IL119873A

IL119873A - Wrist wrapped telephone device

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Publication number: IL119873A
Application number: IL11987396A
Authority: IL
Original assignee: Firooz Ghassabian
Priority date: 1996-12-19
Filing date: 1996-12-19
Publication date: 2004-07-25
Also published as: IL119873A0

Abstract

A wrist wrapped telephone device for attaching to the wrist of a wearer, the device comprising a housing containing a cellular telephone mechanism and a battery power source, and characterized by: said housing being shaped like a bracelet having at least first and second interlocking portions (6, 26) wherein the cellular telephone mechanism is accommodated within the first portion, the battery power source being separated from said first portion of the bracelet; and an ear piece (8) of the cellular telephone mechanism being extendable to a region of a palm of the wearer and retractable to a region of the bracelet. 1776 ז' באב התשס" ד - July 25, 2004

Description

t n pis la nn A wrist wrapped telephone device GHASSABIAN FIROOZ C. 105663.9 - 1 - 119873/2 A wrist wrapped telephone device FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to portable cellular telephone devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A cellular telephone is a familiar personal communications accessory which is widely used. Early models were bulky, being carried in motor vehicles or in back packs. Further developed models were stored in the pocket or were clipped onto the belt when not in use. They were, therefore, prone to falling, breaking, or simply sling forgotten. Further drawback is related to the time loss created by taking such cellular telephones out of a garment pocket, or belt holder, adjusting the phone orientation to actuate an answer mode, namely opening the mouth piece, or pressing a call receive button, and bringing the unit to the side of the face foruse.

A number of wrist telephone devices have been developed typically comprising a telephone device in the form of a wristwatch fastened to the user's wrist via a strap. Thus, the main components of a cellular phone 119873/2 mechanism, such as transceiver, telephone call initiating means, a keyboard, a voice recognition device, a battery, a display, etc. are accommodated within a case, while a microphone and a speaker are usually incorporated within the strap. The strap has a member pivotally coupled thereto in a manner to be rotatable between its inoperative position being aligned with and fastened to the strap and an operative position being perpendicular to the strap. This pivotal member functions as an ear piece having a receiver at its free end and a microphone mounted on or close to its opposite end proximate the strap. The main disadvantages of .such telephone devices are self-evident, consisting in numerous manipulations that need to be done for operating the device at least when either receiving or making a call, such as unfastening the pivotal member from the strap, rotating the same into its operative position and, possibly, adjusting a length of the pivotal member. Moreover, all these manipulations are to be executed by that user's hand which is free of the wristwatch. This is uncomfortable in general, and particularly so when such device is worn by a vehicle driver as is increasingly common. Additionally, the battery is a part of that case containing the whole phone mechanism and is, therefore, too small to meet the requirements of the user.

One of the common drawbacks of all known cellular phone devices is disturbance caused thereby when it starts to ring, for example, when the user is at public gathering, concert, lecture, or the like. It is often the case that the user wishes his cellular phone to be permanently switched on so as to be immediately informed of an incoming call. However, it would clearly be desirable for the phone device to be actuated in a manner to inform the user of incoming call without disturbing others in his close vicinity. In order to solve this problem, usually a vibrator means are included in the cellular phone mechanism being connected to a phone ringer in such a manner as to cause a continuous vibration of the whole cellular phone device when actuated by an incoming call.

— J — 119873/2 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is thus a major object of the invention to eliminate or at least reduce the above listed and other problems of conventional cellular phones and provide a wrist wrapped cellular phone device shaped like a bracelet, wherein all main components of the cellular phone mechanism are accommodated within the bracelet so as to be distributed thereinside around the user's wrist more effectively.

It is a further object of the present invention that a battery is separated from that portion of the bracelet which carries a cellular phone mechanism, thereby enabling the design of a battery having significantly larger dimensions and being easily replaceable without disturbing the cellular phone mechanism itself.

It is a still further object of the present invention that the bracelet-shaped cellular phone device be constructed so as to be easily and quickly put into operation.

