Abstract: Disclosed is a radio modem terminal for mobile communication, comprising a main body having a functional unit for voice communication; a power supply unit hinged at one side of the main body; and a display unit disposed between the power supply unit and the main body, and also hinged with respect to the power supply unit and the main body to form a foldable type mobile communication device. When the radio modem terminal is not connected to a notebook computer, it can be used as a mobile communication terminal, using a power supply unit as its primary power source. However, if the radio modem terminal is connected to the notebook computer, it functions as the PC card, and uses power from the notebook computer as its primary source of power. Accordingly, the radio modem terminal is conveniently transported and used.

Abstract: A multiband element antenna (120) used in combination with a unique metal chassis design that enhances antenna performance and that enables the design of a compact and efficient antenna system. A cellular flip phone (100) that has a conductive chassis includes a flip up antenna (120) that pivots between an extended and a retracted position. The antenna (120) pivots at a point that is located on one edge of the top of the cell phone body (102). The conductive chassis of the flip cover (104) is grounded to the flip phone body (102) at a single point or single surface that is substantially opposite the antenna RF feed (122). Conductive surfaces of the cellular flip phone body (102) are grounded at a single point that is near the antenna RF feed point (122). This grounding arrangement has been found to control the flow of induced currents on the conductive portions of the flip cover (104) and body (102), thereby improving the performance of the device's antenna (120).

Abstract: There is provided a foldable electronic apparatus in which first and second casings are pivotally mounted by a bearing portion so as to be freely rotatable and these casings are automatically opened until a predetermined opening angle and then further manually opened. In the electronic apparatus of the present invention, the first and second casings (1), (2) are freely rotatably connected to each other (pivotally mounted) through a bearing portion (3). An opening/closing device (4) for automatically opening the first and second casings (1), (2) until a predetermined opening angle by operating a push button (49) is secured to the bearing portion. The opening/closing device (4) includes a mechanism for opening the casings until a larger opening angle exceeding the predetermined opening angle, and the first and second casings (1), (2) can be manually opened till a larger opening angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal having a hinge stylus and an sub-inputting unit. The terminal comprises: (a) a first housing having a first rim portion disposed along an edge and a first receiving portion disposed for a predetermined length in the first rim portion; (b) a hinge stylus detachably attached to the first receiving portion of the first rim portion; (c) a second housing having a second rim portion disposed along an edge and a second receiving portion disposed in the second rim portion for detachably receiving the hinge stylus; and (d) a dual hinge having with one being received in the first receiving portion and the other one being coupled to the second housing for connecting the first and second housings in a rotatable manner to provide two axes.

Abstract: A mobile phone of the present invention has a structure in which a second case is provided with a sub-display unit and an LED for indicating an incoming call, both of which can be watched even in a state where the mobile phone is folded. The sub-display unit is provided on a back surface opposite to a main surface on which a main display unit is provided. Moreover, the mobile phone of the present invention is provided with a sub-operation unit on a side surface of a first case. The sub-operation unit is provided with a first operation key, a second operation key, and a third operation key. Correspondingly to these keys, a short cut function is registered in a storage unit for setting a useful function (for example, a ring tone, an LED for indicating an incoming call, or the like) for a case in which a change is made in a state where the mobile phone is folded.

Abstract: A dual-wing folder radio telephone is provided. The dual-wing folder radio telephone includes a lower housing, a middle housing, and an upper housing that are connected to a hinge axis. The lower housing has hinge arms formed in one end thereof. Further, the lower housing has a battery mounted on the lower surface and a microphone mounted on the upper surface. The middle housing has hinge arms formed in one end thereof. Further, the middle housing includes a keypad, in which a plurality of keys are arranged, installed on the upper surface, and a main printed circuit board installed therein. The upper housing includes a hinge arm formed in one end, and an LCD and a speaker mounted thereon.

Abstract: A portable terminal device has a timer directly transmitting a signal to a displaying circuit. The displaying circuit directly receives the signal from the timer at set time intervals to update time display of a display part. The control part of the portable terminal device need not be started to update the time display. The battery consumption of the portable terminal device can be reduced. The time display can be updated when the portable terminal device is in a power conservation state.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver.

