Define: Handheld Device

The meaning of “Handheld Device” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Handheld Device defined in a legal contract?

  • Handheld Device means any device that is capable of receiving or storing information. Examples include, but are not limited to, devices running Palm OS, Windows CE, cell phones, pagers, smartphones, and other similar devices, irrespective of their connectivity methods or synchronization requirements. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Handheld Device means a physical device that can alter or replace settings on a targeted motor vehicle computer unit. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Handheld Device means a piece of equipment used by enforcement officers that can receive and display information regarding valid and expired parking sessions. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Handheld Device means a portable device, such as a BlackBerry, cell phone, PDA, or pager. All other devices are considered display devices or wallboards. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Handheld Device means a small computer device used in the process of creating and printing tickets as well as storing information related to parking tickets. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Handheld Device means a tool operated by a parking marshal which, once activated, produces a pay-and-display parking receipt that records the details shown on the meter. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Handheld Device means a mobile electronic device primarily used for telephone or text communication, digital photography or data storage, typically small enough to be held in one hand, and includes functionality that permits motion picture viewing. The term includes devices like mobile phones and personal digital assistants, but does not encompass computers. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of handheld device' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Handheld Device means a portable, mobile electronic tool primarily used for communication, data storage, parking regulation or vehicle computer alterations.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Procurement and supply of handheld devices
  • Creating and managing software for handheld devices
  • Development of new technologies for handheld devices

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Handheld Device means an equipment capable of displaying information and generating documents, small enough to fit in one hand.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Issuing handheld devices to employees or contractors
  • Leasing of parking lots that use handheld devices for ticketing
  • Setting up data centers with handheld device access

Relevant Sectors

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Handheld Device means a portable, mobile electronic tool primarily used for communication, data storage, parking regulation or vehicle computer alterations

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