Communication system

• US 10,404,846 B1
• Filed: 02/14/2018
• Issued: 09/03/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tech Friends, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Tech Friends, Inc.
• Inventors: Shipman, Jr., Bobby L., Taylor, Bryan, Cochran, Jason
• Primary Examiner(s): Jackson, Blane J
• Application Number:
  US15/897,004
• Time in Patent Office: 566 Days
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0256 wherein the modules are operable in the detached state, e.g. one module for the user interface and one module for the transceiver
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0274 for an electrical connector module
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/03 Constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. telephone hand-sets
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/04 Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72409 by interfacing with external accessories hands-free H04M1/60

Abstract

A communication system for a mobile computing device that provides for personal communication. A housing of the communication system provides a receiving aperture for accepting the mobile computing device. An upper wall and lower wall of the housing guide the mobile computing device into the housing towards an interior wall. An audio data transmission system enables communication between the mobile computing device with the audio input and the audio output. Insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the mobile computing device with the communication system. Upon connection with the communication system, the mobile computing device outputs audio to the external audio output. The mobile computing device also receives audio captured by the audio input.

Claims

1. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device, wherein the housing does not accept an external power source from entering the housing;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system;

an audio input external of the mobile computing device, the audio input connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the audio input transmits a signal through the audio data transmission system;

a plug of the audio data transmission system located within the receiving aperture;

a conductor connected to the plug wherein the conductor connects the audio input and the personal speaker to the plug wherein the plug inserted into the mobile computing device powers the personal speaker, the plug directly connecting the mobile computing device with the personal speaker, wherein the plug does not connect to a power source outside of the housing.

2. The system of claim 1 further comprising:

a lock wherein the lock secures the housing to prevent removal of the conductor from the housing.

3. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device, wherein the housing does not accept an external power source within the housing;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device wherein the housing secures the computing device within the receiving aperture;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission wherein the mobile computing device detects connection of the mobile computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system wherein the personal speaker connects directly with the mobile computing device, wherein the personal speaker does not connect to a power source outside of the housing.

4. The system of claim 3 further comprising:

an audio input external of the mobile computing device, the audio input connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the audio input transmits a signal through the audio data transmission system.

5. The system of claim 3 wherein the personal speaker plays audio received through the audio data transmission system personally to the user.

6. The system of claim 4 wherein the audio input transmits audio captured by the audio input through the audio data transmission system to the mobile computing device.

7. The system of claim 3 further comprising:

a first guide finger that extends partially across the receiving aperture wherein the receiving aperture is located between the housing and the first guide finger, the first guide finger defining the receiving aperture; and

a second guide finger that extends partially across the receiving aperture wherein the receiving aperture is located between the housing and the second guide finger, the second guide finger defining the receiving aperture.

8. The system of claim 3 further comprising:

a plug oriented for insertion into the mobile computing device, the plug directed towards an opening of the receiving aperture wherein the mobile computing device inserts into the opening of the receiving aperture when inserting the mobile computing device into the housing, wherein the plug does not connect to the power source outside of the housing, wherein the plug directly connects the mobile computing device with the personal speaker wherein the plug plugged into the mobile computing device powers the personal speaker.

9. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture defining a longitudinal axis wherein the receiving aperture accepts insertion of the mobile computing device longitudinally into the receiving aperture;

a plug located within the receiving aperture wherein the plug is directed longitudinally for insertion, wherein the plug does not connect to an external power source;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the plug wherein the speaker receives an audio signal from the plug, the personal speaker playing audio received through the plug personally to the user, wherein the plug inserted into the mobile computing device powers the personal speaker, wherein the plug directly connects the mobile computing device with the personal speaker.

10. The system of claim 9 further comprising:

an audio input external of the mobile computing device, the audio input connected to the plug wherein the audio input transmits an audio signal through the plug, the audio input transmitting audio captured by the audio input through the plug, wherein the plug inserted into the mobile computing device powers the audio input.

11. The system of claim 9 further comprising:

a first guide finger that extends partially across the receiving aperture wherein the receiving aperture is located between the housing and the first guide finger, the first guide finger defining the receiving aperture;

a second guide finger that extends partially across the receiving aperture wherein the receiving aperture is located between the housing and the second guide finger, the second guide finger defining the receiving aperture; and

the first guide finger and the second guide finger defining an opening extending laterally outward from the receiving aperture.

12. The system of claim 11 wherein the first guide finger and the second guide finger extend along the longitudinal axis to narrow the opening of the receiving aperture.

13. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device, wherein the housing does not accept an external power source from entering the housing;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system;

a charging system that charges the mobile electronic device when the mobile electronic device is fully inserted into the housing.

14. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device, wherein the housing does not accept an external power source from entering the housing;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system;

wherein the mobile computing device detects insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing.

15. The system of claim 14 wherein insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing enables software features restricted prior to insertion of mobile computing device into the housing.

16. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system;

wherein the mobile computing device detects insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing;

a camera that is disabled for use prior to insertion into the housing wherein insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing enables the camera for usage.

17. A communication system that accepts a mobile computing device to enable private communication through the mobile computing device, the system comprising:

a housing that accepts the mobile computing device;

a receiving aperture within the housing, the receiving aperture sized to accept the mobile computing device;

an audio data transmission system in communication with the housing wherein the insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing connects the computing device with the audio data transmission;

a personal speaker external of the mobile computing device, the personal speaker connected to the audio data transmission system wherein the speaker receives a signal through the audio data transmission system;

wherein the mobile computing device detects insertion of the mobile computing device into the housing;

wherein the communication system records a date and time that the mobile computing device is inserted into the housing.

18. The system of claim 17 wherein the communication system displays a report identifying which mobile computing devices were inserted into the housing and the date and time that the mobile computing device is inserted into the housing.