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Communication between an accessory and a media player with multiple protocol versions

US7529871B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

A connector interface system is disclosed. The connector interface system includes an interface and a protocol in communication with which allows a media player to communicate with external devices over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a plurality of accessory lingoes. The accessory lingoes comprise a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, a RF transmitter lingo and an extended interface lingo.

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