Method and device for recognition and arbitration of an input connection
US10045135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/09
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments herein enable fast and easy interconnectivity among multimedia accessories including mobile devices and other devices. There is only limited space on mobile devices yet there are numerous input connectors. The standard TRRS audio jack is one such input that has and remains common, primarily because it is the accepted standard for audio input; namely, headphones and earpieces for listening purposes. Embodiments herein describe an intelligent switch to that audio jack that permits for additional backward and forward compatibility. It transparently allows a user to insert analog or digital audio devices, such as earphones, without the need to manually reconfigure device settings. The device herein automatically converts between input connector types using the same input convention present on their existing mobile devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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