Patent ID: 10560562

Abstract:
Smartphones with multi-mode functionality allowing the given smartphone to connect to and utilize technologically diverse and different networks (e.g., terrestrial based cellular and/or Wi-Fi networks and/or satellite based networks), as well as different networks being operated by different service providers are described. Such smartphones may have at least three different antenna and radio communications integrated circuits, one for cellular and/or Wi-Fi communications, one for satellite communications, and one for communications across the internet. For example, if a cellular and/or Wi-Fi network may not be available, then the smartphone may connect to a satellite network. The dedicated antenna for satellite communications may be extendable and retractable. Such smartphones may have a LED lighting system (Lumminax System) for indicating incoming communications. Such smartphones may also be charged by solar energy due to integrated solar panel(s). Such smartphones may also have integrated proprietary “apps” for managing various devices connected to the internet.