Abstract: A method and apparatus provide interactive audience participation at live spectator events. Enjoyment for a plurality of spectators is enhanced. Participating spectators employ wireless interactive devices that present a promotional message and include user input and output interfaces. Spectators are queried, and enter answers via the user input interface. The answers are transmitted to a central processor, stored as spectator data, and processed into results. A visual display or the user output interface announces the results to the spectators.

Abstract: A back clip fixture of a receiver and transmitter device assembled by a back clip and a receiver and transmitter device is characterized that a concave slot is respectively disposed at positions opposite two sides of the detachment seat for facilitating the mounting and dismounting of a joint seat piece; more especially, the lower positioning piece has a slot location for fitly assembling an upper positioning piece; furthermore, the upper positioning piece has a notch disposed thereby providing a larger space for a resilient piece to separate from a positioning slot so as to increase the detachment effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method and computer readable medium for configuring settings of a wireless device. The system on a wireless device includes means for detecting a user action indicating a particular mode for the wireless device. The means for detecting includes any one of means for detecting the proximity of a holster for holding the wireless device and means for detecting an on-call status and/or an off-call status of the wireless device. The system on a wireless device further includes a processor in the wireless device for configuring settings of the wireless device in response to the user action. The configuring of settings is performed any one of manually and automatically. The settings of the wireless device include at least one of a ring setting, a battery setting, an input pad setting and a device use setting.

Abstract: A portable telephone assembly comprising first and second portions is disclosed. The first portion comprises a primary power source, is independently operable as a portable telephone and is arranged to be detachably connectable to the second portion. The second portion is arranged to be removably attachable to a user and comprises an auxiliary power source operable to supplement the primary power source when the first and second portions are connected.

Abstract: A personal massaging method and apparatus constructed from a wireless cellular telephone, preferably provisioned for extended ring/vibrate, having either an attachable/removable, fixed, or integral stimulator on a surface of the telephone. When the telephone is called, the wearer or user receives a desirable level of stimulation when the stimulators are applied to a sensitive portion of the user's body. A variety of shapes, sizes and materials may be used for the stimulators to provide a wide array of stimulation or massage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing interactive audience participation at live spectator events. The method includes providing spectators with an interactive device that presents a promotional message and includes a user interface, broadcasting audio programming to the spectator through the interactive device, querying the spectators, wherein answers to the querying may be entered by spectators via the user interface of the interactive device, transmitting the answers to a central processor, storing the answers as spectator data, processing the spectator data into results, storing the results of the processing of the spectator data and broadcasting the results of the processing of the spectator data.

Abstract: A multi-function telephone handset comprises a handset body on which is defined a receiving space, and a holding element to which is mounted a receiver and a transmitter. Two opposite portions of the handset body are respectively formed in a receiver part and a transmitter part respectively provided with sound holes. The holding element, with the receiver and the transmitter thereto connected, is detachably placed in the receiving space of the handset body. The telephone handset can be thereby configured to in a manner to perform either a conventional telephonic communication by manually holding the telephone handset, or a hand-free telephonic communication can be achieved by carrying the holding element on the user's head.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, pocket sized speakerphone device adaptable for use with a cellular telephone, and a method for making such a device. The device reduces howling, including echoing and feedback, sufficiently to enable use of the device as a telephone speakerphone. To reduce howling, one or more of the following may be utilized: attenuation circuitry; sound insulation means; positioning the loudspeaker and the microphone of the device such that the outlet of the loudspeaker for emitting sound from the loudspeaker faces in the same direction as the outlet of the microphone for receiving sound into the microphone, and such that a line extending between the outlet of the loudspeaker and the outlet of the microphone would form a right angle with a line extending in the direction of the outlet of the loudspeaker and the outlet of the microphone face.

Abstract: A lightweight miniature mobile communication unit allows the user to listen sufficiently and talk quietly in a noisy place so that the user can make a call without disturbing nearby people in the crowd. The mobile communication unit uses a bone conduction speaker (1) separated from the main body (2) instead of a built-in speaker or an external earphone.

