U.S. patent application number 11/644308 was filed with the patent office on 2007-08-16 for reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated high-quality video, audio, tv and multimedia services.
Invention is credited to Raman K. Rao.
Application Number | 20070191070 11/644308 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34221038 |
Filed Date | 2007-08-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070191070 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Rao; Raman K. |
August 16, 2007 |
Reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated
high-quality video, audio, TV and multimedia services
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reconfiguring the audio and video
interfaces of mobile devices is described. A system for configuring
various surfaces of a mobile device for performing additional
functions such utilizing the front and reverse side of a mobile
device with reconfigurable larger displays for enhancing the visual
experience for various applications such as in video, TV and
medical imaging is described. A system for command and control of a
media center with a mobile device is disclosed. A method for
multi-channel processing of audio and video information over mobile
devices is described. A method for biometrically authorizing and
delivering of copy right content to mobile devices is
disclosed.
Inventors: |
Rao; Raman K.; (Palo Alto,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
COURTNEY STANIFORD & GREGORY LLP
P.O. BOX 9686
SAN JOSE
CA
95157
US
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Family ID: |
34221038 |
Appl. No.: |
11/644308 |
Filed: |
December 21, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
455/566 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06K 9/00671 20130101;
H04M 1/72436 20210101; H04Q 11/0005 20130101; H04W 88/06 20130101;
G06F 3/023 20130101; G06F 21/32 20130101; H04M 1/724 20210101; H04B
7/04 20130101; H04M 2250/58 20130101; H04N 21/2353 20130101; G06F
40/40 20200101; H04B 1/0057 20130101; H04N 21/43637 20130101; H04N
2007/145 20130101; H04W 12/65 20210101; H04W 84/12 20130101; G06Q
30/0625 20130101; H04B 7/0413 20130101; H04W 40/02 20130101; H04W
84/04 20130101; H04L 67/06 20130101; H04M 1/72463 20210101; H04M
1/0202 20130101; H04L 63/083 20130101; G09B 19/0092 20130101; H04M
1/026 20130101; G06K 9/00154 20130101; H04L 69/16 20130101; H04Q
11/0062 20130101; H04W 12/069 20210101; H04N 7/14 20130101; H04N
21/41407 20130101; H04W 80/04 20130101; H04L 63/0861 20130101; H04M
2250/74 20130101; H04W 36/22 20130101; H04B 7/0404 20130101; H04B
10/11 20130101; H04M 1/72403 20210101; G06Q 30/0611 20130101; H04M
1/72466 20210101; H04L 5/08 20130101; H04L 67/1097 20130101; H04N
21/6131 20130101; G06Q 30/06 20130101; G07C 13/00 20130101; G08C
17/02 20130101; H04L 12/2867 20130101; H04W 16/26 20130101; G06Q
30/0643 20130101; H04W 4/16 20130101; H04W 12/68 20210101; G06F
16/951 20190101; H04L 45/00 20130101; G06Q 50/12 20130101; H04L
63/12 20130101; H04W 4/00 20130101; H04W 92/02 20130101; G06Q
30/0641 20130101; H04W 88/10 20130101; H04B 7/15 20130101; H04M
1/72409 20210101 |
Class at
Publication: |
455/566 |
International
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H04B 1/38 20060101
H04B001/38; H04M 1/00 20060101 H04M001/00 |
Claims
1. A method for configuring a mobile device, comprising: providing
on a first side of the mobile device one or more of a first
interface and a first display; providing on a second side of the
mobile device one or more of a second interface and a second
display; coupling one or more of the first interface, first
display, second interface, and second display to at least one
processor, wherein the processor is configured to control operation
of one or more of the first interface, first display, second
interface, and second display.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the first side is a front side
and the second side is a back side that is opposite the front
side.
3. The method of claim 1, comprising configuring one or more of the
first display and the second display for viewing multimedia
information.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein the multimedia information
includes one or more of audio, video, data, image, graphics,
television and broadcast content.
5. The method of claim 3, comprising authenticating subscribers to
one or more of an audio and video content service, wherein
provision of copyrighted content is conditional upon one or more of
authentication of the mobile device and authentication of a user of
the device, wherein biometric parameters of the user are used for
the authentication.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first display
and the second display are independently reconfigurable.
7. The method of claim 1, comprising configuring one or more of the
first display and the second display as a touch screen input/output
device.
8. The method of claim 1, comprising configuring one or more of the
first display and the second display as rotatable around at least
one axis to create a three-dimensional viewing experience, wherein
the content delivered to each of the first and second displays is
synchronized for integrated viewing of content as if the three
screens are one.
9. The method of claim 1, comprising coupling the processor to at
least one transceiver having a plurality of channels for
simultaneous and real-time processing of streaming audio and video
information, wherein the audio information is presented on a
plurality of speakers of the mobile device and the video
information is presented on one or more of the first display and
the second display.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein received audio and video
information includes information received via a plurality of
communication protocols, wherein processing of the audio and video
information includes processing information of a first
communication protocol and processing information of a second
communication protocol that is different from the first
communication protocol.
11. The method of claim 9, comprising displaying the video
information on the first display using a first format and
displaying the video information on the second display using a
second format.
12. A mobile device comprising: one or more of a first interface
and a first display on a first side; one or more of a second
interface and a second display on a second side; a processor
coupled to one or more of the first interface, first display,
second interface, and second display, wherein the processor is
configured to control operation of one or more of the first
interface, first display, second interface, and second display.
13. The device of claim 12, wherein the first side is a front side
and the second side is a back side that is opposite the front
side.
14. The device of claim 12, wherein one or more of the first
display and the second display are configured for viewing
multimedia information, wherein the multimedia information includes
one or more of audio, video, data, image, graphics, television and
broadcast content.
15. The device of claim 12, wherein the processor is configured to
authenticate subscribers to one or more of an audio and video
content service, wherein provision of copyrighted content is
conditional upon one or more of authentication of the device and
authentication of a user of the device, wherein biometric
parameters of the user are used for the authentication.
16. The device of claim 12, wherein one or more of the first
display and the second display are independently
reconfigurable.
17. The device of claim 12, wherein one or more of the first
display and the second display are configured as a touch screen
input/output device.
18. The device of claim 12, wherein one or more of the first
display and the second display are rotatable around at least one
axis to create a three-dimensional viewing experience, wherein the
content delivered to each of the first and second displays is
synchronized for integrated viewing of content as if the three
screens are one.
19. The device of claim 12, comprising at least one transceiver
coupled to the processor, the transceiver including a plurality of
channels for simultaneous and real-time processing of streaming
audio and video information, wherein the audio information is
presented on a plurality of speakers of the mobile device and the
video information is presented on one or more of the first display
and the second display.
20. The device of claim 19, wherein received audio and video
information includes information received via a plurality of
communication protocols, wherein processing of the audio and video
information includes processing information of a first
communication protocol and processing information of a second
communication protocol that is different from the first
communication protocol.
21. The device of claim 19, wherein the first display is configured
to present the video information using a first format and the
second display is configured to present the video information using
a second format.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of the
co-pending application entitled, A Secure and Custom Configurable
Key, Pen or Voice Based Input/Output Scheme for Mobile Devices
Using a Local or Central Server, application Ser. No. 10/878,666
which is a continuation of an application with the same title,
application Ser. No. 09/597,607 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,882,859.
[0002] The application Ser. No. 09/597,607 itself was a
continuation in part of an original application entitled,
Intelligent Keyboard System, Ser. No. 09/281,739, filed Jun. 4,
1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,169,789 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,480,587, which
further being a continuation of an application entitled, A system
level scheme to control intelligent appliances, Ser. No. 08/764,903
filed Dec. 16, 1996 now abandoned.
ABBREVIATIONS
Cellular Telephone is abbreviated as CT
Mobile Device is abbreviated as MD.
Personal Computer is abbreviated as PC
Peripheral Device is abbreviated as PD
Transaction Terminal is abbreviated as TT
Point Of Sale is abbreviated as POS
Television is abbreviated as TV
Personal Digital Assistant is abbreviated as PDA
Central Server is abbreviated as CS
Local Server is abbreviated as LS
Network Server is abbreviated as NS
BACKGROUND
[0003] Mobile communication devices are being adopted at a
significant and increasing rate by the public due to their
portability, ease of use, small form factor and low entry level
system cost for the mobile device itself, and for the almost
universal connectivity provided by a number of wireless carriers at
a an affordable subscription price. Hitherto most of the mobile
device applications revolved around voice communication and to some
limited extent for email and data communication.
