DE10042784A1 - Arrangement for using mobile telephone in vehicle, comprises removable docking station offering hands-free operation - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile telephone (1) is inserted into a transportable docking station (30), retained by a holder in the car. The docking station offers the functions of a hands-free unit, or connects to one.

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement for operating portable, electronic devices according to the generic term of Claim 1.

There are a variety of arrangements for operating Radiotelephones known in vehicles. For example there is Mounts for cellular phones that hold the cellular phone in one record bowl-like recording, either on the Passenger seat is placed in or in a fixed position in the vehicle installing the base plate. Such Brackets have the disadvantage that the radio telephone is annoying is lying around in the vehicle and when braking Circumstances along with the recording falls on the floor or the base plate is firmly connected to the vehicle and thus cannot be taken into another vehicle. Furthermore, additional devices such as one are known Handsfree using a variety of cables with the To connect bracket or the radio telephone. Such Additional device is either also lying around in the vehicle or must be firmly connected to the vehicle what again makes taking it impossible.  

The invention has for its object an arrangement for Operation of portable, electronic devices in vehicles to develop in a variety of device types realize practically any vehicle without assembly effort lets you move from one vehicle to another with minimal effort other vehicle can be taken and for one electronic interconnection with other electronic Units is provided.

The object of the invention is, in particular, a mobile, portable, universal, versatile Accessory for a handheld radio to create the compact one Has dimensions and diverse functions in one provides modern communication environment and / or supported.

This task is done in conjunction with the characteristics of Preamble of claim 1 according to the invention characterizing features of claim 1 solved. In the Subclaims are advantageous and expedient Further training specified.

The arrangement according to the invention for operating portable electronic devices suggests that

• - At least one portable, electronic device that as Radio telephone and / or organizer or personal digital Assistant (PDA) is trained, largely vertical or slightly sloping into a recess or recess trained recess of a transportable Integration unit in a linear direction of movement is adjustable
• - The integration unit essentially the shape a geometric body, especially a cylindrical one or prismatic body, so that this in one  beverage holder for cans provided to the vehicle and / or bottles is adjustable,
• - The integration unit for at least temporary electronic interconnection of the portable electronic device with at least one in the Integration unit arranged further electronic Component, such as a hands-free device and / or a Charger serves
• - The at least one portable, electronic device and the integration unit with the at least one electronic component at least one functional unit form.

By adapting the integration unit to existing ones It is possible for the drink holding devices Integration unit z. B. in a fitting and / or Arrange cockpit and / or console area of the vehicle. That is, the integration unit can avoid the Use of a mounting or base plate in one Area to be arranged, which in itself is completely complete with Functional elements is occupied and no possibilities for a screw connection, gluing or suction button attachment offers an additional bracket. Furthermore, the Integration unit the possibility to work together with the Radio phone to be taken away by the user, so that Integration unit the user like a universal adapter Accompanied everywhere when traveling and in everyday life. The Integration unit provides for example in the rental car or an infrastructure for the radio telephone is available on the train, which in no time by adjusting the Integration unit in an already existing one Beverage holder installed and uninstalled can be. By using radio telephone, Integration unit and for example one in the Integration unit arranged as an electronic component A hands-free device is thus created as a functional unit.  

The integration unit enables hands-free communication to the user via one assigned to the integration unit Microphone and one of the integration unit assigned Loudspeaker via a provided by the radio telephone Communication link to communicate without that Having to hold the handheld radio near the ear and mouth. With such a hands-free device the Handheld radio built-in speaker through the Integration unit associated speakers replaced. As well becomes the function of the microphone arranged in the handheld radio through the microphone assigned to the integration unit accepted.

An advantageous embodiment of the subject of the invention sees before, the connection between the portable, electronic Device and the integration unit as a radio connection train who works in the milliwatt range and preferably as a so-called "blue tooth" connection or Infrared connection is formed. This will make the mechanical contacting of the portable, electronic Device unnecessary and thus problems with Incorrect contacts. If necessary, it is provided that portable electronic device with a power supply too to contact.

According to a particular embodiment, Functional units between the integration unit and portable; electronic devices and electronic Components depending on given and / or to form captured and / or transmitted information. This makes it possible to use the integration unit and the assigned units to various tasks meet for the otherwise different specialized Devices are required.  

An advantageous embodiment of the subject of the invention sees in the integration unit an adapted recording room for Setting the portable electronic device before. This is preferably designed as an insertion opening that portable, electronic device preferably in a lower Encompasses the area, encompassing the portable, electronic device in its front area preferably only in an area that is not by buttons or one Monitor is busy. By recording the portable, electronic device, this is also with unforeseen movements of the environment kept safe and still offers access to all buttons and a clear view of the screen.

