Patent ID: 6189056
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: G06F,H04B,H04M

Abstract:
An information processing terminal for detachably attaching to an external computer system comprising:a first housing member dimensioned to be attachable to a standard confirming recessed connecting portion of said external computer system said first housing member having a standard conforming interface for communication to the external computer;a second thicker housing member pivotally hinged on one end of said first housing member which second housing member does not conform to the interface standard for insertion into the recessed connection portion;a key imput means and microphone contained within said first housing member;a data processing part contained within said second housing member;a display means and a speaker and other elements needed for aural wireless telephone communication provided within said second housing member;a connect/disconnect switch for indicating whether the first housing member is electrically connected to the external computer; anda transmission means for transmitting multiplexed signals between said first and said second housings said interface being responsive to said connect/disconnect switch to select between input signals from the key input means and those signals transmitted over the standard conforming interface between the first housing and the external computer.