Abstract: In a foldable portable telephone set including a lower unit (20) having a console portion (12), an upper unit (30) having a display portion (11), and a hinge portion (13) for joining the lower unit to the upper unit so as to enable to open and close them, the upper unit (30) consists of a display portion unit (32), a supporting portion unit (34), and a rotating and sliding mechanism (40). A pair of front camera portions (17a, 17b) is disposed on the upper unit so as to position up and down of the display portion when the display portion is put into the lengthwise state and to position right and left of the display portion when the display portion is put into the oblong state by rotating and sliding the display portion unit using the rotating and sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A piece of data to be sent by mail is selected from data displayed on the back surface liquid crystal in the state of the portable telephone being folded. The selected data is sent with a button operating. Upon completion of the mail sending, the mail sending ends with a button operation. Similarly, mail is received in the same manner in the state of the portable telephone being folded.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic device or foldable cellular phone set in which boards arranged in two casings bendably connected to each other through a connecting portion are electrically connected to each other by a wireless communication unit using infrared rays or the like. As the wireless communication unit, either an optical method using infrared rays or the like, or a radio wave method using a radio wave can be used.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses an electronic device that comprising two housings connected via a hinge. The two housing are capable of rotating about one and another. The two housing may be rotated to place the electronic device in an open or closed position. Electronic device further comprises at least two scroll dials, allowing the user to operate various functions in either the closed position or the open position. A display is provided that automatically adjust orientation to allow the user to view the information provided on the display in either open or closed position. The electronic device also provides for adjusting the audio functionalities based on the position of the electronic device.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) has a cover part (102) carrying a display (112) connected to a base part (104) carrying a keyboard (118) by means of a hinge arrangement (106). The cover part can move relatively to the base part from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The hinge arrangement comprises a plurality of elongate connecting elements (122, 124, 126, 128) connected at one end to the cover part and at another end to the base part. Each connecting element is relatively moveable about a first axis of rotation (134, 138) with respect to the cover part and relatively moveable about a second axis of rotation (136, 140) with respect to the base part. In moving from the closed configuration to the open configuration, the cover part is able to rotate about the first axis of rotation and move about the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A foldable and portable mobile communication terminal is formed as a two-folded type in which a lower-side body unit and upper-side unit are coupled openably and closably by a two-shaft hinge mechanism. The two-shaft hinge mechanism includes a first hinge unit that allows the upper-side body unit to rotate with respect to the lower-side body unit up to the open state defining a predetermined talking position, and a second hinge unit that allows the first hinge unit to rotate in a direction different from the aforementioned rotational direction of the first hinge unit. The first and second hinge units are coupled so that the rotational center axes thereof orthogonally intersect each other.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a communication terminal capable of suppressing degradation of an antenna gain irrespective of whether the casing of the communication terminal is opened or closed. The communication terminal includes a hinge for coupling in a foldable manner a first casing member and a second casing member, each including conductors such as a first printed board and a second printed board. In close proximity to the hinge in the second casing member is provides a second antenna. The hinge includes a first rotation axis composed of a conductive metal material working as an axis of rotation of two casing members in opposite directions and a second rotation axis composed of a conductive metal material working as an axis of rotation in a direction orthogonal to the direction of rotation about the first rotation axis.

Abstract: A portable communication device which is improved in operationality for taking pictures of a landscape and the like by its camera, and ensures excellent portability. The portable communication device comprises: a main body which has an operation section including operation keys and buttons on its main surface; a cover which has a display section for showing information, and is foldably joined to the main body; and a camera having an objective lens. The cover includes a rotation supporting section which is supported for rotational movement relative to the main body on a first axis, and a display section which is supported for rotational movement relative to the rotation supporting section on a second axis running at right angles to the first axis. The rotation supporting section is provided with the objective lens in a position facing the operation section on the main body when the portable communication device is folded up.

