Multi-function ports on a computing device
US10282337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4226
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one general aspect, a method can include configuring a first connector of a particular type included in a first multipurpose port located on a first side of a computing device to connect the computing device to a first peripheral device, transporting one or more of power, high-speed data, and display data between the computing device and the first peripheral device using the first multipurpose port, configuring a second connector of the particular type included in a second multipurpose port located on a second side of the computing device to connect the computing device to a second peripheral device, and transporting one or more of power, high-speed data, and display data between the computing device and the second peripheral device using the second multipurpose port.
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