Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Kok Yong Chan

Lanting L Garra

Ying Hooi Tan

Hong Da Chua

An interface system for communication devices comprises a radio having a through-hole opening from a front surface to a back surface, the through-hole forming a coaxial connector shaped interface for coupling to an accessory. The coaxial connector shaped interface allows for a plurality of different interchangeable electronic accessories to interface to the radio.

Radio housing having through-hole connector for coupling accessories

A loudspeaker audio accessory provides and non-cable interface to a portable radio. The accessory can operate in conjunction with the radio or as a standalone device. An accessory loudspeaker is contained within the accessory housing, the accessory loudspeaker being positioned at a tilted angle within the housing to direct audio upwards towards audio porting located on a top surface of the accessory housing. The accessory provides a plurality of operational modes, the first mode of operation being a stand-alone mode generating an emergency alert audio tone via the loudspeaker in response to a switch being enabled; and the second mode of operation provides boosted audio via the accessory loudspeaker when the accessory is coupled to a radio. The accessory can also operate in conjunction with the radio via a short range link to selectively emergency signals and boosted audio.

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Penang, Malaysia

Kok Yong Chan