According to a special embodiment it is provided for the integration unit a special use or a To provide adapter element of the receiving space and / or the Contact arrangement in the receiving space on the outer dimensions or the contact arrangement of the portable, electronic Device. Through this use it is possible to Integration unit with minimal effort on the to adapt to a wide variety of portable, electronic devices.

A modification of the subject matter of the invention provides that portable electronic device in the recording room of the Integration unit assign support devices that the portable electronic device when plugged in its rear area and / or side areas and / or Support all or part of the front area. Through such Supports it ensures that function keys of the portable electronic device are pressed firmly can, without the risk of this being the pressure evades.

It’s particularly beneficial if the portable, electronic device through a clamping device and / or  Locking device for non-positive and / or positive Attachment is held in the integration unit. As a result, the connection between the contacts of the portable, electronic device and the contacts of the Integration unit free of mechanical loads kept so that the bending of contacts is effective is prevented. Furthermore, there is a positive Connection, for example, a snap of locking lugs, see above that the correct coupling of the portable, electronic Device with the integration unit due to a click, a feeling of locking or the position of a Release button can be easily locked.

According to the invention it is further proposed that Integration unit that approximates the shape of a geometric, especially cylindrical or prismatic Body has a diameter in a foot area from about 55 mm to 75 mm, based on the diameter the beverage holder is adapted. So is a secure fit of the integration unit through simple Setting in the holding device possible.

A modification of the subject of the invention provides that Integration unit with at least one display device and / or to provide a key or key arrangement. By the display device, for example, it is possible Show users which functional unit is currently formed is. It is possible with the key or the key arrangement to switch between functional units. Furthermore, the Display as additional display for the display of the portable, electronic device may be provided. Using the or button the button arrangement is also possible, for example Make settings on an electronic component. So the sensitivity on a hands-free device of the microphone or the volume of the speaker can be set.  

Finally, further training sees the Subject of the invention, the integration unit with a electronic components that are used as and / or receiving unit is used via a wireless Radio connection with an antenna, preferably one External antenna of a vehicle is connected. Hereby it is possible to have a cable connection to the antenna waive and so the installation and Removal effort for the integration unit on the Setting the integration unit in the holding device restrict.

According to the invention, it is provided that the antenna is an active antenna with its own power supply, which has at least one transmitting and / or receiving unit. The fact that the transmitting and / or receiving unit of the antenna with the integration unit, preferably with an im Transmission power in the milliwatt range connects and / or with a transmitter belonging to a radio network and / or receiving unit with a lying in the watt range Transmitting power communicates, it is possible that in the interior of a vehicle unwanted strong radio waves even without to avoid laying an antenna cable or from Keep people away. Alternatively, it is provided that communication between the integration unit and Antenna is done via light waves.

A further development of the subject matter of the invention provides the integration unit with at least one receiving unit for the reception of in the milliwatt range Transmission signals of the portable, electronic device to equip and / or a transmitter unit for emitting transmission signals in the watt range to a radio network to provide, the portable, electronic device preferably receives the transmission signals of the radio network directly.  

Through this interaction of the portable, electronic Device with the integration unit, it is e.g. B. possible that Integration unit especially in the home or office as Use tabletop device or docking station. Preferably hereby a speech device and possibly a charging station made available. Furthermore, this allows the user to make calls with the radio telephone on the ear without the Head of the user of an outgoing from the radio telephone, in Is directly exposed to the wattage range.

According to the invention it is provided that the receiving unit of the Integration unit for the reception of in the watt range lying transmission signals of the radio network and / or the Transmitter unit for sending milliwatts Transmit signals to the handheld radio is formed. Through this Circuit it is possible to use the integration unit reduced radiation exposure of the user as the base station to operate the handheld radio, in particular also Open listening and hands-free calling enabled.

Furthermore, the invention provides that the Integration unit for swiveling the portable, electronic device in at least one spatial direction is provided. This allows the portable, electronic Device regardless of the location of the beverage holder targeted at the user.

According to a particular embodiment of the Subject of the invention it is provided that the Integration unit a radio telephone and an organizer records, with the organizer facing the user is preferably arranged in front of the radio telephone. Hereby it is possible for the user to have a clear view of the displays to grant both devices. An operation of the radio telephone can, if necessary, be shown on the organizer Touchscreen (screen that reacts to touch)  be displayed so that the user does not care must be able to operate the two devices.

According to the invention, the integration unit is provided to be equipped with an electronic component, which as in Transmitting and receiving unit with antenna working in the watt range is trained. This allows the installation and the Connection of an antenna and the Integration unit can be even faster from one Take the vehicle into another.

A modification of the subject matter of the invention provides by means of an electronic unit in the integration unit Component arranged communication unit computing power and / or functional performance of the electronics of the vehicle and / or the electronic devices installed in the vehicle, how to use on-board computer. This allows the Computing power when needed e.g. B. when calculating Bypass routes in a traffic jam for a navigation system trained functional unit can be increased significantly.

