Chameleon games phone unveiled
Chameleon - new mobile phone for game players operates
both vertically and horizontally
June 24, 2003
 ATELAB
Research Group unveils the first details about Chameleon - a new
mobile phone for game players. The device operates in two positions;
vertical as a mobile phone and horizontal as a game console.
Chameleon has a traditional numerical keypad with
control buttons. Such configuration maintains all the mobile phone
features. The key arrangement makes it possible to operate Chameleon
in vertical position with one hand only.
What is new is an extra pad over display used as a game controller
in a horizontal mode (console style gaming). A change in mode
from phone to gaming device is very simple and requires turning
the device 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Game menu is selected in two ways. The first one involves choosing
the right option from the mobile phone menu, while the other one
is realized by turning the phone 90 degrees CCW and simultaneous
pressing of the game pad and another button for three seconds.
Going back to the mobile phone mode is exactly the same.
Chameleon offers a new mobile game quality with a greater comfort
yet maintaining all the mobile phone features. The main advantage
is the mobile phone functionality and hand comfort while playing.
The Chameleon mobile phone has been filed for patent protection
by ATELAB Research Group.
The group has already launched a search for a company interested
in cooperation and commercial release of Chameleon style phone.
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