WO2015075493A1

WO2015075493A1 - Autonomous data gathering device for communication device

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Publication number: WO2015075493A1
Application number: PCT/IB2013/002598
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jonathan Stagnetto
Original assignee: Galini Associates Ltd
Priority date: 2013-11-20
Filing date: 2013-11-20
Publication date: 2015-05-28

Abstract

Provided is a system which enables mobile communication devices to execute applications which require data supplied by independent means. An autonomous data gathering device which includes one or more features such as: a fingerprint scanner, multiple Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards holder, Dedicated Short Range Communication systems (DSRC), radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems, the collection, storage and sending of data received from these features to a mobile communication device thereby enabling communication devices without these features or with features not sufficiently accurate included in the mobile communication devices to run applications using this data. The autonomous data gathering device connects to mobile communication devices wirelessly or plugs into mobile communication devices via a connector. The system provides users access to advanced and customized applications using a mobile communication device, including legacy mobile communication devices and mobile devices having limited feature sets.

Description

AUTONOMOUS DATA GATHERING DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE.

TECHNICAL SCOPE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is utilized in conjunction with mobile communication devices, such as mobile telephones, as an autonomous data gathering device that enables mobile communication devices to execute applications which require data supplied by features absent from the mobile communication device itself or which exist in the mobile phone but which are not sufficiently accurate to execute applications.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

Over the past decade, advances in technology have fuelled major innovation in communication, and in particular in the development of mobile equipment. Nowadays, because of the light weight of these mobile devices and their small size, people of all ages can easily carry mobile communication devices around with them. Improvements have also been made to the computing capability and the connectivity of these mobile communication devices, thus providing a platform for a wide variety of mobile applications.

However, many applications require data generated by specific means. Some of these means may relate to the use of the mobile communication device itself, such as means for user recognition (e.g. fingerprint scanner) or for obtaining lower-cost data transfer rates (e.g. multiple Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards holder). Some of these means may relate to the user of the mobile communication device itself, such as means for user health and/or user medical monitoring (e.g. cardiac sensor, blood pressure or glucose sensor, oximetry sensor, brain sensor, temperature sensor, spirometer, breath analyser). Other means may relate to specific applications such as cameras to take pictures or as barcode readers to identify objects or as Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) system used for electronic toll collection, electronic parking payments and for multiple safety applications for vehicles.

Manufacturers upgrade devices frequently by adding new features but it is impossible for manufacturers to introduce all components that are able to generate the data required by all applications available on the market into their equipment, even for the high-end segment of the mobile communication devices market. For this reason and even if the average user were to replace their mobile telephone every 1 1 to 18 months, users cannot access multiple applications if the user has not purchased expensive specialised equipment with components and functionalities that are for a significant proportion similar to those already commonly installed in mobile communication devices. So, when a single user is required to use multiple mobile communication devices for multiple functions, the cost of these services are increased and the expansion of some mobile telephone applications are restricted, in particular those essential to the protection of the environment, to the people health protection or to enhanced mobility, such as those applications dedicated to reduce traffic congestion by automating toll road traffic payments or re-routing the road traffic demand.

In the context of healthcare, health expenditure represents between 3.5% and 16.5% of GDP, depending on the country. Due to the ageing population expenditures on health are ever increasing and in as many as 30% of cases, prescriptions for medication are never taken-up and up to 50% of medications are not taken as prescribed. In the United States, the cost of medication noncompliance is approaching USD $300 billion per annum and the failure to follow prescriptions causes some 125,000 deaths per year. One of the reasons for medication noncompliance is that medical prescriptions do not take into account the patient's lifestyle and, because in general, the causes of diseases are multifaceted. The data that is pertinent to one type of physiological sensor that falls outside the scope of a patient's physical output is often insufficient to determine the correct prescription for the patient. Thus, there exists a need to be able to monitor a patient's physiological data.

