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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7283850 | Method and apparatus for multi-sensory speech enhancement on a mobile device A mobile device includes an air conduction microphone and an alternative sensor that provides an alternative sensor signal indicative of speech. A communication interface permits the mobile device to communicate directly with other mobile devices. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7142826 | Portable radiotelephone and radiocommunication system including such a radiotelephone Portable radiotelephone including a central processing unit, a transmit and receive radio circuit connected to at least one antenna, a microphone emerging upwards when the radiotelephone is worn by means of a necklace, a speaker and a keypad that includes at least o... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7120477 | Personal mobile computing device having antenna microphone and speech detection for improved speech recognition A mobile computing device, adapted to be held in the palm of a user's hand, includes an antenna for transmission of information from the mobile computing device. A first microphone, adapted to convert audible speech from the user into speech signals, is positioned a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6973291 | Vehicle cradle system and methodology for hand held devices The present invention relates to a system and methodology to enable efficient storage and handling of hand held devices and conveniently provide access to information within the devices. Single-handed storage and removal features enable users to insert and remove th... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6914997 | Flexible earhook A flexible earhook for positioning an earphone adjacent a wearer's ear, the earhook including a mounting element capable of being provided with the earphone. The mounting element may be substantially annular. The earhook further includes a hook element comprising a ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6829490 | Folding electronic apparatus and flexible substrate thereof A folding electronic apparatus invention comprises a flexible substrate where a first belt-like part and a second belt-like part are connected by a middle part so as to form a crank shape. At least one of the first belt-like part and the second belt-like part of the... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6647248 | Cradle A cradle that secures a removable device, a body, two side surfaces and two face surface are provided on one face surface, and a movable hook is provided on the other face surface. At least one of the surfaces which has a different designation than the su... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6418230 | Flexible earhook A flexible earhook for positioning an earphone adjacent a wearer's ear, the earhook including a mounting element capable of being provided with the earphone. The mounting element may be substantially annular. The earhook further includes a hook element co... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6246766 | Portable telephone mounting base A portable telephone or cell phone holder fits in a conventional cup holder of an automobile or other vehicle. It has an arcuate sidewall that is less than 360° and is resiliently deformable to be squeezed sown to less than the diameter of the cup holder... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6135408 | Mobile telephone holder In a holder for an object, such as a mobile telephone, comprising a housing having a front part with a front wall and a rear part with a rear wall and a permanent magnet disposed in the housing adjacent the front wall thereof, the front wall has a recess ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6085113 | Hand-free holding device for a mobile telephone set II A hand-free holding device for mobile telephone set II including a back cover, a front cover, a releasing linkage and a movable piece which are placed between the back and front covers, the releasing linkage has a hook end to engage with a catch which has... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6064577 | Bottom insert belt clip mount on battery A belt clip (100) attaches to a battery housing of a communication device to be worn by a user. The belt clip (100) includes a base (104) and a flexible spring loaded latch (106) having an opening. The base (104) is comprised of a pair of rails (108). The... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6035036 | Electrically operated telephone cradle A cradle for use in a motor vehicle for gripping and releasing a portable cellular phone is shown. A motor moves clamping members toward and away from each other so that no manual adjustment is necessary.... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5943627 | Mobile cellular phone The present invention relates to a mobile cellular phone, the mobile cellular phone including: a radio handset and a mobile cellular phone body for transmitting and receiving a sound and a signal information through a wireless channel; and a holder dispos... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5841849 | User interface for personal telecommunication devices An ergonomic personal telecommunication device that is of optimum size for user operation and manipulation allowing the user to operate the device as a telephony device or an electronic messaging device with one finger by using virtual function keys and b... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836563 | Mobile phone holder A mobile phone holder is disclosed which can be opened or closed by a single push of one hand. The mobile phone thus may be fetched readily or be placed therein handily without distracting too much of a driver's attention and is much safer to use. It incl... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5836496 | Vehicle cellular phone presentation device A phone presentation device for holding and displaying a portable telephone handset within an automotive vehicle has a housing, an adjustable cradle attached to an inner surface of the housing, and a pivoting mount member for pivotally mounting the housin... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5832082 | Portable telephone set holder A portable telephone set holder includes a portable telephone set, a housing, and a catch latch. The portable telephone set has a first engaging portion formed on one end face, and a grip portion formed at least one remaining end face. The housing has a s... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5745565 | Combination cup and cellular phone holder A combination beverage and cellular phone holder adapted for insertion into an existing vehicle beverage holder to convert it to a multi-unit holder and firmly position the cellular phone within the vehicle in a convenient and accessible position.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5694468 | Cradle for radiotelephone Disclosed is a cradle for radiotelephone having a hanging hole for the cradle to be conveniently hooked in a car for a radiotelephone to stably position on the running car. The cradle includes a main body to which two side arms are laterally movably attac... