Patent ID: 6043780
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
An apparatus for interfacing a radiotelephone with external equipment, the radiotelephone having an external ground and an antenna removably coupled to an antenna port, the apparatus comprising:an electrically conductive elongated member having first and second ends, said elongated member being sized to receive and mechanically engage the radiotelephone;a matching circuit board mounted on said elongated member at said first end, said matching circuit board containing electrical components to match an impedance of the port;a first connector coupled to said matching board to connect to the antenna port when the radiotelephone antenna is removed;a second connector coupled to said matching circuit board to connect to the external equipment, said electrical components coupling said first and second connectors; andan electrical contact assembly comprising a plurality of electrically conductive pins for connecting to an electrical battery charging assembly, said electrical contact assembly coupled to said elongated member at said second end, for contacting the external ground of the electrical battery charging assembly when the radiotelephone is mechanically engaged with said elongated member.