Motorola Corporation

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Charles Jackson

Scott H Richards

Deborah Monks

Anthony J Cecchin

Charles Burton Swope

Bruce A Claxton

Jose E Korneluk

Peter B Gilmore

Chin Pan Wong

Brian K Larson

Carole Sandvos, Legal Representative

Joseph E Phillips

Michael Combs

Robert J McCall

A communication system () for bridging talk groups includes private network communication devices () operating within a private network system, and public network communication devices () operating within a public network system. At least one communication subsystem () is operable with both the private and public network systems. The communication subsystem () relays information between the private network communication devices () and the public network communication devices ().

Method and apparatus for bridging talk groups in public/private communication systems

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

Location information is acquired through a public network system ( ) and transferred over to a private network system ( ) in order to improve location accuracy and reduce search time for a two-way radio ( ).

Method and apparatus for improved location determination in a private radio network using a public network 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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Crystal Lake, IL, United States of America

Charles Jackson