公开(公告)号：US07627343B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US10423490

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090191732A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12418439

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H01R4/66

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090013110A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12210022

申请日：2008-09-12

Applicant: Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: A connector interface system for 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. Embodiments of the present invention 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通信设备的连接器接口系统。 该接口包括对接连接器。 对接连接器包括使内部电子元件的内部损坏最小化的第一制动/最后断路触点。 对接连接器还包括特定的键控布置，以防止不符合的连接器被插入，从而最小化对多通信设备的潜在损害。 连接器接口系统还包括远程连接器，其提供输出音频，输入音频，提供I / O串行协议以及提供输出视频的能力。 本发明的实施例允许标准耳机线被插入，但是也可以用于特殊的遥控电缆，麦克风电缆，视频电缆可用于这种系统中。 连接器接口系统还包括用于控制设备特征的串行协议。 这些控件可帮助用户在设备中更有效地排序和搜索数据。

公开(公告)号：US07441062B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10833689

申请日：2004-04-27

Applicant: Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种连接器接口系统，通信设备。 该接口包括对接连接器。 对接连接器包括使内部电子元件的内部损坏最小化的第一制动/最后断路触点。 对接连接器还包括特定的键控布置，以防止不符合的连接器被插入，从而最小化对多通信设备的潜在损害。 连接器接口系统还包括远程连接器，其提供输出音频，输入音频，提供I / O串行协议以及提供输出视频的能力。 迄今为止，所有这些特征尚未在连接器中实现。 因此，这将允许插入标准的耳机线，而且还可以用于特殊的遥控电缆，麦克风电缆，视频电缆可用于这种系统中。 连接器接口系统还包括用于控制设备特征的串行协议。 这些控件可帮助用户在设备中更有效地排序和搜索数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080200069A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11933215

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

Inventor： Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus socket-equipped arrangement (USB-SEA) configured for mating with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug having a plug metal housing and an aperture disposed in the plug metal housing. The arrangement includes a plug-receiving cavil configured to receive the USB plug. The arrangement further includes a spring-loaded mechanism disposed within the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is biased toward an interior region of the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is also configured to slide along the connector metal housing of the USB plug when the USB plug is inserted into the plug-receiving cavity and to movably mate with the aperture disposed in the plug metal housing when the USB plug is in a terminal mating position with the USB socket assembly. The spring-loaded mechanism represents one of a spring-loaded ball and a spring-loaded pin.

Abstract translation: 通用串行总线插座配置（USB-SEA）被配置为与具有插头金属外壳和设置在插头金属外壳中的孔的通用串行总线（USB）插头配合。 该装置包括被配置为接收USB插头的插头接收槽。 该装置还包括设置在插头接收腔内的弹簧加载机构。 弹簧加载机构偏向插头接收腔的内部区域。 弹簧加载机构还被配置为当USB插头插入插头接收腔中时沿着USB插头的连接器金属外壳滑动，并且当USB插头处于USB插头时，可移动地与设置在插头金属外壳中的孔配合 与USB插座组件的端子配合位置。 弹簧加载机构表示弹簧加载球和弹簧加载销中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20080125031A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11875661

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04H40/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US08386680B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US13296554

申请日：2011-11-15

Applicant: Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

Abstract translation: 接口和协议允许媒体播放器通过传输链路与外部附件进行通信。 该协议包括核心协议功能和许多附件语言。 附件语言的示例包括麦克风语音，简单的遥控语言，显示器远程语音，射频发射器语言和扩展接口语言。

公开(公告)号：US08370555B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US13331446

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Paul Holden ,  Greg Marriott ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Paul Holden ,  Greg Marriott ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/24

CPC classification number: G06F13/385

Abstract: A method and system for allowing a media player to determine if it supports the capabilities of an accessory are disclosed. The method and system comprise requesting information about the capabilities of the accessory by the media player and providing information about the capabilities of the accessory by the accessory to the media player. The method and system further include utilizing the information to determine if the capabilities of the accessory are supported by the media player. Accordingly, a method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a system that allows a media player to obtain information from an accessory about the accessory's capability. A media player can then utilize this information to allow for the maximum functionality of the accessory when connected to the media player.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许媒体播放器确定其是否支持附件的能力的方法和系统。 所述方法和系统包括由媒体播放器请求关于附件的能力的信息，并且通过附件向媒体播放器提供关于附件的能力的信息。 所述方法和系统还包括利用所述信息来确定所述附件的能力是否由所述媒体播放器支持。 因此，根据本发明的方法和系统提供了允许媒体播放器从附件获得有关附件能力的信息的系统。 然后，媒体播放器可以利用该信息来允许附件在连接到媒体播放器时的最大功能。

公开(公告)号：US20120315864A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13590066

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B1/40

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 以及将媒体项本地发送到手持媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程接收者。

公开(公告)号：US08285901B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12953167

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

Abstract translation: 接口和协议允许媒体播放器通过传输链路与外部附件进行通信。 该协议包括核心协议功能和许多附件语言。 附件语言的示例包括麦克风语音，简单的遥控语言，显示器远程语音，射频发射器语言和扩展接口语言。