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Audio output device

US7329153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/939
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An audio output device (200) adapted for matching with a MP 3 player (100), comprises a cap (20) and an earphone assembly (30) connecting with the cap (20). The cap (20) has a body (21) and a connector (22) received in the body (21). The connector (22) includes a housing (222), a number of terminals (223, 224) receiving in the housing (222) and a shielding member (221) enclosing the housing (222). The connector (22) is capable of matching with a plug according with the standard of USB (Universal Serial Bus), the terminals (223, 224) include three audio terminals transmitting audio signal. The earphone assembly (30) includes two strings (32) connecting with the three audio terminals and a pair of headphones (33) setting on the other end of the strings (32).

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