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WO2008130341A1
WO2008130341A1 PCT/US2007/008953 US2007008953W WO2008130341A1 WO 2008130341 A1 WO2008130341 A1 WO 2008130341A1 US 2007008953 W US2007008953 W US 2007008953W WO 2008130341 A1 WO2008130341 A1 WO 2008130341A1
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audio system
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receiver module
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Hans Alfred Troemel, Jr.
Jason Quentin Paulsel
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Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
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Priority to EP07755280A priority Critical patent/EP2135357A4/fr
Priority to CN200780053158A priority patent/CN101682342A/zh
Priority to PCT/US2007/008953 priority patent/WO2008130341A1/fr
Priority to JP2010502980A priority patent/JP2010524392A/ja
Publication of WO2008130341A1 publication Critical patent/WO2008130341A1/fr
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/06—Receivers
    • H04B1/08—Constructional details, e.g. cabinet

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  • the present invention generally relates to audio systems.
  • the present invention relates to a radio frequency (RP) tuner module that is highly configurable for use in a wide range of audio system design applications.
  • RP radio frequency
  • the RF tuner module is directly mounted to an audio system main printed circuit board (PCB) through a header connector.
  • PCB main printed circuit board
  • the mounting of the RF tuner module to the main PCB in this manner necessitates the use of additional components such as mechanical brackets to stabilize the RF tuner module relative to the audio system main PCB.
  • direct mounting of the RF receiver module to the main PCB takes up valuable board space on the main PCB and could require an additional hand insertion step and an additional soldering process step for assembly. These additional steps are undesirable from the standpoints of manufacturing quality and cost.
  • the disclosed embodiments relate to a radio frequency (RF) receiver module.
  • An exemplary embodiment of the RF receiver module comprises a base, an RF connector secured to the base, the RF connector adapted to receive an RF signal from an audio signal source, and a cable connector secured to the base, the cable connector adapted to receive a cable that connects the RF receiver module to an audio system main printed circuit board to transfer an audio signal derived from the RF signal to the audio system main printed circuit board.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an RF receiver module in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an audio system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative audio system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • an RF receiver module in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is adapted to support a wide range of physical system configurations because the RF receiver module is not necessarily secured directly to an audio system main PCB.
  • an RF receiver module constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be disposed remotely or spaced apart with respect to the system main PCB or attached to the system main PCB in a manner that takes up significantly less space than in conventional audio system designs.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an RF receiver module in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the RF receiver module is generally referred to by the reference number 100.
  • the RF receiver module 100 includes a base 102, which serves as a support for various electronic components that receive and decode an RF signal.
  • Exemplary embodiments of the RF receiver module 100 comprise decoders for one or more of the following types of signals: XM satellite radio, Sirius satellite radio, AM/FM radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), WiMAX, Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) digital radio, cellular telephone or similar receivers and transceivers.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting
  • An audio system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes one or more RF receiver modules, each adapted to receive and decode one or more signal type.
  • the RF receiver module 100 includes an RF connector 104 and a ribbon cable connector 106.
  • the RF connector 104 is adapted to receive an RF signal from a signal source such as an antenna (not shown). The received RF signal is decoded by circuitry disposed on the base 102 of the RF receiver module 100.
  • An exemplary RF connector 104 is manufactured by Amphenol RF, Four Old Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810. Such connectors may be designed to comply with industry standards, such as the FAKRA and USCAR standards.
  • the presence of the RF connector 104 on the RF receiver module 100 reduces the need for an RF cable to be connected to the product RF interface.
  • performance and cost can be optimized.
  • the need for a pig-tail RF cable or main board interface circuitry is eliminated.
  • the module can interface directly to the antenna cable and can reside anywhere within the audio unit. AU in all, this method provides ease of implementation in a cost effective manner, while maintaining the performance integrity of the module design.
  • the ribbon cable connector 106 is adapted to accommodate a ribbon cable that connects to an audio system main PCB, which supports general audio processing circuitry.
  • the audio system PCB may include a processor that controls the overall operation of the audio system.
  • the audio system main PCB may be adapted to facilitate user selection of system parameters such as signal source, volume or the like.
  • the ribbon cable connector 106 is adapted to provide a power signal received from an audio system main PCB to the RF receiver module 100. As illustrated below with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.
  • an exemplary embodiment of the ribbon cable connector 106 is adapted to connect the RF receiver module 100 to an audio system main PCB to transfer an audio signal derived from a received RF signal to the audio system main PCB.
  • an exemplary embodiment of the ribbon cable connector 106 is adapted to connect the RF receiver module 100 to an audio system main PCB to transfer an audio (and data) signal(s) derived from a received RF signal to the audio system main PCB.
  • An exemplary embodiment of the RF receiver module 100 is adapted to be loosely joined to the audio system main PCB to allow the RF receiver module 100 to be flexibly positioned anywhere within the product space of a given system design.
  • the ribbon cable connector 106 allows placement of the RF receiver module 100 in a spaced apart relationship relative to the audio system main PCB.
  • the RF receiver module 100 is adapted to be disposed on an edge and at an approximate right angle to the audio system main PCB.
  • FTG. 2 is a perspective view of an audio system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the audio system is generally referred to by the reference number 200.
  • An exemplary embodiment of the audio system 200 comprises a chassis 202, which supports system components such as the RF receiver module 100.
  • the RF receiver module 100 is disposed adjacent to the chassis 202.
  • the RF connector 104 is adapted to receive an RF signal from a signal source such as an antenna (not shown).
  • a ribbon cable 204 is connected between the RF receiver module 100 and an audio system main PCB 206. As shown in FIG. 2, the audio system main PCB 206 is spaced apart from the RF receiver module 100 by virtue of its connection via the ribbon cable 204.
  • the RF receiver module 100 could be disposed at any desired location within the chassis 202 of the audio system 200 depending on system design criteria.
  • FlG. 3 is a perspective view of an audio system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the audio system is generally referred to be the reference number 300.
  • the audio system 300 comprises a chassis 302, which is adapted to secure various components of the system 300.
  • An audio system main PCB 304 is attached to the chassis 302.
  • the RF receiver module 100 is disposed on an edge and at an approximate right angle relative to the audio system main PCB 304.
  • the connection of the RF receiver module 100 to the audio system main PCB 304 via a ribbon cable (not shown) eliminates additional mounting hardware such as a mounting bracket, while allowing disposal of the RF receive module 100 in a manner that minimizes the use of space on the audio system main PCB 304.
  • the RF receiver module 100 is positioned in such a manner that the RF connector 104 extends from the back of the chassis 302.
  • the RF connector 104 may be connected to a source of an RF signal (not shown), as described above.
  • the audio system 300 comprises a faceplate 306, which may provide access to various system controls by a user.