[0004] As the mobile devices evolve into multifunction
communication, computation, command and control devices there is a
need for better user interfaces. Mobile devices that can provide
audio and video services are highly desired by the users. The
quality of the audio depends to a large extent on the digital
signal processing, DSP capability internal to the mobile device and
one or more of the built-in speakers within the mobile device
itself, and the external speakers/earphones attachments available
for delivering the audio experience to the user.
[0005] In the prior art, when it comes to the video experience,
there is a fundamental problem that arises from the very advantage
of the mobile device, namely its portability and small form factor,
which on the other hand significantly limits the viewing area for
images, graphics and video. Consequently there is a need for
providing novel visual interfaces for enhancing the viewing
experience of the user for images, graphics and video. The present
invention teaches devices and interfaces that can provide enhanced
visual experience and a rich multimedia experience to the mobile
device user. In the cross referenced applications cited, Rao et al
teach dynamically configurable interfaces for mobile devices. The
present continuation in part application teaches novel devices and
methods for enhanced configurable visual interfaces for mobile
devices. Additionally, the prior art displays did not utilize
dedicated and special purpose video processors such as video signal
processors, as the emphasis in the prior art was on displaying
simple graphics, numbers and text messages. Additionally, there is
a need for the mobile device to be configured for use for video,
audio and television broadcast programming.
[0006] Similarly, in the prior art the quality of the audio is less
than desirable as the cellular telephone and other mobile devices
such as Personal Digital Assistants, PDAs and portable computers
are primarily designed for voice and not high quality music. The
stereophonic effect is achieved through the ear phone attachments
which often cause discomfort and with prolong wear cause hearing
loss. Consequently there is need for special purpose audio signal
processors to deliver enhanced audio quality and superior noise
suppression and noise cancellation.
[0007] In addition in the prior art the cellular telephone/mobile
device is used mostly as an adjunct device and not as the primary
device with universal utility and the ability to operate at any
time and any where, be it at home, at the office or on the road.
There is therefore a need for the cellular telephone/mobile device
to achieve, much needed primacy in all environments with the
ability to operate seamlessly across different communication
protocols and different environments in one or more of wired and
wireless networks.
[0008] Additionally, there is a need for authentication of the user
and for the provision of content and services based on criteria
such as pre-payment or the promise to pay in the future for
services provided for a defined service. Content development is
expensive and is often copy right protected. The prior art does not
teach the authentication of the user including biometric
authentication of the user for the provision of multimedia services
and content over a wired or wireless network to mobile devices. The
prior art methods of authentication based on encryption and digital
keys lend themselves to subversion by the sophisticated user
through software means, thus defrauding the rightful owners of the
copyrighted material from enjoying the fruits of their investment
and in the process raising the price that all other legitimate
subscribers have to pay for the services and the content.
SUMMARY
[0009] The invention describes a system for configuring novel
visual interfaces for use on various types of devices such as
cellular telephones, mobile devices, PDAs, lap top computers and
other types of mobile communication, computation, command and
control devices. These novel visual interfaces when used in
conjunction with rich multimedia communications comprising
voice/speech, audio, video, graphics such as in games and
television, TV, broadcast programs provide enhanced utility to the
mobile device user.
[0010] The invention additionally describes a system level
architecture for designing and configuring a mobile device as a
multimedia mobile device. The system level architecture comprises
of various types of electronic circuitry and components such as a
plurality of general purpose processors, a plurality of special
purpose processors including audio signal processors and video
signal processors, plurality of graphics chipsets, plurality of
display drivers and a multi channel transceiver for providing high
quality audio, video and graphics for the purpose of providing the
performance needed to power the plurality of novel visual and audio
interfaces of the proposed novel configurable multimedia mobile
device.
[0011] Additionally, the invention comprises of a multi channel
transmitter and receiver built into the multimedia mobile device in
order for the mobile device to communicate on one or more of input
and output channels utilizing disparate communication protocols,
such as one communication protocol for voice/speech, another for
audio, another for video, another for broadcast TV, for seamless
rich multimedia experience with a single mobile device. Further the
invention teaches the integration and networking of the mobile
device within various multimedia environments of the future whether
it is at home, at the office, in the factory or on the move in
transportation environment. The system level scheme for networking
and enabling multimedia communications utilizing the mobile devices
is enabled in disparate environments in conjunction with a multi
channel transmitter/receiver/router unit located in these
environments for seamlessly enabling communication between and
among a host of smart/intelligent devices such as TV, media center
devices and other peripheral devices that are likely to be part of
said environments for providing enhanced utility to the user.
[0012] Further, the present invention teaches the authentication of
the user in conjunction with biometrics. The authentication system
of the present invention ensures that the content is operative and
is available to the specific intended user for a specific item of
content/service at a specific time on a specific device. The
invention teaches the use of biometric authentication as one of a
set of tools for ensuring a very high level of copy right
protection. In the future, the content and the secure delivery of
multimedia content over wired and more importantly wireless
networks is of significant economic and social importance to the
user and the provider.
[0013] Various other important teachings of the present invention
are also enumerated and described below. Embodiments other than
those described herein may become apparent to those knowledgeable
in the art, and the invention is thus not to be construed as
limited to the specific description provided herein. [0014] 1. The
present invention enables the configuration of mobile multifunction
communication, computation, command and control devices with
enhanced user interfaces for audio and video. [0015] 2. The present
invention enables the reconfiguration of mobile multifunction
communication, computation, command and control devices with
attachments that provide enhanced user interfaces for audio and
video. [0016] 3. The present invention enables novel interfaces
that enhance the functionality and utility of mobile devices for
use in conjunction with rich multimedia applications, streaming
audio, streaming video, high definition television, IP television,
broadcast programs, gaming and other content and media intensive
applications. [0017] 4. The present invention includes an
authentication system that authenticates the device and its
associated user for the provision of content and copy right
material via biometric authentication. [0018] 5. The present
invention enables the seamless and secure delivery of multimedia
content over wired and wireless networks at any time and anywhere.
[0019] 6. The present invention overcomes the limitations
associated with the small for factor of the mobile devices via
novel reconfigurable displays for enhancing the viewing experience
of the user for images, graphics and video. [0020] 7. The present
invention includes a plurality of dedicated signal processors for
the provision of high quality audio, video, images, graphics, TV
and broadcast programs. [0021] 8. The present invention includes a
plurality of speakers for delivering superior surround sound
quality over mobile devices. [0022] 9. The present invention
includes a plurality of microphones for acquiring superior
voice/speech and audio information. [0023] 10. The present
invention includes a plurality of general purpose processors for
the provision of high quality audio, video, images, graphics, TV
and broadcast programs. [0024] 11. The present invention includes a
plurality of display drivers for provision of video, images,
graphics, TV and broadcast programs. [0025] 12. The present
invention includes a plurality of input/output ports for multi
channel processing of audio, video and broadcast information.
[0026] 13. The present invention includes a plurality of built-in
display screens for the viewing of images, graphics, photos and
video. [0027] 14. The present invention includes a plurality of
reconfigurable display screens for enhancing the viewing of images,
graphics, photos and video. [0028] 15. The present invention
includes a plurality of display screens easily snap in/snap out
attachments for enhancing the viewing of images, graphics, photos
and video. [0029] 16. The present invention includes a multi
channel transmitter and receiver for communication of information
in conjunction with one or more communication protocols on the
inputs and the outputs of the mobile device. [0030] 17. The present
invention includes the dynamic configuration of a mobile device as
a mobile server for performing one or more functions of a server.
[0031] 18. The present invention includes the dynamic configuration
of a mobile device as a mobile server for streaming audio and video
content to a plurality of mobile devices at any time and anywhere.
[0032] 19. The present invention configures the front and reverse
sides of a mobile device for viewing and performance of useful
operations. [0033] 20. The present invention configures the mobile
device with multiple display screen attachments that swivel around
an axis to create a seamless three dimensional visual experience
for delivering movies, TV, gaming and other applications. [0034]
21. The present invention configures the mobile device for use in
command and control of a media center and related devices.
[0035] Other features of the present invention will become apparent
from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction
with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the
invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the invention:
[0037] FIG. 1 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the prior
art with the six separate surface areas of this three dimensional
object shown in detail. The front surface area is the area that is
mostly used in the prior art with limited functional use provided
by the five remaining surface areas of the mobile device.
[0038] FIG. 2 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention wherein the front side represented by the planar
surface ABCD and the rear/obverse surface area represented by the
planar surface EFGH are both used to provide functional utility.
