MULTIFUNCTION MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A MOVABLE ELEMENT, SUCH AS A DISPLAY, AND ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS

Title:

MULTIFUNCTION MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A MOVABLE ELEMENT, SUCH AS A DISPLAY, AND ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/111123

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

A mobile device is configured to operate in at least three modes that provide increased functionality, increased power consumption, and/or increased user input/output. In one example, the mobile device includes a first mode where some electrical components are powered down, and a secondary display may provide some information to a user. In a second mode, a primary display is energized and an audio mode is initially activated. A third mode provides full or nearly full functionality and/or user input/output.

Inventors:

WICKMAN MARIANNA (US)
WEBB WILLIAM D (US)
MADSEN JESSE S (US)
MEYERSON RANDY (US)
MALEKZADEH FERIDOON (US)
SADLER JENNIFER (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2010/027873

Publication Date:

January 13, 2011

Filing Date:

March 18, 2010

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

T MOBILE USA INC (US)
WICKMAN MARIANNA (US)
WEBB WILLIAM D (US)
MADSEN JESSE S (US)
MEYERSON RANDY (US)
MALEKZADEH FERIDOON (US)
SADLER JENNIFER (US)

International Classes:

H04W88/02; H04M1/72436

Domestic Patent References:

WO2007140911A1

2007-12-13

Foreign References:

KR20050035455A	2005-04-18
US20060063569A1	2006-03-23
KR20060057402A	2006-05-26
JP2007179525A	2007-07-12
US20040214610A1	2004-10-28

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