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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2001
Markku Lähteenmäki, Helsinki, FI;
Esa Määttä, Tampere, FI;
Jari Saukko, Tampere, FI;
Michael Josenhans, Haltern, DE;
Markku Lähteenmäki, Helsinki, FI;
Esa Määttä, Tampere, FI;
Jari Saukko, Tampere, FI;
Michael Josenhans, Haltern, DE;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A communication device a housing having at least a first part and a second part, and means for providing user interface functions having at least first input means and a display. The user interface is arranged to be replaceable by placing a replacement cover in a detachable manner in connection with the housing, substantially in parallel with the second part. The replacement cover is arranged to be placed either onto or in place of the second part and includes at least means () for providing key functions. A method is disclosed where the user interface is changed by placing a replacement cover in a detachable manner in connection with the housing, substantially in parallel with the second part. The replacement cover can be placed either onto or in place of the second part. Said replacement cover is equipped with at least means for providing key functions.