Inventors:
Jon Godston - Chicago IL, US
Erik A. Cholewin - Libertyville IL, US
Brian J. Hassemer - Gurnee IL, US
Mark D. Janninck - Glen Ellyn IL, US
John B. Van Den Nieuwenhuizen - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL
International Classification:
H04M 1/00
US Classification:
455572, 455573, 455574, 455299, 379322
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method of manufacturing an apparatus that creates power for a mobile communication device is disclosed. The apparatus may include a roller integrated into the mobile communication device configured to rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in a first direction, and rotate in a clockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in second direction, gearing connected to the roller, wherein the gearing rotates when the roller is moved, and one or more generator that creates power in the mobile communication device upon rotation of the roller and the gearing.