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Communication between an accessory and a media player using an extended interface lingo

US8285901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2010
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

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