Voice communication for handheld computing devices
US6144864A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6041
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handheld voice communication system including a handheld computing device and a handset linked to the computing device via a retractable cable. The handheld computing device includes a data display screen and a microphone integrated therein, and the handset includes a speaker. The handset is movable between a retracted position, wherein at least one portion of the cable is retracted into the computing device and the handset is in contact with the computing device, and an extended position wherein at least one portion of the cable is extended out of the computing device and the handset is spaced away from the computing device. In one embodiment, the speaker is capable of high-level audio output when the handset is in the retracted position and capable of low-level audio output when the handset is in the extended position.
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