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  Microsoft patents lego-like modular GPS Navigator, camera, phone  thingy
Microsoft patents lego-like modular GPS Navigator, camera, phone thingy
Microsoft patents lego-like modular GPS Navigator, camera, phone thingy It seems that these days mobile phone is becoming a hub to any any other electronic device/function. You know - digital camera, TV, media player, GPS navigator, perfume dispenser … But not everyone may be happy that it is a ...
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Microsoft Puzzle Piece Patent Combines GPS, Camera and Phone [Patents]
Gizmodo — ... convoluted patent application, Microsoft pitches a modular GPS system. But through their explanation, the device becomes increasingly complicated, including "two-way cellular communications" across a "voice network" and a "wireless modem and digital camera." Through the modular arrangement, the "base unit realizes reduced bulk and complexity." Ultimately, we're left with a really geeky piece of tech for which we'll always be losing a piece between the seats. [Patent via Unwired View] ...

Microsoft patenta un terminal modular
Movilae — ... ambos lados. Precisamente son estos puertos los que permiten los demás módulos que suman funciones (módem, móvil, lector de tarjetas, cámara, etc) y que el usuario puede comprar por separado y agregar a su terminal. No sé… ¿comprar partes por separado le conviene a algún usuario? Yo creo que no, pues en el mercado encontramos ahora móviles para casi todos los gustos, pero bueno, registrar una patente no implica la fabricación de lo que se patenta… Vía: Unwired View

microsoft’s modular GPS idea
NaviGadget — Microsoft just got a patent for a GPS navigation device that can also be used a base for attaching other components such as a cell phone, digital camera, and more. Input and output for the base unit is made through various components. A wireless modem, GPS receiver, microphone, digital camera, and keypad, as well as storage, touchscreen display, are configured to receive user input. You can read all about the patent here… via

Patente extraña de Microsoft: Celular Modular tipo Lego
Celularis — ... Además de ser original, es la patente más modular que hemos visto para un teléfono celular, bien al estilo lego, como mencionan en UnWired View. En realidad es un navegador localizador GPS al que se van agregando módulos que permiten diferentes funciones, entre ellas la del celular. ...

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