Wireless telecommunication device and uses thereof
View Patent ↗A wireless telecommunication device including a foreground unit, and a background unit that is physically separated from the foreground unit and in local communication with the foreground unit. The foreground unit is provided to support incoming calls independently of the background unit. Furthermore, the foreground unit and the background unit cooperate to support outgoing calls. The scope of the invention also includes a method for doing business by offering the foreground unit for sale in a packaging having a form factor selected from the group consisting of: a pen, a pen cap, a wristwatch, and a necklace.
1. A wireless telecommunication device comprising:
(a) a foreground unit; and
(b) a background unit, physically remote from said foreground unit;
wherein said foreground unit supports incoming calls independently of said background unit, and wherein said background unit remotely wirelessly controls said foreground unit for making outgoing calls.
2. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said foreground unit is packaged in a form factor selected from the group consisting of: a pen, a pen cap, a wristwatch, and a necklace.
3. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said foreground unit includes a user interface for setting a mode of operation of said foreground unit.
4. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit, cooperatively with said foreground unit, substantially provides standard cellular telephony services.
5. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit remotely wirelessly controls said foreground unit using radio frequency communication.
6. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit remotely wirelessly controls said foreground unit using infra-red communication.
7. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said foreground unit lacks a keypad for supporting said outgoing calls.
8. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said foreground unit lacks a display.
9. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit lacks a SIM card.
10. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit lacks a cellular antenna.
11. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit lacks a microphone.
12. The wireless telecommunication device of claim 1 , wherein said background unit lacks a speaker.