Integrated connection assembly for global positioning system (GPS) receiver and personal digital assistance (PDA) device or cellular phones

• US 6,909,907 B1
• Filed: 11/10/2000
• Issued: 06/21/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Pharos Science & Applications Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Pharos Science & Applications Incorporated
• Inventors: Wang, Anchyun, Oyang, James
• Primary Examiner(s): Tran, Sinh
• Assistant Examiner(s): Afshar, Kamran
• Application Number:
  US09/710,211
• Time in Patent Office: 1,684 Days
• Field of Search: 455/556.1, 455/556.2, 455/557, 455/550.1, 455/571, 455572-573, 455/569.2, 455/575.7, 455/575.9, 455/90.3, 455/349, 455/347, 455/346, 455/345, 455/456.1, 701/1, 701/10, 701/36, 340/825.52, 340/825.03, 342/357.1, 342/385, 439/502, 439/638, 439/650
• US Class Current: 455/556.1
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0026 Windows, e.g. windscreen
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0056 using suction cups
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 21/26 specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 21/265 constructional aspects of navigation devices, e.g. housings, mountings, displays G01C21/3688 takes precedence

Abstract

An integrated connection assembly for a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a personal digital assistance (PDA) device or cellular phone. The integrated connection assembly includes a power adapter, an interface circuitry, a filter circuitry, and cable links. The power adapter has an external power connector adapted to be connected to an external power source for obtaining an external power, and an internal transformer and charger for converting the external power to an internal power suitable for the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone. The interface circuitry converts different interfaces of the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone. The filter circuitry prevents interferences between the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone. The integrated connection assembly also includes component parts for providing connection to the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone. The cable links electrically and electronically interconnect and couple the power adapter, the interface circuitry, the filter circuitry, the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone to provide the internal power to the GPS receiver and the PDA device or cellular phone. At least part of the cable links between the GPS connection and the PDA or cellular phone connection is also capable of providing data transfer therebetween.

Claims

1. An integrated connection assembly for a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a personal digital assistance (PDA) device or cellular phone, comprising:

a. a power adapter having an external power connector adapted to be connected to an external power source for obtaining an external power, and an internal transformer and charger for converting said external power to a direct current power suitable for said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

b. an interface unit having internal interface circuitry for interfacing with different interfaces of said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

c. a filter unit having internal filter circuitry for preventing interferences between said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

d. a GPS connector for connecting to said GPS receiver;

e. a PDA or cellular phone connector for connecting to said PDA device or cellular phone;

f. a cable link for electrically and electronically interconnecting and coupling said power adapter, said interface unit, said filter unit, said GPS connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter to provide said direct current power to said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone; and

g. at least a portion of said cable link between said GPS connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter also being capable of providing data transfer therebetween.

2. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said external power connector of said power adapter is a plug designed to be connected to a vehicle power socket for obtaining power for a vehicle battery.

3. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said filter unit is connected between said GPS connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connector.

4. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said interface unit is connected between said GPS connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter.

5. An integrated connection assembly for a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a personal digital assistance (PDA) device or cellular phone, where said GPS receiver has an integral cable link connected to an external connecter, comprising:

a. a power adapter having an external power connector adapted to be connected to an external power source for obtaining an external power, and an internal transformer and charger for converting said external power to a direct current power suitable for said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

b. an interface unit having internal interface circuitry for interfacing with different interfaces of said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

c. a filter unit having internal filter circuitry for preventing interferences between said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

d. a complimentary connector for connecting with said external connecter of said GPS receiver;

e. a PDA or cellular phone connector for connecting to said PDA device or cellular phone;

f. a cable link for electrically and electronically interconnecting and coupling said power adapter, said interface unit, said filter unit, said GPS connecter and said PDA connecter or cellular phone to provide said direct current power to said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone; and

g. at least a portion of said cable link between said complimentary connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter also being capable of providing data transfer therebetween.

6. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein said external power connector of said power adapter is a plug designed to be connected to a vehicle power socket for obtaining power for a vehicle battery.

7. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein said filter unit is connected between said complimentary connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter.

8. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein said interface unit is connected between said complimentary connecter and said PDA or cellular phone connecter.

9. An integrated connection assembly for a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a personal digital assistance (PDA) device or a cellular phone, comprising:

a. a power adapter having an external power connector adapted to be connected to an external power source for obtaining an external power, and an internal transformer and charger for converting said external power to an internal power suitable for said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

b. an internal interface circuitry for interfacing with different interfaces of said GPS receiver and said PDA device or cellular phone;

c. an internal filter circuitry for preventing interferences between said GPS receiver;

d. means for providing connection to said GPS receiver;

e. means for providing connection to said PDA device or cellular phone;

f. cable means for electrically and electronically interconnecting and coupling said power adapter, said interface circuitry, said filter circuitry, said GPS connection means and said PDA or cellular phone connection means to provide said internal power to said GPS receiver said PDA device or cellular phone; and

g. at least part of said cable means between said GPS connection means and said PDA or cellular phone connection means also being capable of providing data transfer therebetween.

10. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 9, wherein said external power connector of said power adapter is a plug designed to be connected to a vehicle power socket for obtaining power for a vehicle battery.

11. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 9, wherein said filter circuitry is connected between said GPS connection means and said PDA or cellular phone connection means.

12. The integrated connection assembly in accordance with claim 9, wherein said interface unit is connected between said GPS connection means and said PDA or cellular phone connection means.