Abstract: A low-cost transceiver capable of being connected with a telephone or a radio set is thin and small in size, excellent in easiness in use, stable in mounting condition, and is therefore suited for those who are active in the outdoor work, sports or the like. When a wearer of the transceiver is sweated and/or exposed to dust, a sweat- or dust-damaged component of the transceiver is replaced with a new one. The transceiver comprises: a bone conduction speaker (2); a throat microphone (3); a soft tape-like carrier (1) for supporting both the supporting the speaker (2) and the microphone (3); and, adhesive means (6) for adhesively fixing the carrier (1) to the temporal area covering the ear and the larynx of the wearer.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a cellular phone holder, which could easily hold a standard type cellular phone as well as a collapsible type cellular phone having different sizes, respectively. Thus cellular phone holder is comprised of a lateral case capable of holding cellular phones of different width, and a longitudinal strap belt attached in a manner so as to intersect with the lateral case. Thus lateral case is formed of a single trunk member in which the trunk member is bent into a cylindrical shape and secured by Velcro tape attached in plural portions. A ring couples thus longitudinal strap belt to a plurality of strap belts and thus, a portion of the longitudinal strap belt is structured by an elastic material.

Abstract: A detachable carry clip assembly for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing and a power pack. The housing includes a power pack seat for receiving and retaining the power pack. A first portion of a member of the carry clip assembly couples into a recess on the top exterior of the electronic device and a second portion of a member extends into the power pack seat and is captured between the housing and the power pack when the power pack is received and retained in the power pack seat. The detachable carry clip assembly is detached from the electronic device by detaching the power pack from the power pack seat of the electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable communication device includes a bone conduction actuator which is applicable for being in contact with a user's wrist, hand, back of the hand, finger or nail in order to transmit voice signals. The user inserts the user's finger into the user's ear canal, or touches the user's finger to a part near the user's ear, or puts the user's fingertip or nail on the user's ear canal so as to block the user's ear canal when the user uses the wearable communication device.

Abstract: The device includes a device body that includes a display means that allows selection from among a plurality of display directions for display of images, information and the like; an operational instruction means capable of accepting input of instructions including selection instructions for selecting display direction of images, information and the like on the display means; and a battery unit that supplies power to the device body. The device body is provided with a plurality of attachment positions, such that at least one of the operational instruction means and the battery unit can be attached in a position that is compatible with the display direction of images, information and the like on the display means.

Abstract: A vocal transmitter device includes a cable-receiving structure, an earphone, a fastener and a microphone. The cable-receiving structure has a case, a cable-winding plate, a connection cable, and a spiral spring. The spiral spring and the cable-winding plate are arranged in the case and connected to each other. The earphone is connected to a terminal of the connection cable. The fastener is connected on the case of the cable-receiving structure. The microphone is arranged either in the case of the cable-receiving structure or in the fastener. Another terminal of the connection cable is connected to the microphone. A miniature vocal transmitter device is hence accomplished.

Abstract: A method of coupling a portable communications device (PCD) to a first network by way of a second network is disclosed. The PCD is normally in radio communication with the first network, and is coupled to the first network by way of the second network when the PCD is out of radio communication with the first network. In particular, the PCD is coupled to the second network, and is caused to leave a first network mode and enter a second network mode. A network connection is established with the first network by way of the second network, and communication with the first network is entered into by way of the second network.

Abstract: A portable communication apparatus suitable for integration into a garment includes a host unit, an interface and an interactive communication unit. The host unit comprises a removable host device which can be docked into a docking station located in, e.g., the torso area of the garment, and may also be used in a standalone fashion when undocked. The host unit is connected to the interactive communication unit through an interface, which may be a wired or wireless interface. The interactive display unit is preferably located at the end of the sleeve, and may include a graphical display device, a microphone, a speaker, and/or user-activated buttons. The host device may act as a pager as well as perform other functions, and may be replaced with another host device in the docking station having different function and features. The host unit may have a data port, which may be used to connect a remote speaker located in another area of the garment, such as the collar, near the wearer's ear.

