A communication device includes a device for mechanically generating a rotational movement that includes a drive rod and a pushbutton for generating a linear movement of the drive rod and at least one gear wheel which, in the event of a linear movement of the drive rod, is set in rotational motion. The device further includes a converter module connected to the movement module that converts the rotational movement into electrical energy, an energy management module connected to the converter module that the electrical energy in line with prespecified boundary conditions, and a transmission module for transmitting information.