Appeal No. 1997-1014
Application 07/991,013
have been indicated by the examiner as being directed to
allowable subject matter.
The invention pertains to a multiple purpose
communication system as set forth in representative
independent claim 1, reproduced as follows:
1. Apparatus for integrating communication functions,
information storage and processing functions, and control
functions, comprising:
a plurality of electrical circuits for communicating
information, including a processor and an associated memory
for executing communication, control, and information programs
and applications with the electrical circuits;
a microphone for entering information into the apparatus;
a speaker for receiving information from the apparatus;
an interactive visual display for providing an interface
between the apparatus and a user of the apparatus;
a receptacle for installing at least one of a plurality
of interchangeable application modules into the apparatus;
each application module having an electrical circuit for
executing communication programs and applications in
cooperation with the electrical circuits of the apparatus; and
voice recognition means for activating selected
communication programs and applications.
The examiner relies on the following references:
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