Patent ID: 7756268

Claim:
A device for coupling a handheld unit containing a mating connector to an existing coaxial cable that is at least in part in walls of a building and is terminated at a CATV (Cable television) outlet, said device comprising: a first connector for connecting to the coaxial cable via the outlet; a cradle comprising a mechanical adapter for docking the handheld unit thereto; a second connector for connecting to the mating connector in the handheld unit when the handheld unit is mounted in said cradle; a transceiver coupled between said first connector and said second connector for bi-directional communication with the handheld unit; a power port connectable to receive a power signal from a power signal source; a power supply, comprising an AC/DC converter or a DC/DC converter, coupled between said power port and said second connector for DC powering and charging the handheld unit by the power signal when the handheld unit is mounted in said cradle; and a single enclosure housing said first connector, said cradle, said second connector and said transceiver.