EP0483956A2
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Combined broadcast radio receiver and radio telephone
Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones UK Ltd
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Filing: 1991-08-23
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A radio apparatus for vehicle installation comprises a broadcast entertainment radio receiver (1) and a transceiver (2) of a mobile radio telephone combined in a unitary housing (3) designed to fit in the mounting recess ordinarily provided in the vehicle for accommodating a standard in-car audio entertainment unit. The receiver (1) and transceiver (2) may share a common audio amplifier (23) and external loudspeaker (10). Preferably the receiver (1) is automatically muted when the telephone is in use. <IMAGE>
Inventors
- 👤 Nils Erik Martensson
- 👤 Roger Wilkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:07
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
23 words
A radio apparatus comprising a broadcast radio receiver and a transceiver of a mobile radio telephone arranged for mounting as an integral unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the broadcast radio receiver and the mobile radio telephone transceiver are arranged integrally for mounting in a recess provided in a vehicle, said recess being intended for accommodating a standard in-car audio entertainment unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the broadcast radio receiver and the mobile radio telephone transceiver are present in a common housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the broadcast radio receiver and the mobile radio telephone transceiver share common circuitry.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the broadcast radio receiver and the mobile radio telephone transceiver are coupled to at least one common loudspeaker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the broadcast radio receiver and the mobile telephone transceiver are coupled to at least one common loudspeaker via common audio frequency amplifying means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in any of the preceding claims, including means for selectively muting the broadcast radio receiver.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in claim 7, including means for sensing when the mobile radio telephone is in use, the muting means being responsive to said sensing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in any of the preceding claims, including voice activation means for enabling selected functions of the broadcast radio receiver and/or the mobile radio telephone by oral command.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A radio apparatus as claimed in any of the preceding claims, further including means for recording and/or playing back audio messages.
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