FIG. 2 shows the illustration of a double sided mobile device
wherein each of the two sides comprise of a partial or full
function mobile device with a display area and a keyboard area.
[0039] FIG. 3 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and the reverse/obverse side
configured with a large display area for enhanced viewing.
[0040] FIG. 4 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and the reverse/obverse side
configured with a large display area partitioned into two display
areas for independent and enhanced viewing of same or dissimilar
information in each of said display areas.
[0041] FIG. 5 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and the reverse/obverse side
configured with a large display area partitioned into four display
areas for independent and enhanced viewing of same or dissimilar
information in each of said display areas.
[0042] FIG. 6 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a full display area with the absence of a keyboard; and the
reverse/obverse side configured with a large display area for
independent and enhanced viewing of same or dissimilar information
in each of said display areas on the front side and obverse
side.
[0043] FIG. 7 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a full display area with the absence of a keyboard; and the
surrounding rim of the front of the device configured with a
plurality of switches or mechanism for actuating an intended
action/function.
[0044] FIG. 8 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a full display area with the absence of a keyboard; and the area
representing the periphery of the display configured with a
plurality of touch enabled icons for actuating an intended
action/function wherein said icons may be in any geometric
form.
[0045] FIG. 9 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard and the obverse side configured with
a full display area; and one or more of the remaining four sides of
the device configured with a plurality of switches or mechanism for
actuating an intended action/function.
[0046] FIG. 10 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard and further enabled for attachment of
a separate display to the left and right side of said mobile
device.
[0047] FIG. 11 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a full display area the absence of a keyboard; and further enabled
for attachment of a separate display to the left and right side of
said mobile device.
[0048] FIG. 12 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and further enabled for attachment
of a separate full display to one or more of the front and
reverse/obverse side of said mobile device.
[0049] FIG. 13 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and further configured with a
plurality of speakers on one or more of the left front side, right
front side, top front side and the bottom front side; and further
configured with a plurality of microphones on one or more of the
left front side, right front side, top front side and the bottom
front side.
[0050] FIG. 14 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a full display area the with the absence of a keyboard wherein the
top front side and the bottom front side are each configured with a
speaker; and further enabled for attachment of a separate display
to the left and right side of said mobile device wherein each of
said displays are configured with a speaker.
[0051] FIG. 15 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention with the front side of the device configured with
a display area and a keyboard; and the obverse side configured with
a full display area; and one or more of the remaining four sides of
the device configured with a plurality of perforations in one or
more geometric forms for dissipation of the heat generated within
the mobile device and its associated electronics through said
perforations to the ambient external of said mobile device.
[0052] FIG. 16 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device of the
present invention, further showing in detail the block level
electronic circuitry comprising a multi channel receiver, a
plurality of signal processors, a plurality of main processors, a
plurality of graphic chipsets, a plurality of display drivers, a
multi channel transmitter, an input electronics and an output
electronics block powering the functionality of said mobile
device.
[0053] FIG. 17 shows a first cellular telephone/mobile device with
its built-in web server performing the functions of a mobile
server, wherein said mobile device is configured for communicating
information to a plurality of other cellular telephones/mobile
devices in one or more of a standalone manner, in conjunction with
a central server and in conjunction with a network server.
[0054] FIG. 18 shows a system level architecture wherein one or
more of the cellular telephones and mobile devices are networked by
wired or wireless means with a PC/Server, a plurality of
Televisions, a plurality of media centers, a plurality of
peripheral devices and a multi channel transmitter/receiver/router
that facilitates communication internal to the environment and
external to the environment with the outside world comprising one
or more of network servers and an authorization server via a
plurality of outside communication paths.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0055] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred
embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in
the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in
conjunction with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood
that they are not intended to limit the invention to those
embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover
alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included
within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the
appended claims.
[0056] For example, the embodiments that follow relate to a system
and networking architecture, a system and apparatus with particular
reference to cellular telephones/mobile devices, but are also
intended to include stationary units as well, such as personal
computers (PCs), transaction terminals, point of sale terminals,
servers and other wired or wireless enabled devices.
[0057] Referring to FIG. 1 in specific detail a cellular
telephone/mobile device, 100, of the prior art with the six
separate surface areas of this three dimensional object is shown in
detail. The front surface area is the area that is mostly used in
the prior art with limited functional use provided by the five
remaining surface areas of the mobile device. The front surface
area represented by the surface ABCD, comprises of a keyboard 101,
a display area 102, an antenna 103, the plastic rim surrounding the
keyboard and the display 104, a left side surface AFGD, 105; a
right side surface, BECH, 106; a top side surface, AFEB, 107; a
bottom side surface, DCGH, 108; and a back surface area, EFGH,
109.
[0058] The figure illustrates in detail the cellular
telephones/mobile devices, 100, of the prior art which fail to
fully leverage one or more of the various sides/surfaces of the
three dimensional object for providing enhanced functional utility
to the user. There is a need for providing enhanced utility as the
cellular telephones/mobile devices by their very nature are
portable and are configured to be light weight with a small form
factor.
[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 shows a
cellular telephone/mobile device, 200 of the present invention
wherein the front side is represented by the planar surface ABCD
and the rear/obverse side/surface area is represented by the planar
surface EFGH, wherein both sides/surfaces of the device are used to
provide enhanced functional utility. FIG. 2 shows the illustration
of a double sided mobile device wherein the front side comprises of
a keyboard 201, a display 202, an antenna 203, and a front side rim
area 204 encasing the keyboard and the display; rear/obverse side
comprises of a keyboard 205, a display 206, an antenna 203, and a
rear side rim area 207 encasing the keyboard and the display.
Examples of the utility of the novel double sided cellular
telephone/mobile device of the present invention:
EXAMPLE 1
[0060] The front side may be used for communication intensive
functions such as voice text and email with a full or partial
function keyboard and a display area of a first type that is of
sufficient resolution characteristics for said functional utility.
The rear side may be used for the same function or a different
function wherein the specific functions may be more video and
graphics intensive requiring one or more of a different type of
keyboard and a display with enhanced resolution on said second side
display of the device. In addition two separate and independent
activities may be conducted contemporaneously utilizing the dual
functional capabilities of the CT/MD, such as two separate
computational intensive operations being performed one on each side
of said device.
[0061] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 shows
a cellular telephone/mobile device 300, of the present invention
with the front side of the device, ABCD, configured with a keyboard
301, a display area 302, an antenna 303, a rim area surrounding the
keyboard and the display 304; a biometric information acquisition
port/surface 308 configured for the acquisition of one or more of
hand writing, finger print, retinal scan and a camera for
acquisition of photos/images of the individual; and the
reverse/obverse side, EFGH, configured with a large display area,
306 for enhanced viewing, and a rim area that provides mechanical
support surrounding the display 307.
EXAMPLE 2
[0062] The cellular telephone/mobile device of the present
invention may be configured with a standard keyboard and display on
one side of the device and a large display area, 306, on the
reverse/obverse side for video, image and graphics intensive
applications. The display are on one side may be of a first display
technology such as an LCD touch screen and the display area on the
other side may be of a same technology or a second display
technology such as that of a digital light processing, DLP
technology/plasma technology for providing enhanced video, image
and graphics resolution. Video, image and graphics intensive
applications such as for high definition television and gaming
require better screen/display characteristics. The present
invention enables two different display technologies to be
appropriately utilized independently one for each side to achieve
the quality, performance and overall device cost objectives.
EXAMPLE 3
[0063] Applications in medicine and health care require the use of
high resolution display technologies especially for viewing X-ray,
computer tomography scans, MRI, ultrasound images and other types
of images, graphics and video to discern image details of great
significance in diagnosing and properly treating patients. The
prior art cellular telephones/mobile devices do not provide display
areas that are either adequate in size or that are of high enough
resolution. The present invention enables the cellular
telephones/mobile devices to be configured with disparate display
technologies and further provides utility for treatment of patients
at home such as in telemedicine, at the office and in the hospital
utilizing wired and wireless technologies.
[0064] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 shows
a cellular telephone/mobile device, 400, of the present invention
with the front side, ABCD, of the device configured with a display
area, 402 and a keyboard, 401, a rim area 404 and an antenna 403;
and the reverse/obverse side, EFGH, configured with two larger
display areas 405A and 405B for independent and enhanced viewing of
same or dissimilar information in each of said partitioned display
areas. The rim surrounding the display area is represented by 406.
