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Modular unit headset
Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB
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Filing: 1997-06-27
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Granted: 1999-03-30
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Expires: 2017-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A modular unit having a telecommunications component, a switching circuit, and a headset link is adapted for connection with a host electronic device. The headset link of the modular unit communicates with a module link in a headset. The headset also contains earphones or a speaker, a microphone, and a control panel in electrical connection with the module link of the headset. The speaker, microphone, and control panel of the headset communicate with the headset link of the modular unit through the module link in the headset. The switching circuit of the modular unit controls whether the headset link of the module is in electrical connection with the telecommunications component of the modular unit or an electronic audio component of the host electronic device.
Inventors
- 👤 Nils Rutger Rydbeck
- 👤 Per Stein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3805; G; G11; G11B; G11B31/00; G11B31/003; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/60; H04M1/6033; H04M1/6041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A system comprising: a host electronics system connected to a telephone network; a telecommunications component for establishing a telecommunications link with the telephone network; a modular unit for electrically connecting to said host electronic system and for electrically connecting to said telecommunications link; a headset; means for communicating between the telecommunications component of said modular unit and said headset; and wherein said host electronic system includes an electronic audio component, and wherein said modular unit includes a switch for selectively electrically connecting said means for communicating with said telecommunications component of said modular unit or said electronic audio component of said host electronics system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A system comprising: a host electronics system connected to a telephone network; a telecommunications component for establishing a telecommunications link with the telephone network; a modular unit for electrically connecting to said host electronic system and for electrically connecting to said telecommunications link; a headset; means for communicating between the telecommunications component of said modular unit and said headset; and wherein said host electronic system includes an electronic audio component, and wherein said modular unit includes a switch for selectively electrically connecting said means for communicating with said telecommunications component of said modular unit or said electronic audio component of said host electronics system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said switch comprises means for fading out audio signals from the electronic audio component of said host electronic system and transmitting a signal indicating that an incoming call is available, upon sensing an incoming call to the telecommunications component of said modular unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said host electronic system is connected to the telephone network through a Local Area Network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for communicating comprises a first short range radio transceiver and a second short range radio transceiver for communications with said first short range radio transceiver, said first short range radio transceiver being located in said modular unit and said second short range radio transceiver being located in said headset.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for communicating comprises a first infra-red transceiver and a second infra-red transceiver for communications with said first infra-red transceiver, said first infra-red transceiver being located in said modular unit and said second infra-red transceiver being located in said headset.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said modular unit is of a PCMCIA standard.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
168 words
A system comprising: a host electronic system having: a module port with a module connector; an electronic audio component being electrically connected to the module connector; a modular unit having: a housing with a first end; a system connector disposed on the first end of the housing for engagement with the module connector of said host electronic system; a telecommunications transceiver for communicating input signals and output signals with one of a plurality of standardized wireless networks in accordance with at least one preselected communication standard; a switch having a first input electrically connected to the telecommunications transceiver, a second input electrically connected to the electronic audio component of said host electronic system through the module connector and the system connector, and an output, wherein the output is selectively connectable to the first input or the second input; a headset having: a speaker; a microphone; and means for communicating between the output of the switch in said modular unit and the speaker and the microphone of said headset.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
168 words
A system comprising: a host electronic system having: a module port with a module connector; an electronic audio component being electrically connected to the module connector; a modular unit having: a housing with a first end; a system connector disposed on the first end of the housing for engagement with the module connector of said host electronic system; a telecommunications transceiver for communicating input signals and output signals with one of a plurality of standardized wireless networks in accordance with at least one preselected communication standard; a switch having a first input electrically connected to the telecommunications transceiver, a second input electrically connected to the electronic audio component of said host electronic system through the module connector and the system connector, and an output, wherein the output is selectively connectable to the first input or the second input; a headset having: a speaker; a microphone; and means for communicating between the output of the switch in said modular unit and the speaker and the microphone of said headset.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said module port and said modular unit are of a PCMCIA standard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said headset further includes a keypad which provides control signals to the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit through the means for communicating.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said means for communicating includes a cable extending between said modular unit and said headset.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said means for communicating includes a first infra-red transceiver in said modular unit and a second infra-red transceiver in said headset, wherein said first infra-red transceiver communicates with said second infra-red transceiver.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said means for communicating includes a first short range radio transceiver in said modular unit and a second short range radio transceiver in said headset, wherein said first short range radio transceiver communicates with said second short range radio transceiver.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said host electronic system includes a battery power supply, and wherein the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit receives electrical power from said battery power supply through the system connector of said modular unit and the module connector of said host electronic system.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as set forth in claim 13, wherein said module port and said modular unit are a modified PCMCIA standard which includes power contacts for transmitting the electrical power from said battery power supply to said telecommunications transceiver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, further including an external power source for providing electrical power to the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit through a power connector mounted on the housing of said modular unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said host electronic system includes an antenna connected to the telecommunications transceiver through the module connector of said host electronic system and the system connector of said modular unit, and wherein the telecommunications transceiver communicates with said standardized network through said antenna.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system as set forth in claim 16, wherein said module port and said modular unit are of a modified PCMCIA standard which include at least one contact for coupling the antenna with the telecommunications transceiver.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, further including an antenna for being coupled to the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit through an antenna connector mounted on the housing of said modular unit.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said switch further comprises means for fading out audio signals from said electronic audio component to said speaker and emitting a signal indicating that an incoming call is available, upon sensing an incoming call to said telecommunications transceiver.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
70 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said host electronic system further comprises a display for displaying the functional information of said electronic audio component, wherein the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit provides data signals to said display through the system connector of said modular unit and the module connector of said host electronic system, and wherein said display displays the functional information of the telecommunications transceiver.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
57 words
The system as set forth in claim 7, wherein said host electronic system includes a keypad for providing control signals to the electronic audio component, and wherein said keypad provides control signals to the telecommunications transceiver of said modular unit through the module connector of said host electronic system and the system connector of said modular unit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-03-29 | 2002-09-28 | 2003-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-29 | 2006-09-28 | 2007-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-29 | 2010-09-28 | 2011-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |