Patent ID: 7006073

Claim:
An electronic device comprising: a generic user interface, wherein said generic user interface includes a plurality of components and a main housing that incorporates said plurality of components; a first module comprising a first group of components, wherein said first module is physically adapted for detachable mechanical coupling to said main housing and detachable electrical coupling to at least some of said plurality of components of said generic user interface; and a second module comprising a second group of components, wherein said second module is physically adapted for detachable mechanical coupling to said main housing and detachable electrical coupling to at least some of said plurality of components of said generic user interface; wherein: a. when said first module is electrically coupled to said some components, said electronic device operates in accordance with a first mode of operation; b. when said second module is electrically coupled to said some components, said electronic device operates in accordance with a second mode of operation; c. said generic user interface must be coupled to at least one of said first module and said second module to operate; and d. said electronic device that is formed by coupling said generic user interface and said one module comprises a standalone device that is fully and independently operational.