Patent ID: 8422945
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A compact communication apparatus, comprising: a processor module; a memory module; a wireless communication interface; and a mobile power source; wherein the wireless communication interface comprises: a short-range wireless communication module, and a physical alignment device usable for aligning the compact communication apparatus with another compact communication apparatus containing a similar wireless communication interface such that data communication can happen between the wireless communication modules; wherein the processor module is adapted to act on the data received from the wireless communication module and to store some related data, especially variables, to the memory module; wherein the mobile power source is contained within the compact communication apparatus and provides the power to run at least said apparatus' wireless communication interface and processor module, wherein the physical alignment device comprises a cartoon-style hand having a palm and extended fingers, wherein the wireless communication module comprises an antenna placed in said palm of the cartoon-style hand, wherein the alignment is achieved when the two devices are placed against each-other palm-to-palm, and wherein the wireless communication can happen when the devices are at most 1 to 5 mm from each other and placed with the palms essentially facing each other.