In addition to the above, discarded mobile communication devices strongly contribute to electronic waste. One way to reduce this negative impact on the environment is to lengthen the mobile telephone life cycle by connecting additional hardware that is able to increase the capability of the existing mobile communication device to run a wider range of applications to include applications that require specialised features that are absent from legacy mobile communication devices or which exist in the mobile communication devices but which are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications.

U.S. Pat 2008/0261657 A1 discloses that mobile telephones execute applications.

U.S. Pat 201 1/0159930 A1 discloses supplementing power to mobile telephones. EP 2 418 830 B1 discloses a plug-in device consisting of a Near Field Communication (NFC) sensor.

WO 2005079664 A1 discloses a blood glucose monitor for mobile communication device.

CN 202821363 U discloses an internet-of-things human body data blood oxygen collecting and transmitting device.

EP 2464284 A1 discloses a mobile phone for recording EKG.

Each of the above are unsuitable for increasing the capacity of mobile communication devices to run applications using data supplied by specialised features that are absent from the mobile telephones themselves or which exist in the mobile communication devices but which are not sufficiently accurate to execute applications, and for matching the use's and/or the user's needs to these specific applications.

It would be highly advantageous, therefore, if it were possible to operate an autonomous data gathering device that contained features absent from mobile communication devices themselves or which exist in the mobile communication devices but which are not sufficiently accurate to execute applications, which can be connected to mobile communication devices to collect and gather the data required by specific applications to run on a wide range of mobile communication devices that do not carry these features or that carry features not sufficiently accurate to execute applications. This objective is satisfied by this invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention includes methods and systems which provide mobile communication users access to advanced and customised applications with their own mobile telephone even if the means required to collect the data needed to run these applications on mobile communication devices are absent from these devices or which exist in the mobile communication devices but which are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications.

More generally, the present invention enables an autonomous data gathering device including one or more specific features absent from mobile communication devices such as: multiple SIM cards holder to reduce the cost of the use of mobile networks and/or to split professional or private subscriptions; a fingerprint scanner to recognise the user; a scanner for barcode recognition and/or a Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) system and/or a radio-frequency identification (RFID) system; and more generally all features used to authenticate users and/or to identify objects and/or infrastructures used to deliver services; a locator feature such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) or a detection portal to locate users and/or the services that they use; applications in the field of remitting toll road traffic payments or other services requiring user authentication, tag recognition and/or the location of users, objects, and/or infrastructure. In addition to the above, the present invention may also be applied to the field of securitising payments.

The present invention may also be applied to the field of healthcare.

In addition, the present invention enables an autonomous data gathering device including one or more specific features existing in mobile communication devices such as GPS but which are not sufficiently accurate to deliver some specific services.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a system includes an autonomous data gathering device that provides data to a mobile telephone to generate data from features included in the autonomous data gathering device, which are lacking in the mobile telephone or which exist in the mobile telephone but which are not sufficiently accurate to deliver specific services, and sends this data to a mobile telephone with a user interface, for the execution of applications requiring such data. The said autonomous data gathering device including visual tell-tales, to confirm the establishment of a connection between the autonomous data gathering device and the mobile telephone and/or that the features incorporated into the autonomous data gathering device are functioning or in use and/or that the power supply is switched on; memory, for storing data and executable codes required to run applications; a database for identifying users and the mobile telephone authorised to connect with the autonomous data gathering device; a processor, for executing the executable codes; and a system for exchanging data signals with the mobile telephone.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a process for providing data to a mobile communication device in which features required to execute applications are lacking in the mobile communication device or exist in the mobile communication device but are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications, includes the steps of interfacing an autonomous data gathering device with the mobile communication device; identifying applications launched in the mobile communication device and data required by the applications from features of the autonomous data gathering device when the autonomous data gathering device is interfaced with the mobile communication device; and processing data collected from features of the autonomous data gathering device required by applications launched in the mobile communication device. The process may include a step of authenticating the mobile communication device corresponding to the autonomous data gathering device.

