Electrical socket
US9515425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/58
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio interface (1) comprising a socket (3) arranged to receive a plug (30), the socket arranged to transfer an audio signal to the plug when connected to the socket, the interface comprising a detector (10) to determine whether an audio signal is received at the socket, the detector arranged to cause generation of a test signal to indicate that an audio signal is received at the socket, at least when the plug is not connected to the socket.
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