Patent ID: 6157316
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A selective call receiver comprising:receiving means for receiving calling information and message information;processing means for processing the calling information to determine whether the calling information identifies the selective call receiver;storing means for storing the message information if the processing means determines that the calling information does identify the selective call receiver;message information output means for outputting the message information stored in the storing means to a portable data processing apparatus;power receiving means for receiving power from the portable data processing apparatus;a rechargeable battery for powering the selective call receiver;detecting means for detecting a state of charge of the rechargeable battery;charging means, responsive to the detecting means, for charging the rechargeable battery with the power received by the power receiving means from the portable data processing apparatus; andsending means for sending to the portable data processing apparatus information indicating that the charging means has begun charging the rechargeable battery every time the charging means starts charging the rechargeable battery;wherein the portable data processing apparatus includes:a display; andmeans for displaying on the display a message indicating that the rechargeable battery is being charged in response to the information sent by the sending means every time the charging means is charging the rechargeable battery and only when the charging means is charging the rechargeable battery.