The process may include a step of activating features existing in the autonomous data gathering device before collecting the data required to execute the application launched in the mobile communication device.

The process may include a step of controlling data processed in the autonomous data gathering device. The process may include a step of storing data processed in the autonomous data gathering device.

The process may include a step of sending data processed in the autonomous data gathering device to the mobile communication device.

The process may include a step of controlling data sent to the mobile communication device.

The process may include a step of receiving feedback from the mobile communication device regarding data sent to the mobile communication device.

The process may include a step of controlling the data stored in the autonomous device.

The process may include a step of controlling the functioning of features present in the autonomous data gathering device.

The process may include a step of switching on or off visual tell-tales to indicate the functioning of the autonomous data gathering device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a block diagram illustrating an autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is flow chart illustrating an operating process for autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is flow chart illustrating an operating process for autonomous data gathering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention will be more easily understood by making reference to a detailed description of the preferred configurations presented below.

Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some exemplary embodiments are shown. However, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative for purposes of describing exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout the description of the drawings.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Further, it will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the invention. FIG. 1 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in an initial configuration, an autonomous data gathering device (12) (also referred to as an "Autonomous Device") contains a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card (4.1 ) inside a multiple SIM cards holder (4) and DSRC system (2.1 ). Roaming data is a huge drain on resources when borders are crossed. This is particularly true of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) which envisages that a single contract held with one EETS provider should allow EETS users to pay their tolls in all EETS areas of the European road network in accordance with Article 3.1 of Directive 2004/52/EC. The means of payment may consist, among other things, of an On-Board Unit (OBE) (19), which can be used in all EETS areas. The OBE (19) requires DSRC 5.8 Ghz systems to be interoperable with electronic toll systems installed in several European countries. Whilst interoperability is mandatory, there has been a failure to highlight the issue of data roaming costs for users of the EETS service when exiting the country in which they first subscribe to their mobile telephone data transfer contract. These data roaming costs create a distortion between European citizens in their tax payments. Furthermore, the purchase of dedicated equipment is expensive and curtails EETS providers from offering the portability and continuity of services both in-car and out-of-car.

Though not shown in detail in FIG. 1 , it should be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that the autonomous data gathering device (12) included in the OBE (19) may be operably connected to a mobile telephone (13) or other device by soldering or other such connection; thus facilitating connection between the autonomous data gathering device (12) to a mobile communication device (13).

FIG. 2 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, in another configuration, optionally in combination with the preceding example, the Autonomous Device (12) is enabled to connect wirelessly with a mobile communication device (13). The Autonomous Device (12) also contains a battery ( 0), and the means required to establish the wireless connection (5.2).

FIG. 3 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, in another configuration, optionally in combination with one or more of the preceding examples, the Autonomous Device (12) is enabled to plug into a mobile communication device (13) via an existing interface socket (17) of the mobile communication device. The Autonomous Device (12) includes a USB male connector (5.1 ), to be plugged-in to the mobile communication device (13), and a USB female connector (6), which may be connected to an external power source (15).

FIG. 4 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, in yet another configuration, optionally in combination with one or more of the preceding examples, the Autonomous Device (12) includes a scanner (7.1 ), which, for example, allows users (U) to be authenticated thereby reducing fraud and globally providing for a more secure service. The scanner (7.1 ) may include a finger print scanner (7.1 .1 ) and/or a barcodes scanner (7.1.2) as shown in FIG. 7 below.

FIG. 5 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, in a further configuration, optionally in combination with one or more of the preceding examples, the Autonomous Device (12) includes a Near Field Communication (NFC) system (1 1.1 ). Contactless technology such as NFC, is very useful for speeding up payments, but it may require additional functions to be applied in a secure environment. This is because functions such as GPS systems which are available on mobile telephones (GPS (18) included in mobile telephone (13) as shown in FIG. 6) or/and on Autonomous Device (GPS (2.2) included in the location feature (2) as shown in FIG. 7) can prove to be insufficient (GPS will not function indoors) for the purposes of matching data to reach the higher levels of security needed for the safe transaction of payments and to reduce instances of fraud.

This invention will be better understood upon reading the following guiding description, which is an example of an organisation that allows users to access toll road services:

FIG. 6 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

A user (U) is moving across road networks connecting several countries in which road toll services are mandatory. The user (U) carries a mobile telephone (13) that includes a GPS (18). The user (U) connects his mobile telephone (13) to an external power source (15) via a USB port (16) available on the mobile telephone (13). An Autonomous Device (12) with a DSRC system (2.1 ) allows the mobile telephone (13) to be interoperable with all toll road systems existing in the countries that the user (U) is travelling in. Memory (3) (e.g. non-volatile memory) allows the telephone (13) of the user (U) to store data, a multiple SIM cards holder (4) allows the user (U) to avoid the surcharge for roaming data when the user (U) travels outside of a telecommunication network provider's jurisdiction by using corresponding SIM cards (4.1 ). A USB male connector (5.1 ) allows the user (U) to plug the Autonomous Device (12) into the mobile telephone (13) via an existing interface socket (17) of the mobile communication device (13). A USB female connector (6) of the Autonomous Device (12) allows the user (U) to provide an external power source (15) to the telephone (13) or to receive data from an external source. When the user (U) crosses a border, the user (U) may place a corresponding SIM card (4.1 ) inside the multiple SIM cards holder (4) of the Autonomous Device (12) to access local data roaming rates. The combination of the features contained in the Autonomous Device (12) and in the mobile telephone (13) offer the user (U) an adequate OBE (19) which allows the user (U) additional in-car services such as the management of entry and exit to car parks or out-car services such as the management of entry and exit to offices. If the user (U) is required to be identified for any particular service, the Autonomous Device (12) may be fitted with a fingerprint scanner (7.1 ). If the user (U) is required to use equipment for contactless payment, the Autonomous Device (12) may also be fitted with an NFC system (11.1 ). The Autonomous Device (12) also includes a battery (10) which allows the Autonomous Device (12) to function without any external power source, visual telltales (1 ) to confirm that the autonomous data gathering device (12) is exchanging data with the mobile telephone (13) and/or that features incorporated into the Autonomous Device (12) are functioning, a database (8) to identify if the mobile telephone (13) of the user (U) is authorised to connect with the Autonomous Device (12) and a processor (9) for executing the required codes.

FIG. 7 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, an Autonomous Device (12) may include visual tell-tales

(1 ), to confirm the establishment of a connection between the Autonomous Device and the mobile telephone and/or that the features incorporated into the Autonomous Device are functioning or in use and/or that the power supply is switched on. The Autonomous Device (12) may include memory (3), for storing data and executable codes required to run applications and a database (8) for identifying users and the mobile telephone (13) authorised to connect with the Autonomous Device (12). A processor (9), for executing the executable codes and a system for exchanging data signals (5) with the mobile telephone (13) may also be included in the Autonomous device (12). The Autonomous Device (12) may include a recognition feature (7) such as a scanner (7.1 ). The scanner (7.1 ) may include a finger print scanner 7.1.1 or a barcodes scanner (7.1.2). The Autonomous Device ( 12) may include a contactless exchange of data system (1 1 ) such as a NFC system (1 1 .1 ). The Autonomous Device (12) may include a camera (14).

FIG. 8 depicts an autonomous data gathering device (12), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

An aspect of the invention will be better understood upon reading the following exemplary non-limiting description, which is an example of an organisation that allows users to manage more efficiently their medication by capturing and utilizing physiological information of the user.

