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Clip-on/clip-in smart module

A technology of intelligent modules and module shells, which can be used in equipment with card reading functions, telephone structures, branch office equipment, etc., and can solve the problems of illegal theft, size, and complexity of signal connections. Connection and other issues

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-27
MOTOROLA INC
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The disclosed device requires a separate locking mechanism to connect the accessory case to the radiotelephone, which results in a cumbersome connection between the accessory case and the phone and battery pack
The entire unit looks different from a regular phone, making it easy to spot for a stolen or illegally stolen
The size of the device, the complexity of the signal connection, and the complexity of the locking mechanism have all become obstacles to the long-term application of the device

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[0029] The smart module described and constructed in accordance with the present invention is an accessory device that can be added to a cellular phone or other portable telecommunication device. The smart module can be equipped with electronic circuits to perform essentially any conceivable function over the phone, such as exchanging data between the phone and other devices, upgrading existing features of the phone device, and the like. A number of such smart module embodiments are described below.

[0030] One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an intelligent module that can be directly connected to a cellular phone through the phone's battery cover connection area, thereby replacing a traditional or standard battery cover. The smart module and the portable phone each include a connector portion to provide data communication capability between the module and the phone. The connector portions are also automatically engaged and disengaged as the module is conn...

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A smart module (22) for connection to a portable telephone (20) has a module housing (34) with a back side and a front side. The front side is adapted for removably securing the module housing (34) to a battery attachment region (26) of the portable telephone (20). The smart module (22) has a printed circuit board (38) that provides desired electronic functions to enhance, change or otherwise alter those of the portable telephone (20). The smart module (22) has a module connector section (32) that is electronically coupled to the module printed circuit board (38). The module connector section (32) connects with a corresponding in-phone connector section (30) within the battery attachment region (26) when the smart module (22) is attached to the battery attachment region (26) of the phone (20). The connector sections (30, 32) couple the module printed circuit board (38) to electronic circuitry of the portable telephone (20) when the module (22) is secured to the telephone (20).

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technical field [0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to portable telecommunications devices, and more particularly to an intelligent modular accessory attachable to and clipped on to a cellular telephone or similar device. Background technique [0002] Portable telecommunication devices such as cellular telephones and pagers are well known in the art. These types of devices provide users with wireless communication capabilities by sending and receiving signals according to their specific electronic characteristics. The use of these portable communication devices is widely accepted in the market. [0003] Other types of electronic devices and wireless technologies also exist and are becoming more common in the marketplace. Examples of these technologies include handheld electronic organizers, e-commerce or magnetic stripe card readers, wireless or short-range communication devices, MP3 audio players with recordable memory, wireless access points fo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04B1/38H04B1/03H04M1/7246H04M1/02
CPCH04M1/72575H04M2250/14H04M1/0262H04M1/7246
Inventor 理查德·拉图瑞图安·源威廉·布鲁斯·韦弗迈克尔·J·休斯
Owner MOTOROLA INC