Connector interface system for enabling data communication with a multi-communication device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7441062
APP PUB NO 20050240705A1
SERIAL NO

10833689

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A connector interface system a communication device is disclosed. The interface includes a docking connector. The docking connector includes first make/last break contacts that minimize internal damage to the internal electronics. The docking connector also includes specific keying arrangement to prevent noncompliant connectors from being plugged in, and thereby minimizes potential damage to the multi-communication device. The connector interface system also includes a remote connector which provides for the ability to output audio, input audio, provides I/O serial protocol, and to provide an output video. Heretofore, all these features have not been implemented in a connector. Therefore, this would allow for a standard headphone cable to be plugged in but also for special remote control cables, microphone cables, video cables could be utilized in such a system. The connector interface system also includes a serial protocol to control device features. These controls help a user sort and search for data more efficiently within the device.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Filson, John Benjamin Sn Jose, CA 94 5400
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, CA 74 4600
Tupman, David San Francisco, CA 56 2555

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