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`c19) United States
`c12) Patent Application Publication
`Dvorak et al.
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`c10) Pub. No.: US 2007 /0135185 Al
`Jun. 14, 2007
`(43) Pub. Date:
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`(54) MODULAR MULTIFUNCTION SPEAKER
`AND HEADSET
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`(75)
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`Inventors: Joseph L. Dvorak, Boca Raton, FL
`(US); Ryan M. Nilsen, Pompano, FL
`(US)
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`Correspondence Address:
`MOTOROLA, INC
`INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION
`LAW DEPT
`8000 WEST SUNRISE BLVD
`FT LAUDERDAL, FL 33322 (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL
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`(21) Appl. No.:
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`11/285,274
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`(22) Filed:
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`Nov. 22, 2005
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`Publication Classification
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`(51)
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`Int. Cl.
`H04M 1100
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`(2006.01)
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`(52) U.S. Cl. ..................................... 455/575.2; 455/569.1
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`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
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`A wireless communication product (10) can include an
`electronic host device (12) having a transceiver (13) for
`wide area communications and a modular peripheral device
`(30) having a speaker (31), a microphone (33) and a display
`(37) serving at least as a speaker and a display for the
`wireless communication product when attached to the elec(cid:173)
`tronic host device and the speaker and the microphone
`serving as a wireless headset and the display serving as an
`activation button when detached from the electronic host
`device. The display can serve as a push-to-connect activa(cid:173)
`tion when the modular peripheral device is undocked from
`the electronic host device. The modular peripheral device
`can include a hook shaped portion (39) formed between the
`display and the speaker enabling the modular peripheral
`device to grasp the electronic host device when serving as
`the speaker or the user's ear when serving as the wireless
`headset.
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`MODULAR MULTIFUNCTION SPEAKER AND
`HEADSET
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`FIELD
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`[0001] This
`invention relates generally to electronic
`devices, and more particularly to a modular peripheral
`device that operates as a speaker or headset based on a
`docked status to host device.
`
`BACKGROUND
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`[0002] Wireless headsets such as Bluetooth headsets are
`very convenient. However, when they are not in use, there
`is generally no place to put the headset that is unobtrusive.
`Other modular wireless headsets might include a wearable
`earpiece and a physically separate microphone. Although
`these existing devices are modular, they have dedicated
`functions and become obtrusive when not in use.
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`SUMMARY
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`[0003] Embodiments in accordance with the present
`invention can provide a convenient arrangement or mecha(cid:173)
`nism where a modular multipurpose peripheral can serve as
`a wireless headset or earpiece as well as a device's own
`speaker in a manner enabling unobtrusive storage capability
`of the headset. Such embodiments can also minimize the
`combined size of the electronic device and earpiece or
`headset.
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`[0004]
`In a first embodiment of the present invention, an
`electronic product can include an electronic host device and
`at least one modular peripheral device serving as a speaker
`and a display when docked to the electronic host device and
`as a headset or as an earpiece when undocked from the
`electronic host device. The electronic product can be any
`number of devices
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`[0005]
`including, but not limit to a cellular phone, a
`camera phone, a smart phone, a dictation device, or a
`videophone. The display can further serve as a push-to(cid:173)
`connect activation when the modular peripheral device is
`undocked electronic host device. The modular peripheral
`device can have a hook shape formed between the display
`and the speaker enabling the modular peripheral device to
`grasp the electronic host device when serving as a speaker
`or grasp the user's ear when serving as a headset. The
`electronic product can further include magnets for aligning
`the docking of the modular peripheral device with the
`electronic host device. The magnets can also serve to
`provide electrical contact between the at least one modular
`peripheral device and the electronic host device. The modu(cid:173)
`lar peripheral device can be charged (such as trickle
`charged) from a power source for the electronic host device
`when the modular peripheral device is docked to the elec(cid:173)
`tronic host device. The display can further serve as a send
`button or end call button when the at least one modular
`peripheral device is undocked from the electronic host
`device. A camera can also be integrated with the modular
`peripheral device or the electronic host device.
