Systems and methods for determining the configuration of electronic connections

    公开(公告)号:USRE45492E1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13232978

    申请日:2011-09-14

    IPC分类号: G01R27/26 G01R31/04 H04L27/32

    CPC分类号: H04L27/32 G06F13/385

    摘要: Systems and methods for determining the configuration of a connection between two devices by measuring an electrical characteristic are provided. Using the measured electrical characteristic, a device is able to select an appropriate communication interface, such as serial, Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, parallel, PS/2, etc., and configure itself appropriately. Systems and methods which determine the physical orientation of a connector with respect to another connector may also be provided alone or in combination with such systems and methods for selecting communication interfaces. The physical orientation of a connector can be determined by measuring an electrical characteristic and a device can then configure itself appropriately. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, device designs can decrease in size and cost as well as simplify operation for the end-user.

    Systems and methods for determining the configuration of electronic connections
    12.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for determining the configuration of electronic connections 有权
    用于确定电子连接配置的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07589536B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-15

    申请号:US11650130

    申请日:2007-01-05

    IPC分类号: G01R31/04

    CPC分类号: H04L27/32 G06F13/385

    摘要: Systems and methods for determining the configuration of a connection between two devices by measuring an electrical characteristic are provided. Using the measured electrical characteristic, a device is able to select an appropriate communication interface, such as serial, Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, parallel, PS/2, etc., and configure itself appropriately. Systems and methods which determine the physical orientation of a connector with respect to another connector may also be provided alone or in combination with such systems and methods for selecting communication interfaces. The physical orientation of a connector can be determined by measuring an electrical characteristic and a device can then configure itself appropriately. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, device designs can decrease in size and cost as well as simplify operation for the end-user.

    摘要翻译: 提供了通过测量电气特性来确定两个设备之间的连接配置的系统和方法。 使用测量的电气特性,设备能够选择适当的通信接口,如串行,通用串行总线(USB),FireWire,并行,PS / 2等,并适当配置。 确定连接器相对于另一个连接器的物理取向的系统和方法也可以单独提供或者与用于选择通信接口的这种系统和方法组合地提供。 连接器的物理定位可以通过测量电气特性来确定,然后设备可以适当地进行配置。 根据本发明的原理,设备设计可以减小尺寸和成本,并且简化终端用户的操作。

    Method and apparatus for receiving user inputs
    13.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for receiving user inputs 有权
    用于接收用户输入的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08872798B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-28

    申请号:US13251007

    申请日:2011-09-30

    IPC分类号: G06F3/042 G06F3/041

    CPC分类号: G06F3/0414

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for processing user events are provided. In particular, one or more sensor modules and processor modules are provided that can be operated to detect user events, such as the pressing of an otherwise mechanical switch. In many electronic devices, touch display screens are provided to the user for interfacing with the device. These displays often must also include one or more mechanical switches to provide necessary functionality. The functionality, however, comes at the cost of reduced aesthetics, and potentially increased manufacturing costs related to fabricating one or more holes in the display substrate. The sensor module disclosed herein can be configured such that collected pressure data can be focused, such as linear expansion data or deflection data. By collecting two different types of focused data, the apparatus can more accurately determine whether a user event has occurred. Additional types of sensors may also be utilized to provide even more reliable results.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于处理用户事件的方法和装置。 特别地,提供了一个或多个传感器模块和处理器模块,其可以被操作以检测用户事件,例如按压其他机械开关。 在许多电子设备中,触摸显示屏提供给用户以与设备进行接口。 这些显示器通常还必须包括一个或多个机械开关以提供必要的功能。 然而,该功能的代价是降低了美观性,并且与制造显示基板中的一个或多个孔有关的可能增加的制造成本。 这里公开的传感器模块可以被配置为使得可以聚焦所收集的压力数据,例如线性扩展数据或偏转数据。 通过收集两种不同类型的聚焦数据,设备可以更准确地确定用户事件是否已经发生。 还可以使用附加类型的传感器来提供更可靠的结果。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING USER INPUTS
    14.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING USER INPUTS 有权
    接收用户输入的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20130082979A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-04

    申请号:US13251007

    申请日:2011-09-30

    IPC分类号: G06F3/042

    CPC分类号: G06F3/0414

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for processing user events are provided. In particular, one or more sensor modules and processor modules are provided that can be operated to detect user events, such as the pressing of an otherwise mechanical switch. In many electronic devices, touch display screens are provided to the user for interfacing with the device. These displays often also include one or more mechanical switches to provide necessary functionality. The functionality, however, comes at the cost of reduced aesthetics, and potentially increased manufacturing costs related to fabricating holes in the display substrate. The sensor module disclosed herein can be configured such that collected pressure data can be focused, such as linear expansion data or deflection data. By collecting two different types of focused data, the apparatus can more accurately determine whether a user event has occurred. Additional types of sensors may also be utilized to provide even more reliable results.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于处理用户事件的方法和装置。 特别地,提供了一个或多个传感器模块和处理器模块,其可以被操作以检测用户事件,例如按压其他机械开关。 在许多电子设备中,触摸显示屏提供给用户以与设备进行接口。 这些显示器通常还包括一个或多个机械开关以提供必要的功能。 然而,该功能的代价是降低美观性,并且潜在地增加与在显示器基板上制造孔相关的制造成本。 这里公开的传感器模块可以被配置为使得可以聚焦所收集的压力数据,例如线性扩展数据或偏转数据。 通过收集两种不同类型的聚焦数据,设备可以更准确地确定用户事件是否已经发生。 还可以使用附加类型的传感器来提供更可靠的结果。

    POWER SUPPLY WITH ZERO POWER CONSUMPTION CAPABILITY
    15.
    发明申请
    POWER SUPPLY WITH ZERO POWER CONSUMPTION CAPABILITY 有权
    具有零功率消耗能力的电源

    公开(公告)号:US20110215656A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13097877

    申请日:2011-04-29

    IPC分类号: H01H47/00

    摘要: Power supply devices are provided that can include power regulating circuitry for regulating (e.g., transforming or converting) electric power to be passed to an electronic device. A power supply device can also include control circuitry coupled with the regulating circuitry. The control circuitry can determine when the power supply device is coupled with an electronic device. The control circuitry can control the operation of the regulating circuitry based on whether or not the power supply device is coupled with the electronic device.

    摘要翻译: 提供了电源装置,其可以包括用于调节(例如,变换或转换)要传递到电子设备的电力的功率调节电路。 电源装置还可以包括与调节电路耦合的控制电路。 控制电路可以确定电源设备何时与电子设备耦合。 控制电路可以基于电源设备是否与电子设备耦合来控制调节电路的操作。

    DETECTING DOCKING STATUS OF A PORTABLE DEVICE USING MOTION SENSOR DATA
    16.
    发明申请
    DETECTING DOCKING STATUS OF A PORTABLE DEVICE USING MOTION SENSOR DATA 有权
    使用运动传感器数据检测便携式设备的锁定状态

    公开(公告)号:US20110141006A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-16

    申请号:US12638454

    申请日:2009-12-15

    申请人: Stanley Rabu

    发明人: Stanley Rabu

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00 G01C21/00 G01S19/52

    摘要: Methods for operating a portable media device are provided. The method includes determining an orientation angle of the portable media device and a frequency spectrum associated with a motion of the portable media player. Based on the orientation angle and the frequency spectrum, the portable media player can determine a motion status and select a mode of operation based on the motion status. In addition, the method also includes determining whether the portable media player is in a dock, resting on a surface, or being handled by a person. The method further includes determining whether the portable media player is located in a moving vehicle, in a stationary vehicle, being held by a moving person, or being held by a stationary person.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于操作便携式媒体设备的方法。 该方法包括确定便携式媒体设备的定向角度以及与便携式媒体播放器的运动相关联的频谱。 基于取向角和频谱,便携式媒体播放器可以基于运动状态来确定运动状态并选择操作模式。 此外,该方法还包括确定便携式媒体播放器是否在码头上,搁置在表面上或由人处理。 该方法还包括确定便携式媒体播放器是否位于移动车辆中,在固定车辆中,由移动人员持有或由固定人员持有。

    Methods and Systems for Automatic Configuration of Peripherals
    17.
    发明申请
    Methods and Systems for Automatic Configuration of Peripherals 有权
    自动配置外设的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110086643A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-14

    申请号:US12966580

    申请日:2010-12-13

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00

    摘要: Peripherals and data processing systems are disclosed which can be configured to interact based upon sensor data. In one embodiment, a peripheral, which is configured to be used with a data processing system, includes an interface to couple the peripheral to the data processing system, and at least one sensor, such as a proximity sensor, to sense a user of the peripheral, and a processor coupled to the interface and to the at least one sensor, wherein the processor configures the peripheral in response to data from the at least one sensor. The peripheral may communicate sensor data from its sensors to the data processing system, which may be a wireless PDA, and the data processing system analyzes the sensor data from its sensors and from the peripheral's sensors to decide how to configure the peripheral and/or the data processing system based on the sensor.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可以被配置为基于传感器数据进行交互的外围设备和数据处理系统。 在一个实施例中,被配置为与数据处理系统一起使用的外围设备包括将外围设备耦合到数据处理系统的接口以及至少一个传感器,例如接近传感器,以感测用户的 外围设备和处理器,其耦合到所述接口和所述至少一个传感器,其中所述处理器响应于来自所述至少一个传感器的数据配置所述外围设备。 外围设备可以将传感器数据从其传感器传送到数据处理系统,数据处理系统可以是无线PDA,并且数据处理系统从其传感器和外围传感器分析传感器数据,以决定如何配置外围设备和/或 基于传感器的数据处理系统。

    Thermal protection circuits for electronic device cables
    19.
    发明授权
    Thermal protection circuits for electronic device cables 有权
    电子设备电缆的热保护电路

    公开(公告)号:US08498087B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-30

    申请号:US12611900

    申请日:2009-11-03

    IPC分类号: H02H5/04

    CPC分类号: H01R13/7137 H01R31/065

    摘要: Connectors for cables such as a 30-pin connector are provided. The connectors may have thermal protection circuits and may carry a power supply voltage and a ground voltage. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when the temperature of the connector exceeds a threshold value. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage when liquid is detected in the connector. The thermal protection circuits may disable the power supply voltage permanently or temporarily. In one example, when a cable is reset, the thermal protection circuits may use a record of previous fault events and measurements from thermal and liquid sensors to determine whether to enable or disable the power supply voltage.

    摘要翻译: 提供电缆连接器,如30针连接器。 连接器可以具有热保护电路并且可以承载电源电压和接地电压。 当连接器的温度超过阈值时,热保护电路可以禁用电源电压。 当在连接器中检测到液体时,热保护电路可能会禁用电源电压。 热保护电路可以永久或暂时禁用电源电压。 在一个示例中,当电缆被复位时,热保护电路可以使用来自热和液体传感器的先前故障事件和测量的记录来确定是否启用或禁用电源电压。