Contactless audio adapter, and methods
First Claim
1. An adapter for providing a communications link between a first device which comprises at least a source of electronic signals and a second device which comprises at least a destination for electronic signals, the adapter comprising:
- an interface for coupling with the second device; and
contactless communications circuitry electrically coupled to provide signals to the interface, the contactless communications circuitry communicates EHF signals contactlessly with the first device over an anisotropic physical path through a dielectric medium, wherein the anisotropic physical path through the dielectric medium is characterized by a point-to-point contactless communications scheme that has an effective range on the order of one centimeter when the dielectric medium is air.
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Abstract
A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement for cabled Standards-based interfaces (such as USB, I2S) which handles data transfer requirements associated with the Standard, and capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing enclosing the devices. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips. Conductive paths or an inductive link providing power between devices. An audio adapter communicates over a contactless link with a source device, and via a physical link with a destination device such as a conventional headset. Power may be provided to the adapter from the source device, and by the adapter to the destination device.
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19 Claims
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1. An adapter for providing a communications link between a first device which comprises at least a source of electronic signals and a second device which comprises at least a destination for electronic signals, the adapter comprising:
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an interface for coupling with the second device; and contactless communications circuitry electrically coupled to provide signals to the interface, the contactless communications circuitry communicates EHF signals contactlessly with the first device over an anisotropic physical path through a dielectric medium, wherein the anisotropic physical path through the dielectric medium is characterized by a point-to-point contactless communications scheme that has an effective range on the order of one centimeter when the dielectric medium is air. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for using an adapter to provide a communications link between a first device which comprises at least a source of electronic signals and a second device which comprises at least a destination for electronic signals, the adapter comprising contactless communications circuitry and an interface for coupling with the second device, the method implemented in the adapter, comprising:
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contactlessly receiving, via the contactless communications circuitry, electronic signals from the first device over an anisotropic physical path through a dielectric medium, wherein the anisotropic physical path through the dielectric medium is characterized by a point-to-point contactless communications scheme that has an effective range on the order of one centimeter when the dielectric medium is air; and providing the contactlessly received signals to the interface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for using an adapter to provide a communications link between a first device which comprises at least a source of electronic signals and a second device which comprises at least a destination for electronic signals, the adapter comprising contactless communications circuitry and an interface for coupling with the first device, the method implemented in the adapter, comprising:
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receiving electronic signals, from the first device, at the interface; and contactlessly transmitting, via the contactless communications circuitry, electronic signals received at the interface over an anisotropic physical path through a dielectric medium to the second device, wherein the anisotropic physical path through the dielectric medium is characterized by a point-to-point contactless communications scheme that has an effective range on the order of one centimeter when the dielectric medium is air. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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