`
`[0006]
`In a second embodiment of the present invention,
`a wireless communication product can include an electronic
`host device having a transceiver for wide area communica(cid:173)
`tions and a modular peripheral device having a speaker, a
`microphone and a display serving at least as a speaker and
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`a display for the wireless communication product when
`attached to the electronic host device and the speaker and the
`microphone serving as a wireless headset and the display
`serving as an activation button when detached from the
`electronic host device. The wireless communication product
`can be a cellular phone, a camera phone, a smart phone, a
`dictation device, or a videophone for example. The display
`can serve as a push-to-connect connect activation when the
`modular peripheral device is undocked from the electronic
`host device. The modular peripheral device can include a
`hook shape formed between the display and the speaker
`enabling the modular peripheral device to grasp the elec(cid:173)
`tronic host device when serving as the speaker or the user's
`ear when serving as the wireless headset. The wireless
`communication product can further include magnets for
`aligning the docking of the at least one modular peripheral
`device with the electronic host device and the magnets can
`further serve to provide electrical contact between the at
`least one modular peripheral device and the electronic host
`device. The modular peripheral device can be charged (such
`as trickle charged) from a power source for the electronic
`host device when the at least one modular peripheral device
`is docked to the electronic host device. Note, function of the
`electronic host device can be conditioned on a modular
`peripheral device status as being docked to the electronic
`host device and function of the modular peripheral device
`can be conditioned on the modular peripheral device status
`as being docked to the electronic host device. In one
`configuration, the wireless communication product can be a
`cellular phone having a clam shell housing with a flip
`portion that holds the modular peripheral device.
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`[0007]
`In a third embodiment of the present invention, a
`method of changing the functionality of a modular periph(cid:173)
`eral device and a host device forming a wireless communi(cid:173)
`cation product can include the steps of operating the modu(cid:173)
`lar peripheral device as a speaker and a display when the
`modular peripheral device is docked to the host device and
`operating the modular peripheral device as a wireless head(cid:173)
`set and enabling the use of the display as a push-to-activate
`function when the modular peripheral device is undocked
`from the host device. When the peripheral device is docked
`to the host device, the method can include the steps of
`charging a battery in the modular peripheral device or
`inhibiting the display's function as an activation button.
`When the peripheral device is undocked to the host device,
`the method can also include the steps of inhibiting the
`display's function as a display or operating an integrated
`speaker and microphone within the modular peripheral
`device as a wireless headset.
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`[0008] The terms "a" or "an," as used herein, are defined
`as one or more than one. The term "plurality," as used
`herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term
`"another," as used herein, is defined as at least a second or
`more. The terms "including" and/or "having," as used
`herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The
`term "coupled," as used herein, is defined as connected,
`although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily
`mechanically. The term "suppressing" or "inhibiting" can be
`defined as reducing or removing, either partially or com(cid:173)
`pletely.
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`[0009] The terms "program,""software application," and
`the like as used herein, are defined as a sequence of
`instructions designed for execution on a computer system. A
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`program, computer program, or software application may
`include a subroutine, a function, a procedure, an object
`method, an object implementation, an executable applica(cid:173)
`tion, an applet, a servlet, a source code, an object code, a
`shared library/dynamic load library and/or other sequence of
`instructions designed for execution on a computer system.
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`[0010] Other embodiments, when configured in accor(cid:173)
`dance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein, can
`include a system for performing and a machine readable
`storage for causing a machine to perform the various pro(cid:173)
`cesses and methods disclosed herein.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`[0011] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an electronic host device
`in the form of a clam-shell or flip shaped wireless commu(cid:173)
`nication device in accordance with an embodiment of the
`present invention.
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`[0012] FIG. 2 is an illustration of a modular peripheral
`device that operates with the host device of FIG. 1 in
`accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
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`[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the modular periph(cid:173)
`eral device of FIG. 2 in accordance with an embodiment of
`the present invention.
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`[0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic
`product including the electronic host device of FIG. 1 and
`the modular peripheral device of FIG. 2 in accordance with
`an embodiment of the present invention.
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`[0015] FIG. 5 is block diagram of an electronic product
`including a host device and a modular peripheral device in
`accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
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`[0016] FIG. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method of
`changing the functionality of a modular peripheral device
`and a host device forming a wireless communication product
`in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`[0017] While the specification concludes with claims
`defining the features of embodiments of the invention that
`are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will
`be better understood from a consideration of the following
`description in conjunction with the figures, in which like
`reference numerals are carried forward.
