Hot unplug predictions based on latch positions detected by a sensing circuit
US10565150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/62
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example peripheral device includes a module interface to receive power and data communication from a computing device. The peripheral device also includes an attachment tab to affix the peripheral device to a lower side of the computing device. The peripheral device further includes a latch to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the computing device. The peripheral device further includes a sensing circuit to detect a change in position of the latch. The peripheral device further includes a controller to, in response to detecting the latch moving from a locked position to an unlocked position, indicate a hot unplug prediction to the computing device via the module interface.
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