Abstract: An externally connectable control unit for a portable radio includes an array of contacts matching a similar array of contacts on a portable radio. At lest one control switch is electrically connected with such connector contacts and disposed internally of a switch housing structure. The internal switch is located in association with a recess formed in the housing and a removable plug is friction-fitted within the recess so as to establish a first electrical condition of the control switch--but which is also capable of being manually pulled out of the recess to establish a second electrical condition of the control switch. The meaning to be associated with the switch is determined by a programming device in the control unit which interfaces with the portable radio circuits and is utilized to perform predetermined radio functions. One or more additional switches may also be located on the switch housing (e.g.

Abstract: A portable radiotelephone is disclosed in which an associated logic unit communicates via a data bus with an internal keypad and display and a detachable external keypad and display. Capability is provided for detecting the presence of the external keypad on the data bus and, in response to the detection, the information which would normally be communicated between the logic unit and the internal keypad and display is diverted to the external keypad and display. When the external keypad is detached from the data bus, communications between the logic unit and the internal keypad and display is reestablished.

Abstract: A compact or miniaturized well-shielded double superheterodyne tuner is provided, wherein an input circuit portion, a first mixing portion, a first intermediate frequency bandpass filter, a second mixing portion and an output circuit portion are mounted in separated casings. The first mixing portion and the second mixing portion are provided on printed boards and each mounted on a bottom plate of the casing. The casings containing the first and second mixing portion are arranged in a manner such that grounded surfaces of the printed boards contained in the casings are arranged face to face. The casing containing the bandpass filter is contacted adjacently to a common face of the face to face casings. Each of the casings containing the input and output circuit portions is located adjacently to each of faces common to the face to face casings and the filter containing casing. Some structual improvements are also provided for simplifying the manufacture and adjustment of the tuner.

Abstract: This invention is a case designed to contain a miniature battery of a particular design in connection with a radio transmitter wherein the case provides for quick access through a friction fitting cover and specially designed battery holding elements which permit removal and replacement of the special battery without the need of any tools or special training. The holding portion for the battery consists of two especially designed spring loaded case elements, one of which has a partial shelf to retain the battery.

Abstract: A unique housing (104 and 600) of a portable radio transceiver (100) is described that takes advantage of the heat sinking, electrical shielding and structural characteristics of a battery. The unique electronic circuitry housing (104 and 600) includes a battery as an integral structural element thereof. In one illustrated housing (104), a stick battery (210) is attached to the side of a transmitter printed circuit panel (213). A logic printed circuit panel (212) and a receiver printed circuit panel (214) are positioned above and below the transmitter printed circuit panel (213), respectively, and are held together by interlocking side rails (206,207). In a second illustrated housing (600), a flat battery (602) is attached to the sides of a first U-shaped printed circuit panel (604). A second U-shaped printed circuit panel (606) is positioned between the battery and the first panel (604). Heat dissipated by the electrical components on the second panel (606) is conducted away by the flat battery (602).

Abstract: A warning and protection circuit arrangement suitable for use in conjunction with a two-way portable transceiver having a removable battery pack/antenna includes a battery enclosure containing an antenna structure. A circuit is enclosed inside the battery enclosure for providing information indicative of certain predetermined parameters of the antenna or the battery. This information may be used by the transceiver to provide the user with an alert in the event an inappropriate battery pack/antenna is being used. The information may also be used to modify the normal operation of the transceiver to avoid possible damage.

Abstract: A dipole antenna for a portable radio is contained completely within the insulated housing (10) of the transceiver. The dipole antenna is formed as two conductive surfaces (12, 13) electrically isolated from each other but disposed on the same printed circuit board (11) of the transceiver circuit which supports the circuit modules (14, 15). The two dipole halves are connected to each other by means of a dipole tuning circuit (29). The conductive tracks (23, 26, 27) of the transceiver circuit are interrupted at a location which divides as few tracks as possible. The interrupted tracks are bridged together by high-impedance resistors (22).

