Patent ID: 6636749
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: H04B,H04M

Abstract:
An apparatus for coupling with a vehicle having a Bluetooth-enabled hands-free car kit and for coupling with a wireless phone, comprising:a charge cord having a first end and a second end; a cigarette lighter adapter located at the first end of the charge cord, the cigarette lighter adapter being adapted to couple with a DC power source in the vehicle, wherein the cigarette lighter adapter is operably secured to the charge cord; a phone connector located at the second end of the charge cord, the phone connector being adapted to couple with the wireless phone, wherein the phone connector is operably secured to the charge cord; a Bluetooth module operably coupled to the charge cord, the Bluetooth module comprising Bluetooth logic substantially compatible with at least one Bluetooth standard to exchange communications signals with the Bluetooth-enabled hands-free car kit; wherein the Bluetooth module further comprises circuitry including a wireless transceiver and a processor, wherein the circuitry is retained within the Bluetooth module and is configured to wirelessly exchange communication signals with the Bluetooth-enabled hands-free car kit, and wherein further the circuitry is configured to exchange communication signals with the wireless phone; wherein further the Bluetooth module further comprises a protective shell for enclosing the Bluetooth logic and circuitry; and wherein further the charge cord is adapted to provide a conduit for power and audio signals throughout at least a portion of its length.