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Mobile computing system having a modem for operation independent of a main processor and method therefor

US7016990B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2000
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a portable computing device includes a modem that may operate independently from a main processor. The modem may be used to download communication data while the main processor is inactive or powered off.

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