WO2002088914A1 - Enclosure for wireless communication device - Google Patents
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- WO2002088914A1 WO2002088914A1 PCT/US2002/012471 US0212471W WO02088914A1 WO 2002088914 A1 WO2002088914 A1 WO 2002088914A1 US 0212471 W US0212471 W US 0212471W WO 02088914 A1 WO02088914 A1 WO 02088914A1
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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
- H04M1/04—Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
- G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
- G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
- G06F1/1632—External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04B—TRANSMISSION
- H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
- H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
- H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
- H04B1/3888—Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F2200/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/04 - G06F1/32
- G06F2200/16—Indexing scheme relating to G06F1/16 - G06F1/18
- G06F2200/163—Indexing scheme relating to constructional details of the computer
- G06F2200/1633—Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for providing environmental protection for an electronic device, more particularly to an enclosure to provide environmental protection for an electronic device operable in a wireless communication system.
- a communication system is operable to communicate information between a transmitting station, also referred to as a calling party, and a receiving station, also referred to as a receiving or called party, by way of a communication network. Operation of a wireless communication system transfers information betwjeen the transmitting and receiving stations via one or more base stations. These transmitting and receiving stations are also known as wireless communication devices, cell phones or mobile phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's), or portable computers. As the capability and sophistication of the wireless communication system has increased, the proliferation of mobile communication devices has led to widespread use in environments detrimental to the operation of electronics within these devices. Consequently, users are expanding the conditions for using the mobile phone to include the active outdoor activities such as running, hiking, bicycle riding, etc.
- Protecting the wireless communication device from such demanding conditions is important, as environmental conditions such as high moisture and salinity are likely to reduce reliability of the wireless communication device. [0003] It would be useful to provide a protective barrier, or enclosure, to minimize conditions deleterious to the wireless communication device where the protection offered is effective as a moisture barrier and also operate the communication device while in the enclosure. In addition, the enclosure should be easily attachable and separable from the mobile communication device.
- the present invention encompasses an enclosure to provide environmental protection for an electronic device, such as a mobile station, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a portable computer.
- the apparatus of the present invention comprises a protective housing to encapsulate the electronic device, thereby providing environmental protection against the deleterious effects of high moisture, salinity, airborne contaminates such as dust, sand or pollutants.
- the enclosure may comprise means for communication with the electronic device, for example to answer an incoming phone call, without having to expose the enclosed electronic device.
- the enclosure may include a indicator for providing an alert notification of an unsolicited activation of the electronic devide.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram representing a prior art mobile station.
- FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an enclosure illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 3 is a side perspective view of the enclosure illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 4 is a rear perspective view of the enclosure illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of an enclosure illustrating an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of an enclosure illustrating another alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 7a is a perspective view of an open position of the enclosure having an antenna, as an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 7b is a perspective view of an open position of the enclosure of the present invention.
- Fig. 7c is a perspective view of an open position of the enclosure of the present invention having an electronic device therein.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram representing the prior art, a mobile station 10, where the mobile station 10 can be used in conjunction with an embodiment of the present invention.
- the mobile station 10 includes a receiver 20, a transmitter 22 and a controller or processor 24 that is coupled to the receiver 20 and the transmitter 22.
- the receiver 20 sends incoming messages to the processor 24 for analysis, whereas outgoing " or originating messages are sent from the processor 24 to the " transmitter 22.
- These incoming and originating messages can be in the form of a voice message, a data message or a combination of voice and data messages.
- User interface with the mobile station 10 can be accomplished via an input device 26 which may comprise: a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 28 which can contain a touch-screen display (not shown), or a Light Emitting Diode (LED) (not shown); a tone generator 30; a speaker 32; a vibrating device 34; and a data entry device 36.
- the data entry device 36 is an alpha-numeric keypad (not shown) and the input device 26 further contains a microphone 38 capable of capturing a voice message.
- a timer 40 also known as a clock chip, can be used for synchronizing the operations of the processor 24 and tracking time, a term well known to those of ordinary skill in the art of mobile stations. Communication between the input device 26, the tone generator 30 and the vibrating device 34 is assured by coupling these devices to the processor 24.
- the mobile station 10 also includes a storage location, illustrated in the embodiment of Fig. 1 as a memory 41 , where the memory 41 is capable of storing a plurality of constants and variables used by processor 24 in the operation of the mobile station 10.
- the memory 41 can store the values of the various feature parameters, operating system used by processor 24, user provided data entered via the input device 36 and sub-programs or sub- processes for controlling the operation of the mobile station 10.
- Fig. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a protective enclosure 50, also called a shell, of an embodiment of the present invention.