There is thus provided according to the present invention a wrist wrapped cellular telephone device for attaching to the wrist of a wearer, comprising a housing containing a cellular telephone mechanism and a battery power source, and characterized by: - said housing being shaped like a bracelet having at least first and second interlocking portions, wherein the cellular telephone mechanism is accommodated within the first portion, the battery power source being separated from said first portion of the bracelet; and - an ear piece of the cellular telephone mechanism being extendable to a region of a palm of the wearer and retractable to a region of the bracelet.

In order to provide the extension of the ear piece to the region of the palm, preferably an extendable cover is employed, which may be formed of either two or more telescopic members, or accordion-like members. Alternatively, the ear piece may be attached to an end of a thin tube, -which is coupled at its other end to the bracelet. Preferably, the tube is connected by a loop to a forefinger of the wearer. - 4 - 119873/2 The cellular phone device preferably includes an indication means, in addition to a conventional ringer, providing an inaudible indication of an incoming call, which indication means may comprise a low-power vibrator, or a mechanical assembly providing a pulse-like prodding on the wrist at a certain point of contact.

Preferably, the bracelet is formed of two C-shaped portions which at one side are coupled to each other by hinges and at other side are interlocked by a clasp mechanism, enabling the bracelet to be easily and quickly worn and removed by the wearer. The battery is either removably accommodated within the second portion, or itself functions as the second portion as being C-shaped.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order to understand the invention and to see how the same may be carried out in practice, several preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is pictorial illustration of a wrist wrapped cellular phone device according to one embodiment of the invention worn by the user; Fig. 2 is a pictorial view of the device of Fig. 1 more specifically illustrating an unlocked position thereof; Fig. 3a is a side view of the portion of the device of Fig. 2, more specifically illustrating a mini-vibrator; Fig. 3b is a partly exploded view of the device of Fig. 1 with a retracted flip open cover; Figs. 4a to 4c illustrate three more embodiments of the invention; and Fig. 5a illustrates still another embodiment of a wrist wrapped cellular phone device having a wrist-watch mounted thereon; Fig. 5b is a cross-section of the device of Fig. 5a, more specifically illustrating a coupling means for mounting the wrist-watch on to the cellular phone device. - 3 - 119873/2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to Figs. 1 and 2 there is shown a device generally designated 1 which comprises a housing in the form of a bracelet 2 having two C-shaped portions 2a and 2b. The portions 2a and 2b are at one end permanently coupled by a pair of hinges 3, so as to be pivotal one relative to the other between a closed state of the bracelet 2 when being worn on a wrist 5 of the user, and an open state for removing the bracelet from the user's wrist. The portions 2a and 2b at an opposite end are interlocked by a clasp mechanism of a known type, for example having a latch 4 made on an inside butt end 2c to engage a respective recess made in an interfacing butt end (not shown) of the portion 2a. It is appreciated that appropriate means are provided for easily unlocking the latch 4 by the user's hand. Obviously, any other clasp mechanism may be employed for the same purpose of providing such an engagement between the portions 2a and 2b that, on the one hand, is insure from accidental unlocking, and, on the other hand, is adapted to be easily unlocked by the user. For example, a magnet clasp mechanism may be used, typically including a piece of permanent magnet, or a plurality of spaced aligned magnets.

Turning back to Fig. 1, the bracelet 2 wraps around the user's wrist 5 in such a manner that all main components of a conventional cellular phone mechanism, except for a battery, are disposed on a palm side, 5a of the wrist 5. Thus, the portion 2a is provided at outside thereof with a conventional keypad 6 easily available for the user, and a liquid crystal display 7. The display 7 is typically capable of displaying a number currently dialed by the user when transmitting an outgoing call from the device 1 and also a number of a remote telephone device generating an incoming call, if such option is authorized by an owner of the remote telephone.

Coupled to the portion 2a of the bracelet 2 is a flip open telescopic cover, generally at 8, formed of two hinged plates 9 and 10. The plate 10 is recessed and slightly larger than the plate 9 so as to receive the latter thereinside in a conventional manner. To this end, the plate 10 may be - 6 - 119873/2 thereinside provided with a pair of spaced parallel guides, extending along opposite sides of the plate 10 for supporting the plate 9. Such telescopic arrangement is well known and, therefore, is not specifically illustrated. Hence, the plate 9 is adapted for sliding movement between a folded position thereof when being partly inserted into the plate 10 (Fig. 2) and an extracted position completely projecting from the plate 10 (Fig. 1). An end 12 of the plate 9 is angled and, when in the folded position of the plate 9, protrudes from the plate 10, as better shown in Fig. 2. The plate 10 is hingedly connected at one end to the portion 2a of the bracelet by a pair of hinges 11, so as to be rotatable through approximately 180° relative to the portion 2a between its open, extracted position shown in Fig. 1 and closed, retracted position shown in Fig. 2 partly covering the keypad 6. A two-segment magnetic clasp, generally at 13, is suitably accommodated on the portion 2a and the plate 10, to keep the cover 8 closed.

