Modular control interface
US9774712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0274
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular portable device system and method improves the quality of the interface between a core device and an add-on module via an interconnection system specifically applicable to modular systems. A multi-pin connector array accessible from outside the base device is configured and located to electrically connect to a mating array on the add-on module when the two devices are docked. In an embodiment, the multi-pin connector array includes a command/control pin configured to support multiple functions such as, but not limited to, device detection, interrupt functions, mode changes and wake functions.
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