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5659612 | Mobile telephone holder A mobile telephone holder having a bottom wall, two opposite upright side walls bilaterally raised from the bottom wall at right angles, and two clamping structures disposed at the upright side walls for holding down a mobile telephone on the bottom wall,... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5610979 | Mobile phone holder having security and charging function A mobile phone holder having security and charging functions includes a leather bag, a transmitting circuit and a signal receiver. The leather bag is provided with a button to be attached with a receptacle for receiving electricity from a charging set. An... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5588055 | Telephone holder with mounting assembly The telephone-holding apparatus includes a holder for a wide variety of one-piece telephone models. The telephone holder also includes a mounting assembly for temporarily affixing the holder to the top edge of a generally vertical surface. The holder is d... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5583935 | Digital recorder reversible mount for a telephone The digital recorder reversible mount for a telephone encompasses an apparatus which enables the mounting of a portable cellular phone in a manner which provides safety and utility to the user, and provides the user with optional digital sound recording c... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5568548 | Hang-up cup assembly A handset (100) is supported on mounting surface (104) by hang-up cup assembly (102). The hang-up cup assembly (102) includes a hang-up cup (106) and a pedestal (108). The hang-up cup is secured to pedestal by threaded fastener (210) and nut (212).... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5568549 | Mobile telephone holder A mobile telephone holder including a mounting base having vacuum mounts for fastening to an automobile window glass or a flat surface, a holder frame for holding a mobile telephone, and a supporting arm connected between the mounting base and the holder ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5555302 | Mobile telephone holder A mobile telephone holder including a base plate covered with a back cover, two clamping plates coupled to the base plate at two opposite sides and having a respective rack, a rotating gear mounted inside the base plate and meshed between the racks on the... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5535274 | Universal connection for cellular telephone interface A cellular telephone is interconnected to a host assembly via a cable. The cable contains both appropriate interdisciplinary connections for attachment to the telephone at one end and to the host assembly at the other end via a universal connector. The id... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5519777 | Telephone support receptacle with integrally formed spring A telephonic support receptacle for releasably affixing a portion of a telephonic handset thereto. Latch members forming portions of the support receptacle latchingly engage with latching surfaces formed upon the telephonic handset. Cantilevers are formed... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5490213 | Apparatus for hands-free operation of a mobile telephone unit in a car An apparatus for permitting hands-free operation of a mobile telephone unit in a car includes a wireless microphone transmitter for generating wireless outgoing signals corresponding to sounds picked up in the passenger room of a car, and a main terminal ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5463688 | Telephone mounting receptacle having opposed retractable latch members A telephone mounting receptacle (100) releasably affixes a portion of a cellular telephone thereto. Two facially opposed simultaneously retractable latch members (130, 140) engage with the portion of a cellular telephone when the retractable latch members... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5461673 | Hospital bed sideguard mountable telephone A telephone assembly that may easily and releasably be secured either directly to a hospital bed siderail or to a bracket which is in turn releasably secured to a hospital bed siderail. The base of the telephone is adapted to mate with a standard hospital... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5457745 | Adjustable mobile phone holder Disclosed is an adjustable mobile phone holder comprising a lower housing, an upper housing, a left plate combination, a right plate combination, and a slide block. The lower housing matches with the upper housing; left and right left plate combinations a... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5457744 | Telephone hang-up cup having latch member loaded by spring A hang-up cup for a telephone handset is provided having a hang-up cup housing (100) capable of accepting a portion of the telephone handset. A latch member (120) is hinged to the hang-up cup housing (100) by axial prongs (210) of the latch member (120) a... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5396556 | Cellular phone securing device for use inside a vehicle A cellular phone securing device has a fixing unit and a flexible tube, a linkage rod and a phone securing mount. The fixing unit is provided with a horizontal slide board, and a vetical contact member and a pair of bolts. The slide board and the contact ... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5392350 | Support apparatus for a transportable telephone A support apparatus for a transportable telephone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receptacle for securing a transportable telephone which includes a handset and signal processing instrumentation. A support member with a first end and a second end i... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5388155 | Cordless phone holder enabling hands free use Disclosed is a case for a handset of a cordless phone which adapts the cordless phone handset for hands free use. The case is open on one side to receive the cordless handset which is then secured into place by foldable flaps at each end of the case. A mi... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5348347 | Portable phone organizer A pocketbook size organizer that can store a portable cellular phone. The organizer comprises a flexible book which has a first cover portion that can fold onto a center cover portion and a second cover portion that folds onto the first cover portion. The... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5305381 | Cradle for telephone A telephone cradle has ratcheting, sliding walls which engage a telephone and hold it securely. A ratchet release button, operable by the same hand that grasps the telephone, releases the sliding walls when it is desired to lift and use the telephone. The... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5253292 | Portable radiotelephone support assembly A carrier assembly for an electronic device, such as a radiotelephone. The carrier assembly is comprised of a frame and a support arm pivotally coupled thereto. The frame receives the electronic device to engage supportively the electronic device thereat,... | 10/12/1993 |
