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Analog and digital audio connector

US6790095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 2003
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2107/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An analog and digital audio connector includes a plastic housing, an analog and/or a digital receiver. The plastic housing is provided with an insertion opening at a front end thereof. The analog terminal unit is placed in the plastic housing and located in the insertion opening. The digital receiver is disposed at a rear end of the insertion opening of the plastic housing. Analog signals are transmitted when inserting an analog signal plug into the insertion opening of the plastic housing. Digital signals using optical signals are transmitted when inserting a digital signal plug. The same plastic housing is able to function as an audio connector socket for transmitting analog or digital signals.

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