EP1195038A2 - Transceiver system for portable use - Google Patents

Abstract

A Transceiver system for portable use has adjustable means for carrying on the chest and/or the ear of the user. The system also has means for moving some components for easy operation by the user.

Description

This invention- relates to perεonal portable transceiver system especially for persons needing handβ free operation due to driving, oric, walking, a nd' carrying ings etc.

Hnving some health problems diu-e to air pollution etc., thie inv-entor has tøeα experiaiieiifting. for years na ime portable air purifiers and other portable devices, By- dOing so, ealBta₃βiua[lji developed special means for comfortable carrying- of heavy combinatio s on; user¹ s chest and for easy operation of such* combinations at various amgjLeβ and is ances required) "toy different situations of everyday life. Transceivers, mobile phones and PCs on tire market can be put i.πu "brief cases, bags , on belts and in pockets , but. tine inrrentor found that no sucto apparatus on the market offered* satisfactory adjustability regarding- positioning¹ βeaπβ .

To meet the need for hands free traoβceiτerβ or mobile phones, there are some devices available. Hbτrev?er, most, have &e common die ad-vantage that, wires and com-poaβnts obstruct operators movemen'ts and are too quickly orm. A loudspeaker on* the dashboard of a car is too often subdued by noicy traffic etc.

Not yet ready for sale on the market is the Swedish soc-alled "blue tooth"' T28*- o id Ericssoro πtϋ ile phone. According*© la-si brochυιr«B in March 2000, it consists of a mobile phonie to be put. in» a user's pocket- or belt and' a transceiver on tue user's βgr aing, no wires between the two components. I is a step forward, but. problems arise when userβ for instance are exercising- or doing, work requάriaic igo ous body movements. The component, to be put om the -user's ear is likely to all off because it cannot be tightened) satisfactorily to the ear. "T2δ World" onlyr has a flexible faβterain-E d'evice for user's ear. A microphone arrangement; one. the user's cheek cannot be folded haclfc on* thie ear and¹ will consequently be too for all day use. It also feels somewhat uncomfortable to have components in pockets or on a belt. Especially when sittiΛ-ff down often or m vi-α^. around in crowde placea and n rrow rooas there is a risk of loosing*; or daamginβ the apparatus . According to the present; inwemtioni, there le provided personal portable transceiver system comprising;

A unit arranged to contain a wireless transmitter, a wireless re ceϊveiV-a ..key-board , s display , am antenna , a microphone , a listening device/loudspeaker, c aracterized in that Said system isr havia-f, special - earryinft _na&fiβ_t a& 3 itø tattle- for* be± *κ positioned entirely aia -firml on -Wf middle of the chest of the user, respectively on the- ear of the erj optionally on both the chest and on the ear at the same time when the ear bow is used only as a receiver- off sound from' the ch-est- apparatus , said system thereby/- facilitating; hB.niθ- e e operation whem needled, said system also characterized by .savin© means or moving somte components like keyboard , display , crophDnies etc . t a more protruding- and suitable angle , distaτiic-e and stable position for^* easy- operation by the user . Optionally also arranged to contain a portable , adjustable air- conditioner, a flashlight, a regular radio , things for- everyday use-, remtΦ.6 conrOrol of other tilings' etc. The transceiver on the chest; of the user may also be combined with things like a small PC , TV, a magnifying glass for display enlargement , a transmitter of sound to the user ' s ear to avoid wires , a folding¹ small desk, tray , remote control for a larger PC , larger TV , heating, limits , ventilation , robots etc . To facilitate hands-free use , the above mentioned components may be activated by user' s voice or by; touching* symbols on the display of the apparatus . A good portable TV picture depejadte very much on where tine portable TV is posit! oned . A pile of *A books under the TV might, solve the problem, but are not always* available . The positioning, mechanisms facilitates hands free βe of the small portable TV . almost; β.*veryw3aere . A suitable , stable position for satisfying picture quality/ is usually quickly reaόhed.

To meet, user ' s needs and situations of everyday life , the system- described here have a set; of inter changeable components. Consequently, this system preferably includes : A . A transceiver on the middle of the user' s chest Hm iiae adjustable means for- carrying., operation and accessories and a receiver on user ' s ear, which by adjustable meβns may be tightened for¹ a stable and com or a-ble use on one oar both: of uRer' s ears . Ε\ For occasional light weight; use im special situations like repair work under a car- or when being, in the bath.* room etc . : A complete li htweig : transceiver or mobile phone , which- by- djustable means may be tightened for a stable and comfortable use oiu uβsr' β ear.

C . When driving*: a car, some might, prefer a complete transceiver only positioned on user' s cteest, h ing a loudspeaker and microphorue and adjustable mean© for carrying- operation and acce3Sorleβ ,

The apparatus in' accordance with: the invention! is hereby deacrjQspd more closely by referring to exemplary embodi eruts thereof and with, reference to the enclosed d ngs whereim:

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for &eeihg keyboard, display, TV, PC etc. mor**- easily /otione ). _ Pβsteπαng p n 3)for _{Mfegnif lεes also e f&stenβd} a«s*-_©rι:es(ιιιa nιi .eTla-εs exrj. -^{■ ■}= ^■= ^j to detachable part of apparatus ",- en usi g it en a table, on user's lap etc. making¹ nobile pnene picture etc. seas models be tilted upwards from apparatus tnβ £acilitzt»

^■Viewing. The apparatus may also haτe a leudspeakmg, function (IS)

wirfckua protecting cap. er_ mxerophβne sti_c3s eβ a prelβngatiβfii of the listening arean^K ^ - , Aag n ^■■■ n£3 »r- (24)^'£er quicker a^jai easier observation of keyboard {^9 isplay!^ c y fiydrsEϋics or σfcer fastening arrangeβ-siit offering varying -angles , distances etc . frβa the user. C^βler^> display for functions abo e. Op ionall also caπrera inclu ed ; r Koo (25) for air streaos direc ±_Dn. PA^rn ~^TT^r7r E . Olo .Λvs :Ive- Hknsen. G e^dalsv .3. ^' Λ? Hyggen. PORTATCLZ All COiTDITKHCR C C[T'£ > ^'.ΪITH TRANSCEIVER ETC,

Protruding chest mds or Dockets (26) s fcabiliring apparatus and making aτiraratuR look less protruding. Battery charging shoes(27).

