摘要:
An apparatus and method are disclosed that can adapt off-the shelf PDA devices (90) to user input/output applications such as data entry applications and cellular phone applications. The resulting apparatus (10) may be sized and shaped to be durable and facilitate handheld operation when the user is mobile during use. The apparatus provides features required for portable data entry such as key entry, barcode scanning, radio frequency identification, and wireless local area network (LAN) as well as wide area network (WAN) communications. The apparatus may be operated (a) in a slave mode with inclusion of a PDA device (90) for use in certain input/output operations that are processor intensive as well as (b) in a stand-alone mode without inclusion of a PDA device (90) for use in certain other input/output operations that are not processor intensive.
摘要:
The present invention relates in general to portable processor based devices that provide computing, communication or entertainment functionality. More particularly, the present invention pertains to portable processor based devices operable while being held in its user's hand and providing communications, organizer and/or entertainment functions, such as cellular telephones, palm-sized organizers, and MP3 players, and to portable processor based devices providing general computing capabilities, such as laptop or handheld personal computers (PC's). More specifically, the present invention relates to systems that detachably mate a plurality of portable processor based devices to provide their combined functionality in an integrated structure.
摘要:
A handheld computing device (10) having voice input and voice output includes a handheld unit (20) having a processor (11) and a display (18) communicating with the processor (11), a handset (30) including means for voice input (43) and means for voice output (42), a mechanism (39, 41) for docking the handset (30) with the handheld unit (20) forming a docked unit, the docked unit dimensioned to be held in one hand while being used for voice input and voice output, and at least one connection (23, 36) for carrying voice-representative signals between the handheld unit (20) and the handset (30). Device (10) allows telephone-style, voice-driven, user-interface communications both when handset (30) is docked with handheld unit (20), and when handset (30) is detached from handheld unit (20). Handset (30) is made lightweight so that it can be held for an extended amount of time during lengthy phone-style conversations, and may be equipped with a formed support such as a flexible loop (26) to let the user wear handset (30) on one of user's ears for hands-free use as a handset. Device (10) can also be equipped with an image scanner to serve as a digital camera or videophone.
摘要:
A portable device (10) for selective message recordation and playback and scheduling includes a portable unit (11) and an optional homebase station (12). Portable unit (11) includes a housing (15), unit controller (20), tactile input mechanism (40), audio processor (60) and video processor (80). Portable unit (11) allows textual, audible and visual message inputs and their selective playback based on time or other preselected textual, audible or visual stimulus. A selectively detachable stylus (51) may be removed to engage a touch panel (50) for making operational selections and entering information. Optional homebase station (12) may include a variety of features for supporting and supplementing those of handheld unit (11), such as a floppy drive (112) message memory, input keys (114), a battery charging circuit (115) and an external communication circuit (117).
摘要:
A device (10) adding apparatus as a keyboard input to a handheld computer (12) lacking such input (such as pen computers and personal digital assistants) includes a keyboard (11) and a planar motion pivot mechanism (30). Planar motion pivot mechanism (30) includes a body (31) formed as a boot that encloses an end of the handheld computer (12), and a pivot pin (32). The user simply rotates keyboard (11) from a nonoperational position substantially covering the handheld computer display (14), to an operational position at substantially a right angle to the display (14).
摘要:
A device (10) adding keyboard input to a handheld computer (12) lacking such input (such as pen computers and personal digital assistants) includes a keyboard (11) and a planar motion pivot mechanism (30). Planar motion pivot mechanism (30) includes a body (31) formed as a boot that encloses an end of the handheld computer (12), and a pivot pin (32). The user simply rotates keyboard (11) from a nonoperational position substantially covering the handheld computer display (14), to an operational position at substantially a right angle to the display (14).
摘要:
A handheld, portable device for processing point of sale transactions includes a housing, a magnetic card reader for reading credit card information, the reader carried within the housing substantially adjacent to the first end of the housing, a numeric keyboard and an alphabetic keyboard for entering customer information, and a barcode scanner for scanning product identification information, the barcode scanner carried within the housing substantially adjacent to a second end of the housing. Also included is a display for displaying selected information, a printer for printing a customer receipt, a communications assembly for furnishing the information needed to obtain transaction approval, and a processor for receiving the information, and controlling the display, the printer and the communications assembly. Device furnishes all functions necessary to facilitate and complete a point of sale credit card transaction. The housing configuration allows handsfree operation for most functions. The arrangement of components within device provides a uniform distribution of weight and makes supporting device with one hand comfortable and relatively effortless.
摘要:
An electronic terminal of the type employing a card reading device mounted within the interior thereof accessible through an input port formed in a wall of the terminal. A one-piece shield formed of an elastomeric material is mounted adjacent the input port of the card reader to prevent the entrance of debris into the interior of the terminal. The shield provides at least two opposing movable flaps extending over the card reader input port. The flaps are readily flexible to allow a card to slide therebetween, and to allow the flaps to flex back into a closed shielding position once the card is withdrawn from the input port. Surrounding portions of the shield form a more rigid body for securing the shield within the input port of the electronic terminal.
摘要:
An attachment module for couples at least one wireless earphone with a mobile device. The module includes a generally planar main body having an interior side for facing a back surface of the mobile device and an exterior side facing opposite the interior side. The module has a first end for engaging a first edge of the mobile device. The module has an earphone retaining mechanism extending beyond the first end for detachably holding the at least one wireless earphone in a position where a speaker portion of the earphone is positioned beyond a plane defined by the interior side.