Another modification of the subject of the invention sees before, an integration unit for at least two portable to provide electronic devices, both for electronic communication is provided, wherein electronic components, such as a hands-free system from both portable, electronic devices are usable and taking another electronic component as a coordinator for the assignment of the portable, electronic Components used devices and, if necessary, that Behavior of the unassigned portable, electronic device. This allows without significant additional effort, for example, several radio telephones be operated in a vehicle without one of the Users available through the integration unit comfort that has to be foregone or that radio telephones  must be replaced while driving. Becomes the Example of a speakerphone from one Navigation system and a hands-free system for one Radio phone used, then the coordinator can be programmed to work in important traffic situations, e.g. B. Driving through a city center using the navigation system Gives priority to handsfree and puts the call on hold or one Call back organized.

Further details of the invention are shown in the drawing based on schematically illustrated embodiments described.

Here shows

Fig. 1 is a schematic, abstract illustration of an arrangement for operation of portable electronic devices in vehicles,

Fig. 2 is a side view of a radio telephone,

Fig. 3 is a plan view of a foot portion of the radio telephone shown in Fig. 1,

Fig. 4 is a plan view of an integration unit,

Fig. 5 is a front view in FIG. Integration unit shown in Figure 3 with an insert and a set in this radio telephone,

Fig. 6 is a side view in FIG. 4 and FIG. Integration unit shown in Figure 5 with another set in this radio telephone,

Fig. 7 is a side elevational view of the Fig. Integration unit 4 to 6, with a further set in this radio telephone,

Fig. 8 is a plan view of a further integration unit with a release mechanism,

Fig an enlarged detail view of the Entriegelungsmechanismuses shown in Fig. 8. 9,

Fig. 10 is a side view of a fixed to a cockpit drinks holder,

Fig. 11 is a plan view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 10 holding device,

Fig. 12 is a side view of an integration unit, in which an organizer is set,

Fig. 13 is a side view of a further integration unit, in which a further organizer is set,

Fig. 14 is a partially sectioned side view of the, in FIG. Integration unit 13 shown with organizer

Fig. 15 is a schematic representation of a radio link between an integration unit, an antenna and a radio network,

Fig. 16 is a schematic representation of a radio link between a radio telephone, an integration unit, and a radio network,

Fig. 17 is a side view of a further integration unit, in which a radio telephone and an organizer are set,

Fig. 18 is a schematic representation of an arrangement with an integration unit, radio telephone and organizer.

Fig. 1 is a schematic, abstract illustration showing an arrangement 1 for the operation of portable electronic devices 2 in a vehicle 3. In addition to the portable electronic devices 2 , the arrangement 1 comprises an integration unit 4 and a plurality of electronic components 5 . The portable, electronic devices 2 are designed as a radio telephone 2 a, as an organizer 2 b and as a GPS receiver 2 c for receiving coordinates from a satellite. The electronic components 5 are as handsfree 5 a, power supply 5 b, c antenna amplifier 5, d in the milliwatt range operating transmitting and / or receiving unit 5, operating in the watt range send and / or receiving unit 5 e, GPS module 5 f, acceleration sensor 5 g, motion sensor 5 h and coordinator 5 i formed.

The electronic interconnection of the integration unit 4 via a controller (not shown) with at least one portable electronic device 2 and at least one electronic component 5 creates a functional unit 6 . A functional unit 6 a is formed, for example, by the integration unit 4 , the radio telephone 2 a and the hands-free device 5 a. The functional unit 6 offers, for example, the possibility of talking freely to a conversation partner via radio telephone 2 a via a speaker contained in the hands-free device 5 a and a microphone contained in the hands-free device 5 a, the components of the hands-free device 5 a being arranged in the integration unit 4 . The functional unit 6 a thus forms a hands-free system 7 .

A second functional unit 6 b is formed, for example, by the integration unit 4 , the organizer 2 b and the hands-free device 5 a. The functional unit 6 b makes it possible, for example, for messages and texts stored on the organizer 2 b to be read out to the user via the hands-free device 5 a, provided that the organizer 2 b has voice control, the user can selectively retrieve information from the organizer 2 b . The functional unit 6 b thus forms an organizer voice control system 8 .

A third functional unit 6 c is formed, for example, by the integration unit 4 , the radio telephone 2 a, the organizer 2 b, the hands-free device 5 a, the power supply 5 b, the antenna amplifier 5 c and the GPS module 5 f, the antenna amplifier 5 c is connected to an external antenna 9 of the vehicle 3 . The functional unit 6 c makes it possible to set up a navigation system 10 in which coordinates determined by the GPS module 5 f are forwarded to the organizer 2 b and electronic traffic information is called up via the radio telephone 2 a. Furthermore, the hands-free device 5 a is used for voice control of the navigation system 10 or for the acoustic output of the route information. Permanent operation of the portable electronic devices 2 and the electronic components 5 is possible via the power supply 5 b. The antenna amplifier 5 c ensures optimal reception while driving. Furthermore, it is possible via the radio telephone 2 a to establish a connection to a spatially distant computer from which map data is loaded and / or route calculations are carried out.

