Communication protocol for use with portable electronic devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8346987
APP PUB NO 20120117274A1
SERIAL NO

13273107

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Improved techniques for communicating between a portable electronic device and an accessory (or auxiliary) device are disclosed. The accessory device can augment or supplement the functionality or capabilities of the portable electronic device. For example, in one embodiment, the accessory device can provide wireless communication capabilities to the portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device pertains to a portable media player and thus provide media data for storage, playback or transmission. In one embodiment, the accessory device is attachable to the portable electronic device.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014 US

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krueger, Scott San Francisco, US 72 3614
Lydon, Gregory Thomas Santa Cruz, US 4 398

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