Abstract: A wireless communication system has a central computer, one or more wireless access points and one or more personal badges that communicate wirelessly with the one or more wireless access points. The badges provide the user with a communications device that permits the user to initiate telephone calls and conferences, receive telephone calls, receive pages and be located within a particular environment.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system and method for adapting a wireless device, such as a Bluetooth-enabled mobile handset or other Bluetooth-enabled device to a car radio and associated speaker system to effect a hands-free car kit or similar system. The adapter module is physically and electrically coupled to the car radio by making electrical contact with a connector on the car radio with a matching connector on one side of the adapter module. The mated connectors provide communications from the adapter module to the car radio. The adapter module includes circuitry for communicating with the Bluetooth-enabled mobile handset and the car radio in order to exchange communications signals between the Bluetooth-enabled mobile handset, and a microphone and the car radio.

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. An embodiment of the invention provides a receptacle outer profile being larger than the main transceiver body outer profile in at least one dimension. An embodiment of the invention provides for a transceiver having a latch member and a latching point point disposed on a main body between a first end and a second end of the housing.

Abstract: A personal communications apparatus comprises a first part, having a microphone (114), and a second part, having a loudspeaker (118). The first part is adapted to be worn on a user's wrist (202) and the second part is adapted to be worn on their finger. In use, the user's hand is held up to the side of their head, thereby placing the microphone (114) adjacent to their mouth and the loudspeaker (118) adjacent to their ear. Communication between first and second parts of the apparatus is by means of signals transmitted via the user's skin. In a non-illustrated embodiment the second part is adapted to be worn on the ear.

Abstract: A portable cellular phone comprising a case body and a sliding cover is disclosed. The case body includes an operating section and stopper portions. The sliding cover covers the operating section of said case body and is slidably supported on said case body. The stopper portions of the case body restrict a sliding range of said sliding cover. The sliding cover is mounted and detached with respect to said case body by applying an outer force to the sliding cover in a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction when the sliding cover is positioned at a specific position within the sliding range. When the sliding cover is mounted, one of locking portions of the sliding cover is engaged with one of locking portions of the case body, and the other locking portion of the sliding cover is aligned in position on the other locking portion of the case body. The sliding cover is fit to the case body by applying an outer force.

Abstract: One instruction sent from a control section such as a CPU is supplied to a plurality of sensory output means in common at the same time or an operation command signal to be sent to a controller for sensory means is formed by phenomenon detecting means based on a driving signal sent from another controller for sensory means. Thus, a plurality of sensory output means is reliably driven synchronously.

Abstract: A power-saving clamping device having a loss-guard function has a shell body, a circuit unit and a connection component. The circuit unit is disposed in the shell body to receive signals emitted by an emission component. The circuit unit has an alarm component and a contact switch. The connection component is connected to a portable electronic device. The connection component is also connected to the shell body in a detachable way. The portable electronic device can be clamped onto a user's waistband. When the portable electronic device is separated from the circuit unit by a certain distance, the circuit unit immediately emits light or sounds and alarm, thereby preventing the portable electronic device from being lost or stolen by thieves. When the portable electronic device is connected to the clamping device, the contact switch is touched to turn off the electric unit, hence avoiding waste of electric power.

Abstract: A mobile phone antenna comprising a belt which is adapted to be worn by a user and which comprises an antenna arrangement which in use is coupled to the mobile phone transceiver.

Abstract: A child's wristwatch type device featuring simple safety and security communications capability. The device will allow a child to call one of several preset numbers, including 911, with a single push of a button, thereby providing peace of mind for both parents and child. The device is unique in that a child cannot run up a large phone bill with call to friends, as they might tend to do with a ordinary cell phone. The invention essentially comprises a wristwatch like housing with a matching lid attached along the backside by spring loaded hinge means. A wireless telephone means with retractable antenna is mounted in the base housing, along with a rechargeable battery. In the closed position, a digital clock and small speaker is exposed on the top side of the lid for providing voice or ringer sound. When the lid is open, a circular cover plate forms the top surface of the base housing and has several push buttons, a microphone, and an ON/OFF switch.

