Peripheral device, information processing system, and method for connecting the peripheral device
US10894207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1043
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An example of peripheral device adds a predetermined function to a mobile device having an infrared communication function. The peripheral device includes an additional function unit, an infrared communication unit, and a support unit. The additional function unit has the predetermined function. The infrared communication unit is capable of performing infrared communication with the mobile device. The support unit detachably supports the mobile device so that a light emitting/receiving unit for infrared light of the mobile device is positioned so as to be capable of transmitting or receiving infrared light to or from the infrared communication unit.
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