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Communication with accessories

US10015200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2015
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0816
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of connections may be established between an accessory interface and a plurality of accessories. A connection between the accessory interface and a portable electronic device may also be established. A first set of messages may be communicated via the accessory interface between the portable electronic device and a first accessory of the plurality of accessories. A second set of messages may be communicated via the accessory interface between the portable electronic device and a second accessory of the plurality of accessories. The first and second sets of messages communicated between the portable electronic device and the accessory interface may be formatted in accordance with a data exchange pattern.

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