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Connector interface pin mapping

US9612991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2013
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4265
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for connector interface mapping. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include detecting, at a first device, an orientation of a data connector connectable to a data interface, the data interface having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion coupled to a single port of a first type at the first device; sending, by the first device, the detected orientation information to a second device; and receiving, at the first device including the single port, data sent by the second device to the single port. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

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