Patent ID: 6999585
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A folding type portable communication device, comprising: two communication units connected to each other in a foldable manner and having a folded position and an unfolded position; a two-level switch for detecting which one of the folded and unfolded position the two communication units have, the two-level switch providing a first level when the two communication units have the folded position and a second level when the two communication units have the unfolded position; a main controller; a vibrator; a sounder; a mode selector operatively coupled with the two-level switch, the vibrator and the sounder for selectively providing setting for one of a call reception vibration mode and a call reception sound mode in response to the level provided by the two-level switch, the mode selector including a first circuit for driving the vibrator when energized and a second circuit for driving the sounder when energized; the mode selector including a controller for energizing the first circuit upon reception of a call, as signaled by said main controller, when the setting for the call reception vibration mode is provided and the second circuit upon reception of a call when the setting for the call reception sound mode is provided.