Method and system for transferring button status information between a media player and an accessory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8135891
APP PUB NO 20090299506A1
SERIAL NO

12537751

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A method, system, and connector interface for transferring status information between a media player and an accessory. The method includes determining, by the accessory, when a button event occurs; and transmitting, by the accessory, at least one button status command to the media player, where the one or more button status commands comprise a context-specific button status command and at least one command associated with a particular media type. According to the method and system disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to facilitate the transfer of status information.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolton, Lawrence G Fremont, US 67 3142
Dorogusker, Jesse Lee Los Altos, US 49 4652
Filson, John B San Jose, US 74 4199
Lydon, Gregory T Santa Cruz, US 58 2998
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, US 74 4600
Schubert, Emily C San Jose, US 38 1476
Tupman, David San Francisco, US 56 2555

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