By means of the coordinator 5 i it is possible to switch between the different functional units 6 or 7 , 8 , 10 at the push of a button (button, for example on the integration unit 4 or on the organizer 2 b) or depending on events, so that the portable, electronic devices 2 or electronic components 5 are made available for the functional unit 6 required in each case. Several functional unit 6 then form as functional unit 11 a union 12 which also contains the coordinator 5 i. The task of the coordinator 5 i is to regulate the assignment of portable, electronic devices 2 or electronic components 5 to functional units 6 which are located in an intersection 13 of functional units 6 . In the example shown, the radio telephone 2 a, the organizer 2 b and the hands-free device 5 a are in the intersections 13 of the functional units 6 , that is to say that these are used or required by a plurality of functional units 6 and 6 a, 6 b, 6 c . The hands-free device 5 a is in the intersection of the functional units 6 a, 6 b, 6 c.

Fig. 2 shows a designed as a radio telephone 2 a portable, electronic devices 2 in side view. The radio telephone 2 a has an antenna 20 , a display 21 and a keyboard 22 . Furthermore, it has side areas 23 , a front area 24 and a back area 25 . The antenna 20 and the display 21 are arranged in a head section 26 . The keyboard 22 is located in a middle section 27 of the radio telephone 2 a and an interface 30 (see FIG. 3) is arranged on a bottom 28 of a foot section 29 . A depression 31 is formed in each of the side regions 23 .

Fig. 3 shows a plan view of the foot section 29 of the radio telephone 2 a shown in Fig. 2. The interface 30 is arranged on the bottom 28 and has contacts 32 and an antenna socket 33 .

FIG. 4 shows a top view of an integration unit 4 , which is designed as an essentially cylindrical body 34 . In the top view, the integration unit 4 thus has an essentially circular cross section 35 . Furthermore, the integration unit 4 has a pocket-like or pocket-like receptacle 37 which is open towards a front side 36 and is designed as an insertion opening 38 . This receptacle 37 is delimited to a rear side 39 of the integration unit 4 by a rear wall 40 . The receptacle 37 is delimited by side walls 43 , 44 towards side surfaces 41 , 42 of the integration unit 4 . The receptacle 37 has a cutout 45 toward the front side 36 of the integration unit 4 . On the side walls 43 , 44 locking lugs 46 , 47 are arranged, which are intended to engage in the recesses 31 of the radio telephone 2 a (see FIG. 2) in order to fix the radio telephone 2 a in the receptacle 37 . At the bottom, the receptacle 37 is delimited by a base 48 . An interface 49 with contact pins 50 and an antenna contact 51 is arranged in the bottom 48 . By setting the radio telephone 2 a in the receptacle 37 , the interface 49 comes into contact with a corresponding interface 30 (see FIG. 2) of the radio telephone 2 a. At the same time, the locking lugs 46 , 47 engage in the recesses 31 of the radio telephone 2 a and hold it in a form-fitting manner. The radio telephone 2 a is released from the receptacle 37 by withdrawing the latches 46 , 47 with the aid of release buttons 52 , 53 arranged on the side surfaces 41 , 42 of the integration unit 4 .

Fig. 5 shows a front view of the integration unit 4 shown in Fig. 4, which is equipped with an insert 54, is set in the another radiotelephone 2 a. In the front view of the integration unit 4 , on the front side 36 of the integration unit 4, outlet openings 55 can be seen for a loudspeaker, not shown, which belongs to a hands-free device 5 a arranged in the integration unit 4 . Above the unlocking button 53 there is an inlet opening 56 for a microphone, not shown, which also belongs to the hands-free device 5 a. The cylindrical body 34 has a constriction 58 in a lower region 57 , which is provided for winding up a power supply or antenna cable, not shown. The insert 54 arranged in the receptacle 37 serves to adapt the receptacle 37 to the radio telephone 2 a, so that the integration unit 4 can be adapted to any radio telephone using an adapter 59 designed as an insert 54 . The insert 54 adapts the receptacle 37 to the shape of a radio telephone and / or adapts the interface of the radio telephone to the interface 49 (see FIG. 4) of the integration unit 4 . The insert 54 is held in a form-fitting manner in the integration unit 4 by means of the detents 46 , 47 (see FIG. 4). The radio telephone 2 a, in turn, sits in the insert 54 with a positive and / or positive fit. According to a preferred embodiment, an upper side 60 of a base 61 of the insert 54 has an interface (not shown) that matches the radio telephone 2 a. An underside 62 of the base 61 has an interface (not shown) that matches the interface 49 (see FIG. 4) of the integration unit 4 . The two interfaces, not shown, are wired together.

