Portable communication device used as an accessory for a mobile communication system
US6959203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6083
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a two-way radio console (600) and a portable communication device (100) comprise a mobile communication system in accordance with the present invention. The two-way radio console (600) has a docking interface (602) formed therein. The portable communication device is capable of coupling to the two-way radio console via the docking interface. Further, the portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio console and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio console. In this embodiment, the accessory is at least one of the following: a microphone, a speaker, and a two-way controller.
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