Device with interchangeable user-interfaces and method for doing same
US6542354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1688
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact device and method for communication and entertainment needs that include having interchangeable user-interfaces and combining various functions performed by different keypads and units into a single pad or unit. The device includes circuitry with transceiver capabilities, a chassis, a display, at least two Freestyle User-Interfaces (FUI) secured to the chassis that can rotate from an open position to a closed position, and a user-interface that provides the user with navigational control and image conversion. The method of interchanging at least two FUIs includes providing a chassis for securely holding the circuitry, rotatably securing the user-interfaces to the chassis, coupling the user-interfaces to the circuitry, and removably securing opposite ends of an elastic piece to each of the user-interfaces.
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