Abstract: A hinge device for use in a foldable device is provided which allows the cover member to be pivoted clockwise and counterclockwise so that the cover member can be used in a variety of ways and also has an excellent functionality. A cellphone using such a hinge device is also provided. A hinge device connecting a body member 13 and a cover member 12 comprises: open-close hinge units 3, 4 to open and close the cover member 12 and to hold the open cover member 12 at a first open position where a cellphone operation can be performed; and a pivotal hinge unit 4 secured to the body member 13 and activated when the cover member 12 is opened beyond the first open position, the pivotal hinge unit 4 being adapted to pivot the cover member 12 clockwise or counterclockwise and to hold the cover member 12 at a pivotal position 90 or 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the body member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism and method for rotating at least a first and second housing elements (120, 220) of a device (100) with respect to one another. The first and second housing elements (120, 220) have a common axis of rotation (270), which is substantially perpendicular to a front surface of the device (100). The mechanism includes a first transport (302), a second transport (304), a tension device (306), and an engagement member (400). The first and second transports (302, 304) selectively engage contact elements (308, 310) of the first and second housing elements (120, 220) and selectively travel about a ring path as the first and second housings rotate relative to one another.

Abstract: The integrated computing wireless communication device offers the added flexibility of conventional mobile computing devices while offering optional portability of the wireless communication device. The integrated computing wireless communication device includes an information input/output device connected to a wireless communication device at a universal joint. The information input/output device includes a display and at least one input device. The wireless communication device includes a processor and at least one separate input device. The processor receives the input and presents an output image on the display. The information input/output device and the wireless communication device are electrically connected by electrical contacts of the universal joint. The universal joint includes a pivot for rotating the information input/output device over a vertical axis and a swivel for rotating the information input/output device over a horizontal axis.

Abstract: An electrical device including a top module having a panel for displaying an image, a bottom module having a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the electrical device, a base affixed on the bottom module, a pivot formed on the base having a buckle for buckling the top module which is capable of rotating around the buckle, a stop block for stopping the top module, and a track surrounding the base for allowing the stop block to move along the track.

Abstract: Portable information terminal equipment having a function to perform the informing process at the time of reception in cooperation with a connecting section driving mechanism as well as a function to enable the open/close movement of the upper and lower units through one-touch operation making use of the connecting section driving mechanism. Depending on informing modes, a motor drive circuit drives a motor under the control of a controller on receipt of a call or a message to apply a driving force to the open/close mechanism of a hinge unit. Thereby, the portable information terminal equipment is folded/unfolded, that is, the posture of the portable information terminal equipment is changed, and a user is informed of the receipt of the call or the message. Besides, the portable information terminal equipment performs conventional informing processes, such as ringing, light emitting, message or image display and the like, in combination with the open/close or rotative operation.

Abstract: A portable telephone with a camera is disclosed, in which a functionality of a camera being rotated to an object in any desired rotational angle without a main body turned around. The portable telephone comprises a main body having a control panel installed on a front face of the main body and a rotation-support part formed in an upper end of the main body, a folder having a display panel and a speaker installed on a front face of the folder and having a connecting part formed in a low end of the folder, the connecting part being rotatably coupled to outer sides of the rotation-support part, and a camera module being rotatably coupled to inner sides of the rotation-support parts.

Abstract: In a cellular phone terminal foldable by a hinge and including upper and lower split pieces, monopole antennas are formed on a flexible printed wiring board and a printed wiring board and a lower housing is formed with a finger grip portion such that not only deterioration of characteristics is prevented but the lower housing can be held easily.

Abstract: Located on the right and left sides of a housing of an automobile radio for example is one detent spring each projecting from the housing, which spring is retractable to enable insertion of the housing into a mounting slot and which, by rotating a catch, is retractable into the housing. By rotating the catches in the other direction of rotation, the detent springs are again released. Disposed eccentrically on the top side of each catch is a pin for which a guide channel is located in the mounting slot so that the housing may be inserted into the mounting slot only with the detent springs projecting from the housing. After complete insertion of the housing into the mounting slot, the detent springs snap in place against detent edges of the mounting slot to lock the housing in place. To remove the housing from the mounting slot, the detent springs are retracted into the housing by rotating the catch.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electronic device control. The apparatus can include a first housing including a first housing face, a display coupled to the first housing face, a second housing pivotably attached to the first housing the second housing including a second housing face, the second housing face being configured to cover at least a portion of the first housing face. The apparatus can also include a housing orientation detection module coupled to the second housing, the housing orientation detection module configured to detect a position of the second housing relative to the first housing. The apparatus can additionally include a controller configured to display motion on the display based on the position detected by the housing orientation detection module. The second housing can be pivotably attached to the first housing along at least two axes of rotation.