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`[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1-4, an electronic product 10
`including an electronic host device 12 and a modular periph(cid:173)
`eral device 30 is shown. Although the electronic product 10
`can take the form of a multitude of products such as a smart
`phone, a personal digital assistant, a laptop computer, cel(cid:173)
`lular phone, a dictation device, a laptop computer, a personal
`digital assistant, or a videophone, the particular embodiment
`illustrated is a cellular phone in a clam-shell or flip phone
`form factor including a camera. Note that the embodiments
`herein are not limited to such form factor and can be
`embodied in a monolith shape or other shape instead of a
`clam-style shape housing. The modular peripheral device or
`module 30 can include an integrated speaker 31 and a
`microphone 33. The module 30 can further include an
`external display 37 on its external surface and optional user
`interface devices 34 such as keypads. The main housing of
`the module 30 encasing the display 37 can be coupled to the
`speaker 31 via a hook-shaped portion 39 as illustrated in
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`FIG. 3. This hook-shaped portion 39 and/or speaker 31 can
`be made of a flexible low durometer plastic or rubber to
`enable the appropriate adjustment within or about a person's
`ear.
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`[0019] Referring to FIG. 1 and 4, the electronic host
`device 12 in the form of a clam shell device can include a
`base housing 50 and a flip portion 52. The base housing 50
`can house a user interface 17 in the form of keypads, touch
`pads, directional keys and the like. The base housing 50 can
`also include an indentation or cavity 58 that enables the
`ergonomic mating of the speaker 31 (of the module 30) with
`the base housing 50 when the flip portion 52 is in a closed
`position. The flip portion 52 can include a camera 18 and a
`main display 19. The flip portion 52 can further include
`features that enable a secure and ergonomic mating or
`docking with the modular peripheral device or module 30
`such as the indentation or cavity 55 that conforms to the
`bottom shape of the module 30, magnets 56 that provide
`alignment between the module 30 and the host device 12 and
`can optionally provide an electrical interconnection there
`between, and a notch 54 that can accommodate and enable
`the grasping of the hook-shaped portion 39 of the module
`30. Note, the module 30 can include metal contacts (not
`shown) on a bottom surface of the module 30 to enable the
`coupling with magnets 56.
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`[0020] Referring to FIG. 5, a block diagram of the elec(cid:173)
`tronic product 10 in the form of a wireless communication
`product is shown. The product 10 can include the host device
`12 and the modular peripheral device 30. The host device 12
`can include, for example, a radio frequency (RF) module 13
`such as those found in cellular phones, two-way trunked
`radios, home cordless phones, two-way paging devices,
`satellite phones, or Motorola iDEN phones, or any number
`of other communication devices. The RF module can
`include an encoder, transmitter as well as a receiver and
`decoder for receiving and decoding information sent to and
`from the host device 12. The host device 12 can further
`include an antenna 11, a processor 14 such as a micropro(cid:173)
`cessor and a memory 20. The host device 12 can also include
`a power source or battery 16, a trickle charger module 15,
`the user interface 17 (such as keypads), a presentation device
`such as the display 19 and a short range transceiver 22 and
`antenna 21 such as a Bluetooth module or other suitable
`short range communication module to enable the hands free
`or wireless operation of the peripheral device 30 when
`undocked. The display can be coupled to a graphical user
`interface program or driver (not shown). The host device 12
`can further include an interface block 24 (which may
`connect directly to the peripheral device 30 either by direct
`contact attachment using contacts or the magnets 56 (see
`FIG. 1), or wirelessly, or inductively).
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`[0021] The peripheral device 30 can include a power
`source 36 such as a battery, the user interface 34, a processor
`or CPU 38, and a second interface block 46 for interfacing
`with the interface block 24 of the host device 12. The
`interface blocks 24 and 46 can connect to each other by
`direct contact, wirelessly or in any other manner. As dis(cid:173)
`cussed above, this embodiment can enable a direct physical
`connection of the host and peripheral device and can option(cid:173)
`ally include data signal interfacing if desired. The peripheral
`device 30 can include a presentation and/or input device
`such as an audio module 32 coupled to speaker 31 and
`microphone 33. The peripheral device 30 can further include
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`a display 37. The peripheral device 30 can also include an
`short range communication module 40 and antenna 41 for
`communicating with module 22 of the host device 12.
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`[0022] The electronic host device 12 and the modular
`peripheral device 30 can each be programmed to operate in
`a particular manner based on several conditions. For
`example, the behavior of the phone or host device 12 can be
`conditioned on whether or not the peripheral module 30 is
`physically connected to the host device 12. For example, the
`effect of closing of the phone's cover (when the host device
`is embodied as a flip phone) may differ based on whether or
`not the peripheral module 30 is docked to the host device 12.
