System and method for device having internal reset/restart button that is activated via insertion tool accessiable throught single transmission path of plug connection
US9239633B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/23
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated port for connecting a device with an accessory having a plug is provided. An opening in the device may provide access to a recess of the port for receiving one or more connectors of the plug. The recess may include one or more terminals for electrically coupling with one or more connectors of the plug in a first mode of operation. The recess may also include a switch, which may be activated to change the operational state of the device from the first mode of operation into a second mode of operation that is not intended for general use. The switch may be provided such that insertion of the plug into the recess via the opening electrically couples the one or more terminals of the port with the one or more connectors of the plug without activating the switch.
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