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Circuitry for active cable

US8516238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2370/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode.

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