Abstract: An assembly for a pager having a main housing that is generic to a family of papers having different outputs. A subassembly housing contains the output circuitry for each member of the family of pagers. A generic circuit is mounted on a circuit board that is slideable within the main housing between a first and second position. The circuit board, in a first position, allows the subassembly housing to mate with the main housing. The subassembly housing is locked into mated engagement with the main housing when the circuit board is slid from its first position to its second position. The locking engagement is provided by a tongue-like projection mounted on the circuit board which is received by a cavity in the subassembly housing when the circuit board slides to its second position. In conjunction with this flange mounted on the subassembly housing engages a first end of the circuit board.

Abstract: An improved portable battery powered electrical device is disclosed which includes a battery pack having normally inactivated battery terminals so that inadvertent short circuiting thereof will not produce an undesirable high amplitude short current thereacross. A normally open switch interrupts the current path in the battery pack which is actuated to energize such battery terminals only when the battery pack is fully interconnected and mated to the associated portable housing. Fuse means are included to prevent the use of unauthorized battery packs without the foregoing safeguard provisions.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with a limited time operative decoder for special scrambled television program transmissions involving a voltage source for energizing the decoder of limited time effectiveness adapted to energize the decoder only during the limited time of the special scrambled television program.

Abstract: A modular electronic system is constructed by the interconnection of modules containing individual circuits. Each module includes a set of contact pads disposed at sites which are predesignated for the interconnection of corresponding terminals in the various circuits, which terminals are to be interconnected upon assembly of the system. The contact pads are disposed on the exterior surfaces of the modules and in a predetermined arrangement so that all electric connections can be accomplished unambiguously and only upon proper alignment of the modules. Activation of individual circuits may be delayed until completion of assembly by use of a sensing circuit in each module which determines that assembly has been completed or, alternatively, a displaceable connecting plate mounted on a resilient surface may be employed for springing out of connection when the modules are displaced from each other and making connection for activation of the circuits when the modules are contiguous to each other.

Abstract: A television receiver is adapted for use of standardized plug-in descramblers which are coupled to the receiver by a connector. The connector is accessible from the exterior of the housing of the receiver without significant disassembly. The connector has terminals electrically coupled to various key points in the receiver. Each type of descrambler is adapted for descrambling a particular type of scrambled signal, and for that purpose uses certain of the connector terminals. The plug-in descrambler also selects the operating frequency characteristics of the tuner.

Abstract: An assembly structure of a high frequency circuit apparatus including at least one first high frequency circuit block; a metallic chassis on which said first high frequency circuit block is disposed; a second high frequency block formed by placing a high frequency circuit element inside a metallic case having one of its surfaces opened; and a shield case having one of its surfaces opened and divided into compartments by shield plates shielding said high frequency circuit blocks from one another; said second high frequency circuit block being fitted to said metallic chassis in such a fashion that the open surface thereof is sealed by said metallic chassis; said shield case being fitted to said metallic chassis in such a fashion that said compartments thereof separate said high frequency circuit blocks from one another.

Abstract: In a portable radio receiver of the type wherein a metal member forming a loop antenna surrounds the circuit components making up the receiver circuitry, the receiver is provided with high impedance elements in series with at least the power supply and grounding lines at some point between the power supply and the RF-IF converter. The antenna circuitry may also include a high impedance element in series with the signal path at some point downstream of the RF-IF converter.

Abstract: A theft-resistant audio system for a vehicle including a housing or chassis enclosing a digitally-controlled audio signal source and microprocessor-based controller therefor which is securely and permanently mounted to the vehicle behind the dashboard, and a user interface unit containing manual input controls and an audio system status display which is pluggable into the front of the permanently secured housing through an opening in the dashboard to facilitate removal thereof when the vehicle is unattended to thereby render the audio system unusable and hence of little value to a potential thief.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component 1 for a hi-fi system. This component has plug connection contacts P.sub.1 to P.sub.4, the plug connection contact P.sub.1 being arranged on the top 10, the plug connection contact P.sub.2 on the right-hand side 11, the plug connection contact P.sub.3 on the bottom 12, and the plug connection contact P.sub.4 on the left-hand side 13. These plug connection contacts are connected, on the inside, with each other and at least with the LF-signal source of the component. Wiring is no longer necessary, since the individual components can be connected with each other via the plug connection contacts both in the event that they are arranged alongside of each other and in the event that they are arranged one above the other.