Abstract: A combination lanyard and external antenna for use with wireless communication devices such as interactive pagers or telephones. The lanyard antenna is connected to wireless communication devices to improve radio frequency transmission and reception performance for wireless communication devices. The device increases the gain and maximizes radiation efficiency. An antenna conductive element is embedded within, runs alongside, or is woven into a flexible strength member to form the lanyard antenna. The antenna conductive element is formed from a wire, wire braid, or wire mesh produced from a flexible, conductive material, while the flexible strength member is non-binding, non-twisting, and produced from nonconductive material.

Abstract: A cellular telephone device comprising two C-shaped members which are configured to be detachably secured around a wrist of a user. The members have an inside surface, which is in contact with the user's wrist when the device is in the closed position. On the inside surface is disposed either a keypad unit for providing signals to the cellular telephone device or at least one display unit. The device comprises a cellular phone mechanism and a battery, which are housed in the members. In a preferred embodiment, the two members are C-shaped and are pivotably connected at one end by a hinge and are detachably connected at a second end by a releasable clasp mechanism. The second end of each member also comprises a speaker unit and a microphone, respectively, such that, when the device is in an open position, the speaker unit and the microphone are positionable proximate to a user's ear and mouth. An outer surface of the members may comprise a display unit, a keypad, a watch unit, or a speaker unit and microphone.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a telephone handset providing a display panel and a set of operating keys, the operating keys providing operating indicia, the panel and keys positioned on a telephone face plate. It also includes a handset case or cover providing a case face plate; and with the telephone handset positioned within the handset case or cover, a raised magnifying element of the case face plate positioned over the display panel in position for magnifying information displayed thereon. A membrane element of the case face plate is positioned over the operating keys, and provides enlarged indicia corresponding positionally with the operating indicia of the operating keys. The membrane element flexibility enables tactile location of each of the operating keys from an outfacing surface of the membrane element.

Abstract: A mobile communication device employs electrical stimulation for silently alerting the user that information has been received by the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device includes an electrical power source for generating an electrical signal and an electrode assembly coupled to the electrical power source for communicating the electrical signal to the body of a user of the mobile communication device. The electrical signal provides an electrical stimulation to the body of the user when communicated to the body by the electrode assembly for silently alerting the user that information has been received by the communication device.

Abstract: Personal communication systems, and more particularly, in some embodiments, personal communication systems that can be worn are disclosed. In other embodiments, the features of the personal communication systems described herein may be applied to types of personal communication devices that are carried, rather than worn. In one non-limiting embodiment, the personal communication system comprises a device having a microphone that is located on the user's hand, such as on one of the user's fingers and an ear piece that is located on another portion of the user's hand, such as on another one of the wearer's fingers.

Abstract: According to the present invention a radio communication device is presented. The device is operated by user input means. The user input means comprise a circular ring which surrounds a display. The ring is mounted for rotational movement and by movement of the ring the functions of the communication device are controlled and information is entered. The communication device is preferably a wrist watch phone or a wrist phone.

Abstract: A wrist portable information apparatus has a case containing a circuit board having a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication and a voice processing circuit for performing voice processing. First and second straps are connected to the case to mount the case to a user's wrist. A speaker is disposed in one of the case and the first strap to output processed voice from the voice processing circuit, and a microphone is disposed in one of the case and the second strap to input voice to the voice processing circuit. A contact mechanism is provided with an electrically connected state which is changed in response to opening and closing of at least one of the first strap and the second strap. A detecting circuit detects opening and closing of the first strap or the second strap by detecting the connected state of the contact mechanism.

Abstract: A method for providing interactive audience participation at live spectator events enhances enjoyment for a plurality of spectators. Participating spectators employ wireless interactive devices that present a promotional message and include user input and output interfaces. Spectators are queried, and enter answers via the user input interface. The answers are transmitted to a central processor, stored as spectator data, and processed into results. A visual display or the user output interface announces the results to the spectators.