The display areas 405A and 405B may be configured with a mechanical
rim that separates the two areas. Alternately the two display areas
may be separated by software means for being presented as two
distinct and separate display areas. The two separate display areas
may be merged by software means into one larger display area by
user selection and the reverse thereof by user selection. In a
configuration wherein there is a mechanical rim separating the two
displays areas, each display may be configured with same or
different display technologies. A display technology is intended to
include one or more of the material of the display and the
electronics/software technology associated with rendering the
images to be displayed on said display.
EXAMPLE 4
[0065] The present invention provides for the viewing of two
separate television programs or other content side by side on each
of the display areas enabling the user to multiplex between two
distinct functions and tasks. As another example the user may
contemporaneously work on two computational intensive tasks on each
of said display areas. The present invention also enables each
screen to be configured with same or different display
technologies.
[0066] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 500, of the present
invention with the front side of the device, ABCD, configured with
a display area, 502, a keyboard, 501, an antenna 503 and a rim area
504; and the reverse/obverse side, EFGH, configured with a large
display area partitioned into four display areas 505A, 505B, 505C
and 505D for independent and enhanced viewing of same or dissimilar
information in each of said display areas. The rim surrounding the
display area is represented by 506.
EXAMPLE 5
[0067] The present invention enables the configuration wherein the
device is configured physically with four separate display areas
comprising the same or different display technologies for viewing
one or more types of same or dissimilar content. An example in
medicine and health care is the presentation of four different
types of images, wherein the images represent information acquired
from the four directions of an object, in order for the health care
professional to view the images from different angles and obtain a
comprehensive understanding of the images for enhanced diagnosis
and improved patient health care. Similarly images of mechanical
and other objects may be contemporaneously viewed from different
angles. Another example is the viewing of the same image or
different images from a first period in time to one or more other
periods in time. This enables time domain analysis of health care
and other images.
[0068] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 shows
a cellular telephone/mobile device, 600 of the present invention
with the front side, ABCD of the device configured with a full
display area, 601 surrounded by a rim area 603, an antenna 602
wherein in this configuration there is no standard mechanical
keyboard; and the reverse/obverse side, EFGH configured with a
large display area, 604 surrounded by a rim area 605. In this
configuration the cellular telephone mobile device has two
independent and enhanced large display areas of same or dissimilar
display technologies. The information displayed on each of said
display areas on the front side and obverse side may be same or
dissimilar. Either one or both of the displays may be touch screen
enabled. Additionally, a virtual keyboard may be presented on any
location of the display for easy touch enabled keyboard entry of
information.
EXAMPLE 6
[0069] The dual sided display capability enables two individuals to
view the same content from opposite sides of the same mobile
device. This is generally useful wherein two individuals sit across
a desk and it is often inconvenient for an individual to move to
the other side. In the prior art the lap top computer or the
display of a stationary device has to be moved around at an angle
for two individuals to view the same display screen. In the present
invention the lap top computer screen may be dual sided such that
the same or different content can be viewed by one or more
individuals from each of said display screens. In the present
invention the same content may easily be viewed by two individuals
from opposite angles or other angles without having to move the
device. Additionally, LCD and other displays often have different
image characteristics when the same display screen is viewed from
different angles. There is image distortion when the screen is
viewed from different angles. The present invention overcomes this
limitation of the prior art.
EXAMPLE 7
[0070] In the prior art the transaction terminals/point of sale
terminals and their associated display screens are positioned for
best viewing by the sales clerk and not that of the customer.
[0071] This results in some customer dissatisfaction as to the
actual transaction that is being rung up. In the present invention
a dual sided display screen of a mobile device/stationary device
that presents the information on both sides of a display overcomes
this significant limitation and enhances the means for
communication and collaboration between individuals improving
customer satisfaction and reducing errors in ringing up sales. The
dual sided display capability may be achieved by configuring two
individual display screens positioned back to back with an opaque
coating separating the two display areas or this may be achieved
via a mechanical separation between the two separate display
screens that are positioned back to back.
EXAMPLE 8
[0072] Similarly two students may easily collaborate with each
other using stationary devices that have a dual sided display
capability. Mobile devices may easily be stood up on the bottom
surface area and two students may view similar or dissimilar
content from each side. Additionally, the mobile device may be
swiveled around a vertical axis such that individuals sitting
around the mobile device may easily view the content from a first
side of the display or the reverse side of the display.
EXAMPLE 9
[0073] The two display areas may be configured as touch sensitive
display areas for independently actuating one or more types of
functions and utilities from each side. This capability is of
significant value as each side essentially serves as an independent
device providing dual functionality. As an example in this
configuration two students may work independently on the same
mobile device by accessing the device from opposite sides such as
when the device is held erect on its bottom edge.
EXAMPLE 10
[0074] The user may independently work on two separate tasks using
the same device by simply rotating the device and viewing each of
the front and back display areas alternately as desired. The large
display areas provide enhanced images, graphics and video. The
display technology used on each side may be same or different.
[0075] In another preferred embodiment, FIG. 7 shows a cellular
telephone/mobile device, 700 of the present invention with the
front side of the device configured with a full display area, 702
with the absence of a keyboard and an antenna 703; and the
surrounding rim surface area, 704 of the front of the device
configured with a plurality of keys/switches/mechanisms, 701 for
actuating an intended action/function. In this configuration most
of the surface area of the cellular telephone/mobile device is used
for the display providing enhanced viewing convenience to the user
for image, graphics and video intensive applications. The present
invention enables the utilization of the rim area whereas in the
prior art the rim area provided mostly mechanical rigidity and
limited functionality for actuating communication, command, control
and other functions deemed necessary by the user. A plurality of
keys, switches and actuating mechanism for actuating one or more
functions may be located all around the front rim surface of the
cellular telephone mobile device.
[0076] In yet another preferred embodiment one or more of the keys,
switches and actuating mechanisms may be configured for
visualization by optical/light means with one or more colors for
easily distinguishing a first function actuation mechanism from a
second function actuation mechanism.
EXAMPLE 11
[0077] An actuation key/switch/mechanism configured for
visualization with the color red may be designated for emergency
response in case of a potential security threat to the user, where
in upon actuation by the user a macro function that communicates
with the police is initiated. The macro function may be programmed
by the user by software means to initiate and complete an intended
action. The actuation key/switch/mechanism may be lighted to show
the red color or alternately it may have a red color painted on
said mechanism. The color with which an actuation mechanism is
lighted may be changed from a first color to a second color by user
selection and programming. Similarly, another actuation mechanism
may be configured with the color blue to communicate via a macro
function with emergency health care personnel and health care
facilities. The present invention readily enables the cellular
telephone mobile device to be of great utility for geriatric and
physically impaired individuals. The actuation key/switch/mechanism
may be configured for example with Braille capability for the
visually impaired and configured with light for the hearing
impaired. The actuation mechanism may be configured with preferred
colors for those that desire choice or those that require it by
necessity such as individuals that are color blind to certain
colors.
[0078] In yet another preferred embodiment of the present
invention, an actuation key/switch/mechanism may be software
configurable from a first function to a second function. In the
prior art the switches/dials and other actuation mechanisms are
provided on a cellular telephone/mobile device with a
predetermined/pre-wired function and location on said device. Often
users prefer a separate location on the device for an actuation
key/switch/mechanism. This is especially true for individuals that
are right handed versus others who are left handed. The present
invention enables a physically hard wired key/switch/mechanism to
be programmed by software means from a first function to a second
function. For example two actuation mechanisms physically located
on the left side and right side may be swapped by software means to
perform different user selected functions whereby without
physically relocating the key/switch/actuation mechanisms the user
is still enabled to achieve the intended function in conjunction
with an key/switch/actuation mechanism located in an alternate
location. While the examples cited are for mobile device
applications, they are also applicable to stationary devices and
instrumentation panels such an in automobiles. This novel feature
of the present invention enables one or more of a pre functioned
defined and pre positioned key/switch/mechanism to be user
configurable. The present invention teaches the capability for
dynamically reconfiguring a key/switch/actuation mechanism from a
first function to a second function and further enables the virtual
placement/transfer of the function from a first location on the
device interface to a second location on the device interface.
[0079] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 shows
a cellular telephone/mobile device, 800, of the present invention
with the front side of the device, ABCD, configured with a full
display area, 802, with the absence of a keyboard; and the area
representing the periphery of the display configured with a
plurality of touch enabled icons, 801 and 805, for actuating an
intended action/function wherein said icons may be configured in
one or more of any geometric form, alpha numeric characters, and
colors. The antenna is represented by 803 and the peripheral rim
area surrounding the display by 804.
