Patent ID: 6447140
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: A44B,A45C,F21V,G06F,G06K

Abstract:
A personal aid, comprising:a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user, the housing being formed of a rigid molded material; the housing including a rigid storage compartment separate and distinct from all electronic component making up the personal aid, the storage compartments consisting essentially of an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein, wherein the enclosure comprises a recess formed in the housing, the recess consisting essentially of a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls and an open top; a rigid closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the recess so as to maintain an article therein; a smart card holder formed with the housing; and an electronic assistant integrated with the housing, the electronic assistant being linked to the smart card holder in which smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.