Further provided is a conventional antenna 14 which may be a telescopic antenna, mounted on the portion 2a opposite to the display 7. The antenna 14 may be supported on either end of either portion of the bracelet 2 in a manner to extend across the supported portion, so that an axis of the antenna 14 is parallel to the user's arm. Also provided are a conventional microphone 15 (constituting a mouth piece) mounted on the portion 2a and a speaker unit 16 (constituting an ear piece) located on the angled end 12 of the plate 9.

As illustrated in Fig. 3a, the device 1 also includes a mini-vibrator 17 having a reciprocating prong 18 projecting from the portion 2a and responsive to a ring signal for prodding the user's wrist so as to inform him of an incoming call without disturbing others in the vicinity. A miniature, rubber, disk-shaped washer 20 is attached to a projecting end of the prong 18, which is connected at its opposite end to a conventional cellular phone ringer (not shown) in such a manner that the latter, when actuated by an incoming call actuates the mini-vibrator 17 causing reciprocation of the prong 18. In public places where the regular audible ring would disturb, it may de-actuated whilst still allowing the user to be - 7 - 119873/2 informed, via the mini-vibrator 17, of an incoming call.

Referring now to Fig. 3b, a battery 21 is illustrated being shaped like a part of the bracelet 2, namely repeating a geometric configuration of the portion 2b whilst being slightly smaller than the latter, so as to be easily fit into and removed out of the portion 2b which, thus, functions as a battery holder member. For example, such engagement is achieved similarly to that of the plates 9 and 10. Thus, the portion 2b is made hollow having a pair of peripheral slots, or guides, to allow the battery to be slid in and out in a conventional manner. Construction may be such that the portion 2b itself is designed similarly to the bracelet 2, namely is formed of two C-shaped portions which are permanently connected by hinges at one end and locked by a clasp mechanism at an opposite end, so that to receive the battery therebetween. Alternatively, although not specifically shown, the battery 21 itself may be provided with a clasp mechanism of a known type and, when attached, for example in the manner described above in respect to the portions 2a and 2b, completes the overall bracelet shape, thus functioning as an integral portion 2b of the bracelet. Obviously, instead of single battery power source as described above, two or more batteries having appropriate electric circuit connectors may be employed. For this purpose, the portion 2b may be formed of two or more segments connected by hinges each either carrying a battery thereinside or itself being a battery.

The device 1 being a cellular phone device is designed to include such features of conventional cellular phones as time, date, alarm clock, automatic dialing mode, a phone book. Additionally, a sensor means is provided for automatically putting the device into an operative mode when the plate 10 of the cover is rotated into its open position and vice versa. All these functions are well known per se and, therefore, are not specifically described.

Thus, the user wears the cellular phone device 1 on his. wrist 5, and when using the device, holds his hand to the side of his face in a natural hand position with the bracelet 2 near a region of his mouth. The microphone 15 in the bracelet portion 2a is thereby proximate the user's - 8 - 119873/2 mouth, whilst the tips of his fingers are close to his ear. The speaker 16 in the extended plate 9 of the cover may now be held near to the user's ear. Cupping of the fingers will of course serve to filter out background noise, and simultaneously provide a resonant external cavity for improving the audio quality of the sound emanating from the speaker.