A user (U) is diagnosed with heart failure and diabetes. His lifestyle changes continuously depending on the stress of his daily life and/or his physical activity. The user (U) carries a mobile telephone (13). An Autonomous Device (12) with a finger print scanner (7.1 ) allows authenticating the user (U) to preserve his privacy, a memory (3) (e.g. non-volatile memory) to store data, an USB female connector (6) to receive data, a GPS systems which are available on mobile telephones (GPS (18) included in mobile telephone (13) as shown in FIG. 6) or/and on Autonomous Device (GPS (2.2) included in the location feature (2) as shown in FIG. 7) to track the movement of the user (U), the travelling speed and the corresponding effort made by the user (U) for moving, and a human physiological parameter sensor (20). The human physiological parameter sensor (20) may include a cardiac sensor (21 ) to record the EKG of the user (U) and a blood glucose sensor (22) to test the blood glucose of the user (U). Because the information reflects the level of human physiological parameters corresponding to the real tempo of time of the user (U) and by combining this information, the most appropriate medical care shall be guaranteed and the negative impacts of irrational prescriptions and the medication noncompliance shall be reduced dramatically. The human physiological parameter sensor (20) may include a blood pressure meter (23) and/or an oximetry sensor (24) and/or a brain activity sensor (25) and/or a temperature sensor (26) and/or a spirometer (27) and/or a breath analyser (28).

As shown in FIG. 9, a process for providing data to a mobile communication device (13) in which features required to execute applications are lacking in the mobile communication device (13), or these feature exist in the mobile communication device (13) but are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications, is described in detail.

In a step S1 , an autonomous device (12) and a mobile telephone (13) are interfaced by, for example, a direct, wired, or wireless connection.

In a step S4.1 , the autonomous device (12) identifies an application launched in the mobile telephone (13) and data required by the application from features of the autonomous device (12) when the autonomous device (12) is interfaced with the mobile telephone (13).

In a step S9, data collected from features of the autonomous device (12) is processed by a processor as required by applications launched in the mobile telephone (13).

As shown in FIG. 10, a process for providing data to a mobile communication device (13) in which features required to execute applications are lacking in the mobile communication device (13), or these feature exist in the mobile communication device (13) but are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications, is described in detail.

In a step S2, the autonomous device (12) is powered on upon connection with the mobile telephone (13), in a case where the autonomous device (12) was not power on prior to the connection with the mobile telephone (13).

In a step S3, the autonomous device (12) authenticates the mobile telephone

(13).

In a step S4, the autonomous device (12) identifies an application launched in the mobile telephone (13).

In a step S5, the autonomous device (12) identifies specific data required to execute the application launched in the mobile telephone (13).

In a step S6, the autonomous device (12) activates features required to execute the application launched in the mobile telephone ( 3). As discussed above, the autonomous device (12) supports features absent from the mobile telephone (13) as well as features which exist in the mobile telephone (13) but are not sufficient for executing certain applications.

In a step S7, data provided by the features activated in the autonomous device (12) is collected and stored in the autonomous device (12) in a step S8.

In a step S9, the collected data is processed by a processor, and the processed data is controlled by the autonomous device (12) in a step S10 and the processed data is stored in the autonomous device (12) in a step S1 1. In a step S12, the processed data is sent to the mobile telephone (13).

In a step S13, the data sent to the mobile telephone (13) is controlled.

In a step S14, the autonomous device (12) receives a feedback from the mobile phone (13) regarding the sent data.

In a step S15, the data controlled in step S13 is stored in the autonomous device.

In the step S16, the features present in the autonomous device (12) are controlled and visual tell-tales (1 ) of the autonomous device (12) are toggled on or off so as to visually demonstrate the functions of the autonomous device (12) in the step S17.

The above-described exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be recorded in computer-readable media including program instructions to implement various operations embodied by a computer. The media may also include, alone or in combination with the program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD ROM disks and DVD; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices that are specially configured to store and perform program instructions, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include both machine code, such as produced by a compiler, and files containing higher level code that may be executed by the computer using an interpreter. The described hardware devices may be configured to act as one or more software modules in order to perform the operations of the above- described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, or vice versa.