Fig. 6 shows a side view in FIG. 4 and FIG. Integration unit 4 shown in Figure 5 with a further in this radio telephone set 2 a. The radio telephone 2 a is located with a central section 27 and a foot section 29 in the receptacle 37 of the integration unit 4 . Against forces that act on side areas 23 and a front area 24 of the radio telephone 2 a, this is supported against the rear wall 40 and the side walls 43 , 44 (see FIG. 4) of the integration unit 4 . Forces that act on the back region 25 of the radio telephone 2 a are absorbed by the latching lugs 46 , 47 (see FIG. 4). On the side surface 41 of the integration unit 4 , a slot 63 can be seen, which extends from the unlocking button 52 in the direction of the arrow x. By moving the unlocking button 52 in the direction of the arrow x along the slot 63 , the latch 47 is pulled back (see FIG. 4). The side surface 42 is designed in accordance with the side surface 41 .

Fig. 7 shows a side view of the integration unit 4 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 with a radio telephone 2 a set therein. The integration unit 4 has a receptacle 37 which is only partially open to a front side 36 of the integration unit 4 , so that a foot section 29 of the radio telephone 2 a is also encompassed by the integration unit 4 towards a front region 24 of the radio telephone 2 a. According to design variants (not shown), in the case of radio telephones, the interface of which, together with the interface of the docking station, forms a mechanically resilient unit which provides stability, the use of latching lugs for holding the radio telephone is dispensed with. Furthermore, it is provided by means of inlays, in particular foam rubber and / or PU inlays in the receiving space, to cause the radio telephone to be clamped. The setting and removal of the radio telephone 2 a from the integration unit 4 is carried out with a linear movement in one of the directions indicated by a double arrow w. The double arrow w is aligned largely parallel to a longitudinal axis u of the integration unit 4 and a longitudinal axis v of the radio telephone 2 a.

Fig. 8 shows a top view of a further integration unit 4 with a release mechanism 64th

The unlocking mechanism 64 engages with a catch 47 in a receptacle 37 . A second unlocking mechanism belonging to a detent 46 is a mirror image of the unlocking mechanism 64 and is not shown in more detail in order to maintain the clarity of FIG. 8. The detent 47 is part of a lever 66 which is mounted in a side wall 65 of the integration unit 4 and which has an unlocking button 52 for operating the unlocking mechanism 64 . A display device 67 , which is designed as a display 68 or LED display 69 , is provided on a front side 36 of the integration unit 4 . Keys 70 and a key arrangement 71 are arranged next to the display device 67 . With the help of the keys 70 or the key arrangement 71 , it is possible to switch a loudspeaker 72 arranged in the integration unit 4 , which belongs to a hands-free device 5 a, on or off.

FIG. 9 shows the unlocking mechanism 64 from FIG. 8 in an enlarged individual view. The lever 66 is rotatably mounted about an axis 73 formed on the side wall 65 and is pressed away from the side wall 65 in a region 74 opposite the unlocking button 52 by a spring 75 in the direction of the arrow y. In this basic position, the detent 47 dips into the receptacle 37 or, when the radio telephone is set, into a recess in the radio telephone. By pressing the unlocking button 52 in the direction of the arrow z, the spring 75 is compressed and the lever 66 rotates in the direction of the arrow a about the axis 73 , so that the detent 47 in the direction of the arrow b from the receptacle 37 or from the recess of the radio telephone (here not shown) is performed. By releasing the release button 52 , the lever 66 snaps back into the basic position shown. A locking device 76 for a radio telephone is implemented by the unlocking mechanism 64 .

FIG. 10 shows a side view of a beverage holding device 80 which is fastened to a cockpit 81 of a vehicle 82 . The holding device 80 has a cylindrical receiving space 83 which has a depth T. The holding device 80 is designed as a drinking cup holder 84 , can holder 85 or bottle holder 86 .

In Fig. 11, the beverage holding device 80 shown in Fig. 10 is shown in plan view. The cylindrical receiving space 83 has a diameter D which is in the range from approximately 55 mm to 75 mm.

An arrangement 1 according to the invention is formed by setting the radio telephone 2 a in the receptacle 37 of the integration unit 4 , which contains the hands-free device 5 a, and setting the integration unit 4 in the receptacle 83 of the beverage holding device 80 . The arrangement 1 according to the invention can thus be implemented in this form wherever a beverage holding device 80 is available. This means that there is no need to transport and fasten an essential component or to separately install a holding device for a radio telephone. In this way, the highest degree of portability is achieved with low transportation costs.

