Patent ID: 6411823
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B60R,H04M

Abstract:
A plurality of replaceable signal cables wherein one replaceable signal cable is selected for detachably connecting a hands-free system having a first communication protocol to a cellular telephone having a second communication protocol, said selected replaceable signal cable comprising:(a) a cable portion having first and second connection plugs and a flexible cord extending therebetween, said first connecting plug being configured for coupling to a signal output socket of the cellular telephone, said second connecting plug being configured for coupling to the hands-free system; and, (b) an interface portion disposed within said cable portion, said interface portion including a decoding circuit operable to convert between the first communication protocol of the hands-free system and the second communication protocol of the cellular telephone type; whereby the plurality of replaceable signal cables are adapted for providing bidirectional communication with a cellular telephone of any of a plurality of cellular telephone types.