Variable-function or multi-function apparatus and methods
US7058734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3209
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus capable of interacting with another device, includes: a module configured to provide a functionality, where the apparatus is configurable to support a second module for providing an additional functionality in order to permit variable functionality by the apparatus. The functionality may relate to an input-function and/or an output function. A method of providing functionality in a variable-function device, includes: removing a functionality from another device that can communicate with the variable-function device; and providing the removed functionality in the variable-function device.
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