US6447140B1
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Handheld personal aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-02-15
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Granted: 2002-09-10
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Expires: 2021-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A personal aid including a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user. The housing includes a storage compartment comprising an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein. An electronic assistant is integrated with the housing. The electronic assistant is linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.
Inventors
- 👤 Clive S. Lu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1656; A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/005; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; A45C15/00; F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; G06F1/1626; G06F1/1684; G06F1/1698; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0056; G06K7/006; A45C2011/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user, the housing being formed of a rigid molded material; the housing including a rigid storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic component making up the personal aid, the storage compartments consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls and an open top; a rigid closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the recess so as to maintain an article therein; a smart card holder formed with the housing; and an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to the smart card holder in which smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user, the housing being formed of a rigid molded material; the housing including a rigid storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic component making up the personal aid, the storage compartments consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls and an open top; a rigid closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the recess so as to maintain an article therein; a smart card holder formed with the housing; and an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to the smart card holder in which smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic assistant includes means for providing a light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic assistant includes an infrared transmitter and receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The personal aid according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic assistant includes a plurality of switches controlling operation thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user; the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and further including a container shaped and dimensioned for receipt within the storage compartment selectively positioned within the storage compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
147 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user; the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and further including a container shaped and dimensioned for receipt within the storage compartment selectively positioned within the storage compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 5 , wherein the electronic assistant includes means for providing a light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 5 , wherein the electronic assistant includes an infrared transmitter and receiver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The personal aid according to claim 5 , wherein the smart card holder includes a cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The personal aid according to claim 5 , wherein the electronic assistant includes a plurality of switches controlling operation thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The personal aid according to claim 9 , wherein the electronic assistant includes four switches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
151 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user, the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and further including a speaker positioned within the housing and coupled to the electronic assistant, wherein the electronic assistant include means for driving speaker.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
151 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user, the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and further including a speaker positioned within the housing and coupled to the electronic assistant, wherein the electronic assistant include means for driving speaker.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 11 , wherein the electronic assistant includes means for providing a light.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 11 , wherein the electronic assistant includes an infrared transmitter and receiver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The personal aid according to claim 11 , wherein the electronic assistant includes a plurality of switches controlling operation thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The personal aid according to claim 14 , wherein the electronic assistant includes four switches.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
168 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user; the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; a smart card holder formed with the housing; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to the smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and wherein the smart card is selectively positioned within the smart card holder and the smart card holder rotates relative to the housing between a secured, closed position and an unsecured, receiving position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
168 words
A personal aid, comprising: a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user; the housing including a storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic components making up the personal aid, the storage compartment consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and an open top, and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein; a smart card holder formed with the housing; an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to the smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant; and wherein the smart card is selectively positioned within the smart card holder and the smart card holder rotates relative to the housing between a secured, closed position and an unsecured, receiving position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 16 , wherein the electronic assistant includes means for providing a light.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The personal aid according to claim 16 , wherein the electronic assistant includes an infrared transmitter and receiver.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The personal aid according to claim 16 , wherein the smart holder includes a cover.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The personal aid according to claim 16 , wherein the electronic assistant includes a plurality of switches controlling operation thereof.
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