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Abstract

Selon divers modes de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un module de réception radiofréquence (100). Selon un mode de réalisation représentatif, le module de réception radiofréquence (100) comporte un socle (102), un connecteur radiofréquence (104) fixé au socle (102), le connecteur radiofréquence (104) étant apte à recevoir un signal radiofréquence provenant d'une source de signaux audio, et un connecteur de câble (106) fixé au socle (102), le connecteur de câble (106) étant apte à recevoir un câble (206) qui relie le module de réception radiofréquence (100) à une carte de circuit imprimé principal d'un système audio (206) pour transférer un signal audio dérivé du signal radiofréquence vers la carte de circuit imprimé principal du système audio (206).
PCT/US2007/008953 2007-04-10 2007-04-10 Module radiofréquence Ceased WO2008130341A1 (fr)

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EP07755280A EP2135357A4 (fr) 2007-04-10 2007-04-10 Module radiofréquence
CN200780053158A CN101682342A (zh) 2007-04-10 2007-04-10 射频(rf)模块
PCT/US2007/008953 WO2008130341A1 (fr) 2007-04-10 2007-04-10 Module radiofréquence
JP2010502980A JP2010524392A (ja) 2007-04-10 2007-04-10 高周波（ｒｆ）モジュール

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EP2354826A1 (fr) * 2010-02-04 2011-08-10 Corning Cable Systems LLC Cartes d'interfaces optiques, ensembles et procédés associés adaptés pour l'installation et l'utilisation dans un équipement de système d'antenne
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