Motorola Corporation

Vitaly Lenchik

David Patrick Kilp

Casey Hill

Kevin Baker

John Jennings

Tong Jin Kim

David S Robins

Robert W Furtaw

Michael Douglas Prince

Paul J Cizek

Brett A Jackson

Paul A Kuemmel

Naresh J Bhatia

Kevin T Tenbrunsel

Kevin J Krueger

Bhadresh Patel

Brian Stinton

A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device () and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element () and a second electronic element () and a joint () connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position. A keyboard having a plurality of keys has a first at least some of the keys active in a first mode of operation and in a second mode of operation a different set of keys, which are at least some of the first at least some of the keys are active.

Self configuring multiple element portable electronic device

A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device () and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element () and a second electronic element () and a joint () connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.

A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device ( ) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element ( ) and a second electronic element ( ) and a joint ( ) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.

Functions, represented by icons, likely to be used by a user may be depicted on a display (102) such that the user may invoke functions in a user friendly manner. Target function icons to be depicted on the display are determined from a pool of available functions based on an operating environment locale of a device (100) comprising the display (102). The target function icons are then presented on the display (102) such that the user can select or invoke a function represented by the function icon. In this manner, the user may invoke frequently used functions with less user input.

Method and apparatus for positioning selectable function icons on a

An intersystem communication path (20, 67) can be established on an as needed basis. Already established paths are fully utilized before new paths are established. Already established paths can be automatically disconnected when no longer needed, or when existing calls can be merged on to fewer lines. Dial up lines can be mixed with dedicated lines. If desired, excess capacity can be guaranteed to accommodate high traffic conditions and/or other conditions that precipitate a likely need for communication services between systems.

Method for supporting voice communications between communication systems

In a communication system that includes a plurality of communication units, a limited number of communication resources, and at least one operator station, the operator station can monitor audio messages produced by plurality of communication units in the following manner. Upon receiving at least one audio message generated by at least one of the communication units, the console will buffer the received audio message and establish a group of buffered audio messages. From the group of audio messages, the console selects at least one of the buffered audio messages pursuant to a pre-established selection procedure. Once an audio message has been selected it is retrieved and processed to render the audio message audible.

Method and apparatus for processing audio messages within a

A RF reporting system is provided that effectively increases the coverage or serving area from an associated base station site. According to the invention, an RF communication system is arranged with a multiplicity of levels designated 0-n. The RF system has at least one base site designated as level 0 and at least one reporting unit each at levels 1-n. All units that communicate directly with a base site are designated level 1. All units that communicate directly with a level 1 unit are designated level 2. All units that communicate directly with a level 2 unit are designated level 3. This process continues to level n units, which communicate directly with level (n-1) units. With this arrangement, when the base site wishes to communicate with a desired target unit of level k, a path is created from the base site (level 0) to the target unit (level k) via intermediate units of intermediate levels 1, 2, . . . , k-2, k-1. When the target unit wishes to respond to the base site, the same path is used, but in the opposite direction.

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Lake Zurich, IL, United States of America

Vitaly Lenchik