- the protective enclosure 50 contains a front portion 52, a side surface 54, a rear portion 56, a first grip 58, a second grip 60 and an actuator 62.
- the actuator 62 communicates with an enclosed electronic device that is operable in a wireless communication system, an exemplary elecfronic device represented by the mobile station 10.
- the actuator 62 may comprise a flexible diaphragm on a section of the protective enclosure 50, for example the diaphragm 68 may form a section of the front portion 52 (see Fig.
- An indicator 70 is also provided for indicating activation (such as an incoming call) of the mobile station 10.
- the indicator 70 provides an alert to the user of an unsolicited activation of the mobile station 10, for example an incoming phone call, whereby the user may activate the actuator 62 (as shown in Fig. 2) to answer the incoming phone call.
- the front portion 52 combines with the rear portion 56 to form a housing and provides environmental protection to the electronic device contained therein.
- the bonding of the front portion 52 with the rear portion 56 may be accomplished using any known mechanical devices such as screws, hinges, clips, snaps, fittings, etc. In other words, any bonding which provides a seal providing at least the level of barrier properties of the front and rear portions, 52 and 56 respectively.
- the first grip 58 and the second grip 60 can optionally be employed to assist the user in carrying the protective enclosure 50.
- the first and second grip, 58 and 60 may be constructed of a high tactile rubber to provide increased adhesion between the user and the protective enclosure 50.
- the actuator 62 provides communication between the protective enclosure 50 and the electronic device carried therein.
- a connector 78 provides a connection between the electronic device and the protective enclosure 50. Specifically, the connector 78 providing a connection for the actuator 62 for controlling preset functionality of the mobile station 10 via the connector 78, such as answering an incoming phone call on the mobile station 10 while the mobile station 10 is enclosed within the protective enclosure 50. The connector 78 also provides a connection for the indicator for displaying an activation of the enclosed electronic device.
- the ' connection generally between the actuator 62 and the mobile station 10 and between the indicator 70 and the mobile station 10, provided by the connector 78 may be a direct connection or a wireless connection. Options for the direct connection include an electrical, a wire, a pin or a serial connection, whereas the wireless connection may comprise a standard defined by Bluetooth technology or an infrared technology. It should be noted that one skilled in the art might use the any wireless technologies and other standards operating using various frequencies without departing from the invention.
- Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate various perspective views of the protective enclosure 50, including an optional belt loop, or clip 64 to assist the user in attaching the protective enclosure 50 to clothing during outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, etc.
- Fig. 5 additionally illustrates an alternative feature, an access port 66 may be used to connect peripheral units (i.e. charger, headset, battery pack, etc.) to the electronic device contained within the protective enclosure 50.
- peripheral units i.e. charger, headset, battery pack, etc.
- Fig. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- the diaphragm 68 is provided to communicate the mobile terminal 10.
- the diaphragm 68 is generally of a lower flexural modulus than the enclosure 50.
- the indicator 70 comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) 70a, generally provided at the front portion 52 of the protective enclosure 50.
- the indicator 70 rf ⁇ ay comprise a light emitting diode (LED), an intermittent illumination as the alert, or may comprise a multicolor display capability, with distinct colors representing specific Calling Line Identification (CLI) or Calling Number Identification (CNI) signals.
- LED light emitting diode
- CNI Calling Number Identification
- Figure 7a illustrates the enclosure 50 in an open position where the front portion 52 and the rear portion 56 are joined at a first hinge 72 and a second hinge 74.
- an em ⁇ odiment having one or more covers to seal the enclosure, where the cover may be mechanically attached to the housing via a threaded fitting, friction fit, screws, hinges, clips, snaps, etc.
- the rear portion 56 contains an antenna 76 capable of communicating with an electronic device via the connector 78 attached to the rear portion 56.
- Fig. 7b illustrates another embodiment of the enclosure 50 in an open position with the connector 78 attached to the front portion 52.
- Fig. 7c illustrates the enclosure 50 in an open position where the enclosure 50 contains a mobile terminal 80, whereby the actuator 62 is in communication with mobile terminal 80 via the connector 78.
- the mobile station 10 is enclosed in the protective enclosure 50.
- the user Upon an unsolicited activation of the mobile station 10, the user is alerted via the indicator 70.
- the user Upon the user being alerted, the user may communicate with the enclosed mobile terminal 10 by actuating the actuator 62 of the protective enclosure 50, thereby communicating with the enclosed mobile station 10 without removing the mobile station 10 from the protective enclosure 50.
- the protective enclosure may comprise an exter ⁇ al or internal antenna to assist transmission and reception of wireless signals.
- the protective enclosure may also contain a battery pack to prolong operation of the enclosed electronic device operable in a wireless communication system.
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