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Wireless communication system, cradle apparatus, and portable device

  • US 7,697,892 B2
  • Filed: 05/16/2005
  • Issued: 04/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A cradle apparatus configured to function as an intermediary between a portable device and a host device, said cradle apparatus comprising:

  • transmission means for transmitting a carrier wave;

    receiving means for receiving from the portable device a reflected wave of the transmitted carrier wave and demodulating data transmitted from the portable device;

    interface means for performing communication with the host device;

    a receptacle configured to receive the portable device; and

    portable device reception recognition means for recognizing whether or not the portable device is being received by said receptacle, whereinsaid transmission means controls transmission of the carrier wave based on a result of the recognition.

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