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Smart alert charms for wireless devices

US7996046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/22
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A notification charm for a wireless communication device and a method of operating the wireless device to provide an alert on the charm are presented. The charm may be a bracelet, watch, keychain, ring, or other ornamental device which can generate event and preference based alerts about events occurring on a wireless device.

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