Mobile, Handheld Wireless Communication Device, Smartphone, With Improved Functionality

Abstract

A folding, handheld wireless communication device that is designed to be carried in a hip pocket like a wallet. The advent of curved touch-sensitive glass will facilitate the design of wireless devices that conform to the user's body. Wallets have much greater interior volume and surface area than today's smartphones, which are plagued by design compromises that result from the need to tightly pack components into small spaces. The advantages of this novel design include ruggedness, better antennae, a full QWERTY keyboard with a complete set of symbols, a large and removable/replaceable battery, a larger and more-functional display, better speakers and sound, and space to accommodate extra features such as earbuds and their wires.

1 ) Any folding wireless communication device that is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         2 ) Any folding wireless communication device--with a flat and rigid display screen—that is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         3 ) Any folding wireless communication device--with a curved and rigid display screen—that is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         4 ) Any folding wireless communication device—with a flexible display screen—that is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         5 ) Any folding wireless communication device whose upper surface is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         6 ) Any folding wireless communication device whose undermost surface is curved, at any radius, for the purpose of carrying it in the user's hip pocket like a wallet. 
     
     
         7 ) Any wireless communication device that is curved to conform to the buttocks of the user.