GB2371019B - Mobile telephone - Google Patents

Mobile telephone

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Publication number
GB2371019B
GB2371019B GB0031798A GB0031798A GB2371019B GB 2371019 B GB2371019 B GB 2371019B GB 0031798 A GB0031798 A GB 0031798A GB 0031798 A GB0031798 A GB 0031798A GB 2371019 B GB2371019 B GB 2371019B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
mobile telephone
telephone
mobile
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB0031798A
Other versions
GB0031798D0 (en
GB2371019A (en
Inventor
Frank Nuovo
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Nokia Oyj
Vertu 2013 Ltd
Original Assignee
Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd
Nokia Oyj
Vertu Ltd
Nokia Mobile Developments NMD Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd, Nokia Oyj, Vertu Ltd, Nokia Mobile Developments NMD Ltd filed Critical Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd
Priority to GB0031798A priority Critical patent/GB2371019B/en
Publication of GB0031798D0 publication Critical patent/GB0031798D0/en
Priority to CNB018229476A priority patent/CN100440898C/en
Priority to PCT/US2001/049388 priority patent/WO2002054737A1/en
Priority to EP01992206A priority patent/EP1356661A1/en
Priority to JP2002555503A priority patent/JP4338971B2/en
Priority to US10/465,988 priority patent/US7203309B2/en
Publication of GB2371019A publication Critical patent/GB2371019A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2371019B publication Critical patent/GB2371019B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0249—Details of the mechanical connection between the housing parts or relating to the method of assembly
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/024—Profile on actuator
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/034—Bezel
    • H01H2223/0345—Bezel with keys positioned directly next to each other without an intermediate bezel or frame
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0279—Improving the user comfort or ergonomics
    • H04M1/0283—Improving the user comfort or ergonomics for providing a decorative aspect, e.g. customization of casings, exchangeable faceplate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/22—Illumination; Arrangements for improving the visibility of characters on dials

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Transceivers (AREA)
GB0031798A 2000-12-29 2000-12-29 Mobile telephone Expired - Fee Related GB2371019B (en)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0031798A GB2371019B (en) 2000-12-29 2000-12-29 Mobile telephone
JP2002555503A JP4338971B2 (en) 2000-12-29 2001-12-26 Mobile phone
PCT/US2001/049388 WO2002054737A1 (en) 2000-12-29 2001-12-26 Mobile telephone
EP01992206A EP1356661A1 (en) 2000-12-29 2001-12-26 Mobile telephone
CNB018229476A CN100440898C (en) 2000-12-29 2001-12-26 Mobile phone
US10/465,988 US7203309B2 (en) 2000-12-29 2001-12-26 Mobile telephone

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0031798A GB2371019B (en) 2000-12-29 2000-12-29 Mobile telephone

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB0031798D0 GB0031798D0 (en) 2001-02-07
GB2371019A GB2371019A (en) 2002-07-17
GB2371019B true GB2371019B (en) 2005-07-27

Family

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Family Applications (1)

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GB0031798A Expired - Fee Related GB2371019B (en) 2000-12-29 2000-12-29 Mobile telephone

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1356661A1 (en)
JP (1) JP4338971B2 (en)
CN (1) CN100440898C (en)
GB (1) GB2371019B (en)
WO (1) WO2002054737A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2400079B (en) * 2003-04-02 2006-03-22 Vertu Ltd A mobile communication device and a cover for the same
US7206617B2 (en) * 2003-04-01 2007-04-17 Vertu Limited Mobile communication device and a cover for the same
US7070349B2 (en) * 2004-06-18 2006-07-04 Motorola, Inc. Thin keyboard and components for electronics devices and methods
US7439959B2 (en) 2004-07-30 2008-10-21 Research In Motion Limited Key arrangement for a keyboard

Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2178237A (en) * 1985-06-24 1987-02-04 Alps Electric Co Ltd Push button switch
JPH086647A (en) * 1994-06-17 1996-01-12 Kinshiro Naito Fluid pressure control valve
US5503484A (en) * 1992-12-14 1996-04-02 Typeright Keyboard Corporation Ergonomic keyboard apparatus and method of using same
GB2310562A (en) * 1996-02-26 1997-08-27 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd Function of permanently exposed key depends on cover position
WO1999048120A1 (en) * 1998-03-19 1999-09-23 Nassko Telecom Ab Keypad having keys identifiable by touching
GB2338929A (en) * 1998-07-01 2000-01-12 Silitek Corp Scissors-type keyset having a first U-shaped rack snap fit engageable with a second rack
JP2000149701A (en) * 1998-11-06 2000-05-30 Sony Corp Push button device and portable telephone radio
EP1024644A2 (en) * 1999-01-28 2000-08-02 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Switch unit and portable terminal device using the switch unit
WO2000065806A1 (en) * 1999-04-21 2000-11-02 Yabusaki Kougyousho Co.,Ltd. Operation panel of portable telephone
US6164853A (en) * 1999-09-09 2000-12-26 Foote; Lisa L. Ergonomic housing for a handheld device
EP1156643A2 (en) * 2000-05-16 2001-11-21 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co. Ltd. Step keys, step key assembly, and terminal having the step key assembly

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA1000330A (en) * 1974-06-14 1976-11-23 Northern Electric Company Limited Pushbutton switch assembly
DE3210429A1 (en) * 1982-03-22 1983-10-13 Daut & Rietz KG Fabrik für Elektrofeinmechanik GmbH & Co, 8500 Nürnberg Keypad for telephone sets
DE4041987C2 (en) * 1990-12-21 1994-11-03 Mannesmann Ag Handset
CA2104586A1 (en) * 1991-02-21 1992-08-22 William M. Louis Ergonomic keyboard apparatus and method of using same
JPH0896647A (en) * 1994-09-24 1996-04-12 Masahiro Kishida Finger sensing type push button
WO1999037025A1 (en) * 1998-01-15 1999-07-22 Granite Communications, Inc. Data entry device having multifunction keys

Patent Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2178237A (en) * 1985-06-24 1987-02-04 Alps Electric Co Ltd Push button switch
US5503484A (en) * 1992-12-14 1996-04-02 Typeright Keyboard Corporation Ergonomic keyboard apparatus and method of using same
JPH086647A (en) * 1994-06-17 1996-01-12 Kinshiro Naito Fluid pressure control valve
GB2310562A (en) * 1996-02-26 1997-08-27 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd Function of permanently exposed key depends on cover position
WO1999048120A1 (en) * 1998-03-19 1999-09-23 Nassko Telecom Ab Keypad having keys identifiable by touching
GB2338929A (en) * 1998-07-01 2000-01-12 Silitek Corp Scissors-type keyset having a first U-shaped rack snap fit engageable with a second rack
JP2000149701A (en) * 1998-11-06 2000-05-30 Sony Corp Push button device and portable telephone radio
EP1024644A2 (en) * 1999-01-28 2000-08-02 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Switch unit and portable terminal device using the switch unit
WO2000065806A1 (en) * 1999-04-21 2000-11-02 Yabusaki Kougyousho Co.,Ltd. Operation panel of portable telephone
US6164853A (en) * 1999-09-09 2000-12-26 Foote; Lisa L. Ergonomic housing for a handheld device
EP1156643A2 (en) * 2000-05-16 2001-11-21 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co. Ltd. Step keys, step key assembly, and terminal having the step key assembly

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Publication number Publication date
CN1493149A (en) 2004-04-28
EP1356661A1 (en) 2003-10-29
GB0031798D0 (en) 2001-02-07
JP2004517562A (en) 2004-06-10
CN100440898C (en) 2008-12-03
WO2002054737A1 (en) 2002-07-11
GB2371019A (en) 2002-07-17
WO2002054737A9 (en) 2003-05-01
JP4338971B2 (en) 2009-10-07

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COOA Change in applicant's name or ownership of the application
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)

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PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20141229