`The function of the peripheral device 30 can also be con(cid:173)
`ditioned on whether or not the module is physically attached
`to the phone or host device. When the peripheral module is
`detached from the phone and is operating as the wireless
`earpiece, the phone's cover (if it is a flip phone) can be
`closed without terminating the call. When the module is
`docked with the phone and is functioning as the phone's
`integrated speaker, closing a flip phone's cover will termi(cid:173)
`nate the call as is normal practice in a flip phone. Removing
`the module from the phone without opening the cover (if it
`is a flip phone) activates the module as the phone's wireless
`earpiece.
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`[0023] The peripheral device 30 or audio module has an
`external area with two context dependent functions. When
`the module is docked and is functioning as the phone's
`integrated speaker, the external area's function as an exter(cid:173)
`nal phone display is activated and its function as a button is
`inhibited. When the module is undocked and acting as the
`phone's wireless earpiece, the external display function of
`the area is inhibited and the button function is activated for
`PTT/on-hook/off-hook actions corresponding to presses of
`different duration. Conditioning both the phone's behavior
`and the audio module's behavior on whether or not the
`module is physically connected to the phone increases the
`synergy between the units and provides a more compelling
`user experience. The context dependent functions of the
`audio module's external area are just a few examples.
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`[0024] As noted above, the speaker 31 of the modular
`peripheral device 30 can serve as a modular earpiece for a
`headset when undocked and a speaker for the host device
`when docked. Furthermore, the display 37 on an opposing
`side of the speaker 31 can serve as a Caller ID display when
`the headset (peripheral device 30) is docked and as a
`push-to-activate (PTx) or push-to-connect, or push-to-talk
`(PTT) button when being worn by a user. The headset or
`peripheral device 30 is cleverly designed with a "hook"
`shaped portion 39 to accommodate both the earpiece (31)
`and the display 37. The speaker 31 and display 37 both
`having dual functions in this embodiment, namely an ear(cid:173)
`piece/speaker and a Caller ID display/PTT button. Despite
`the dual functionality of these devices, the embodiment
`shown does not affect the width of the phone very much.
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`[0025]
`If the specific embodiment illustrated is a cell
`phone, then docking of the peripheral module 30 or audio
`module with a cell phone causes the speaker 31 to become
`the cell phone's integrated speaker. The cell phone with the
`speaker 31 attached can be in every way the same as the cell
`phone with a traditional, integrated speaker. When the
`peripheral module undocks, the peripheral module becomes
`a wireless earpiece that communicates with the phone. To
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`preserve the battery life of the audio module when undocked
`from the phone and functioning as the phone's wireless
`earpiece, the phone can detect when the module is securely
`docked or undocked with the phone. When docked and when
`the wireless connection between the host device or phone
`and the peripheral module is severed, the module's wireless
`circuitry can be shut down. Furthermore, trickle charging
`from the host to the peripheral can commence as needed. As
`a result of a detected physical connection between the
`phone's audio circuitry and the peripheral module, the
`speaker 31 of the module 30 can now function as the phone's
`integrated speaker.
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`[0026] Referring to FIG. 6, a flow chart illustrating a
`method 100 of changing the functionality of a modular
`peripheral device and a host device forming a wireless
`communication product includes the step 102 of operating
`the modular peripheral device as a speaker and a display
`when the modular peripheral device is docked to the host
`device and the step 108 of operating the modular peripheral
`device as a wireless headset and enabling the use of the
`display as a push-to-activate function when the modular
`peripheral device is undocked from the host device. When
`the peripheral device is docked to the host device, the
`method 100 can include the step 104 of charging (such as
`trickle charging) a battery in the modular peripheral device
`and/or the step 106 of inhibiting the display' s function as an
`activation button. When the peripheral device is undocked to
`the host device, the method 100 can also include the step 110
`of operating an integrated speaker and microphone within
`the modular peripheral device as a wireless headset and/or
`the step 112 of inhibiting the display' s function as a display.
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`[0027]
`In light of the foregoing description, it should be
`recognized that embodiments in accordance with the present
`invention can be realized in hardware, software, or a com(cid:173)
`bination of hardware and software. A network or system
`according to the present invention can be realized in a
`centralized fashion in one computer system or processor, or
`in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread
`across several interconnected computer systems or proces(cid:173)
`sors (such as a microprocessor and a DSP). Any kind of
`computer system, or other apparatus adapted for carrying out
`the functions described herein, is suited. A typical combi(cid:173)
`nation of hardware and software could be a general purpose
`computer system with a computer program that, when being
`loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that
`it carries out the functions described herein.