FIG. 12 shows an integration unit 4 , in which a portable electronic device 2 designed as an organizer 2 b is set. The integration unit 4 has an essentially cylindrical body 34 which has a diameter d in a foot region 87 which is matched to a beverage holding device, not shown. The organizer 2 b is received by a receptacle 37 of the integration unit 4 in such a way that it is partially covered by the integration unit 4 , access to operating elements 88 of the integration unit 4 being possible and also ensuring a clear view of a display 89 of the organizer 2 b is. A microphone 90 of a hands-free device 5 a arranged in the integration unit 4 is positioned in a head region 91 of the integration unit 4 . A speaker 92 belonging to the hands-free device 5 a is accommodated in the foot area 87 of the integration unit 4 , so that the microphone 90 and speaker 92 are at a maximum distance m from one another and acoustic feedback is avoided. In the head area 91 , an antenna 93 is also formed on the integration unit 4 , which cooperates with a transmitting and receiving unit 5 e arranged in the integration unit 4 and operating in the watt area. By means of the arrangement 1 shown in FIG. 2, a functional unit 6 is implemented, for example by means of a satellite coordinate receiver 5 f arranged in the integration unit 4 , which can be used as a portable navigation system 10 with voice control and voice guidance.

Fig. 13 shows an integration unit 4, into which an organizer 2 is set b and b in addition to the receptacle 37 for the organizer 2 has a still further holder 37 'for a mobile satellite coordinates receiver or a radio telephone. The organizer 2 b is mechanically connected to the integration unit 4 via a ball joint 94 , which has a yaw movement (arrow g) and / or roll movement (arrow w) and / or pitch movement (arrow n) (see also FIG. 14) of the organizer 2 b allowed with respect to the integration unit 4 and thus can be optimally placed in the field of view of a user. The data connection between the organizer 2 b and the integration unit 4 takes place via transmitting and receiving units 95 , 5 d operating in the milliwatt range.

FIG. 14 shows a partially sectioned side view of the illustration from FIG. 13. In the integration unit 4 , a loudspeaker 92 can be seen, which belongs to a hands-free device 5 a, which is arranged in the integration unit 4 . Furthermore, it can be seen that the movable element 96 of the ball-and-socket joint 94 forming the receptacle 37 ′ is designed as a quiver 97 , which accommodates the organizer 2 b and in particular supports it in a back area 98 , so that the display 89 designed as a touch screen 99 is also operated is possible without the mechanical load for the organizer 2 b becoming too great.

Fig. 15 shows a schematic representation of a radio link between an integration unit 4, an antenna 100 and a radio network 101. The integration unit 4 generates transmission waves S ₁ in an electronic component 5 designed as a transmission and reception unit 102 , which are processed by a transmission and reception unit 103 assigned to the antenna 100 and are emitted as amplified transmission waves S ₂ to the radio network 101 . The radio network 101 receives the transmission waves S ₂ via an antenna 104 and a transmission and reception unit 105 . Transmitting waves S ₃ emanating from the radio network 101 are received by the transmitting and receiving unit 103 assigned to the antenna 100 and sent with a reduced transmission power as transmitting waves S ₄ to the transmitting and receiving unit 102 of the integration unit 4 .

Fig. 16 shows a schematic representation of a radio connection between a radio telephone 2 a, an integration unit 4 and a radio network 101 . The radio telephone 2 a generates weak transmission waves S ₅ , which are received by an electronic component 5 of the integration unit 4 designed as a transmission and reception unit 102 and emitted as amplified transmission waves S ₆ to an antenna 104 belonging to the radio network 101 with an associated transmission and reception unit 105 become. The transmission waves S ₇ coming from the radio network are received directly by the radio telephone 2 a. Alternatively, it is provided that the radio telephone 2 a sends weak transmission waves S ₈ to the integration unit 4 and the integration unit 4 forwards them as strong transmission waves S ₉ . Strong transmission waves S ₁₀ emanating from the radio network 101 are received by the integration unit 4 and forwarded as weak transmission waves S ₁₁ to the radio telephone 2 a.

Fig. 17 shows a side view of another integration unit 4 , in which a radio telephone 2 a and an organizer 2 b is set. Both a display 21 of the radio telephone 2 a and a display 89 of the organizer 2 b can be read from a user's viewing direction indicated by an arrow P. Via an electronic component 5 designed as a coordinator 5 i in the integration unit 4 , it is possible to display a keyboard 22 of the radio telephone 2 a on the display 89 of the organizer 2 b, which is designed as a touch screen 99 , and thus the keyboard 22 of the radio telephone 2 a to make it accessible to the user, although this is covered by the organizer 2 b. An emergency reporting system 110 can be formed together with an acceleration sensor 5 g arranged in the integration unit 4 . If a certain acceleration value is exceeded, an emergency message is sent to a control center via the radio telephone 2 a, the acceleration value being transmitted, for example, from which conclusions can be drawn about the severity of the accident. Furthermore, a transmission of further personal data, such as blood group and name of the user from the organizer 2 b, is also provided, if appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 18, for the connection between the radio telephone 2 a and the integration unit 4 , a connection via waves lying in the milliwatt range can also be provided by transmitting and / or receiving units 5 d, 95 .

