Techniques for transferring data between a media player and an accessory having a tuner

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7949810
APP PUB NO 20090125134A1
SERIAL NO

12208987

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A method, system, and connector interface for controlling an accessory. The method includes obtaining, by a portable media player, tuning information from the accessory; and controlling, by the portable media player, the accessory based on the tuning information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the portable media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the portable media player.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolton, Lawrence G Fremont, US 67 3259
Filson, John B San Jose, US 74 4359
Lydon, Gregory T Santa Cruz, US 58 3055
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, US 74 4800
Tikalsky, Terry Sunnyvale, US 17 1106
Tupman, David San Francisco, US 56 2592

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