# Wii Phone Nintentdo Patents VOIP Phone Concept By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wii-phone-nintentdo-patents-voip-phone-concept References: [t3](http://www.t3.co.uk/news/247/games/gamecube/wii-phone_incoming) & [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/) According to T3 Nintendo is planning to release a [wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) phone, some type of phone combined with the console remote with very few buttons. This combination could perhaps provide itself adequately to some type of VoIP service. T3 found this information by means of the patent office, the patent illustrates an "electronic apparatus having game and telephone functions," and facts how the [phone would pause a game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-2-rewind) for an incoming call and continue after the call was finished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wii Phone Concept:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a phone and game console hybrid with limited buttons that integrates VoIP service. - **Game-console Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating electronic devices that combine gaming and telephone functions, enhancing user experience and convenience. - **Voip Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to incorporate VoIP technology into electronic devices, such as phones and game consoles, for seamless communication. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the Wii Phone concept to revolutionize traditional phone systems and explore new avenues for communication. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating telephone functions into game consoles to create unique gaming experiences and attract a broader audience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating consumer electronic devices by combining multiple functions, such as gaming and telephony, to offer enhanced convenience and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Console Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md) - [Dedicated Multiplayer Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-gamechat.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Modernized Familial Landline Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-home-phone.md) - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [Retro Tech Speakerphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone.md)