Abstract: A bi-directional data transmission and control system utilizing a central processing unit and a multiplicity of remote subscribers. Each subscriber is provided with a terminal coupled with the central processing unit by a suitable medium such as a CATV channel. Each terminal is provided with a demarcation plane separating common circuitry from a number of specialty modules and a common bus therebetween for circuitry simplification, application expandability and individual tailoring. The data transmission scheme efficiently utilizes the frequency spectrum and enhances polling frequency by permitting selective polling of any given specialty module or subscriber at any given time and by permitting simultaneous polling of every subscriber for service calls, thereafter locating the caller with minimal polling. Data transmission protocol is expandable or contractable for each terminal independently of others and permits data transmission between any two points in the system.

Abstract: A chassis for a television receiver is provided which is adapted to operate in cooperation with any one of a number of electrical subsystems which perform similar functions but have differing signal and power requirements, such as tuners, receiver controls, et cetera, and are located remote from the chassis within the receiver. Each subsystem is coupled to a connector by a cable. The connector includes a row of contacts located in symmetrically spaced holes in the connector. One of the holes is blocked and serves as a keying indication. Mounted on the chassis is a row of similarly symmetrically spaced terminals, with one terminal missing from the row. A connector can only be mated with the terminal row when the blocked hole in aligned with the missing terminal location.

Abstract: A scan-lock control device is provided for use with a high frequency receiver in a manner which adds frequency scanning and lock-up functions to the receiver without affecting any of the receiver's other functions. The scan-lock control incorporates an interface unit which can be operatively connected to the receiver to interconnect scanning and lock-up circuits to the receiver. The scan-lock device also incorporates a novel multiplexer unit which is modular and expandable and has a plurality of plug-in cards operatively associated therewith; each card having programmed thereon a frequency data channel which may be selectively scanned.

Abstract: A modular aviation NAV/COM radio which is adapted for different mounting orientations and is thereby suitable for use on a variety of aircraft includes an OBS converter-indicator which is removable from the main body receiver portion. The OBS converter-indicator is able to be mounted separately from the main body receiver portion so that it can be positioned directly in front of the pilot when cockpit space is not available to mount the entire radio directly in front of the pilot.

Abstract: A battery charger for a portable radio having a battery pack forming a radio-battery unit and arranged to accommodate various combinations of both radio and battery lengths, the charger being provided with a recess for positioning a radio-battery unit in a selected axial position therein with a plurality of axially spaced sets of charging contacts disposed within the recess, each set being arranged for selective circuit making engagement with charging terminals on the battery pack in accordance with the length of the radio inserted with the charger recess.

Abstract: A compound acoustic apparatus includes a radio receiver and a magnetic tape player which are adapted to be mounted on the interior panel such as the dashboard of an automobile. The apparatus includes a main unit formed with an opening in its front side, which is adpated to receive a tape cartridge which cooperates with the player and an operating unit having operating buttons, knobs and indicators of the player and the receiver mounted thereon and which is formed with a slot of a commensurate size as the cartridge receiving opening. The main unit and the operating unit are disposed on the opposite sides of the interior panel, which is also formed with a slot which provides a communication between the cartridge receiving opening and the slot formed in the operating unit.

Abstract: A speaker device having a holder means for a superminiature tape recorder comprises an external speaker device and a holding member provided integrally to said external speaker device for automatically holding the tape recorder when the tape recorder is placed on the holding member.

Abstract: An audio apparatus in the form of a radio receiver is composed of a first part including electrical components constituting a tuner housed within a first cabinet for providing audio signals, a second part including at least a loud speaker housed within a second cabinet for converting the audio signals to sound, and cooperative mechanical and electrical coupling members at mating surfaces of the first and second cabinets for detachably assembling together the first and second parts of the apparatus with such mating surfaces of the respective cabinets in abutting relationship. When the first and second parts of the audio apparatus are detached from each other, the first part thereof may be used alone as a pocket radio with the audio signals produced thereby being audibly reproduced by means of an earphone engaged with a respective jack of such first part.