Classifications

• • 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
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
  • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
  • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
  • A61B5/6887—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices
• • 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
  • H04B1/385—Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
  • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
  • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
  • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
  • H04W24/00—Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
  • H04W24/00—Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements
  • H04W24/02—Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
  • H04W88/00—Devices specially adapted for wireless communication networks, e.g. terminals, base stations or access point devices
  • H04W88/02—Terminal devices

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a communications device in watch like arrangement with ungradable application modules for upgrading electronic components with variable functions and applications.
• the communications device is modified to be functionally attached to a limb of a user such as the wrist and arm. It is envisaged that the communications device may comprise a first unit modified to be functionally attached to the limb of a user and a second unit which includes a communications unit. The first unit serves as docking station or cradle for the second unit. Of coarse the application modules may be used in both the first and/or the second unit for the upgrading of applications and functions.
• Traditional communication devices such as cellular phones are usually manufactured in a predetermined form and with predetermined functions.
• the present invention allows the communication device to be manufactured to fit ergonomically around a users arm or wrist in a watch like arrangement.
• the device may be upgraded with censoring and measuring components for reading medical data of a user.
• features and/or functions of the phone may be altered or upgraded by inserting or removing modular applications or upgrading modules in the communications device.
• an electrically powered communication device According to a first aspect there is included an electrically powered communication device
• reception and -transmission means of modular configuration reception and -transmission means of modular configuration; and a secondary processor
• the communication device may comprise
• the communication device may be powered
• the communication device may comprising upgradable memory means and the upgradable memory units may be housed in retaining means adapted to retain the
• the communication device may include
• display means adapted to display at least the medical sensed data from an associated
• the communication device may comprise
• predetermined object in use and the second being adapted to house communication means.
• the first component may be adapted to serve as a docking station for the second
• modules may be adapted to function in association with the first and second components
• Figure 1 is an example of the invention in watch or wrist accessory format
• Figure 2 more specifically relates to the electronics of the unit or watch
• Figure 3 relates to the open and close position of the unit via the flexible/bendable links
• Figure 4 illustrates exemplary embodiment of the working or mechanics of the attach and- release mechanism
• the Invention includes bays
• the unit may include display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen. Furthermore the display means (7) i.e. a LCD screen.
• unit may include release buttons (8) and volume buttons to either increase or decrease the
• the unit may include communication means (11)
• the unit may be
• the unit may be powered by on or more of the following;
• the back of the unit (18) may include a speaker (19) and microphone (24) for
• the modules may link or
• Figure 2 more specifically relates to the electronics of the unit or watch (25) including
• a LCD unit i.e. a LCD unit (27) a keypad (28) and a housing mechanism (29) for a remote
• the invention may include a wireless communication port of unit i.e. an Infra Red unit
• the preferred unit may be powered by solar energy (34) and/or via rechargeable
• the unit (37) may include electronics for the speaker (38) and the microphone (47) which
• the CPU (42) may be connected to the CPU (42). Also connected to the CPU (42) may be one or more
• the unit preferably includes electronics to accommodate
• Figure 3 relates to the open (49) and close (50) position of the unit via the
• battery (56) which may be housed on the strap or side section (57) or on the cradle unit (not shown) . Also a speaker (58) and microphone (59) housed or located on the side
• bendable (66) to form around a users arm.
• Figure 4 illustrates exemplary embodiment of the working or mechanics (81) of the attach
• - release mechanism(69) including for example a servo type unit (70) including a motor
• tension unit (76) i.e. a spring.
• hydraulic unit (77) may be used including a
• the cradle/docking device and the communication device (such as a cellular phone)

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• Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
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• General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
• Public Health (AREA)
• Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
• Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
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• Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
• Transceivers (AREA)

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• 1999
  • 1999-12-15 EP EP99971248A patent/EP1145533A3/de not_active Withdrawn
  • 1999-12-15 AU AU37749/00A patent/AU3774900A/en not_active Abandoned
  • 1999-12-15 CA CA002371806A patent/CA2371806A1/en not_active Abandoned
  • 1999-12-15 WO PCT/ZA1999/000141 patent/WO2000038435A2/en not_active Ceased
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