Traffic receiver and power adapter for portable navigation devices
US8442477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for providing power and information to an electronic device housed in a first housing. The apparatus may generally comprise a coupling element, a receiver operable to wirelessly receive information, and a cable. The coupling element is housed within a second housing that is operable to be at least partially inserted into an automobile cigarette lighter socket to acquire power therefrom. The cable extends from the second housing and is operable to couple with the electronic device or a mount associated with the electronic device to provide power from the coupling element and information from the receiver to the electronic device. The cable may generally include a first portion for housing an antenna that is operable to electrically couple with the receiver and a second portion for housing one or more wires. The one or more wires are operable to provide the power and the information to the electronic device or the mount associated with the electronic device.
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