CA2192414A1 - Method and Apparatus for Operating a Communication Device - Google Patents
Method and Apparatus for Operating a Communication DeviceInfo
- Publication number
- CA2192414A1 CA2192414A1 CA2192414A CA2192414A CA2192414A1 CA 2192414 A1 CA2192414 A1 CA 2192414A1 CA 2192414 A CA2192414 A CA 2192414A CA 2192414 A CA2192414 A CA 2192414A CA 2192414 A1 CA2192414 A1 CA 2192414A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- communication device
- rocker switch
- functions
- actuator
- access
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
- H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
- H04M1/236—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including keys on side or rear faces
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
- H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
- H04M1/0206—Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
- H04M1/0208—Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
- H04M1/0214—Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber
- H04M1/27—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
- H04M1/274—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
- H04M1/2745—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips
- H04M1/27467—Methods of retrieving data
- H04M1/2747—Scrolling on a display
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72469—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones for operating the device by selecting functions from two or more displayed items, e.g. menus or icons
Abstract
A unique actuator (130) and user interface preferably located on one side of a communication device enables one-handed operation of the device, such as a radiotelephone or other portable communication device. In particular, a multifunction rocker switch (302) may rotate around or slide along a particular axis to scroll up and down through functions, while the rocker switch could move in an orthogonal direction to select a function. Alternatively, three keys (124-128) could be employed in place of the multifunction rocker switch. Among other functions, the actuator will preferably provide the user access to menu features (604) to perform the confirmation or selection operation in most menu features and access to the name directory (610) to place calls when reviewing a number and to terminate a call when completed.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US08/581,010 US5966671A (en) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-01-03 | Radiotelephone having an auxiliary actuator and method for operating said radiotelephone |
US08/581,010 | 1996-01-03 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2192414A1 true CA2192414A1 (en) | 1997-07-04 |
CA2192414C CA2192414C (en) | 2000-04-11 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA002192414A Expired - Lifetime CA2192414C (en) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-12-09 | Method and apparatus for operating a communication device |
Country Status (5)
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US (1) | US5966671A (en) |
CN (1) | CN1088946C (en) |
CA (1) | CA2192414C (en) |
FR (1) | FR2743250A1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2308938B (en) |
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1996
- 1996-01-03 US US08/581,010 patent/US5966671A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-12-09 CA CA002192414A patent/CA2192414C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-12-18 GB GB9626266A patent/GB2308938B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-12-20 FR FR9615728A patent/FR2743250A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1996-12-30 CN CN96123436A patent/CN1088946C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
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GB9626266D0 (en) | 1997-02-05 |
GB2308938A (en) | 1997-07-09 |
FR2743250A1 (en) | 1997-07-04 |
US5966671A (en) | 1999-10-12 |
GB2308938B (en) | 2000-02-09 |
CN1161606A (en) | 1997-10-08 |
CA2192414C (en) | 2000-04-11 |
CN1088946C (en) | 2002-08-07 |
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