Reference is now made to Figs. 4a, 4b and 4c illustrating three more embodiments of the present invention, which are in general similar to the above described embodiment and, therefore, those components which are identical in all embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals. Cellular phone devices 100 and 200 are distinguished from each other and from the device 1 by somewhat different constructions of a flip open cover. Thus, as clearly shown in Fig. 4a, a cover 108 is formed of two plates 109 and 110 pivotally coupled by a pair of hinges 111 and 112, wherein the speaker is mounted on the plate 109. It will be readily understood that the cover 108 is foldable and extendable like an accordion. An additional two-part magnet clasp is provided in a conventional manner on an inner surface 109a of the-plate 109 interfacing an inner side 110a of the plate 110, which is not specifically shown. Obviously such magnet clasp may be replaced by any other means suitable for the same purpose. A cover 209 of the cellular phone device 200 is a three-plates telescopic cover, wherein a last plate 209 is slidingly insertable into a center plate 210 which, in turn, is receivable by a plate 211 in a manner described above with reference to Figs. 1 - 3.

Turning now to Fig. 4c, the cellular phone device 300 has no cover at all and is characterized by a flexible thin tube 309 containing connections to the speaker 16 mounted on its free end 309a. The other ends of the electrical connections are connected to an audio output of the cellular phone. As shown, the free end 309a of the wire 309 is attached to a forefinger 310 of the user by means of a loop 311. Thus, the user's hands are substantially free for operating the phone device 300. An appropriate back-moving spring (not shown) is accommodated inside the tube 309 in a manner to be coupled by its opposite ends to the opposite ends of the tube 309, respectively. Hence, such an operative, extended position of the tube - 9 - 119873/2 309 illustrated in Fig. 4c corresponds to an extended state of the spring. In other words, the user's finger supports the free end 309a of the tube 309 against a tension of the spring. It is appreciated that release of the end 309a results in a compression of the. spring into its normal state.

It should be noted that both of the C-shaped portions of the bracelet 2 in any of the preferred embodiments described above are preferably formed with rough inner surfaces overlying the user's wrist 5 for preventing undesirable movement of the bracelet 2.

Referring to Figs. 5a and 5b, there is illustrated a cellular phone device which is similar to any of the preferred embodiments of the invention, for example the device 1, and additionally comprises a watch unit 30 mounted on the portion 2b. For the purpose, a conventional bolt-and-nut assembly 32 is provided: Thus, the screw-threaded bolt 34 projects from a bottom side of the watch unit 30 so as to be received by a nut 36 made in the portion 2a. Obviously, any other means may be used for the same purpose. For example, the watch 30 may be mounted on, or integrally formed with, its housing which, in turn, may be coupled to the portion 2a by hinges or the like. It should be noted that the construction may be such that the same battery 21 of the cellular phone device 1 supplies power to the watch 30.

It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that . many modifications may be applied to the invention as exemplified without departing from its scope as defined in and by the appended claims. Thus, for example, antenna may be an integral part of either a telescoping or accordion-shaped cover containing the ear piece, or an integral part of the tube attaching the ear piece to the bracelet. τ>η pis ι> >>5r> a o A wrist wrapped telephone device GHASSABIAN FIROOZ C. 105663.9 - 1 - 119873/2 A wrist wrapped telephone device FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to portable cellular telephone devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A cellular telephone is a familiar personal communications accessory which is widely used. Early models were bulky, being carried in motor vehicles or in back packs. Further developed models were stored in the pocket or were clipped onto the belt when not in use. They were, therefore, prone to falling, breaking, or simply sling forgotten. Further drawback is related to the time loss created by taking such cellular telephones out of a garment pocket, or belt holder, adjusting the phone orientation to actuate an answer mode, namely opening the mouth piece, or pressing a call receive button, and bringing the unit to the side of the face for use.

A number of wrist telephone devices have been developed typically comprising a telephone device in the form of a wristwatch fastened to the user's wrist via a strap. Thus, the main components of a cellular phone 119873/2 mechanism, such as transceiver, telephone call initiating means, a keyboard, a voice recognition device, a battery, a display, etc. are accommodated within a case, while a microphone and a speaker are usually incorporated within the strap. The strap has a member pivotally coupled thereto in a manner to be rotatable between its inoperative position being aligned with and fastened to the strap and an operative position being perpendicular to the strap. This pivotal member functions as an ear piece having a receiver at its free end and a microphone mounted on or close to its opposite end proximate the strap. The main disadvantages of such telephone devices are self-evident, consisting in numerous manipulations that need to be done for operating the device at least when either receiving or making a call, such as unfastening the pivotal member from the strap, rotating the same into its operative position and, possibly, adjusting a length of the pivotal member. Moreover, all these manipulations are to be executed by that user's hand which is free of the wristwatch. This is uncomfortable in general, and particularly so when such device is worn by a vehicle driver as is increasingly common. Additionally, the battery is a part of that case containing the whole phone mechanism and is, therefore, too small to meet the requirements of the user.

