Device and method for augmenting cellular telephone audio signals

摘要

A system and method is described for augmenting cellular telephone signals for a cellular telephone. In an exemplary embodiment, a cellular battery is equipped with a sound generating device that stores one or more audio signals that are activated upon receipt of a telephone call. Optionally, the battery may store a library of audio signals that may be programmable and edited. The system and method of the present invention enables a user to choose audio alert sounds beyond the scope of those provided by the manufacturer of a cellular telephone. A removable memory device containing at least one accessible sound file is attachable to the battery or telephone body, and provides increased selection of audio signal choices.

主权项

1. A battery assembly for a cellular telephone, comprising:
a battery for providing power to the cellular telephone through a plurality of terminals; a sound generating device attached to the battery; a removable memory attached to the battery; and a sound file on the removable memory; wherein the sound generating device is triggered to play sound associated with the sound file upon detection of an incoming telephone call by the cellular telephone; and wherein the sound generating device is triggered to play sound associated with the sound file upon detection of an electrical signal at the cellular telephone other than an incoming telephone call, the electrical signal detected through the plurality of terminals.