公开(公告)号：US10324507B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15004740

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for enabling a power path between a power source and a host device via an accessory. A host device may send, to an accessory arranged within the power path, via a first data pin arranged in the host device, a request for an accessory identifier. The accessory identifier identifies the accessory. The host device may then determine whether the accessory identifier is received from the accessory within a specified period of time or whether a received accessory identifier is valid. If the accessory identifier is not received from the accessory within the specified period of time, or a received accessory identifier is not valid, the host device sends a new request for the accessory identifier to the accessory via a second data pin different than the first data pin.

公开(公告)号：US20170219641A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15489467

申请日：2017-04-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas A. Sims ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Timothy Johnson ,  Barry Corlett

IPC: G01R27/02 ,  H02M7/53846 ,  H02M7/539 ,  H02M7/538

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertise to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

公开(公告)号：US09166345B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14486096

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Jahan Minoo

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H04M3/08 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: H01R13/665 ,  G06F13/382 ,  H04M3/08

Abstract: A system that detects electrical disconnection of one connector from another connector includes a detection circuitry and a protection circuitry. The detection circuitry detects that a plug connector has been electrically disconnected from a corresponding receptacle connector. In response to the detection, the detection circuitry sends a signal to the protection circuitry. In response to the signal, the protection circuitry lowers or terminates power being supplied to a host device via one of the contacts of the plug connector. This helps to prevent shocks/shorts that may be caused by accidental disconnection of the plug connector.

Abstract translation: 检测一个连接器与另一个连接器的断电的系统包括检测电路和保护电路。 检测电路检测到插头连接器已经与相应的插座连接器电气断开。 响应于检测，检测电路向保护电路发送信号。 响应于该信号，保护电路通过插头连接器的一个触点降低或终止向主机装置供电。 这有助于防止可能由插头连接器意外断开引起的冲击/短路。

公开(公告)号：US08724281B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13721564

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Jahan Minoo

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: H01R13/7039 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H02H9/00

Abstract: A system that detects electrical disconnection of one connector from another connector includes a detection circuitry and a protection circuitry. The detection circuitry detects that a plug connector has been electrically disconnected from a corresponding receptacle connector. In response to the detection, the detection circuitry sends a signal to the protection circuitry. In response to the signal, the protection circuitry lowers or terminates power being supplied to a host device via one of the contacts of the plug connector. This helps to prevent shocks/shorts that may be caused by accidental disconnection of the plug connector.

公开(公告)号：US20140125312A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14151731

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Zachary C. Rich

IPC: G01N27/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/00 ,  G01R19/0084 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/81 ,  H02H3/20 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J7/0031 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J2007/0001 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining whether an accessory includes particular circuitry. A host device may measure a first voltage and a second voltage received from an accessory, where the voltages are provide through the accessory from a power source. Before measuring the second voltage, the host device may send an instruction to the accessory instructing the accessory to alter an impedance of the power path between the power source and the host device, and the host device may draw at least a threshold amount of current from the power source via the accessory. The host device may then determine whether the accessory includes particular circuitry based on the relationship between the first voltage and the second voltage.

Abstract translation: 用于确定附件是否包括特定电路的方法，系统和装置。 主机设备可以测量从附件接收的第一电压和第二电压，其中电压通过附件从电源提供。 在测量第二电压之前，主机设备可以向附件发送指令，指示附件改变电源和主设备之间的电源路径的阻抗，并且主机设备可以从至少一个阈值量的电流 电源通过附件。 然后，主机设备可以基于第一电压和第二电压之间的关系来确定附件是否包括特定电路。

公开(公告)号：US08686600B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13721522

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jahan Minoo

IPC: H01H47/00 ,  H01H83/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01R29/00 ,  G01R31/08 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/4413 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/6691 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R27/00 ,  Y10T307/826

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring contacts of a first connector includes detecting mating of a second connector with the first connector and in response to the detection, sending a command over one of the contacts and waiting for a response to the command. If a valid response to the command is received, the system determines the orientation of the second connector. The response also includes configuration information for contacts in the second connector. The system then configures some of the other contacts of the first connector based on the determined orientation and configuration information of the contacts of the second connector.

Abstract translation: 用于配置第一连接器的触点的系统和方法包括检测第二连接器与第一连接器的匹配，并且响应于该检测，在一个触点上发送命令并等待对该命令的响应。 如果接收到对命令的有效响应，则系统确定第二个连接器的方向。 该响应还包括用于第二连接器中的触点的配置信息。 然后，系统基于确定的第二连接器的触点的取向和配置信息来配置第一连接器的一些其它触点。

公开(公告)号：US20130278205A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13730667

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Scott Mullins ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Zachary C. Rich

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: G01N27/00 ,  G01R19/0084 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/81 ,  H02H3/20 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J7/0031 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J2007/0001 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining whether an accessory includes particular circuitry. A host device may measure a first voltage and a second voltage received from an accessory, where the voltages are provide through the accessory from a power source. Before measuring the second voltage, the host device may send an instruction to the accessory instructing the accessory to alter an impedance of the power path between the power source and the host device, and the host device may draw at least a threshold amount of current from the power source via the accessory. The host device may then determine whether the accessory includes particular circuitry based on the relationship between the first voltage and the second voltage.