interface.

Abstract: A system for managing physiological information includes a mobile terminal and at least one destination. The terminal is capable of transferring physiological information relating to a terminal user. The destination(s), in turn, are capable of receiving the physiological information and performing at least one operation based upon the physiological information. The destinations can return content to the terminal, where the content is selected based upon the operation(s) performed by the destination(s). Upon receiving the content, then, the terminal is also capable of performing at least one operation based upon the content. The system can also include a mobile station for facilitating the transfer of physiological information and content between the terminal and the destination(s).

Abstract: A terminal is provided for monitoring at least one activity of a user. The terminal includes a connecting means, at least one acceleration sensor and a controller. The connecting means, which can include a strap, belt, clip, lanyard or the like, is adapted for attaching the terminal onto a body of the user. The acceleration sensor(s) are capable of measuring and providing acceleration measurement signals representative of movement of the user in performing an activity. And the controller is capable of operating an activity detection application, which is capable of receiving at least a portion of the measurement signals. The activity detection application is also capable of determining at least one value related to the user performing the selected activity based upon the acceleration measurement signals, the at least one value being an intensity value representing an intensity with which the user performs the activity.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for incorporating sensor functionality into mobile communication devices having a host process and employing at least one memory, such as a removable memory card. Access to the removable memory card by the host process is facilitated using a digital interface, and storing sensor data from one or more sensor modules into a local memory. The host process of the mobile communication device is coupled to the local memory via the digital interface which is used by the host process to access the removable memory card. The sensor data may then be accessed from the local memory by the host process via the digital interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device comprising means for controlling operation modes, one or more subunits for which, in terms of power consumption, at least two operation modes are determinable, one of the modes being an active mode and one being a sleep mode, in which sleep mode power consumption is smaller than that in the active mode.

Abstract: A system and method measures a parameter of body fat using body fat monitoring circuitry provided with a mobile communications device or device cover. A mobile terminal device includes a housing supporting a display, a processor, and a user interface for facilitating user interaction with the mobile terminal device. Body fat monitoring circuitry of the mobile terminal device includes a tactile interface supported by one or both of the housing and a cover of the housing. The monitoring circuitry communicates monitoring signals to a portion of a user's body via the tactile interface. The processor computes a resistance to the communication of the monitoring signals and computes the user's body fat parameter using the computed resistance. An acceleration sensor may be included to provide various pedometer functions.