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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2000
Satoshi Sakuragi, Yokohama, JP;
Wataru Kakinoki, Yokohama, JP;
Takashi Kuroda, Sagamihara, JP;
Masanori Tsubono, Machida, JP;
Satoru Inomata, Ishikawa-ken, JP;
Other;
Abstract
An interface cable allows the number of components and manufacturing costs to be reduced. The interface cable has a housing defining an inner volume which has an opening. A first connector is removably connectable to one of a computer and a portable terminal. The first connector protrudes through the opening in the housing. An interface circuit is coupled to the first connector in which the interface circuit is located within the housing. A cable is coupled to the interface circuit. A second connector is removably connectable to the other of the computer and the portable terminal.