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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2004
Ikuo Shinohara, Tokyo, JP;
Ikuo Shinohara, Tokyo, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A switch-equipped input-output plug available for a voice input-output connector (jack) different from one type of portable phone or the like from another is provided. A connecting portion of a 4-electrode plug, for connecting a manipulate-signal electrode has a screwing portion formed therearound. is used for two types of portable phones respectively equipped with 4-electrode and 3 electrode jacks. Thus, a single type of plug is commonly available for two types of portable phones respectively equipped with 4-electrode and 3 electrode jacks by using an adaptor designed to serve as the manipulate-signal electrode such that the adaptor is screwed with the connecting portion and is detached from the connecting portion, respectively.