Patent ID: 6104807
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
An attachable module for expanding or enhancing the functionality of a telephone terminal which contains electronic circuitry, the module comprising:a body having an upper surface and a lower surface;electronic circuitry housed within the body and consisting of at least one microprocessor running software;a plurality of function keys mounted in the upper surface of the body and electrically connected to the electronic circuitry of the module;a page scroll key mounted in the upper surface of the body and electrically connected to the electronic circuitry of the module;a display mounted in the upper surface of the body and electrically connected to the electronic circuitry of the module;an appendage for physically connecting the module to the terminal; andan electrical connector for electrically connecting the electronic circuitry of the module to the electronic circuitry of the terminal.