Patent ID: 6518993
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: H04M,H04N

Abstract:
A portable radio communication device having a camera module associated therewith,the portable radio communication device having a connector for detachably connecting thereto the camera module or one or more other electrical devices, the camera module and the one or more other electrical devices being detachably connectable to the portable radio communication device individually in a selectable manner, the connector comprising cooperating circular cross sectioned plug and socket arrangement between the camera or the one or more other electrical devices and the portable radio communication device, thereby allowing the camera module to rotate in relation to the portable radio communication device between different view taking orientations, the portable radio communication device having electrical interface circuitry associated with the connector and enabling transfer of electrical signals between the camera module or the other electrical devices and the portable radio communication device in the said individual selectable manner, the electrical interface circuitry comprising detection means operative to detect the presence of the camera module from the other electrical devices, and switching means operable to switch between electrical coupling of the one or more other electrical devices and electrical coupling of the camera module in response to detection of the presence of the camera module so as to place the portable radio communication device in a condition to receive image signals from the camera module.