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Power connector between serial interfaces

US8928189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2007
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4081
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a method, an apparatus, a computer program product and a system for a first serial and a second serial interface for connecting or disconnecting a power terminal of a first serial interface to a power terminal of a second serial interface based on a voltage level at an identification terminal of the second serial interface, wherein each interface comprising at least one data line and power supply line.

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