Method and apparatus for reconfiguring pin assignments on a connector
US10430365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R29/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method (700) for reconfiguring pin assignments on a connector (100) is provided. The method (700) includes reading a present accessory type (34a) from an accessory (30) coupled to the connector (100) having a plurality of pins (110) wherein the present accessory type (34a) is associated with an accessory pin assignment (31) of the connector (100), and comparing the present accessory type (34a) to a stored accessory type (18a) associated with a connector pin assignment (17) to determine if the accessory pin assignment (31) is compatible with the connector pin assignment (17).
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