Connector system for supporting multiple types of plug carrying accessory devices
US7836216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2105/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a method and apparatus for intelligent handheld device accessory support. A method of one embodiment includes sensing the presence of an accessory plug in a jack of the handheld device, determining a type of accessory device attached to the accessory plug, including receiving electrical signals from pins of the plug and based on the determination, configuring the handheld device, including assigning particular signals to pins of the plug.
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