Simplified speaker mode selection for wireless communications device
US6522894B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/724
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A simplified method of controlling the operating mode of a wireless communications device, particularly the speaker mode, includes operating a wireless communications device according to a selected default mode. The method of audio output, such as through a loud speaker or through a quieter speaker, is determined, at least in part by the default mode setting. The device includes at least a first key and a second key. Pressing the first key causes the device to automatically initiate a call session in radio mode and stay in radio mode until the end of the call session. On the other hand, pressing the second key causes the device to automatically initiate a call session in phone mode and stay in phone mode until the end of the call session. In either case, the wireless communications device reverts to the default mode when the call session ends. By doing so, the user is provided with a simple method for temporarily switching to the desired mode of operation, without the necessity of first determining the current mode of the wireless communications device and through the simple press of a single key. This method is particularly adapted for use with wireless communications devices havi…
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