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Audio input for flip type telephones

US5751804A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/03
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An audio input for flip phones wherein the acoustical openings currently located on the inside edge of the flip are relocated to the outer edge of the flip. The relocation of the openings allow sound to enter the flip through the openings unobstructed by the face of the telephone user while the phone is in use. The relocation of the openings further allowing for enhanced pick up of ambient noise while the telephone flip is in the closed position.

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