One of the common drawbacks of all known cellular phone devices is disturbance caused thereby when it starts to ring, for example, when the user is at public gathering, concert, lecture, or the like. It is often the case that the user wishes his cellular phone to be permanently switched on so as to be immediately informed of an incoming call. However, it would clearly be desirable for the phone device to be actuated in a manner to inform the user of incoming call without disturbing others in his close vicinity. In order to solve this problem, usually a vibrator means are included in the cellular phone mechanism being connected to a phone ringer in such a manner as to cause a continuous vibration of the whole cellular phone device when actuated by an incoming call. - 3 - 119873/2 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is thus a major object of the invention to eliminate or at least reduce the above listed and other problems of conventional cellular phones and provide a wrist wrapped cellular phone device shaped like a bracelet, wherein all main components of the cellular phone mechanism are accommodated within the bracelet so as to be distributed thereinside around the user's wrist more effectively.

In order to provide the extension of the ear piece to the region of the palm, preferably an extendable cover is employed, which may be formed of either two or more telescopic members, or accordion-like members. Alternatively, the ear piece may be attached to an end of a thin tube, which is coupled at its other end to the bracelet. Preferably, the tube is connected by a loop to a forefinger of the wearer. - 4 - 119873/2 The cellular phone device preferably includes an indication means, in addition to a conventional ringer, providing an inaudible indication of an incoming call, which indication means may comprise a low-power vibrator, or a mechanical assembly providing a pulse-like prodding on the wrist at a certain point of contact.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order to understand the invention and to see how the same may be carried out in practice, several preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is pictorial illustration of a wrist wrapped cellular phone device according to one embodiment of the invention worn by the user; Fig. 2 is a pictorial view of the device of Fig. 1 more specifically illustrating an unlocked position thereof; Fig. 3a is a side view of the portion of the device of Fig. 2, more specifically illustrating a mini-vibrator; Fig. 3b is a partly exploded view of the device of Fig. 1 with a retracted flip open cover; Figs. 4a to 4c illustrate three more embodiments of the invention; and Fig. 5a illustrates still another embodiment of a wrist wrapped cellular phone device having a wrist-watch mounted thereon; Fig. 5b is a cross-section of the device of Fig. 5a, more specifically illustrating a coupling means for mounting the wrist-watch on to the cellular phone device. - 5 - 119873/2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to Figs. 1 and 2 there is shown a device generally designated 1 which comprises a housing in the form of a bracelet 2 having two C-shaped portions 2a and 2b. The portions 2a and 2b are at one end permanently coupled by a pair of hinges 3, so as to be pivotal one relative to the other between a closed state of the bracelet 2 when being worn on a wrist 5 of the user, and an open state for removing the bracelet from the user's wrist. The portions 2a and 2b at an opposite end are interlocked by a clasp mechanism of a known type, for example having a latch 4 made on an inside butt end 2c to engage a respective recess made in an interfacing butt end (not shown) of the portion 2a. It is appreciated that appropriate means are provided for easily unlocking the latch 4 by the user's hand. Obviously, any other clasp mechanism may be employed for the same purpose of providing such an engagement between the portions 2a and 2b that, on the one hand, is insure from accidental unlocking, and, on the other hand, is adapted to be easily unlocked by the user. For example, a magnet clasp mechanism may be used, typically including a piece of permanent magnet, or a plurality of spaced aligned magnets.

Turning back to Fig. 1, the bracelet 2 wraps around the user's wrist 5 in such a manner that all main components of a conventional cellular phone mechanism, except for a battery, are disposed on a palm side.5a of the wrist 5. Thus, the portion 2a is provided at outside thereof with a conventional keypad 6 easily available for the user, and a liquid crystal display 7. The display 7 is typically capable of displaying a number currently dialed by the user when transmitting an outgoing call from the device 1 and also a number of a remote telephone device generating an incoming call, if such option is authorized by an owner of the remote telephone.

Thus, the user wears the cellular phone device 1 on his wrist 5, and when using the device, holds his hand to the side of his face in a natural hand position with the bracelet 2 near a region of his mouth. The microphone 15 in the bracelet portion 2a is thereby proximate the user's - 8 - 119873/2 mouth, whilst the tips of his fingers are close to his ear. The speaker 16 in the extended plate 9 of the cover may now be held near to the user's ear. Cupping of the fingers will of course serve to filter out background noise, and simultaneously provide a resonant external cavity for improving the audio quality of the sound emanating from the speaker.

Reference is now made to Figs. 4a, 4b and 4c illustrating three more embodiments of the present invention, which are in general similar to the above described embodiment and, therefore, those components which are identical in all embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals. Cellular phone devices 100 and 200 are distinguished from each other and from the device 1 by somewhat different constructions of a flip open cover. Thus, as clearly shown in Fig. 4a, a cover 108 is formed of two plates 109 and 110 pivotally coupled by a pair of hinges 111 and 112, wherein the speaker is mounted on the plate 109. It will be readily understood that the cover 108 is foldable and extendable like an accordion. An additional two-part magnet clasp is provided in a conventional manner on an inner surface 109a of the plate 109 interfacing an inner side 110a of the plate 110, which is not specifically shown. Obviously such magnet clasp may be replaced by any other means suitable for the same purpose. A cover 209 of the cellular phone device 200 is a three-plates telescopic cover, wherein a last plate 209 is slidingly insertable into a center plate 210 which, in turn, is receivable by a plate 211 in a manner described above with reference to Figs. 1 - 3.

Turning now to Fig. 4c, the cellular phone device 300 has no cover at all and is characterized by a flexible thin tube 309 containing connections to the speaker 16 mounted on its free end 309a. The other ends of the electrical connections are connected to an audio output of the cellular phone. As shown, the free end 309a of the wire 309 is attached to a forefinger 310 of the user by means of a loop 311. Thus, the user's hands are substantially free for operating the phone device 300. An appropriate back-moving spring (not shown) is accommodated inside the tube 309 in a manner to be coupled by its opposite ends to the opposite ends of the tube 309, respectively. Hence, such an operative, extended position of the tube - 9 - 119873/2 309 illustrated in Fig. 4c corresponds to an extended state of the spring. In other words, the user's finger supports the free end 309a of the tube 309 against a tension of the spring. It is appreciated that release of the end 309a results in a compression of the spring into its normal state.

Referring to Figs. 5a and 5b, there is illustrated a cellular phone device which is similar to any of the preferred embodiments of the invention, for example the device 1, and additionally comprises a watch unit 30 mounted on the portion 2b. For the purpose, a conventional bolt-and-nut assembly 32 is provided. Thus, the screw-threaded bolt 34 projects from a bottom side of the watch unit 30 so as to be received by a nut 36 made in the portion 2a. Obviously, any other means may be used for the same purpose. For example, the watch 30 may be mounted on, or integrally formed with, its housing which, in turn, may be coupled to the portion 2a by hinges or the like. It should be noted that the construction may be such that the same battery 21 of the cellular phone device 1 supplies power to the watch 30.

It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that many modifications may be applied to the invention as exemplified without departing from its scope as defined in and by the appended claims. Thus, for example, antenna may be an integral part of either a telescoping or accordion-shaped cover containing the ear piece, or an integral part of the tube attaching the ear piece to the bracelet.

