Patent ID: 6144314
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A selective call receiver comprising:a receiver which receives a call signal and message information;a display which displays pieces of private information including said message information received by said receiver;a memory which stores the contents of said private information;an input which allows for input of commands and data to said selective call receiver;a controller which controls said display and said memory in response to data from said receiver, said memory, and said input; anda motion detector which detects movement of said selective call receiver, said motion detector further outputs a signal representative of said movement to said controller;wherein said controller comprises a first control section which performs a standard operation of said selective call receiver, a second control section which performs a security operation of said selective call receiver, and a switch which switches control between said first control section and said second control section in response to said signal from said motion detector.