Although a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the present invention is not limited to the described exemplary embodiments. Instead, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these exemplary embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1 . A system to allow an autonomous device to provide data to a mobile telephone to generate data from features included in the autonomous device, which are lacking in the mobile telephone or existing in the mobile telephone but not sufficiently accurate to deliver specific services, and for sending this data to a mobile telephone with a user interface, for the execution of applications requiring such data, said autonomous device comprising:

• visual tell-tales that confirm the establishment of a connection between the autonomous device and the mobile telephone and/or that the features incorporated into the autonomous device are functioning or in use and/or that the power supply is switched on;

• a memory that stores data and executable codes required to run applications;

· a database that identifies users and the mobile telephone authorised to connect with the autonomous device;

• a processor that executes executable codes; and

• a system for exchanging data signals with the mobile telephone.

2. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 1 , wherein the autonomous device comprises a wireless connection system to connect with the mobile telephone wirelessly.

3. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 2, wherein the autonomous device comprises a USB male connector which plugs-in to the mobile telephone via an existing interface socket of the mobile telephone.

4. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the autonomous device comprises an electrical power source to enable the functioning of all features included in the autonomous device.

5. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 4, wherein the electrical power source is a battery.

6. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the autonomous device comprises a USB female connector to connect to an external power source and/or to receive data.

7. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the autonomous device comprises a location feature.

8. A system for an autonomous device in according to Claim 7, wherein the location feature is a Global Positioning System (GPS).

9. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 7, wherein the location feature is a Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) system.

10. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the autonomous device comprises a recognition feature.

11. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 10, wherein the recognition feature of the autonomous device is a scanner.

12. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 11 , wherein the scanner is a fingerprint scanner.

13. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 11 , wherein the scanner is a barcodes scanner.

14. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to

13, wherein the autonomous device comprises a camera.

15. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to

14, wherein the autonomous device comprises a SIM card holder.

16. A system for an autonomous device according to Claim 15, wherein the SIM card holder is a multiple SIM card holder.

17. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 16, wherein the autonomous device comprises a contactless system.

18. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 17, wherein the contactless system is a Near Field Communication (NFC) system.

19. A system for an autonomous device according to any one of Claims 1 to 18, wherein the autonomous device comprises a human physiological parameter sensor.

20. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a cardiac sensor.

21. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a blood pressure sensor.

22. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a blood glucose sensor

23. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is an oximetry sensor.

24. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a brain activity sensor.

25. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a temperature sensor.

26. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a spirometer.

27. A system for an autonomous device according to the Claim 19, wherein the human physiological parameter sensor is a breath analyser.

28. A process for providing data to a mobile communication device in which features required to execute applications are lacking in the mobile communication device or exist in the mobile communication device but are not sufficiently accurate to execute specific applications, the process comprising the steps of: • interfacing an autonomous device with the mobile communication device;

• identifying applications launched in the mobile communication device and data required by the applications from features of the autonomous device when the autonomous device is interfaced with the mobile communication device; and

• processing data collected from features of the autonomous device required by applications launched in the mobile communication device.

29. A process according to the Claim 28, further comprising a step of authenticating the mobile communication device corresponding to the autonomous device.

30. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 29, further comprising a step of activating features existing in the autonomous device before collecting the data required to execute the application launched in the mobile communication device.

31. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 30, further comprising a step of controlling data processed in the autonomous device.

32. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 31 , further comprising a step of storing data processed in the autonomous device.

33. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 32, further comprising a step of sending data processed in the autonomous device to the mobile communication device.

34. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 33, further comprising a step of controlling data sent to the mobile communication device.

35. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 34, further comprising a step of receiving feedback from the mobile communication device data regarding data sent to the mobile communication device.

36. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 35, further comprising a step of controlling the data stored in the autonomous device.

37. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 36, further comprising a step of controlling the functioning of features present in the autonomous device.

38. A process according to any one of Claims 28 to 37, further comprising a step of switching on or off visual tell-tales to indicate the functioning of the autonomous device.