Self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and...

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Trinh, Sonny (Department: 2687)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at same station

Radiotelephone equipment detail

C455S556200, C455S557000, C455S556100, C348S552000, C348S211990, C348S211400

Reexamination Certificate

active

06862460

ABSTRACT:
A self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and methods for configuring same are provided. Portable device10includes a transceiver20for wireless communication with a main consumer device100. Portable device10also includes a processor40for configuring portable device10and modular component50based on communications received wirelessly from main consumer device100. Attachment points30are provided on portable device10for attaching one or more modular components50. Depending on the desired functionality, the corresponding modular component50(e.g., cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, pager, etc.) may be attached to the portable device10. The modular portable device can be configured to communicate wirelessly with other intelligent devices, such as Internet enabled appliances and entertainment devices. Further, the modular components50can be configured wirelessly to provide independent functionality when not attached to the portable device10.

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