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Method and system for transferring status information between a media player and an accessory

US7305506B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2006
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2105/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and connector interface for transferring status information between a media player and an accessory. The method includes determining, by the accessory, when a button event occurs; and transmitting, by the accessory, at least one button status command to the media player, where the one or more button status commands comprise a context-specific button status command and at least one command associated with a particular media type. According to the method and system disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environment such as within a connector interface system environment to facilitate the transfer of status information.

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