18243504. HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shayla A. Schoensee of Campbell CA (US)
Jacob Barton of Campbell CA (US)
Kevin Y. Chung of San Jose CA (US)
Daniel W. Jarvis of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jason P. Shannon of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Marwan Rammah of San Francisco CA (US)
HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243504 titled 'HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a mobile phone with a ringer-control button that can switch between two ringer modes. When the button is pressed while the first ringer mode is active, the phone transitions to the second ringer mode, and vice versa.
- The mobile phone has an enclosure with front, rear, and side surfaces.
- It includes an audio output system that produces an audible alert for incoming calls.
- The phone has a momentary ringer-control button located on one of its side surfaces.
- The processing system of the phone detects the button press and transitions between the two ringer modes accordingly.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in any mobile phone or device that requires different ringer modes.
- It can be particularly useful for individuals who frequently switch between different sound profiles or need to quickly toggle between silent and audible modes.
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the process of switching between ringer modes on a mobile phone.
- Provides a convenient and easily accessible button for controlling the ringer.
Benefits
- Allows users to quickly and easily switch between different ringer modes.
- Reduces the need to navigate through menus or settings to change the ringer mode.
- Provides a physical button for tactile feedback and ease of use.
Original Abstract Submitted
A mobile phone may include an enclosure defining a front exterior surface of the mobile phone, a rear exterior surface of the mobile phone, and a side exterior surface of the mobile phone. The mobile phone may further include an audio output system configured to produce an audible alert in response to the mobile phone receiving an incoming call, a momentary ringer-control button positioned along a side exterior surface of the housing component, and a processing system configured to, in response to detecting an actuation of the momentary ringer-control button while a first ringer mode of the mobile phone is active, transition the mobile phone to a second ringer mode, and in response to detecting the actuation of the momentary ringer-control button while a second ringer mode of the mobile phone is active, transition the mobile phone to the first ringer mode.
