Techniques for detecting removal of a connector
    1.
    发明授权
    Techniques for detecting removal of a connector 有权
    检测连接器拆卸的技术

    公开(公告)号:US09166345B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-20

    申请号:US14486096

    申请日:2014-09-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R13/665 G06F13/382 H04M3/08

    Abstract: A system that detects electrical disconnection of one connector from another connector includes a detection circuitry and a protection circuitry. The detection circuitry detects that a plug connector has been electrically disconnected from a corresponding receptacle connector. In response to the detection, the detection circuitry sends a signal to the protection circuitry. In response to the signal, the protection circuitry lowers or terminates power being supplied to a host device via one of the contacts of the plug connector. This helps to prevent shocks/shorts that may be caused by accidental disconnection of the plug connector.

    Abstract translation: 检测一个连接器与另一个连接器的断电的系统包括检测电路和保护电路。 检测电路检测到插头连接器已经与相应的插座连接器电气断开。 响应于检测,检测电路向保护电路发送信号。 响应于该信号,保护电路通过插头连接器的一个触点降低或终止向主机装置供电。 这有助于防止可能由插头连接器意外断开引起的冲击/短路。

    Printed circuit boards with embedded components
    2.
    发明授权
    Printed circuit boards with embedded components 有权
    带嵌入式组件的印刷电路板

    公开(公告)号:US08804363B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-12

    申请号:US13683997

    申请日:2012-11-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Printed circuit boards are provided with embedded components. The embedded components may be mounted within recesses in the surface of a printed circuit board substrate. The printed circuit board substrate may have grooves and buried channels in which wires may be mounted. Recesses may be provided with solder pads to which the wires may be soldered or attached with conductive adhesive. An integrated switch may be provided in an opening within a printed circuit board substrate. The integrated switch may have a dome switch member that is mounted within the opening. A cover member for the switch may be formed from a flexible layer that covers the dome switch member. Terminals for the integrated switch may be formed from conductive structures in an interior printed circuit board layer. Interconnects may be used to electrically connect embedded components such as switches, integrated circuits, solder pads for wires, and other devices.

    Abstract translation: 印刷电路板配有嵌入式组件。 嵌入式部件可以安装在印刷电路板基板的表面中的凹部内。 印刷电路板基板可以具有可以安装电线的凹槽和埋入通道。 凹部可以设置有焊料,焊丝可以焊接或者用导电粘合剂附着。 集成开关可以设置在印刷电路板基板的开口内。 集成开关可以具有安装在开口内的圆顶开关构件。 用于开关的盖构件可以由覆盖圆顶开关构件的柔性层形成。 集成开关的端子可以由内部印刷电路板层中的导电结构形成。 互连可用于电连接嵌入式组件,例如开关,集成电路,电线焊盘和其他设备。

    Techniques for configuring contacts of a connector
    4.
    发明授权
    Techniques for configuring contacts of a connector 有权
    用于配置连接器触点的技术

    公开(公告)号:US08686600B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US13721522

    申请日:2012-12-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring contacts of a first connector includes detecting mating of a second connector with the first connector and in response to the detection, sending a command over one of the contacts and waiting for a response to the command. If a valid response to the command is received, the system determines the orientation of the second connector. The response also includes configuration information for contacts in the second connector. The system then configures some of the other contacts of the first connector based on the determined orientation and configuration information of the contacts of the second connector.

    Abstract translation: 用于配置第一连接器的触点的系统和方法包括检测第二连接器与第一连接器的匹配,并且响应于该检测,在一个触点上发送命令并等待对该命令的响应。 如果接收到对命令的有效响应,则系统确定第二个连接器的方向。 该响应还包括用于第二连接器中的触点的配置信息。 然后,系统基于确定的第二连接器的触点的取向和配置信息来配置第一连接器的一些其它触点。

    Method and system for detecting connection of a host device to an accessory device
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for detecting connection of a host device to an accessory device 有权
    用于检测主机设备与附件设备的连接的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08898348B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US13762227

    申请日:2013-02-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques for detecting connection of a host device by an accessory device are provided. The accessory device outputs a pulsed voltage/current on its power contact and measure the voltage at the power contact in response to the pulsed voltage/current. If the measured voltage reaches a certain value at or after the expiration of a predetermined time, then the accessory concludes that a host device is connected to it.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于通过附件装置检测主机设备的连接的技术。 附件设备在其电源触点上输出脉冲电压/电流,并根据脉冲电压/电流测量电源触点的电压。 如果测量的电压在预定时间期满或之后达到一定值,则附件得出结论,主机设备被连接到它。

    TECHNIQUES FOR CONFIGURING CONTACTS OF A CONNECTOR
    6.
    发明申请
    TECHNIQUES FOR CONFIGURING CONTACTS OF A CONNECTOR 有权
    用于配置连接器触点的技术

    公开(公告)号:US20140181328A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US14192555

    申请日:2014-02-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring contacts of a first connector includes detecting mating of a second connector with the first connector and in response to the detection, sending a command over one of the contacts and waiting for a response to the command. If a valid response to the command is received, the system determines the orientation of the second connector. The response also includes configuration information for contacts in the second connector. The system then configures some of the other contacts of the first connector based on the determined orientation and configuration information of the contacts of the second connector.

    Abstract translation: 用于配置第一连接器的触点的系统和方法包括检测第二连接器与第一连接器的匹配,并且响应于该检测,在一个触点上发送命令并等待对该命令的响应。 如果接收到对命令的有效响应,则系统确定第二个连接器的方向。 该响应还包括用于第二连接器中的触点的配置信息。 然后,系统基于确定的第二连接器的触点的取向和配置信息来配置第一连接器的一些其它触点。

    Printed Circuit Boards with Embedded Components
    10.
    发明申请
    Printed Circuit Boards with Embedded Components 有权
    带嵌入式组件的印刷电路板

    公开(公告)号:US20130077813A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13683997

    申请日:2012-11-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Printed circuit boards are provided with embedded components. The embedded components may be mounted within recesses in the surface of a printed circuit board substrate. The printed circuit board substrate may have grooves and buried channels in which wires may be mounted. Recesses may be provided with solder pads to which the wires may be soldered or attached with conductive adhesive. An integrated switch may be provided in an opening within a printed circuit board substrate. The integrated switch may have a dome switch member that is mounted within the opening. A cover member for the switch may be formed from a flexible layer that covers the dome switch member. Terminals for the integrated switch may be formed from conductive structures in an interior printed circuit board layer. Interconnects may be used to electrically connect embedded components such as switches, integrated circuits, solder pads for wires, and other devices.

    Abstract translation: 印刷电路板配有嵌入式组件。 嵌入式部件可以安装在印刷电路板基板的表面中的凹部内。 印刷电路板基板可以具有可以安装电线的凹槽和埋入通道。 凹部可以设置有焊料,焊丝可以焊接或者用导电粘合剂附着。 集成开关可以设置在印刷电路板基板的开口内。 集成开关可以具有安装在开口内的圆顶开关构件。 用于开关的盖构件可以由覆盖圆顶开关构件的柔性层形成。 集成开关的端子可以由内部印刷电路板层中的导电结构形成。 互连可用于电连接嵌入式组件,例如开关,集成电路,电线焊盘和其他设备。

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