(10) Keyboards-may optionally he remote control fo l ger TV. larger FC . largerTV/PC combinations, future self moving means like lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, window cleaners . food servers, musical instruments, heating ov p . garage doors, house doors, Venetian blinds, curtains, kitchen appliances, lamps, robots, ventilation and for othe^>" n"^ns suitable fer remote control. Keyboard ( 39 ) -^lso for calculator and for programming voice activation. Extra sυring (360 on one side when needed. Apparatus may also function as a future guide for drive s, seamen, tourists, hike^rs in rural areas etc. by being linked to satellite navigation systems or other systems facilitating travelling. 3y programming or telling apparatus destination said position, drivers may get instructions through the ear bow(21) whether to turn left, right or go straight ahead when driving in larre towns. A good central administration of "uc a system will counteract traffic jams and facilitate a much quicker and better distribution of traffic^* on the roads .

For tourists the voice activated apparatus may also function as a translator. Languages spoken to the users may in the future quickly be translated to the user-s language through the ear bows without using dictionar es.

Small TV cameras or detectors/sensors may be mounted by the rear and front bumpers of vehicles and thereby transmit information regarding distance to obstacles as* show it on the display (31) for easier parking and driving: . Other cameras in the vehicle may be used for surveillance when drivers leave their car and want to se-° and listen to make sure that nothing is stolen. Similar surveillance of home, cabin, boat, office etc.

A world wide telephone directory information system may also be available thro -fas ened an -a fa₅t_t»πing- hook (37) .^WustMen^so-rtr^ o novable arms iHUB*j[ ¹A ^•

Rubber/frictional norτion (40). Fato speed regulator (41) iαtef&^'rxs <M- holes (42) for angle adjustment of apparatus in protruded position, PATI3ΪTTS1 -1-..T. ^|1"¹". ^AVΠ: I . -. -->^»*... G-i- n I ^•.-!*^•.3. 3442 Hyggeπ.

Means for atta h ent of^' accessories (46) . Grooves (47) for air inlet. Lid (4δ) for access ^'to f rt . Lid (4^r*) cove-ring att-erieε . Optional angle lim p ion a m movement stop (49).

Claims

C L A I M S

1. Transceiver system, for persona¹! and portable use, e_haraoterized in that said system iε having; oarryi^'ng- mieairs (T.20, 51. 4.37, 22, 26, 10, 105) s ffiβienitly adjustable- for being^* poei.1J^'i«nei:~»a ir*iy and tfi-πttiyr ow the middle of _.^_{p 52}^

lilte key-boar . display, at orophOTOes βto . to a* nrore protrudircg- aπd suitable , distant* e and stable position, for easy- operation, by the user.

2. Systβai aβ .--»laiπred in olai 1,

■w_herein said apparatus is- also arranged to tontaln other o_bj'-eβts. for jinstaπ-βe a portable air conditioner, flash! i glut^', radio fet .

3. Transceiver^* as claimed in- elaim 1, wherein said apparatus contains a wireless tra-nsi_.dit.t-er of' sound to a ^• • ^{' "} *e Tfef arranged to be- fastened' to an^*

4. Tranε-e elver as olaiπued in olaim 3, wherein said ear ran&βeiver is adjustable to the siz and shape of ' the user's ear and also allows some air- passage to usor-' ε external auditory mβa s .

5-. Transceive as olai-mβA-.* in olaim 4, ear wherein sai<5Vtτanso elver- hπ-s a mi •_TO phone whiβh may be unfolded towards- the user's outh; during, phone β oncers a ions and folded baβlc o - the- ear trans •:eiι.τer when- not, in- use. CLAIMS , continued :

6.. Transceiver- as βlaimed in claim* I., wherein the batteries of aald apparatus raεvy be recharged by utili zing- body movements and' body functions to transform* ouβh_' energy into electric power, or in-starrce by rotating weights in the heels or sides of footwear, said weights tightening^1, springe e naneβttd to and activating small dynamos anr⁾ tondensers/ einetics , 9aid dynamos/co densers /cine ics connected' by wire to rechargeable battB^ies wliieh are thereby reoharged or energized . i.

7 . Traπøceivβr- as claimed in claim) £>, wherein fluid or air from compartments in? the soles of ootwear by walking is moved thiroughi t es to email dynamoε/βondenBers/einetmes , said dynantos/condene erβ/βinetdiββ thereby a-ctivated and charging*; batteries .

. Tranβt elver as claimed in eiaim , wherein said apparatus is arranged to βonta_m accessories like a voiβe aβtivated transceiver , a transceiver' whith may*- be activated and operated by touching the display of the tranaeeiver- and operation by use of a keyboard , an alarm- and surveillance system fo" home , offiβe , oar etβ . , inf rmation regarding said system- may also ih*ludeVpotentiasL In r de s weight , rig t, voice and eye analysis and x-ray-like information , a small! radio , 2C , TV, long- li e " Sapphire" ba tery/flashlight , camera , means for recording and reproducing sound and picture , a small music in trument, tools , magnifying glass , purse , tray, desk, things for everyday u-ce , πreaπe for remote control of other things like- larger TV , PC , heating, lights , ventilation, robots etβ ,