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Switching system which allows primary USB connection in response to USB signaling

US8880748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4291
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

System and method controlling connectivity within a device. A device may be coupled to a host device. In response to the coupling, low power logic (e.g., an embedded device) of the device may be coupled to the host device. The low power logic may perform enumeration with the host device using only power provided by the host device. The low power logic may also charge a battery of the device using power provided by the host device. Device circuitry of the device may provide a signal for coupling to the host device. In response, the device circuitry may be coupled to the host device and may perform device enumeration with the host device.

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