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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2014
Motorola Solutions, Inc, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Hong Da Chua, Batu Pahat, MY;
Kok Yong Chan, Paya Terubong, MY;
Lanting L. Garra, Sunrise, FL (US);
Ying Hooi Tan, Jelutong, MY;
Motorola Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
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.