Abstract: A transceiver for inducing electric fields according to data to be transmitted in an electric field propagating medium, and carrying out at least data transmission by using induced electric fields, is formed by a transmission unit configured to modulate the data to be transmitted by generating alternating current signals having a prescribed frequency, and transmit modulated signals obtained by modulating the data to be transmitted, and a resonance causing unit configured to cause a series resonance with a parasitic capacitance appearing between a ground for the transmission unit and an Earth ground and a parasitic capacitance appearing between the electric field propagating medium and the Earth Ground.

Abstract: An arrangement (1) is proposed for handling a communication device (2), which arrangement (1) comprises an attachment device (4) which can be used universally and is not specific to any given mobile telephone, and a device holder (3) which is specific to a mobile telephone, and which together form the complete arrangement (1) in the assembled state. In this case, the device holder (3) contains the necessary mechanical and electrical and/or electronic matching means to the respective communication device (2) that is to be used.

Abstract: An interface box links a user's cellular telephone with all the standard telephone extensions at the user's home or office. In this way, the portable cellular telephone is the interface between the user's telephone extensions and the telephone company. The interface box connects to the cellular telephone's access connector, for example, whenever the cellular telephone is laid in a cradle of the interface box. Through this connector is sent all power, signal and input/output connections. In addition to the interface circuitry, the interface box preferably recharges the cellular telephone's battery.

Abstract: A clamping device having loss-guard function includes a shell body, a circuit unit, and a connection component. The shell body has a receiving space therein. A clamping sheet is disposed on the outer wall of the shell body. The circuit unit is disposed in the receiving space, and can receive signals emitted by an emission component disposed on a portable electronic device. The circuit unit has alarming components. The connection component is connected on the portable electronic device. The connection component also is connected with the shell body in detachable way. The clamping device can clamp the portable electronic device onto a user's waistband. When the portable electronic device is away from the circuit unit a certain distance, the circuit unit will be immediately driven to give out alarming lights or sounds, thereby preventing the portable electronic device from being lost or stolen by thieves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunication device comprising a fastening element for fastening the device on a support, especially a bracelet (1). The telecommunication device is further provided with a housing (2), at least one sensor for detecting a force (or turning moment) that is effective between the housing (2) and the fastening element (1), and a processor (29) for controlling the function of the telecommunication device in accordance with the force detected by the sensor.

Abstract: The button apparatus is an apparatus provided for, for example, a vending machine and to be touched and pressed with the body of a user who wants to purchase a commodity from the vending machine. By pressing down the button apparatus, the user can purchase a required commodity from the vending machine. The button apparatus has a conductive pusher, an insulator, a switch, and a transceiver. A user wearing a wearable computer and a user's transceiver touches and presses down the pusher, to separately establish communication between the transceiver and the user's transceiver through the conductive pusher and the body of the user, as well as communication of providing a press signal.

Abstract: A securing strap includes a biased coil with a filament and a strap end. The strap end is mounted inside an electronic device such as a cellular telephone. The biased coils is incorporated into an accessory, such as a holster or an armband. The cellular telephone can be attached to or removed from the accesorry, however, it stays secured by the strap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrist mobile phone device having voice activated wireless headset, comprising a mobile phone provided with a wireless headset for conducting send/receive operation of mobile radio communication, which is characterized in that said mobile phone is provided with a put-on device so as to be put on the wrist of user, and said mobile phone is provided with a voice activated device for performing voice dial, accordingly, it is possible to provide the user with convenient mobile send/receive operation of radio communication with the aid of such wrist mobile phone device.

Abstract: A first and second device holder (110,210) having an envelope (12) having a complimentary configuration to a device. A first strap (116) is securely fastened at a bottom distal end to a top end of the envelope (12). A clip securely connected at a bottom end to a top distal end of the first strap (116). A third device holder (310) has a second strap (216). A circumferential expandable upper holder (20U) is securely attached to top end of the second strap (216) and a circumferential expandable lower holder (20L) securely attached to bottom end of the second strap (216). A clip securely connected at a bottom end to a top distal end of the first strap (116).