Claims

10 119873/3 CLAIMS: 1. A wrist wrapped phone device for attaching to the wrist of a wearer, the device comprising a housing containing a mobile phone mechanism and a battery power source, and characterized by: - said housing being shaped like a bracelet having at least first and second interlocking portions, wherein the mobile phone mechanism is accommodated within the first portion, the battery power source being separated from said first portion of the bracelet; and - an ear piece of the mobile phone mechanism being extendable relative to a speaker assembly of said phone mechanism when the device is in use. 2. The device according to Claim 1, wherein the ear piece is extended by a flip open cover pivotally coupled to the bracelet. 3. The device according to Claim 2, wherein the ear piece is further extended by at least one accordion like segment of the cover. 4. The device according to Claim 2 or 3, wherein the cover includes at least one telescopic member to which the ear piece is attached. 5. The device according to claim 1 wherein the ear piece is held in the region of the palm by a finger ring coupled to the bracelet through a tube. 6. The device according to the Claim 1, wherein the battery is removably accommodated within the second portion of the bracelet. 01056639X38-01 11 119873/3 7. The device according to Claim 1 wherein each of said first and second portions of the bracelet are generally C-shaped. 8. The device according to Claim 8 wherein said second C-shaped portion of the bracelet is the battery. 9. The device according to Claim 1, wherein said first and second portions of the bracelet are coupled to each other by hinges. 10. The device according to Claim 1, wherein the bracelet is interlocked by a clasp mechanism. 11. The device according to Claim 1, wherein an antenna of the mobile phone mechanism is a telescoping antenna. 12. The device according to Claim 1, and also comprising an indication means coupled to a ringer of the mobile phone mechanism in a manner to be actuated by the ringer for indicating to the wearer of an incoming call. 13. The device according to Claim 13, wherein the indication means includes a vibrator. 14. The device according to Claim 13, wherein the indication means includes a mechanical assembly including a reciprocating prong for prodding the wearer's wrist, when actuated by the ringer. 15. The device according to Claim 1 further comprising a data display panel. 01056639\38-01 12 119873/3 16. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted electronic device for attaching to a wearer's wrist, said bracelet comprising at least a first and a second C-shaped members wrapped around a wearer's wrist, wherein each of said first and second members, at one end, is, fixedly, attached to another member of said bracelet, and; said first and second members are configured to move between a closed position and an open position relative to each other so as to permit said bracelet to be attached to and detached from the wearer's wrist, such that in closed position, the other ends of said first and second members are adjacent to each other, and in open position, said other ends are far from each other. 17. The device according to claims 16, wherein said members are manufactured such that in the closed position and in the open position, each of said members keeps approximately its original C-shaped form. 18. The device according to claims 16, wherein said bracelet opens at two adjacent ends of two of said members, by using a button and spring opening system. 19. The device according to any one of Claims 16 to 18, configured as a mobile phone device. 20. The device according to any one of preceding Claims, wherein the bracelet further comprises a watch unit integrated within a housing that is separately attached to said bracelet, and wherein said watch unit functions independently from said electronic device. 21. The device according to Claim 16, wherein said electronic device is a mobile phone device, an ear piece of the mobile phone mechanism being 01056639\38-01 13 119873/3 extendable relative to a speaker assembly of said phone mechanism when the device is in use. 22. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted electronic device for wrapping around a wearer's wrist, wherein the bracelet comprises at least two members including: a first member comprising at least one section for integrating the components of an electronic unit such as a mobile phone unit, and; a second member comprising at least one section for integrating a battery power source, wherein said first and second members are configured to be overlapingly disposed around said wearer's wrist. 23. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted device comprising at least two members for wrapping around a wearer's wrist, said bracelet comprising at least one housing for integrating the components of an electronic unit such as a phone unit; and a watch unit for attaching to said bracelet, said watch unit functioning independently from said communication unit and being integrated within a housing separately disposed from said bracelet; wherein said housing of said watch unit and/or said bracelet, comprise a first attachment means for, fixedly and removably, attaching them to each other, and; said members of said bracelet comprise at least a second attachment means for attaching them to each other, and wherein said first attachment means and said at least second attachment means are manufactured regardless of each other. 24. The device according to Claim 23, wherein said phone unit comprises a display component integrated within said bracelet, and said watch unit comprises a display component disposed within said housing of 01056639\38-01 14 119873/3 said watch unit, so that the displays are located in opposite relationship around the wearer's wrist. 25. A wrist wrapped mobile phone device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5. For the Applicants, REINHOLD COHN AND PARTNERS 01056639\38-01 10 119873/3 CLAIMS:

1. A wrist wrapped phone device for attaching to the wrist of a wearer, the device comprising a housing containing a mobile phone mechanism and a battery power source, and characterized by: - said housing being shaped like a bracelet having at least first and second interlocking portions, wherein the mobile phone mechanism is accommodated within the first portion, the battery power source being separated from said first portion of the bracelet; and - an ear piece of the mobile phone mechanism being extendable relative to a speaker assembly of said phone mechanism when the device is in use.

