Electricity: conductors and insulators – Conduits – cables or conductors – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Mayo, III, William H. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Conduits, cables or conductors
Combined
C174S07500C, C340S548000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11302795
ABSTRACT:
A control cord for connecting an auxiliary device to a portable electronic device is provided. The control cord includes a flexible longitudinal housing and a plurality of electrical conductors extending from one end of the housing to which the auxiliary device will be connected, to an other end of the housing. In addition, the control cord includes a connector affixed to the other end of the housing and configured to connect the plurality of electrical conductors to the portable electronic device to enable operation of the portable electronic device in cooperation with the auxiliary device. The connector includes at least one terminal configured to be received by the portable electronic device, and the at least one terminal provides a control input to the portable electronic device, the control input being derived from physical manipulation of the housing.
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International Search Report for corresponding Application No. PCT/IB2006/001520 mailed Oct. 10, 2006.
Mayo III William H.
Renner , Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
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