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`[0028]
`In light of the foregoing description, it should also
`be recognized that embodiments in accordance with the
`present invention can be realized in numerous configurations
`contemplated to be within the scope and spirit of the claims.
`Additionally, the description above is intended by way of
`example only and is not intended to limit the present
`invention in. any way, except as set forth in the following
`claims.
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`What is claimed is:
`1. An electronic product, comprising:
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`an electronic host device; and
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`at least one modular peripheral device serving as a
`speaker and a display when docked to the electronic
`host device and as a headset or as an earpiece when
`undocked from the electronic host device.
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`2. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the display
`further serves as a push-to-connect activation when the at
`least one modular peripheral device is undocked from the
`electronic host device.
`3. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the at least
`one modular peripheral device further comprises a hook
`shape formed between the display and the speaker enabling
`at least one modular peripheral device to grasp the electronic
`host device when serving as a speaker or the user's ear when
`serving as a headset.
`4. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the elec(cid:173)
`tronic product further comprises magnets for aligning the
`docking of the at least one modular peripheral device with
`the electronic host device.
`5. The electronic product of claim 4, wherein the magnets
`further serve to provide electrical contact between the at
`least one modular peripheral device and the electronic host
`device.
`6. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the at least
`one modular peripheral device is charged from a power
`source for the electronic host device when the at least one
`modular peripheral device is docked to the electronic host
`device.
`7. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the display
`further serves as a send button or end call button when the
`at least one modular peripheral device is undocked from the
`electronic host device.
`8. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein a camera is
`integrated with the at least one modular peripheral device or
`the electronic host device.
`9. The electronic product of claim 1, wherein the elec(cid:173)
`tronic product comprises a cellular phone, a camera phone,
`a smart phone, a dictation device, a laptop computer, a
`personal digital assistant, or a videophone.
`10. A wireless communication product, comprising:
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`an electronic host device having a transceiver for wide
`area communications; and
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`a modular peripheral device having a speaker, a micro(cid:173)
`phone and a display serving at least as a speaker and a
`display for the wireless communication product when
`attached to the electronic host device and the speaker
`and the microphone serving as a wireless headset and
`the display serving as an activation button when
`detached from the electronic host device.
`11. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the wireless communication product comprises a
`cellular phone, a camera phone, a smart phone, a dictation
`device, a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant, or a
`videophone.
`12. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the display serves as a push-to-connect activation
`when the modular peripheral device is undocked from the
`electronic host device.
`
`13. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the modular peripheral device further comprises a
`hook shape formed between the display and the speaker
`enabling the modular peripheral device to grasp the elec(cid:173)
`tronic host device when serving as the speaker or the user's
`ear when serving as the wireless headset.
`14. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the wireless communication product further com(cid:173)
`prises magnets for aligning the docking of the at least one
`modular peripheral device with the electronic host device.
`15. The wireless communication product of claim 14,
`wherein the magnets further serve to provide electrical
`contact between the at least one modular peripheral device
`and the electronic host device.
`16. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the modular peripheral device is charged from a
`power source for the electronic host device when the at least
`one modular peripheral device is docked to the electronic
`host device.
`17. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein function of the electronic host device is conditioned
`on a modular peripheral device status as being docked to the
`electronic host device and function of the modular periph(cid:173)
`eral device is conditioned on the modular peripheral device
`status as being docked to the electronic host device.
`18. The wireless communication product of claim 10,
`wherein the wireless communication product is a cellular
`phone having a clam shell housing with a flip portion that
`holds the modular peripheral device.
`19. A method of changing the functionality of a modular
`peripheral device and a host device forming a wireless
`communication product, comprising the steps of:
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`operating the modular peripheral device as a speaker and
`a display when the modular peripheral device is docked
`to the host device; and
`
`operating the modular peripheral device as a wireless
`headset and enabling the use of the display as a
`push-to-activate function when the modular peripheral
`device is undocked from the host device.
`20. The method of claim 19, wherein the method further
`comprises at least one among the steps when the peripheral
`device is docked to the host device of charging a battery in
`the modular peripheral device or inhibiting the display's
`function as an activation button or among the steps when the
`peripheral device is undocked to the host device of inhibit(cid:173)
`ing the display's function as a display or operating an
`integrated speaker and microphone within the modular
`peripheral device as a wireless headset.
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