Motorola Corporation

Anthony J Cecchin

Scott H Richards

Charles Jackson

Charles Burton Swope

Bruce A Claxton

Peter B Gilmore

Jerry L Sandvos

Carole Sandvos, Legal Representative

Charles F Jackson

Deborah Monks

Joseph E Phillips

Robert J McCall

Michael Combs

Deborah J Monks

Robert J Mccall

A portable communication device () is capable of coupling to a two-way radio () via an interface. The portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio.

Portable communication device used as an accessory for a portable two-way radio

In one embodiment, a two-way radio console () and a portable communication device () comprise a mobile communication system in accordance with the present invention. The two-way radio console () has a docking interface () formed therein. The portable communication device is capable of coupling to the two-way radio console via the docking interface. Further, the portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio console and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio console. In this embodiment, the accessory is at least one of the following: a microphone, a speaker, and a two-way controller.

Portable communication device used as an accessory for a mobile communication system

In accordance with the present invention, a charging device ( ) is capable of receiving a first device ( ) coupled to a second device ( ). The first device has a first battery associated therewith and the second device has a second battery associated therewith. The charging device is capable of charging the first battery and the second battery in one of the following manners: charging the first and second batteries in a serial manner, charging the first and second batteries in a parallel manner, and charging the second battery from the energy stored in the first battery.

Charging device for charging a plurality of devices

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Cary, IL, United States of America

Anthony J Cecchin