# US 2008/0188124 A1 · Multipurpose accessory for portable multimedia device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2008/0188124 A1 - Document ID: US20080188124A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 11/842,404 - Filed: 2007-08-21 - Published: 2008-08-07 - Earliest claimed: 2007-02-07 - Assignees: Yungs Group, Inc. - Inventors: Jin-Seok KIM; Han-Ho Maeng; Young-Woong Han; Myung-Hoon Jung - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20080188124A1 ## CPC - H01R 24/58: Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement - H01R 31/00: Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart - H04R 1/1033: {Cables or cables storage, e.g. cable reels (cord reels per se H02G11/02; arrangements for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of conductors or cables B65H75/34; extensible conductors or cables, e.g. self-coiling cords H01B7/06)} - H01R 2103/00: Two poles - H01R 2105/00: Three poles - H04R 1/1016: {Earpieces of the intra-aural type} - H04R 5/033: Headphones for stereophonic communication {(details thereof, e.g. relating to batteries, cables or control elements H04R1/10)} - H04R 2420/03: Connection circuits to selectively connect loudspeakers or headphones to amplifiers - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract A multipurpose accessory having a multipurpose connection mechanism is provided. The multipurpose accessory of the present invention includes a case, a multipurpose connector extruded at one side of the case for electrically connecting a multimedia device to the multipurpose accessory, an audio connector extruded near the multipurpose connector for connecting an audio output of the multimedia device to the multipurpose accessory, a first cord extended at an opposite side of the case and connected to the audio connector, a second cord extended at the opposite side of the case and connected to the audio connector and having a USB connector at a distal end, and a pair of earpieces electrically connected to the first and second cords for outputting audio signals in the form of audible sound waves. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A multipurpose accessory comprising: a case; a multipurpose connector extruded at one side of the case for electrically connecting a multimedia device to the multipurpose accessory; an audio connector extruded near the multipurpose connector for connecting an audio output of the multimedia device to the multipurpose accessory; a first cord extended at an opposite side of the case and connected to the audio connector; a second cord extended at the opposite side of the case and connected to the audio connector and having a USB connector at a distal end; and a pair of earpieces electrically connected to the first and second cords for outputting audio signals in the form of audible sound waves. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising a USB cover formed at a distal end of the first cord, the USB cover being engaged with the USB connector to form a loop with the first and second cords. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The multipurpose accessory of claim 2, wherein the USB connector is provided with a tapered groove, and the USB cover is provided with an elastic hook engaged with the groove and a push button for pushing the hook. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising a printed circuit board contained in the case, the printed circuit board electrically connecting the audio connector to the earpieces and electrically connecting the multipurpose connector to the USB connector. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, wherein the first cord encapsulates a left audio wire, and the second cord encapsulates a pair of data wires, a pair of power wires, and a right audio wire connected to corresponding pins of the USB connector. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising: a pair of extension cords branched out from the first and second cords and connected to the earpieces at distal ends, respectively; and a pair of dividers for branching out the extension cords from the first and second cords. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising a cord length adjuster mounted on the first cord. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising a frequency modulation (FM) transmitter for transmitting an audio signal at a predetermined frequency. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising a radio receiver for receiving radio signals in a predetermined frequency spectrum. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, further comprising an audio socket for receiving an audio jack of a secondary earphone. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The multipurpose accessory of claim 1, wherein the multipurpose connector is one of a 30 pin connector, a 24 pin connector, a 22 pin connector, and a 10 pin connector. ### Claim 12 An earphone having left and right earpieces, comprising: a connection module for connecting the earphone to an external multimedia device; a left cord connecting the left earpiece to the connection module for receiving a left audio signal from the multimedia device; a right cord connecting the right earpiece to the connection module for receiving a right audio signal from the multimedia device; and a first neck cord branched out from the right cord, the first neck cord having a USB connector at a distal end. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The earphone of claim 12, further comprising second neck cord branched out from the left cord and having a holder at a distal end for holding the USB connector. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The earphone of claim 13 wherein the connection module comprises an audio connector for electrically connecting the left and right earpieces to left and right audio output pins of the multimedia device. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The earphone of claim 14, wherein the connection module comprises a multipurpose connector comprising a pair of audio pins for electrically connecting the earpieces to a pair of audio output pins of the multimedia device and a pair of power pins for electrically connecting the USB connector to a pair of charging input pins of the multimedia device. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The earphone of claim 15, wherein the multipurpose connector further comprises a pair of data pins for electrically connecting the USB connector to a pair of data input/out pins of the multimedia device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The earphone of claim 15, wherein the connection module comprises a multipurpose connector comprising a pair of power pins for electrically connecting the USB connector to a pair of charging input pins of the multimedia device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The earphone of claim 17, wherein the multipurpose connector further comprises a pair of power pins for electrically connecting the USB connector to a pair of data input/output pins of the multimedia device.