Abstract: A directional signal device includes a battery-operated signal transmitter installed in a vehicle, the signal transmitter having a control circuit board adapted to transmit a directional signal wirelessly and formed of a power circuit, a direction selection circuit an encoder circuit, and a transmitting circuit, and a battery-operated signal receiver carried on the user, the signal receiver having a control circuit board formed of a power circuit, a receiving circuit, a decoder circuit, a comparator circuit, a light driving circuit, and a directional light emitting unit. The signal transmitter is operated by the user to wirelessly transmit a directional signal to the signal receiver, causing the directional light emitting unit of the signal receiver to flash, indicating a direction to follow.

Abstract: A device for carrying mobile phones, PDAs, and other portable devices. The device includes a first attachment/detachment portion to be fixed to a back of the portable device. The attachment/detachment portion has a section of hook and loop, or double loop material. A second attachment/detachment portion has a second engagement portion that is attachably detachable to the first engagement portion, and further include a first fastener. A strap with second fastener is provided that clips to the first fastener.

Abstract: The purpose is to provide a cellular phone attachment for a hearing-impaired person. The attachment is adapted to be used as a hearing aid for catching a voice sound issued from the conversation partners when the hearing-impaired person makes conversation to his or her partners through the cellular phone. The attachment is constructed of: a microphone disposed closely adjacent to a receiver opening of the cellular phone in use; a bone conduction speaker adapted to be brought into contact with a portion of the person's head: a main body portion provided with an amplifier and a battery; and, a fitting means for mounting each of the microphone, the bone conduction speaker and the main body portion on the cellular phone.

Abstract: A wall-mountable and desk-mountable radio device comprising a base (20) and a radio unit (10), inside of which radio unit is an antenna integrated on a circuit board (30) and a group of indicator lamps (32). The cover of the radio unit is provided with first openings (14), and the base comprises corresponding photoconductors (24), which narrowly fit into the first openings (14). The cover of the radio unit is also provided with one or more second holes (18), into which the photoconductors (24) fit narrowly. The indicator lamps (32) are arranged at the first openings (14). The second openings (18) are arranged so that, threaded therein, the photoconductors (24) are placed above the first openings (14), and so the photoconductors (24) receive the indicator lights in both desk and wall installations. The photoconductors are provided with a bevelled surface (26) for turning the indicator light obliquely downward in wall installation and obliquely upward, towards the eyes of the user, in desk installation.

Abstract: Providing the data transfer equipment that perform transmission and reception with low power consumption. The radio equipment of the mobile station is wore by a living organism and collects the information related the living organism. The collected information related to the living organism is converted into the signal of information and sent over to the radio equipment of the immobile station. The radio equipment of the immobile station receives the information from the radio equipment of the mobile station. When the radio equipment of the mobile station sends the information described before to the radio equipment of the immobile station, The radio equipment of the immobile station sends a command for the radio equipment of the mobile station to start sending the information. When the radio equipment received the command, the radio equipment of the mobile station starts sending the signals containing the information.

Abstract: A strap mounting space is formed around a boss formed on an upper cover and a lower cover which, when assembled together, form a case for an apparatus. One, or each, of the upper cover and the lower cover is/are formed integrally with a respective boss, preferably at each corner, so that the respective bosses at corresponding, common corners of the upper and lower covers, when assembled, are in an aligned and abutting relationship. A slits is formed in one of the corners of the upper and lower covers, extending around the respective boss(es) thereof, making up a strap mounting space. A screw 9 is inserted into a corresponding axial hole extending through each boss, affording a sufficient strength of the abutting bosses for supporting the case, with the apparatus therein, by a strap received through the strap mounting space.

Abstract: Two antennas are provided in a base station, one antenna AT1 is arranged at the root of a right handle grip [1R] and the other antenna AT2 is arranged at the root of a left handle grip [1L]. Alternatively, one antenna AT1 is arranged at the root of a front right turn signal [2R] and the other antenna AT2 is arranged at the root of a front left turn signal [2L] Alternatively, one antenna AT1 is arranged at the root of a rear right turn signal [3R] and the other antenna AT2 is arranged at the root of a rear left turn signal [3L]. Alternatively, one antenna AT1 is arranged at the front of a vehicle and the other antenna AT2 is arranged at the rear thereof.