Abstract: A hinged panel (110) coupled to a body member (120), for example in a wireless communications device, including a torsion spring (150) coupled to the body member and to the panel, a cam (127) coupled to the body member, a follower (134) coupled to the panel. A decreasing counter-torque is applied to the panel by the spring biased cam and follower assembly when the torsion spring torque is above a specified level, and an increasing assisting-torque is applied to the panel by the spring biased cam and follower assembly when the torsion spring torque is below a specified level.

Abstract: A lid and lid drive mechanism for a portable, hand held device pivots a flat cover on the device in a predetermined controlled manner between a first position covering at least portion of the front of the device and a second position in which the cover extends towards the rear of the device. The drive mechanism comprises a spring/damper mechanism which pivots the cover of the device in a predetermined controlled manner between the first position and the second, thus forming a stand raising the top end of the device above a horizontal support surface upon which it rests. The top end of the device frame has left and right inwardly facing extension which enclose a first and second cylindrical hollow cavities. A coiled drive spring is located in one hollow cavity which a damping mechanism utilizing a damping drum and a viscous fluid is located in the second hollow cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable and compact multifunction cellular phone that can include both a cellular phone function and a large number of other functions and is integrally provided with a function for enjoying games, music, images, data, and the like. The multifunction cellular phone is characterized in that a left side operation board, a display, and a right side operation board are layered and mounted on a hinge section so as to open and close freely, respectively, display sections of at least numerals, characters, symbols, and the like applicable to a cellular phone are arranged on the left or the right operation board and display sections of numerals, characters, symbols, operations buttons, and the like for operating other functions are arranged on the operation board on the other side, and the display is rotatable and/or movable in order to handle the cellular phone and the other functions or display screens are formed on front and rear surfaces of the display, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device (1) comprising at least a display (2) for presenting information which display comprise at least a first edge (2a) and a second edge (2b), wherein information is arranged to be displayed between the first (2a) and second edges (2b) of the display. The wireless communication device (1) further comprises keys (3) for performing key functions having at least keys (10) for selecting a phone number; a housing (6) comprising at least a first end (6d) a second end (6e), and a front panel (6a) located between the first end (6d) and the second end (6e); and a cover part (7) arranged to be movable between a first limit position and a second limit position, in which first limit position the keys (3) for performing key functions are at least partly covered by the cover part (7), and in which second limit position at least part of the keys (3) for performing key functions are not covered by the cover part (7).

Abstract: A sliding display apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a base and a cover. The cover substantially covers the base in a closed position. A first edge of the cover is slideably coupled to the base and the cover is also coupled to the base by one or more links. Each of the links have a first pivot in a first axis and a second pivot in a second axis. The first axis, the second axis and the first edge of the cover are substantially parallel. The first axis is located in the base, the second axis is located in the cover. The first pivot can also include a tensioner that applies tension to the first pivot of each one of the links.

Abstract: A portable communication terminal apparatus is disclosed which can announce termination of a call in various methods with a simple configuration and allows selection of a suitable annunciation method in accordance with a utilization situation of the portable communication terminal apparatus so that an annunciation operation can be performed appropriately thereby achieve reduction of the power consumption and the noise generation. An unfolded/folded state of a body of a foldable portable telephone set is supervised by an unfolded/folded state detection section. When an annunciation operation is to be performed upon termination of a call or the like, an annunciation method determination section selects one of a plurality annunciation methods stored in a storage section in response to the unfolded/folded state of the portable telephone set.

