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Circuit and method for providing an auto-off capability for a wireless transmitter

US7627353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2007
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/04
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit and method for providing an auto-off capability for a wireless transmitter, of a type having an audio plug which mates with the output jack of an audio source. The portable transmitter modulates signals from a baseband signal source onto a carrier and transmits the RF carrier to a receiver. The auto-off capability is provided to prolong battery life and eliminate the transmission of unmodulated RF carriers. The auto-off capability comprises turning power off to the transmitter circuit when baseband input signal is absent for more than a predetermined amount of time, and immediately turning on the transmitter circuit when baseband signal is present.

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