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Electronic apparatus and system with multi-purpose interface

US7184794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2004
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72409
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A highly versatile interface that is capable of digital and audio signal coupling is provided. The interface comprises contacts (122, 124, 216, 218) that are used to couple both audio and digital signals, and separate contacts (126, 220) that are used initiate and negotiate signaling mode transitions. Transitions can be effected without creating glitches, e.g., audible noise, in audio signals that are being coupled through the interface.

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