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Detection, identification and operation of pheripherals connected via an audio/video-plug to an electronic device

US8412268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2005
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2420/03
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device including a jack arranged to receive a peripheral device A/V plug, the A/V plug providing an end-terminal for a peripheral device to be connected to the jack, wherein the device is arranged to detect insertion of the A/V plug, and upon detection of insertion, discriminate the functionality provided by the peripheral device.

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