[0080] A plurality of the icons, 801 and 805 may be positioned any
where on the display, however in one preferred embodiment they are
positioned along the periphery of the rim to maximize the actual
viewable display area. The icons are intended to be touch sensitive
for initiation of an intended action, command and control function
by means of a touch or stylus tap/touch. Under the control of the
user, one or more of the icons may be configured to disappear into
the background to further enhance the actual viewable display area;
and the icons may be configured to appear in the foreground as
needed to initiate an action by touch sensitive means.
[0081] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 900, of the present
invention with the front side of the device, ABCD configured with a
display area, 902, a keyboard, 901, an antenna 903 and a rim area
904. The obverse side of the device, 900, is configured with a full
display area, 909 surrounded by a backside rim area for mechanical
support. The rim may be configured to be at a slightly higher
planar level than the display to obviate the display area from
touching a rough surface with the objective of providing scratch
protection and protection from breakage. Additionally, the single
sided and double sided display screens of the cellular
telephones/mobile devices of the present invention may be
configured with a protective casing on each side for protection
against damage and breakage of the display areas and the device
itself.
[0082] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention the
front and backside of the device are used for providing enhanced
functionality in conjunction with one or more of the remaining four
surface areas of the device. The left side represented by the
surface AFGD, 905 may be configured with one or more keys/switches
and mechanisms, 901A-3 and 901 A-5 for actuating a selected
function. The right side represented by the surface BEHC, 906 may
be configured with one or more keys/switches and mechanisms, 901A-7
and 901 A-8 for actuating a selected function. The top side
represented by the surface AFEB, 907 may be configured with one or
more keys/switches and mechanisms, 901 A-5 and 901 A-6 for
actuating a selected function. The bottom side represented by the
surface DCHG, 908 may be configured with one or more keys/switches
and mechanisms, 901A-1 and 901 A-2 for actuating a selected
function. The number of keys/switches/mechanisms that may be
provided on each of the surface areas, 905, 906, 907 and 908 depend
on the form factor of the cellular telephone/mobile device.
[0083] In another embodiment of the present invention one or more
of the surface areas, 905, 906, 907 and 908 may be configured with
displays that are defined by the surface area, wherein the surface
area of the display depends on the size of the cellular
telephone/mobile device and its form factor. The display areas 905,
906, 907 and 908 may be configured to be touch sensitive wherein a
plurality of touch sensitive action control icons may be
provided.
EXAMPLE 12
[0084] The present invention enables all six surface areas of a
cellular telephone/mobile device to be utilized for providing one
or more of functionality and display. The cellular telephone/mobile
device may be configured for any of the desired form factors. As an
example a form factor of a cube provides six equal surface areas
wherein one or more of the six surface areas may be configured with
a display to view content on one or more of the surface areas of
said device. The present invention enables a mobile device to be
designed and manufactured in one or more form factors that serve
the needs of a spectrum of users with varying visualization and
functional needs.
[0085] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1000 of the present
invention with the front side, ABCD of the device configured with a
display area, 1002, a keyboard, 1001, an antenna 1003 and a
biometric authentication port 1004; and further enabled for
attachment of a separate display 1005 to the left and 1006 to the
right side of said cellular telephone/mobile device. A mechanism
and wired communication path, 1007 enables the attachment of the
left and right display areas to the cellular telephone/mobile
device 1000 and the communication of the information from the
device 1000 to each of said display attachments. Alternately, the
communication may be by wireless means between the device 1000 and
the display 1005 and 1006. The attachment mechanism enables one or
more of the left display and right display to rotate around the
axis formed by AD and BC respectively for viewing convenience.
Additionally, the rear side of 1002, 1005 and 1006 may be
configured to serve as three large displays, providing additional
utility for conferencing and collaboration between one or more
individuals.
EXAMPLE 13
[0086] The display 102 may be used for email, the display 1005 for
viewing sports and the display 106 used for watching a TV program
on said mobile device. Each display may utilize same or different
display technologies.
[0087] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 111
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1100 of the present
invention with the front side of the device configured with a full
display area, 1101 with the absence of a keyboard and an antenna
1102; and further enabled for attachment of a separate display 1103
to the left side and 1104 to the right side of said mobile device.
The attachment mechanism, 1105 provides mechanical support and a
wired communication between 1100 to display 1103 and between 1100
to display 1104. In another configuration one or more of the
reverse sides of 1100, 1103 and 1104 may be configured with a large
display for back to back viewing of similar or dissimilar content
on each of said displays. The display 1103 may be swiveled around
the axis AD and the display 1104 may be swiveled around the axis
BC.
EXAMPLE 14
[0088] The viewing of one or more of movies, video, TV and other
content is enabled in this configuration as the three display areas
due to their proximity visually appear as one larger display.
[0089] One or more of movies, video, TV and other content may be
viewed in an integrated manner as if the three separate displays
were a single display wherein the content is displayed in a
seamless manner. The ability to swivel the left and right displays
around their axis provides near three dimensional viewing
experiences to the user. This configuration is also highly
desirable for viewing spread sheets and for graphic intensive
gaming applications for viewing large graphics content on a virtual
single display. The individual displays may be used for viewing
similar or dissimilar content and for gaming with multiple partners
and for collaboration/conferencing with multiple individuals and in
health care applications wherein X-ray images, MRI images and other
information may be viewed in an integrated manner. The present
invention also by extension is applicable to stationary devices,
televisions, media centers, personal computers, servers and other
peripheral devices wherein visualization is a key factor.
[0090] In yet another embodiment, FIG. 12 shows a cellular
telephone/mobile device, 1200 of the present invention with the
front side of the device, ABCD, configured with a limited display
area, 1202, a keyboard, 1201, an antenna 1203, a rim area 1204 and
mechanisms 1205-C1, 1205-C2, 1205-C3 and 1205-C4 located at the
four corners of the surface ABCD for attaching an optional larger
display having a front viewing side 1208 and a back non viewing
side 1207.
EXAMPLE 15
[0091] Conversion of a cellular telephone/mobile device having a
limited display front side display area to a configuration wherein
it has a larger display area for enhanced image, graphics, TV and
video applications.
[0092] The back side of the larger optional display attachment,
1207 is configured with a mechanism for providing mechanical
support and electrical connections in the form of 1207-C1 which
mates with 1205-C1; 1207-C2 which mates with 1205-C2; 1207-C3 which
mates with 1205-C3 and 1207-C4 which mates with 1205-C4 such that
upon mating the back side of the optional larger display 1207 faces
down on top of the surface represented by ABCD of device 1200 and
the front viewable side of the optional larger display 1208 faces
up thus becoming the preferred new larger display of device 1200.
In this configuration with the optional larger display attachment
the display limitations of the original cellular telephone/mobile
device 1200 are enhanced providing greater utility to the user for
image, graphics, TV and video intensive applications without the
expense associated with upgrading to an entirely new cellular
telephone/mobile device having a larger display. The optional
larger display 1208 may be removed and stored to convert the device
1200 back to its original small display configuration as
needed.
EXAMPLE 16
[0093] Conversion of a cellular telephone/mobile device having no
display on the backside of the device to a configuration wherein
the device has a larger display on the backside for the provision
of enhanced image, graphics, TV, video applications and multiple
utility to the user.
[0094] The backside of the cellular telephone/mobile device
represented by, EFGH and 1206 is configured with a mechanism which
provides mechanical support and electrical connections, 1206-C1,
1206-C2, 1206-C3 and 1206-C4 located at the four corners of the
back side of said device.
[0095] The back side of the larger optional display attachment,
1207 is configured with a mechanism for providing mechanical
support and electrical connections in the form of 1207-C 1 which
mates with 1206-C1; 1207-C2 which mates with 1206-C2; 1207-C3 which
mates with 1206-C3 and 1207-C4 which mates with 1206-C4 such that
upon mating the back side of the optional larger display 1207 faces
down on top of the back surface, EFGH, represented by 1206 and the
front viewable side of the optional larger display 1208 faces up
thus becoming the preferred new backside display of device 1200. In
this configuration with the optional larger display attachment the
lack of a display on the backside of the original cellular
telephone/mobile device 1200 is overcome thus providing greater
utility to the user for image, graphics, TV and video intensive
applications without the expense associated with upgrading to an
entirely new cellular telephone/mobile device having a larger
display. The optional larger display 1208 may be removed and
stored, as needed, to convert the device 1200 back to its original
configuration wherein there was no display on the backside of said
device. The novel embodiment of the present invention provides
greater utility to the user for applications that are image,
graphics, TV and video intensive. The present invention illustrates
one type of mechanism for mating an optional reconfigurable display
to a cellular telephone/mobile device. However, this illustration
is not to be construed as limiting and those skilled in the art may
configure other mechanisms for mating an external display to a
mobile device. The present invention is intended to cover various
alternate methods, mechanisms and systems which accomplish the
novel teachings of the present invention.
