Patent ID: 7909651
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A multifunctional connection cord for multimedia devices comprising: a stem; an audio plug mounted to protrude from one side of the stem for establishing audio signal lines with a multimedia device, wherein the audio plug includes a plurality of contact terminals; a data/power connector mounted near the audio plug to protrude from the stem for establishing data lines and power charge lines with an external device, wherein the data/power connector includes a plurality of contact terminals; a USB connector electrically connected to the audio plug and the data/power connector through a cable via the stem, wherein the USB connector includes a plurality of contact terminals; and a socket holder integrally mounted on one side of the USB connector and having an audio socket for receiving an audio plug, wherein the socket holder includes a plurality of contact terminals; wherein (a) a first portion of the audio plug contact terminals are electrically connected to the socket holder contact terminals, and (b) a second portion of the audio plug contact terminals are not electrically connected to the socket holder contact terminals; wherein each of the USB connector contact terminals are connected to both (a) one of the plurality of audio plug contact terminals and (b) one of the plurality of data/power contact terminals; and wherein there is no electrical connection between the USB connector contact terminals and the socket holder contact terminals that does not pass through the cable.