Patent · US Expired

Multi-purpose dongle for wireless headset

US6978163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2002
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2201/107
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Various devices are provided for conveniently storing, transporting and recharging wireless headsets and associated devices. According to some embodiments, a dongle is formed to receive a portion of a wireless headset, thereby bringing together electrical contacts of the dongle and electrical contacts of the wireless headset, thereby permitting convenient recharging of the wireless headset. In some embodiments, a dongle is integrated into a holster or carrying case for a wireless headset and/or an external device such as a telephone.

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