George E Phillips

US Patent:

6684084, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Jun 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/107795

Inventors:

George Eric Phillips - Cary NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H04B 138

US Classification:

455558, 4555757

Abstract:

An adapter attaches to a radiotelephone card connected to a PCMCIA interface within an electronic device and is configured to provide electrical power and audio functionality to the radiotelephone card independent of the PCMCIA interface. An adapter according to the present invention is configured to be substantially flush with the housing of an electronic device.

US Patent:

62563866, Jul 3, 2001

Filed:

Oct 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/166413

Inventors:

George Eric Phillips - Cary NC

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H04M 100

US Classification:

379430

Abstract:

An earpiece assembly includes an earbud that is pivotably mounted to a stem. In the use position, the earpiece assembly is preferably generally L-shaped with the face of the earbud being generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem. The earpiece assembly may be pivoted from the use position to a storage position. The amount of pivoting is generally 90. degree. or more, and preferably approximately 180. degree. In a first storage position, the earbud front face is generally normal to the stem longitudinal axis. In a second storage position where the earbud front face is generally parallel to the stem longitudinal axis. For storage, the earpiece assembly is preferably mated with the associated electronic device such that the stem is at least partially within a suitable recess in the casing of the electronic device. The ability of the earbud to pivot relative to the stem allows the earbud to assume a variety of configurations. In addition, the stem may include a microphone that is optionally operable even when the earpiece assembly is stored.