EXAMPLE 16A
[0096] In the prior art, a laptop computer when open has a display
screen on the inside cover viewable when open at one or more
angles; and a standard keyboard on the base surface such that the
user may view the display and perform operations on the keyboard.
In the case wherein the display is touch sensitive, operations may
be performed on the touch screen display. However, in the prior art
the display screens are not configured to be touch sensitive and do
not provide the optional and enhance utility that may be derived
from the use of a touch screen. Additionally, the lap top computer
primarily serves the needs of a single user and does not lend
itself for collaborative viewing.
[0097] In the present invention, the top cover of the lap top
computer is configured with an additional display screen, such that
the inside display screen and the top cover display screen are
positioned back to back. In this configuration, when the lap top
cover is open vertically or at any angle, another individual
sitting on the opposite side is enabled to view the top cover
display screen. In a configuration, where in the top cover display
screen is touch sensitive, a second individual may perform one or
more input/output operations to derive the selected utility. The
top cover display screen may be protected by a cover for
mechanical/scratch protection. The present invention enables easy
collaboration with one single device. Alternately, the lap top
computer may be operated by sliding open the protective cover of
the display and operated using the touch screen of the top display
obviating the need to fully open the lap top computer and using
either of the inside display or the inside keyboard.
[0098] The present invention enables the optional reconfigurable
displays to be powered and driven by the one or more of the central
built-in electronics, processors, graphics chipsets, display
drivers and memory of the mobile device. In an alternate embodiment
of the present invention the electronic circuitry for the operation
of the optional reconfigurable displays may be built into the
optional display unit itself including the power sources required
to independently power said optional reconfigurable displays. The
communication between the optional reconfigurable display units and
the cellular host telephone/mobile device is intended to be one or
more of wired and wireless utilizing a plurality of communication
protocols. The present invention is intended to cover stationary
devices, lap top computers, PDAs as well and is not to be construed
as limited to cellular telephones/mobile devices. The software that
enables the reconfigurable display applications may reside in one
or more of the display unit itself, the cellular telephone/mobile
device, a local server and a network server wherein said software
applications are accessible by one or more of said devices by wired
or wireless communication means in one or more of real time and at
a selected time.
[0099] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1300 of the present
invention with the front side, ABCD, of the device configured with
a front display area, 1302, a keyboard 1301, a biometric
authentication port/mechanism/interface 1307, a rim area, 1304
surrounding the display and an antenna 1303; and further configured
with a plurality of speakers on one or more of the left front side,
1308-LS, right front side 1308-RS, top front side, 1308-TS and the
bottom front side, 1308-BS; and further configured with a plurality
of microphones on one or more of the left front side, 1308-LM1 and
1308-LM2, right front side 1308-RM1 and 1308-RM2. The arrangement
shown is for illustration purposes and is not to be construed as
limiting as other arrangements are possible for those skilled in
the art. The speakers are intended to provide audio, voice music
and related sound output from one or more directions with the
objective of providing enhanced listening experience to the user
for audio/voice/speech intensive applications in a standalone
manner and/or in conjunction with images, graphics, TV and video.
The present invention provides multi directional high quality sound
output to fully complement the enhanced video experience from high
resolution displays. In the present invention, the built-in general
purpose processor is augmented by specialized processors such as a
plurality of dedicated audio signal processor and video signal
processors to provide enhanced multimedia experience at any time
and any where. The speakers may be configured and aligned to derive
superior surround sound. An optional mechanism may be provided to
tilt/align one or more of the speakers by user selection.
Alternately, the speaker output may be software configurable to
suit the requirements of the user.
[0100] In a similar manner there is a need for improving the sound
pick up of a cellular telephone/mobile device as the current
microphone technology and microphone placement is not adequate,
especially for true omni-directional sound pickup. A plurality of
microphones are configured on the device 1300 to increase the
sound/audio pick up from one or more of an individual, a group of
individuals and an ambient environment and improve the fidelity of
the sound. The microphones may be adjustable by hardware and
software means and one or more of the microphones may be
selectively turned on off.
[0101] In another alternate embodiment, the cellular
telephone/mobile device, 1300 may be configured with an additional
rear display, 1306 capability wherein 1309-LS is a left speaker,
1309-RS is a right speaker, 1309-TS is a top center speaker and
1309-BS is bottom center speaker; and 1309-LM1 and 1309-LM4 are
left microphones, 1309-RM1 and 1309-RM2 are right microphones for
enhanced sound pick up. In the present invention the user is
enabled to turn on/off one or more of the speakers and the
microphones for privacy and other reasons including potential feed
back noise. Additionally, the user may configure the balance
between one or more of the speakers by software means instead of
with mechanical adjustments alone. Similarly, the user may
configure the balance between one or more of the microphones by
software means instead of with mechanical adjustments alone.
[0102] In addition to cellular telephones/mobile devices the
teachings of the present invention are applicable to a new class of
portable electronic equipment/appliances that provide audio, video
and television services using one or more types of wired and
wireless communication protocols including Wi-Fi and Internet
Protocol, IP communication methods whether it is at home, at the
office or on the move in a transportation environment.
[0103] In another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14
shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1400 of the present
invention with the front side of the device configured with a full
display area, display-1, 1401 and the absence of a keyboard wherein
the top front side and the bottom front side are each configured
with a speaker 1402-S1 and 1402-S2 respectively; and further
enabled for attachment of a separate display-2, 1404 to the left
and a display-3, 1405 to the right side of said mobile device
wherein each of said displays 1404 and 1405 are configured with a
speaker 1402-S3 and 1402-S4 respectively. The antenna is
represented by 1403. The display-1 is configured with a plurality
of microphones, 1407-A and 1407-B for acquiring voice/speech/sound
information. The display-2 is configured with a plurality of
microphones, 1407-E and 1407-F for acquiring voice/speech/sound
information. The display-3 is configured with a plurality of
microphones, 1407-C and 1407-D for acquiring voice/speech/sound
information.
[0104] The mechanism for snapping on/snapping off/attaching the
display-2 and display-3 to the left and right sides of the cellular
telephone/mobile device display-1 is represented by 1406. The wired
electrical connection between display-1 and display-2; and between
display-1 and display-3 is also represented by 1406. The
communication path between display-1, display-2 and display-3 may
be in a plurality of wired and wireless communication protocols.
One or more of the displays may be touch sensitive. The display-2
is configured for rotation around the axis AD and the display-3 is
configured for rotation around the axis BC. In another novel
embodiment one or more of the display-1, display-2 and display-3
may be configured with an additional display on the rear of each of
display-1, display-2 and display-3 for dual sided utility such in
demonstration, collaboration and conferencing. The inputs to the
display may be by touch sensitive means including one or more of
virtual touch screen enabled key/keys/keyboard and voice input.
EXAMPLE 17
[0105] In the configuration represented by FIG. 17, one or more of
similar and dissimilar video, images, graphics and other
information may be viewed contemporaneously on display-1, display-2
and display-3. In the case of touch sensitive displays,
contemporaneous input/output on each of said displays is made
possible enabling parallel processing with one single mobile
device. Each display may have its on board electronics to do local
processing of information within said display device in conjunction
with an associated cellular telephone/mobile device and other
client devices such as a PC and one or more networked servers.
EXAMPLE 18
[0106] The ability to independently rotate and position the
display-2 and display-3 provides the ability to view the content in
order to achieve an almost three dimensional effect. Videos, movies
and TV shows may be watched with content that is specifically
configured for delivery to display screens capable of axial
rotation to provide a three dimensional effect or a surround
viewing experience including a surround sound effect. The content
may be software programmed for seamless delivery to one or more of
said three screens to provide the desired visual and audio
experience.
[0107] FIG. 15 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1500 of
the present invention with the front side of the device configured
with a display area, 1502 and a keyboard, 1501 and an antenna 1503;
and the obverse side configured with a full display area, 1509; and
one or more of the remaining four sides, 1505, 1506, 1507 and 1508
of the device configured with a plurality of perforations, 1505-P,
1506-P, 1507-P and 1508-P respectively. The perforations may be
configured in one or more geometric forms for dissipation of the
heat generated within the mobile device and its associated
electronics through said perforations to the ambient external of
said mobile device.
