Wired ethernet adaptor for portable electronic devices
US9698467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cover is provided for a portable electronic device having a device wireless antenna. The cover includes a housing configured to accommodate the portable electronic device, as well as a cover wireless antenna located within the housing. The cover also includes a shield surrounding the cover wireless antenna, and configured to surround the device wireless antenna when the portable electronic device is placed in the cover. In addition, the cover includes wireless access point (WAP) electronics in communication with the cover wireless antenna, as well as a wired Ethernet connector in communication with the WAP electronics.
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