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Combination cellular/satellite wireless communication devices

Abstract

A mobile phone including a handset having a transceiver adapted for selective communication in cellular and satellite modes. The handset includes a cellular antenna adapted to receive cellular wavelength signals, a connector for a satellite antenna, and a switch adapted to selectively connect either the cellular antenna or the connector to the transceiver. The satellite antenna is adapted for selective connection to the connector of the mobile phone handset, the satellite antenna being adapted to receive satellite wavelength signals. The satellite antenna includes a cavity in a first portion adapted to receive and frictionally secure to the cellular antenna, and a plunger is adapted to engage the switch to disconnect the cellular antenna from, and connect the satellite antenna to, the transceiver when the satellite antenna is secured to the handset connector.

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Projected expiry passed 21 December 2020, 5.8 years ago.

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48179300United States of AmericaA
0034850United States of AmericaW

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WO0152348A1World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)A1
AU2286701AAustraliaA
EP1261995A1European Patent Office (EPO)A1
US6549788B1United States of AmericaB1
EP1261995B1European Patent Office (EPO)B1
AT249688TAustriaT
ATE249688T1This recordAustriaT1
DE60005224D1GermanyD1
CN1451187AChinaA
CN1227771CChinaC