Abstract: A communication terminal having a user interface, and comprising a controller unit controlling said user interface, a first and a second operation key whose operation is controlled by the controller unit, and a display. The communication terminal being capable of assuming a plurality of states in which the groups of predetermined operations that may be performed by pressing said operation key are defined by the controller unit in said plurality of states. The first operation key is dedicated by the controller unit to perform one operation from said group of operations as a default function in dependence of the state assumed by the communication terminal, and the display has a first area solely dedicated for displaying the present operation performed when pressing said first operation key. The second operation key being dedicated by the controller unit to give access to said group of operations being available in the state assumed by the communication terminal.

Abstract: An electronic radiotelephone comprising: a first housing; a second housing releasably attachable to the first housing to meet with the first housing around the periphery of the radiotelephone; and retaining means comprising a cover, for holding the electronic components of the radiotelephone to the first housing when the second housing is released from attachment with the first housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable communication apparatus, including a body, a first portion and a second portion. The body has a first end and a second end. The first portion is pivotally connected to the first end and the second portion is pivotally connected to the second end. The body further has a surface. The first portion covers a portion of the surface while the first potion is in a first position. The second portion covers a portion of the surface while the second potion is in a second position. The body has a display apparatus. The first portion has a receiver. The second portion has a plurality of keypads.

Abstract: The present invention is a small-sized hinge device for connecting a first member and a second member rotating relatively to each other, such as a transmitter section and a receiver section of a twofold portable telephone, comprising a case body with baffle means mounted in one of the members, a fixed cam provided inside the case body, a shaft arrested by the case body with one end thereof passing through the fixed cam along its axial direction and the case body along its axial direction, an arresting body disposed in the other end of the shaft and attached to the other one of the members, a cam slider disposed to face the fixed cam and slide along an axial direction of the shaft with the rotation thereof arrested by the shaft, and a compression spring interposed resiliently between the cam slider and the arresting body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible structure, a hinge and a shutter comprising such flexible structure. The invention further relates to a mobile communications apparatus and a mobile telephone comprising such hinge or shutter. The flexible structure comprises a plurality of elongated bars having a length axis and being connected to each other, wherein: the bars are arranged mainly parallel to each other, each bar has a first end part, a second end part and a middle part between the end parts, at least two neighboring parallel bars are connected to each other by a connector at their point of connection. At least some of the parallel bars are elastic in such a way that the first end part and the second end part of one bar are arranged rotatable in relation to each other around the length axis of the bar.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folder driving device for a portable device.

Abstract: A housing assembly (100) provides a device housing (102) having an outer surface (104) and having a compartment (106). A door (108) can be movably coupled to the housing where the door can be movable from a closed position through an open position. The door can at least partially enclose the housing compartment in the closed position. The housing assembly also provides a biasing member (110) biased against the door to move the door to the open position. In another embodiment, a housing assembly (200) can also include a frame member (201) designed to be removably interlockable with the housing assembly and a door (208) movably coupled to the frame member.

Abstract: A mobile terminal, such as a mobile telephone, has a hinge with a helical spring and which provides both snap opening or automatic opening upon activation of a release means as well as a freely selectable angular position between the rotating parts of the terminal. Also, a new type of spring hinges or clutches are described for use in, for example, this type of terminal.

Abstract: A second connecting portion 22 of a second inside portion 2A is formed with an opening portion 24 extending all the way from an inner peripheral surface of the connecting hole 23 to an outer surface of the connecting portion 22 and towards a second outside portion 2B. This opening portion 24 is set both in size dimension and configuration such that a fitting portion 32a of a hinge pin 32 can be inserted into the connecting hole 23 via the opening portion 24. The second outside portion 2B is formed with a shielding portion 25 for shielding the opening portion 24. The shielding portion 25 is formed with a protruding portion 26 which is brought into the opening portion 24. A distal end face of the protruding portion 26 is generally in contact with the fitting portion 32a.

Abstract: A portable device which includes a body, a cover and a key. The cover has a closed position for at least partially covering the body, and the key is accessible when the cover is in this position. When the cover is in this an open position, the key has no function, whereas when the cover is in the closed position, the functionality of the key changes depending upon the state of the device. One such function is the muting of an audible indicator provided by a speaker or the like of the device. This may occur, for example, if the key is actuated when the device is a phone and has received an incoming call or if it has an alarm.

