Multi-purpose dongle for wireless headset

Patent 6978163 Issued on December 20, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date:

March 11, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Jabra Corporation

Application

No. 10095153 filed on 03/11/2002

US Classes:

455/575.2, Headgear455/569.1, Hands-free or loudspeaking arrangement455/575.1, Housing or support455/572, Power supply455/550.1, Radiotelephone equipment detail455/573, Battery charging370/430, FDM switching379/455, Handset holder379/433.02, Speaker mounting (i.e., speaker phone feature)455/557, Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.)455/569.2, In vehicle224/271, Rigid means fixedly mounted on article and detachably connectable to support means on bearer455/41.1, Near field (i.e., inductive or capacitive coupling)379/446, Telephone receiver support455/41.2Short range RF communication

Examiners

Primary: Trinh, Sonny
Assistant: Nguyen, Khiem

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

H04M001/00

Abstract

Various devices are provided for conveniently storing, transporting and recharging wireless headsets and associated devices. According to some embodiments, a dongle is formed to receive a portion of a wireless headset, thereby bringing together electrical contacts of the dongle and electrical contacts of the wireless headset, thereby permitting convenient recharging of the wireless headset. In some embodiments, a dongle is integrated into a holster or carrying case for a wireless headset and/or an external device such as a telephone.