| 摘要 |
A self-configurable multipurpose modular portable device and methods fo r configuring same are provided. Portable device 10 includes a transceiver 20 for wireless communication with a main consumer device 100. Portable device 10 also includes a processor 40 for configuring portable device 10 and modular component 50 bas ed on communications received wirelessly from main consumer device 100. Attachment points 30 are provided on portable device 10 for attaching one or more modul ar components 50. Depending on the desired functionality, the corresponding modular component 50 (e.g., cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, pager, etc.) may be attached to the portable device 10. The modular portable device can be configured to communicate wirelessly with other intelligent devices, such as Internet enabled appliances and entertainment devices. Further, the modular components 50 can be configured wirelessly to provide independent functionality when not attached to the portable device 10.
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