EXAMPLE 19
[0108] The cellular telephones/mobile devices of the present
invention may be configured with multiple general purpose and
special purpose processors to perform a number of varied functions
and multi-tasking. As the cellular telephones/mobile devices become
portable complex communication, computation, command and control
hubs with significant processing power, there is a need to enable
these devices to operate without getting overheated as a result of
the natural functioning and the physics of the electronic
components built into these units. Electronic circuit performance
generally degrades as a result of increased temperature due to
increased leakage currents generated within said components.
Therefore there is a need to cool these components and to provide
heat dissipation paths. In another novel embodiment of the present
invention, it teaches a means for providing one or more heat
dissipation paths which may be located on one or more of the six or
more surfaces of the cellular telephone/mobile device. In the prior
art of record, the cellular telephones/mobile devices do not have
mechanisms that enable heat dissipation. Additionally, the present
invention is intended to include one or more optional fan
mechanisms that performs the function of moving air/circulating air
across the electronic components internal of said cellular
telephones/mobile devices through one or more of said perforations.
In another novel embodiment of the present invention, the ability
to dissipate heat may be augmented by inserting one or more cold
packs as needed into a slot of the cellular telephone/mobile device
such that the internal electronics are either maintained at the
ambient temperature or below the ambient temperature. The present
invention additionally incorporates the need for cryogenic cooling,
since as a general physical phenomenon complementary metal oxide
semiconductor, CMOS devices and other electronic components operate
significantly better at lower than ambient temperatures.
[0109] FIG. 16 shows a cellular telephone/mobile device, 1600 of
the present invention, further showing in detail the block level
electronic circuitry internal to said device, comprising an input
block 1610, a multi channel receiver 1620 having a plurality of
input channels, an input circuitry and input cache, 1640, a
plurality of signal processors and general processors, 1650, a
plurality of one or more types of memory, 1660, a web server, 1680,
a plurality of graphic chipsets and a plurality of display drivers,
1670, an output circuitry and output cache, 1645, a multi channel
transmitter having a plurality of output channels, 1625, and an
output block 1615 powering the functionality of said cellular
telephone/mobile device. One or more inputs may be communicated to
the device 1600 utilizing a plurality of communication protocols.
Said input communications are received on one or more channels of
the multi channel receiver 1620. In an alternate embodiment of the
present invention, one or more of the input channels of 1620 may be
multiplexed from a first function to a second function enabling
limited input channels to be configured for additional
communications based on the duty cycle of each channel. The input
information may be converted from a first communication protocol to
a second communication protocol by the functional block 1620. The
inputs are then communicated via the common device bus 1630 to
other functional blocks of the circuitry of said device. While only
one bus 1630 is shown for convenience, there may be more than one
main bus and multiple sub-buses for communicating information from
one circuitry to another. The present invention enables the inputs
to be cached for appropriate queuing, prioritizing and processing
by one or more of the general processors and special signal
processors, shown together for convenience in a single block as
1650. Special processors may be a plurality of audio signal
processors that process voice, speech and audio such as music.
Another example of special processors may be a plurality of
video/graphics signal processors that process photo, image,
graphics, TV and video such as movies. The memory block 1660
comprises of a plurality of memory types such as dynamic random
access memory, static random access memory, programmable memory,
hard disk memory and other types of memory. In the prior art the
use of a web server in a cellular telephone/mobile device is not
utilized. Rao et al in the parent cross reference applications
cited teach the use of a web server. The present invention
incorporates said teaching into a cellular telephone/mobile device
to provide a number of novel functions and enhanced utility for
multimedia applications as would be further illustrated in the
accompanying examples. The present invention incorporates a
plurality of graphic chips/chipsets, 1670, for processing and
presenting various graphics intensive information such as in video
games. The graphic chips/chipsets may be incorporated into one or
more of the processors and even integrated into one or more of the
integrated circuit implementations of the cellular telephone/mobile
device. A special case of such an implementation is a single chip
cellular telephone/mobile device that incorporates some or all of
the functional blocks illustrated in FIG. 16. The processed
information is presented to the output circuitry/output cache 1645.
The communication between various functional blocks is via one or
more of the communication buses shown as 1630. Additionally, the
communication between the functional blocks may be by wired or
wireless communication means.
[0110] One or more outputs may be communicated external of the
device 1600 utilizing a plurality of communication protocols. Said
output communications are transmitted on one or more channels of
the multi channel transmitter 1625. In an alternate embodiment of
the present invention, one or more of the output channels of 1625
may be multiplexed from a first function to a second function
enabling limited output channels to be configured for additional
communications based on the duty cycle of each channel. The output
information may be converted from a first communication protocol to
a second communication protocol by the functional block 1625. The
outputs are then communicated via the common device bus 1630 to
other one or more of the other functional blocks of the circuitry
of said device and external of said device such as to client device
by the selected communication protocol.
[0111] Thus the present invention teaches a multi protocol
communication device for audio, video and TV intensive applications
wherein high quality audio and video communication and
presentation/display is enabled for enhancing the user experience.
The foregoing is for illustrative purposes and may not be construed
as limiting in scope. Other functional block circuit
implementations may be possible for those skilled in the art and
the foregoing is not intended to be exhaustive but illustrative to
teach the essential enabling novel features of the present
invention.
EXAMPLE 20
[0112] The present invention teaches the caching of the information
received by one or more of the inputs and the caching of
information to be transmitted by one or more of the outputs. Audio
and especially video requires that information be cached in order
to present said processed information in a selected format such as
a first display using a first display format/technology and a
second display using a second display format/technology. The
streaming of audio and video information from an external
source/client device to a cellular telephone/mobile device may be
at a first rate of information transfer/delivery to said device
where as the processing and consumption of said processed
information may be at an entirely slower/different rate thus
requiring the caching of the information for presentation at a
selected time in a selected format on a selected output
interface/display for seamless effect.
[0113] Additionally, the information received on the inputs may be
in a first form of intelligence/communication protocol and the
information to be presented/communicated on one or more of another
port of the device and external of the device may be in one or more
of a second form of intelligence and at a second rate of
information transfer/streaming. The present invention enables
seamless audio, video and TV communication to/from a first cellular
telephone/mobile device and one or more of second cellular
telephone/mobile device and a client device such as a server. In
another embodiment of the present invention, the
information/content in the form of audio, video, TV and other
content may be stored/cached at a server and communicated on demand
to a plurality of cellular telephones/mobile devices upon a
request/on demand.
[0114] FIG. 17 shows a first cellular telephone/mobile device, 1751
with an associated user 1750 where in 1751 is configured with a
built-in web server capability for performing the functions of a
mobile server, wherein said mobile device is configured for
communicating information with a plurality of other cellular
telephones/mobile devices, 1711 associated with user 1710 via wired
or wireless path 1763, 1721 associated with user 1720 via wired or
wireless path 1764, 1731 associated with user 1730 via wired or
wireless path 1761 and 1741 associated with user 1740 via wired or
wireless path 1762. The cellular telephone/mobile device may
perform the functions of a mobile server in one or more of a
standalone manner, in conjunction with a central server, 1770 and
in conjunction with a network server 175 wherein the communication
between the cellular telephone/mobile device 1751 and one or more
of the servers is via a wired or wireless communication path
1765.
EXAMPLE 21
[0115] In a novel embodiment of the present invention a cellular
telephone/mobile device is configured to perform the full functions
of a web server as if it were a stationary server residing in a
geographical fixed location. At times one cellular telephone/mobile
device may have information and content that needs to be
communicated on demand to one or more other cellular
telephones/mobile devices and other client devices. The prior art
of record does not teach a cellular telephone/mobile device
performing the functions of a web server. Conferencing and
collaboration requires the communication of information from a
central repository such as device 1751 to one or more other devices
1711, 1721, 1731 and 1741. The device 1751 may have the content
already present within said device and in which case the selected
information is communicated by device 1751 to other selected
devices. In the event 1751 does not have some or all of the
content/information, then device 1751 obtains the selected
information from one or more of the servers 1770 and 1775 via the
wired or wireless communication path 1765 and then parses the
selected information to one or more of the other devices 1711,
1721, 1731 and 1741 by wired or wireless communication means. As an
example a single user 1751 having the content/information may
transmit/stream the selected information to a plurality of the
other users. The present invention facilitates the coordinated
communication and broadcasting of selected audio and video
information from one cellular telephone/mobile device to a
plurality of other cellular telephones/mobile devices/client
devices and their associated users. This enumerated
feature/capability is novel and enables audio and video to be
broadcast to a wide audience as if the mobile device 1751 itself
was a major stationary broadcast facility. The present invention
therefore enables rich multimedia communication and broadcasting of
content/information between individuals, groups and organizations
enabling real time communication and collaboration at any time and
anywhere. In another embodiment of the present invention, the
content/information may be acquired by the device 1751 in real time
utilizing various features of the device 1751 such as one or more
of a built-in camera and a built in microphone and other
attachments to communicate/broadcast said acquired
content/information to a plurality of other cellular
telephone/mobile devices, stationary devices, personal computers
and servers in real time or at a selected time. In another
embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of cellular
telephones/mobile device may be configured with a web server
capability in order to achieve a multi device
communication/broadcast capability for selected information/content
between selected devices forming a wired or wireless network.