2. The device according to Claim 1, wherein the ear piece is extended by a flip open cover pivotally coupled to the bracelet.

3. The device according to Claim 2, wherein the ear piece is further extended by at least one accordion like segment of the cover.

4. The device according to Claim 2 or 3, wherein the cover includes at least one telescopic member to which the ear piece is attached.

5. The device according to claim 1 wherein the ear piece is held in the region of the palm by a finger ring coupled to the bracelet through a tube.

6. The device according to the Claim 1, wherein the battery is removably accommodated within the second portion of the bracelet. 01056639\38-01 11 119873/3

7. The device according to Claim 1 wherein each of said first and second portions of the bracelet are generally C-shaped.

8. The device according to Claim 8 wherein said second C-shaped portion of the bracelet is the battery.

9. The device according to Claim 1, wherein said first and second portions of the bracelet are coupled to each other by hinges.

10. The device according to Claim 1, wherein the bracelet is interlocked by a clasp mechanism.

11. The device according to Claim 1, wherein an antenna of the mobile phone mechanism is a telescoping antenna.

12. The device according to Claim 1, and also comprising an indication means coupled to a ringer of the mobile phone mechanism in a manner to be actuated by the ringer for indicating to the wearer of an incoming call.

13. The device according to Claim 13, wherein the indication means includes a vibrator.

14. The device according to Claim 13, wherein the indication means includes a mechanical assembly including a reciprocating prong for prodding the wearer's wrist, when actuated by the ringer.

15. The device according to Claim 1 further comprising a data display panel. 01056639X38-01 12 119873/3

16. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted electronic device for attaching to a wearer's wrist, said bracelet comprising at least a first and a second C-shaped members wrapped around a wearer's wrist, wherein each of said first and second members, at one end, is, fixedly, attached to another member of said bracelet, and; said first and second members are configured to move between a closed position and an open position relative to each other so as to permit said bracelet to be attached to and detached from the wearer's wrist, such that in closed position, the other ends of said first and second members are adjacent to each other, and in open position, said other ends are far from each other.

17. The device according to claims 16, wherein said members are manufactured such that in the closed position and in the open position, each of said members keeps approximately its original C-shaped form.

18. The device according to claims 16, wherein said bracelet opens at two adjacent ends of two of said members, by using a button and spring opening system.

19. The device according to any one of Claims 16 to 18, configured as a mobile phone device.

20. The device according to any one of preceding Claims, wherein the bracelet further comprises a watch unit integrated within a housing that is separately attached to said bracelet, and wherein said watch unit functions independently from said electronic device.

21. The device according to Claim 16, wherein said electronic device is a mobile phone device, an ear piece of the mobile phone mechanism being 01056639X38-01 13 1 19873/3 extendable relative to a speaker assembly of said phone mechanism when the device is in use.

22. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted electronic device for wrapping around a wearer's wrist, wherein the bracelet comprises at least two members including: a first member comprising at least one section for integrating the components of an electronic unit such as a mobile phone unit, and; a second member comprising at least one section for integrating a battery power source, wherein said first and second members are configured to be overlapingly disposed around said wearer's wrist.

23. A bracelet-shaped wrist-mounted device comprising at least two members for wrapping around a wearer's wrist, said bracelet comprising at least one housing for integrating the components of an electronic unit such as a phone unit; and a watch unit for attaching to said bracelet, said watch unit functioning independently from said communication unit and being integrated within a housing separately disposed from said bracelet; wherein said housing of said watch unit and/or said bracelet, comprise a first attachment means for, fixedly and removably, attaching them to each other, and; said members of said bracelet comprise at least a second attachment means for attaching them to each other, and wherein said first attachment means and said at least second attachment means are manufactured regardless of each other.

24. The device according to Claim 23, wherein said phone unit comprises a display component integrated within said bracelet, and said watch unit comprises a display component disposed within said housing of 01056639X38-01 14 119873/3 said watch unit, so that the displays are located in opposite relationship around the wearer's wrist. 25. A wrist wrapped mobile phone device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5. 01056639X38-01 14 119873/3 said watch unit, so that the displays are located in opposite relationship around the wearer's wrist.

25. A wrist wrapped mobile phone device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5. For the Applicants, REINHOLD COHN AND PARTNERS 01056639X38-01