Adaptive accessory detection and mode negotiation
    85.
    发明授权
    Adaptive accessory detection and mode negotiation 有权
    自适应附件检测和模式协商

    公开(公告)号:US09418032B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US14058291

    申请日:2013-10-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F13/385 G06F13/426

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing device detection and operational mode negotiation entirely over extant high-speed data bus pins or terminals. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and apparatus are disclosed enabling detection, negotiation and serial/video data transfer over USB 2.0 data interface pins in order to consolidate pin count on the interface and associated connector. Existing USB detection mechanisms are also leveraged to the maximum extent so as to eliminate the need for additional detection protocols. This approach allows for smaller connector and parent device form factor, while still maintaining all of the functional capabilities required for that interface. The breadth of USB-capable devices supported by such an interface is also markedly improved over prior art techniques.

    Abstract translation: 完全通过现有高速数据总线引脚或终端提供器件检测和操作模式协商的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中,公开了通过USB 2.0数据接口引脚进行检测,协商和串行/视频数据传输的方法和装置,以便在接口和相关连接器上整合引脚数。 现有的USB检测机制也被最大程度地利用,以免消除额外的检测协议。 这种方法允许更小的连接器和父设备外形,同时仍然保持该接口所需的所有功能。 由这种接口支持的支持USB功能的设备的宽度也比现有技术显着提高。

    STACKABLE, MAGNETICALLY-RETAINED CONNECTOR INTERFACE
    86.
    发明申请
    STACKABLE, MAGNETICALLY-RETAINED CONNECTOR INTERFACE 审中-公开
    可堆叠,磁性保持连接器接口

    公开(公告)号:US20160211889A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-21

    申请号:US15060512

    申请日:2016-03-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

    Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件,这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路,从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外,还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。

    CASCADING POWER FOR ACCESSORIES
    87.
    发明申请
    CASCADING POWER FOR ACCESSORIES 审中-公开
    配件功率

    公开(公告)号:US20160094061A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14962919

    申请日:2015-12-08

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for charging a host device from a charging source through an accessory are described. Upon detecting an input power signal from the charging source, an accessory may send an identification request to the host device and authenticate the host device based on the identification information received from the host device. Upon authenticating the host device, the accessory may enable a power path between the charging source and the host device to supply a charging current to charge the host device.

    Abstract translation: 描述了通过附件从充电源对主机设备充电的方法,系统和装置。 在检测到来自充电源的输入功率信号时,附件可以向主机设备发送标识请求,并且基于从主机设备接收的识别信息来认证主机设备。 在验证主机设备时,附件可以使得充电源和主机设备之间的电源路径能够提供充电电流来对主机设备充电。

    Stackable magnetically-retained connector interface
    88.
    发明授权
    Stackable magnetically-retained connector interface 有权
    可堆叠磁保持连接器接口

    公开(公告)号:US09300083B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US14500556

    申请日:2014-09-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

    Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件,这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路,从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外,还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。

    Automatic power-off of bluetooth device from linked device
    90.
    发明授权
    Automatic power-off of bluetooth device from linked device 有权
    从连接的设备自动关闭蓝牙设备

    公开(公告)号:US08959368B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-17

    申请号:US13854242

    申请日:2013-04-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for powering-off a Bluetooth device from a linked device are provided. A device can transmit a Bluetooth signal to a linked device to instruct the linked device to power-off. In this manner, the user need only turn off one device manually which results in all linked devices being powered off. This process can be initiated by a user through a device directly linked with the device to be powered-off or through a device that is indirectly connected, through one or more Bluetooth networks, with the device to be powered-off. This process can also be automatically initiated by a device when a set of predetermined conditions exist. Once instructed to do so, a device can initiate a predetermined power-off process which can involve terminating any ongoing functions and turning off various subsystems. In accordance with the present invention, a user can initiate a power-off of all the devices on a Bluetooth network through a single device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了从链接设备断开蓝牙设备的方法和系统。 设备可以将蓝牙信号发送到链接的设备以​​指示链接的设备关闭电源。 以这种方式,用户只需手动关闭一个设备,导致所有链接的设备都关闭电源。 该过程可以由用户通过与要断电的设备直接链接的设备或通过一个或多个蓝牙网络与要断电的设备间接连接的设备来发起。 当存在一组预定条件时,该过程也可以由设备自动启动。 一旦指示这样做,设备可以启动预定的断电过程,其可以涉及终止任何正在进行的功能并且关闭各种子系统。 根据本发明,用户可以通过单个设备发起蓝牙网络上的所有设备的断电。

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