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.

公开(公告)号：US20130116014A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13633763

申请日：2012-10-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Johnson ,  Scott Mullins ,  Hugo Fiennes

IPC: H04M1/60

CPC classification number: H04M1/6058 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04R1/1041

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods, apparatus, systems and means for distinguishing between microphone line signals resulting from: actuation of a microphone button of a headset plugged into a telephone device jack, and removal of the headset plug form the jack. During a telephone call, a first signal can be detected on a microphone line of a headset jack to indicate whether a microphone button of the headset is actuated. Also, while the headset plug is being disconnected from the jack, a transition on the microphone line can be detected, from a second signal indicating that the microphone is being disconnected, to a third signal indicating that the microphone button is actuated. Consequently, to avoid erroneously hanging up a call, transitions to the third signal when removing the plug form the jack can be ignored and the call can be maintained. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于区分麦克风线路信号的方法，装置，系统和装置，所述麦克风线路信号是：插入到电话设备插孔中的头戴式耳机的麦克风按钮的致动以及从插座移除耳机插头。 在电话呼叫期间，可以在耳机插孔的麦克风线上检测第一信号，以指示耳机的麦克风按钮是否被致动。 此外，当耳机插头与插孔断开连接时，可以从指示麦克风被断开的第二信号检测到麦克风线上的转换到指示麦克风按钮被致动的第三信号。 因此，为了避免错误地挂断呼叫，可以忽略从插头拔出插头时转换到第三信号，并且可以保持呼叫。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。