Abstract: A hinge for controlling a pivotal rate of movement. The hinge includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part that is pivotally mounted to the first hinge part. The first hinge part movable to and between open and closed positions relative to the second hinge part. A connector extends along an axis and the first and second hinge parts are pivotally mounted around the connector on the axis. A gap is defined between at least one of the first and second hinge parts and the connector. A damping fluid is located within the gap for controlling a relative rate of movement of the first and second hinge parts between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: An electronic machine, a display apparatus and a communication apparatus are provided which are capable of minimizing an increase in the dimensions of an apparatus body which is ascribed to the improvement of the controllability of the apparatus and an increase in the sizes of a display screen. A case unit is pivotably joined to an apparatus body by a pivot, and an upper operating element of a cross key and function keys are provided so that these parts are positioned on the axis of the pivot. Thus, an operating force occurring when the upper operating element and function keys are operated is exerted on the axis of the pivot.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge unit for a compact headset, which includes a speaker housing and a microphone housing, and which can be worn on the user's ear. The hinge unit comprising: a pair of opposed side hinge arms provided in the speaker housing at one side thereof; a central hinge arm provided in the microphone housing and assembled between the side hinge arms; and a current-carrying means having a pair of first current-carrying hinge members provided in the side hinge arms, and a pair of second current-carrying hinge members provided in the central hinge arm between the first current-carrying hinge members to slidingly surface contact with the first current-carrying hinge members, allowing the speaker housing and the microphone housing to be fully detached, both mechanically and electrically.

Abstract: A cover structure (1) for a portable electronic device includes a front cover (10) and a back cover (20), wherein the front cover forms a main joint portion (120), the back cover forms a shell (22), the main joint portion has an arcuate wall (121), and a recessed portion (1210) is formed on the arcuate wall. When assembling the front and back covers, a knuckle (12) is formed by means of the shell engaging with the main joint portion on the recessed portion thereof.

Abstract: An ergonomic clamshell housing for a mobile device with a camera comprises a housing with a hinge mechanism that pivotally connects a display section to a camera section. The hinge mechanism allows the display and camera sections to rotate relative to each other between at least a first folded position and a second folded position. When in the first folded position, the display and camera sections are folded in a side-by-side relation such that the display and camera lens face each other. When in the second folded position, the display and camera sections are folded in a side-by-side relation such that the display and camera lens face away from each other.

Abstract: To provide, in a portable terminal such as a cellular phone, especially of a foldable type, a hinge for portable terminal that not only has both functions of allowing a second casing having a display portion to turn in a horizontal direction relative to a first casing having a keyboard portion and of allowing the second casing to open/close relative to the first casing, but also is capable of preventing external leakage of a lubricating oil and is formed to be as compact as possible so that a mounting space can be saved.

Abstract: A mobile device having a protective user interface cover is provided. The mobile device includes a mobile device housing having a top surface. The user interface is preferably mounted within the top surface of the mobile device, and may include a display, a keyboard, a touch screen, a touch surface, or any other type of user input and display apparatus. The protective cover comprises a protective surface and a positioning mechanism, wherein the protective cover is mounted to the mobile device housing such that the positioning mechanism positions the protective surface between a first position in which the protective surface covers the user interface in the top surface and a second position in which the protective surface does not cover the user interface in the top surface.

Abstract: A mobile computing device includes a first housing that is rotationally coupled to a second housing, computing circuitry within the first housing and a display that is at least partially disposed within the first housing. The display is configured to visually display information from the computing circuitry to a user. A first user interface device and a second user interface device are at least partially disposed within the second housing. The second housing is configured to be rotated relative to the first housing between a closed position in which the first and second user interface devices are at least partially covered by the first housing, and a deployed position in which the first and second user interface devices are at least partially uncovered on opposite lateral sides of the first housing.

Abstract: A remote receiver assembly includes a remote receiver device having a card member for plugging to a computer facility, and a control member rotatably coupled to the card member for receiving remote signals. The control member includes a duct, the card member includes one or more conduits rotatably coupled to the duct of the control member, to rotatably couple the control member to the card member. The control member may be rotated relative to the card member to suitable angular position, in order to effectively receive signals. One or more cable members may couple the remote receiver device to various computer facilities.