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Abstract

A modular digital assistant includes a base unit and a functionally specific module of a plurality of interchangeable processing or communications modules. Each functionally specific module is removably engageable with the base unit. The combined base unit and functionally specific module provides the functionality of the selected module, such as telephony, gaming, or radio or television broadcast receiving. One member of the plurality can provide telecommunication functions, such as wireline telephony or wireless telephony. Another module of the plurality of functionally specific modules can provide paging functionality. Another module of the plurality can provide card reading functions for carrying out financial transactions or providing entertainment. Yet another module of the plurality could provide video game playing functionality using a game playing input, such as a touch screen display, a trackball, or a joystick.

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