EXAMPLE 22
[0116] For a selected communication of content/information a first
cellular telephone/mobile device may serve as a mobile server
wherein one or more of a plurality of other cellular
telephones/mobile devices, peripheral devices and servers are
configured to act as client devices at a selected time and for a
selected duration of time. At one or more of a selected different
time and for a selected different content/information a second
cellular telephone/mobile device may serve as a mobile server
wherein one or more of a plurality of other cellular
telephones/mobile devices, peripheral devices and servers are
configured to act as client devices for a selected duration of
time. The present invention enables the dynamic designation of a
first cellular telephone/mobile device as a mobile server for
performing a specific and selected server related task in a
communication network comprising a plurality of other cellular
telephones/mobile devices, peripheral devices and servers. The
present invention also enables the dynamic configuration of a
network with one or more cellular telephones/mobile devices defined
as mobile servers to perform one or more selected server functions
within said dynamically configured network.
[0117] FIG. 18 shows a system level architecture wherein one or
more of the cellular telephones and mobile devices are networked by
wired or wireless means with a PC/Server, 1830, a plurality of
Televisions, 1831 and 1832, a plurality of media centers, 1833, a
plurality of peripheral devices, 1834 and a multi channel
transceiver/router, 1820 that facilitates communication internal to
the environment, 1800 via a wired or wireless communication path,
1840; and external of the environment with the outside world via a
plurality of wired or wireless communication paths, 1850 wherein
the outside world comprises of one or more of network servers,
1860, 1861, and an authentication/escrow server, 1862. The
communication path 1850 may be via Wi-Fi, satellite, cable,
Internet, telephone, cellular, Bluetooth and one or more of private
and public carrier communication paths. FIG. 18 further shows a
plurality of mobile devices, 1811 associated with individual 1810;
1813 associated with individual 1812; 1815 associated with
individual 1814 internal of said environment; and external of said
environment with device 1817 associated with individual user 1816
and device 1819 associated with individual user 1818.
[0118] The following examples serve to illustrate the utility and
function of the system level architecture and devices comprising
said architectural network defining an environment such as home,
office, factory or institution.
EXAMPLE 23
[0119] Command and control of intelligent personal computers,
servers, peripheral devices and intelligent media appliances. The
cellular telephone/mobile device of the present invention may be
programmed by software means to serve as a device for the command
and control of numerous appliances such as televisions, media
centers within a home environment. One or more standard keys, touch
screen enabled icons, voice, speech and biometric information
related to a specific individual may be used to authenticate the
individual and provide personalized services. The information
related to the specific individual and the personalization may be
stored within the device 1811, within a server 1830 and a network
server 1860.
EXAMPLE 24
[0120] Communicating content/information between and among the
mobile device and the other devices within and external of the
environment. The cellular telephone/mobile device 1811 may transfer
content/information contained within said device to one or more of
the devices within the network, such as songs, song lists, video
and video lists for seamless experience at home and on the go.
[0121] While in the home environment the device 1811 may bypass the
public/private carrier and use direct communication means by one or
more methods including direct wired/wireless communication with a
selected device such as television 1831 and a media center 1833.
Alternately, the device 1811 may indirectly communicate with a
multi channel transceiver 1820 and through the communication path
1840 with one or more of the devices forming said home network for
the acquisition/delivery of content/information seamlessly.
EXAMPLE 25
[0122] Authentication and use of copy right protected
content/information. In the present invention the device 1811 may
be configured with the instantaneous capability for acquiring the
biometric information of an individual such as photo, handwriting,
voice, finger print, retinal scan and other types of biometrics.
The acquired biometric information is communicated in real time to
an authentication/escrow server 1862 wherein the biometric
authentication parameters related to the individual are maintained
in escrow/safe custody. The server 1862 compares the biometrics of
the individual against a data base of information contained in 1862
and communicates either an approval or a negation of approval to a
specific other device, such as 1833 directly or via the multi
channel transceiver/router for enabling an intended operation such
as enabling an audio program and a video program to be played by
the media center 1833 for either viewing/listening on one or of the
televisions 1831, 1832, the PC, 1830, peripheral devices 1834 and
one or more mobile devices 1811, 1813, 1815, 1817 and 1819. For
example content residing within a home media center/PC/server may
be remotely accessed via biometric authentication from within the
home environment or from outside of the home environment.
Alternately, as an example, a mother at home may provide audio and
video content using a device 1811 to a daughter's device 1819
wherein the daughter is outside of the home and on the road. The
communication path between 1811 and 1819 may be via a first
wireless communication to the media center 1833, a second
communication path 1840 from media center 1833 to the multi channel
transceiver 1820, through communication path 1850 to a cellular
provider and then onto the device via a cellular provider
ultimately to device 1819. Any number of variations of wired and
wireless communication paths may be possible depending on the
required speed of communication, required level of security and
authentication and the cost objectives as a result of choosing a
particular method of communication versus a different method of
communication.
EXAMPLE 26
[0123] The present invention enables a very high level of
protection of copy right material and avoids fraud and illegal
content sharing when used in conjunction with the novel biometric
authentication features of the present invention. Audio and video
content may be purchased at a relatively attractive price if the
content provider can be sure that the content will be used by the
purchaser in accordance with the legal agreements governing such a
transaction between the buyer and the seller. Sellers price the
product relatively high to cover the hidden cost of piracy. This is
because content is mostly in software form it is subject to
unauthorized use/sharing. The present invention teaches a system
wherein the seller requires the buyer to subscribe to an
independent biometric authentication service upon purchasing
selected content which is made available by the seller as an on
demand product/service through the seller's web site 1860 to the
buyer 1810. The buyer 1810 is defined with one or more associated
and authorized devices, such as 1811. In addition, the buyer 1810
is also defined in conjunction with specific biometric
authentication requirements for the provision of the
product/service. The product/service may be for a single use or
multiple uses. The purchase agreement may provide for one or more
of a specified number of uses, in conjunction with one or more
specified uniquely identifiable content appliances, such as 1830,
1831, 1832, 1833, 1834, 1811 and 1813; and for use by one or more
of a single individual 1810 and a designated group of individuals
such as individual 1812 in conjunction with device 1813 and
individual 1814 in conjunction with device 1815. In each of these
cases the authorization request precedes the playing/viewing of the
content. The authorization request is communicated from the device
such as 1811 to the server 1860 wherein in the content resides and
is made available dynamically upon each request to the server 1860
being communicated and subsequently verified by the server 1862.
The authorization and use request may be from one or more of the
authorized devices and the associated users whose biometrics are
maintained within the server 1862. The server 1862 provides
verification to the server 1860 that one or more of the device and
the associated user has been verified via biometrics. The device is
verified by unique device number. The merchant server, 1860,
providing the content maintains one or more databases of the
profile of the transaction, the authorized devices and the
associated authorized users and does not maintain sensitive
biometric information of users. The authorization/escrow server
1862 maintains the biometric authorization parameters of the
authorized users. The content provided by the seller via server
1860 may be time stamped for self destruction upon triggering one
or more of the number of uses being exceeded, the time duration
being exceeded and exceeding unauthorized attempts to share said
content with one or more of unauthorized devices and the
individuals associated with said unauthorized devices.
[0124] Further, the communication, collaboration, transactions,
biometric information, audio and video information and related
inquiries or requests can be in any form of intelligence, such as
key entries from a keyboard, voice in any language, graphics such
as a key click on a graphic page, mouse clicks on a view, display
of images and video, audible inputs/outputs and tactile inputs and
outputs. Required translations, such as from one language to
another or from a tactile entry to a voice command, are made
automatically.
[0125] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it should be
understood that many modifications and variations are possible in
light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and
described in order to best explain the principles of the invention
and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in
the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with
various modifications as are suited to the particular use
contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be
defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
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