US6865400B2
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User interfacing device for PDA/wireless terminal
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 2002-05-24
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Granted: 2005-03-08
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Expires: 2022-05-24
Abstract
Abstract An interfacing device for PDA/wireless terminal is disclosed. The interfacing device of the wireless terminal includes: a main housing provided with a main liquid crystal display (LCD) and a plurality of keys; a speaker housing which opens/closes at the main housing; a hinge means for connecting the main housing with the speaker housing; and a key top housing, which is connected to the hinge means, includes a designated shape window and an array of a plurality of keys, and opens and closes inbetween the main housing and the speaking housing, in which an auxiliary LCD is mounted at a designated position of the speaker housing to help a user to interface the auxiliary LCD through the window when the keypad housing is opened. The device has increased the convenience of use a great deal.
Inventors
- 👤 Kyung-Ho Oh
- 👤 Jeon-Man Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:18
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0206; H04M1/0247; H04M1/23; H04M1/0208; H04M1/0214; H04M1/026; H04M1/0266; H04M2250/00; H04M2250/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA)/wireless terminal, the device comprising: a main housing provided with a main liquid crystal display (LCD) and a plurality of keys; a speaker housing which opens and closes at the main housing; a hinge means for connecting the main housing with the speaker housing; a key top housing, which is also connected to the hinge means, the key top housing including a window and a plurality of keys in an array, the key top housing opening and closing between the main housing and the speaking housing; and an auxiliary LCD mounted at a position on the speaker housing corresponding to the window on the key top housing when the key top housing is open, thereby allowing user access to the auxiliary LCD through the window when the keypad housing is opened.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA)/wireless terminal, the device comprising: a main housing provided with a main liquid crystal display (LCD) and a plurality of keys; a speaker housing which opens and closes at the main housing; a hinge means for connecting the main housing with the speaker housing; a key top housing, which is also connected to the hinge means, the key top housing including a window and a plurality of keys in an array, the key top housing opening and closing between the main housing and the speaking housing; and an auxiliary LCD mounted at a position on the speaker housing corresponding to the window on the key top housing when the key top housing is open, thereby allowing user access to the auxiliary LCD through the window when the keypad housing is opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary LCD is disposed at a bottom region of the speaker housing proximal to the axis of the hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the window is disposed at a top region of the keypad housing proximal to the hinge axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the window is an opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the window is a transparent window.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary LCD displays a specific application, and a displayed data thereon is operated by one click.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary LCD is a touch screen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2008-03-07 | 2008-09-06 | 2009-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2012-03-07 | 2012-09-06 | 2013-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2016-03-07 | 2016-09-06 | 2017-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |