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Charging and audio usage

US9583975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/345
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for charging and audio usage. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include detecting, by an accessory including a first connector and a second connector configured to enable coupling to a user equipment, a charger being coupled to the first connector; sending, based on at least the detected charger, an indication to the user equipment to change to a power receive mode; detecting, by the accessory, the change to the power receive mode; and allowing, based on at least the detected change, power to flow from the first connector to the second connector. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

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