Abstract A cellular telephone constituted in a foldable structure and having a transmitter, a receiver, a foldable telephone main body, a control unit for transmitting/receiving a connection control signal, and an external interface connector connected to an external interface plug, includes a detecting and notifying section for detecting an open/closed state of said foldable structure and notifying it to said control unit, another detecting and notifying section for detecting that said external interface connector is connected to said external interface plug and notifying it to said control unit, and a setting section, arranged in said control unit, for setting a response holding state when an incoming call is received in a state wherein said external interface plug is connected and said foldable structure is open.
A foldable cellular telephone comprising means for placing the telephone in a condition in which if an incoming call is received when the telephone is folded, unfolding the telephone sets a holding response state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A telephone as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the setting means comprises means for detecting the connection of the telephone to an external interface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A cellular telephone comprising a foldable body and an external interface connector for connection to an external interface, including: means for detecting an open or closed state of said foldable structure; means for detecting that said external interface connector is connected to an external interface; and means for setting a response holding state if an incoming call is received when an external interface is connected and said foldable structure is open.
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