Method for controlling the active data interface when multiple interfaces are available
US8195840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4068
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for controlling which of multiple data interfaces in an electronic device is used for communication with another electronic device so as to minimize disruption of the user experience. In one embodiment, a switch may be provided that is configured to maintain the data stream through a presently used data interface even when other data interfaces become physically connected or available for data transfer. Benefits of unused, but nevertheless connected data interfaces may be received by the electronic device without initiating a transfer of the communication duties between interfaces.
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