Communication with accessories
US10015200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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