This makes it possible to remove the radio telephone 2 a from the integration unit 4 for a personal telephone call, in which fellow passengers should not be listening. Furthermore, such a connection allows the radio telephone 2 a to be left in the pocket on short journeys and thus not to run the risk of forgetting the radio telephone in the vehicle. A transmitting and / or receiving unit 5 e operating in the watt range is connected via a cable 111 to an external antenna 9 , so that only radio waves are present in the vehicle which are generated by transmitters with powers in the milliwatt range.

The invention is not shown or described on Embodiments limited. Rather, it encompasses Developments of the invention in the context of Property rights claims. In particular, the invention also sees the formation of functional units depending on Parameters that e.g. B. detected by electronic components be, before. So it is provided that when completed Vehicle (1st parameter) and unoccupied seats (2nd Parameters) the radio telephone left in the vehicle is turned off in the event of theft by PIN number to be protected. By the interaction of the electronic component with the integration unit and Radio telephone is thus designed as a radio telephone protection Functional unit formed, the activation of certain Parameters.

Furthermore, it is about the operation of two cellular phones an integration unit provided that whenever that first radio phone in use is one on the second Cellphone incoming call receives a busy signal.  

Reference list

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arrangement

2nd

portable electronic device

2nd

a Radiotelephone

2nd

b Organizer

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c Satellite coordinate receiver

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vehicle

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Integration unit

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electronic component

5

a speakerphone

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b Power supply

5

c Antenna amplifier

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d Sending and / or receiving unit

5

e Sending and / or receiving unit

5

f GPS module

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g Accelerometer

5

h motion sensor

5

i coordinator

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Functional unit

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a first functional unit

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b second functional unit

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c third functional unit

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Speakerphone

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Organizer voice control system

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Outdoor antenna

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navigation system

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Functional unit

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Union set

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Intersection

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antenna

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Display

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keyboard

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Side area

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Front area

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Back area

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Head section

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Middle section

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ground

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Foot section

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interface

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deepening

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Contact

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Antenna socket

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cylindrical body

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cross-section

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front

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admission

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' Admission

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Insertion opening

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back

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Back wall

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Side surface

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Side surface

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Side wall

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Side wall

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Neckline

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Latch

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Latch

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ground

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interface

50

Contact pin

51

Antenna contact

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Release button

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Release button

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commitment

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Outlet opening

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Inlet opening

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Area

58

Constriction

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adapter

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Top

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ground

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bottom

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slot

64

Release mechanism

65

Side wall

66

lever

67

Display device

68

Display

69

LED display

70

button

71

Button arrangement

72

speaker

73

axis

74

Area

75

feather

76

Locking device

80

Beverage holder

81

cockpit

82

vehicle

83

Recording room

84

Cup holder

85

Can holder

86

Bottle cage

87

Foot area

88

Control element

89

Display

90

microphone

91

Head area

92

speaker

93

antenna

94

Ball joint

95

Sending and receiving unit

96

element

97

quiver

98

Back area

99

Touchscreen

100

antenna

101

Radio network

102

Sending and receiving unit

103

Sending and receiving unit

104

antenna

105

Sending and receiving unit

110

Emergency reporting system

111

electric wire

Claims (24)

1. Arrangement ( 1 ) for operating portable, electronic devices ( 2 ) such as a handheld radio ( 2 a), organizer ( 2 b) (PDA) or the like, in particular in vehicles ( 3 , 82 ), characterized in that

• at least one portable electronic device ( 2 ) can be adjusted largely vertically or slightly obliquely into a recess ( 37 , 37 ') of a transportable integration unit ( 30 ),
• the integration unit ( 4 ) is designed in the form of a cylindrical or prismatic body ( 34 ) in such a way that it can be adjusted in a beverage holding device ( 80 ) provided in the vehicle ( 3 , 82 ),
• - The integration unit ( 4 ) for at least temporarily electronically interconnecting the portable electronic device ( 2 ) with at least one further electronic component ( 5 ) arranged in the integration unit ( 4 ), such as a hands-free device ( 5 a), a power supply ( 5 b ) or the like,
• - The at least one portable electronic device ( 2 ) and the integration unit ( 4 ) with the at least one electronic component ( 5 ) form at least one functional unit ( 6 ).

2. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the portable electronic device ( 2 ) and the integration unit ( 4 ) via a radio connection ( 5 d, 95 ), preferably in the milliwatt range, such as a blue-tooth connection and / or Infrared connection or the like are connected to each other. 3. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual functional units ( 6 ; 6 a, 6 b, 6 c) are formed as a function of predetermined and / or detected and / or transmitted parameters. 4. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 37 , 37 ') of the integration unit ( 4 ) preferably has a cutout ( 45 ) which is open towards the front. 5. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the recess (37, 37 ') of the integration unit (4) an insert (54) can be inserted, wherein the insert (54) on a geometry and / or an interface ( 30 ) of the portable electronic device ( 2 ) is adapted. 6. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 37 , 37 ') in the integration unit ( 4 ) is arranged such that the integration unit ( 4 ) the portable electronic device ( 2 ) in the inserted Condition in a back area ( 26 ) and / or side areas ( 23 ) and / or a front area ( 24 ) preferably fully or partially supported. 7. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) has a clamping device and / or latching device ( 76 ) for the non-positive and / or positive fastening of the portable electronic device ( 2 ). 8. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cylindrical or prismatic body ( 34 ) of the integration unit ( 4 ) in a foot region ( 87 ) has a diameter (d) of approximately 55 mm to 75 mm. 9. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the beverage holding device ( 80 ) has a receiving space ( 83 ) with a cylindrical contour ( 51 ) and a diameter (D) of approximately 55 mm to 75 mm . 10. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) has at least one display device ( 67 ) and / or a key ( 70 ) or key arrangement ( 71 ). 11. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display device ( 67 ) is designed as a display ( 68 ) and / or LED display ( 69 ). 12. The arrangement ( 1 ) in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) comprises an electronic component ( 5 ), which as a transmitting and / or receiving unit ( 5 d) wirelessly with an antenna ( 9 ) in Connection is established. 13. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the antenna ( 100 ) is assigned at least one transmitting and / or receiving unit ( 103 ) which, on the one hand, is designed for communication with the transmitter and / or receiver unit ( 102 ) electronic component ( 5 ) of the integration unit ( 4 ) and / or on the other hand for communication with a transmitting and / or receiving unit ( 105 ) belonging to a radio network ( 101 ). 14. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the communication of the antenna ( 100 ) with the electronic component ( 5 ) of the integration unit ( 4 ), which is designed as a transmitting and / or receiving unit ( 102 ), lies in the milliwatt range Transmitting power (S ₁ , S ₄ ) takes place and / or the communication with a transmitting and / or receiving unit ( 105 ) belonging to the radio network ( 101 ) with a transmitting power (S ₂ , S ₃ ) is in the watt range. 15. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) at least one receiving unit ( 102 ) for receiving transmission signals (S ₄ ) of the radio telephone ( 2 a) and / or lying in the milliwatt range has a transmission unit ( 102 ) for transmitting transmission signals (S ₆ ) lying in the watt range to a radio network ( 101 ), the transmission signals (S ₇ ) of the radio network ( 101 ) being received directly from the radio telephone ( 2 a). 16. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the receiving unit ( 102 ) of the integration unit ( 4 ) for the reception of transmission signals (S ₁₀ ) of the radio network ( 101 ) and / or the transmission unit lying in the watt range ( 102 ) is designed to send out transmission signals (S ₁₁ ) in the milliwatt range to the radio telephone ( 2 a). 17. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) pivots the portable electronic device ( 2 , 2 a, 2 b, 2 c) in at least one spatial direction (g, n, w ) allowed. 18. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) is provided for receiving a radio telephone ( 2 a) and an organizer ( 2 b). 19. Arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the radio telephone ( 2 a) is arranged behind the organizer ( 2 b) in the direction of view. 20. The arrangement ( 1 ), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the integration unit ( 4 ) as an electronic component ( 5 ) a transmitting and receiving device ( 5 e) working in the watt range with antenna ( 93 ) for communication with a mobile network is arranged. 21. Arrangement ( 1 ), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portable electronic device ( 2 ) via an electronic component ( 5 ) of the integration unit ( 4 ) computing power and / or functional performance of an electronics of the vehicle ( 3 ) and / or of electronic devices installed in the vehicle ( 3 ), such as on-board computers. 22. The arrangement ( 1 ), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integration unit ( 4 ) with a first portable electronic device ( 2 ), a first functional unit ( 6 ) and with at least one further portable electronic device ( 2 ) forms at least one further functional unit ( 6 ), the behavior of the functional units ( 6 ) among one another being regulated by an electronic component ( 5 ) designed as a coordinator ( 5 i). 23. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two radio telephones ( 2 a) together with the integration unit ( 4 ) and at least one electronic component ( 5 ) form functional units ( 6 ), the at least one electronic component ( 5 ) can be used either by a first or a further radio telephone ( 2 a). 24. The arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two functional units ( 6 ; 6 a, 6 b, 6 c) form a further superordinate functional unit ( 11 ).