公开(公告)号：US07702833B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US12209993

申请日：2008-09-12

申请人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F13/42

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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：US07558894B1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11519278

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F13/42

CPC分类号： G06F1/266 ,  G06F1/3215

摘要： A method for a portable media player to control power provided an accessory is disclosed. The method includes requesting information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the portable media player. The method further includes providing information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the accessory to the portable media player, and utilizing the information to set the power of the accessory. A method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a system that allows a portable media player to obtain information from an accessory concerning its power requirements. A portable media player can then utilize the power requirements information to allow for the powering of the accessory when connected to the portable media player.

摘要翻译： 便携式媒体播放器控制功率的方法是公开的。 该方法包括由便携式媒体播放器请求有关该附件的功率能力的信息。 该方法还包括通过附件向便携式媒体播放器提供关于附件的功率能力的信息，以及利用该信息来设置附件的功率。 根据本发明的方法和系统提供了允许便携式媒体播放器从附件获得有关其功率需求的信息的系统。 便携式媒体播放器然后可以利用功率需求信息来允许附件在连接到便携式媒体播放器时的供电。

公开(公告)号：US20090170486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12005713

申请日：2007-12-28

申请人： Michael Culbert ,  Scott Forstall ,  Henri Lamiraux ,  Michael Lee ,  David Tupman

发明人： Michael Culbert ,  Scott Forstall ,  Henri Lamiraux ,  Michael Lee ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： H04M3/42

CPC分类号： H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2242/04

摘要： A communications system by which a user may provide inputs using an accessory device is provided. The accessory device may provide instructions to the communications device over any suitable wired or wireless communications path. The accessory device may include any suitable input mechanism for providing an input, including for example one or more switches, sliders, knobs, keys, motion sensing components, environmental sensing components, or any other input mechanism that the user may actuate. A communications system by which a communications device may transmit urgent communications requests is provided. The user may select an urgent option when transmitting a communications request to cause the recipient communications device to enable an urgent mode in which the recipient communications device may change the notification scheme to ensure that the recipient receives the urgent communications request.

摘要翻译： 提供了用户可以使用附件设备提供输入的通信系统。 附件设备可以通过任何合适的有线或无线通信路径向通信设备提供指令。 附件设备可以包括用于提供输入的任何合适的输入机构，该输入包括例如一个或多个开关，滑块，旋钮，键，运动感测组件，环境感测组件或用户可以致动的任何其它输入机构。 提供通信装置可以发送紧急通信请求的通信系统。 用户可以在发送通信请求时选择一个紧急选项，使得接收者通信设备启用紧急模式，其中接收方通信设备可以改变通知方案，以确保接收者接收紧急通信请求。

公开(公告)号：US20090125134A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US12208987

申请日：2008-09-11

申请人： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Terry Tikalsky ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Terry Tikalsky ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F21/02 ,  H01R24/04

CPC分类号： G06F13/409 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04M1/72527

摘要： A method, system, and connector interface for controlling an accessory. The method includes obtaining, by a portable media player, tuning information from the accessory; and controlling, by the portable media player, the accessory based on the tuning information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the portable media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the portable media player.

摘要翻译： 用于控制附件的方法，系统和连接器接口。 该方法包括由便携式媒体播放器从附件获取调谐信息; 以及由所述便携式媒体播放器基于所述调谐信息来控制所述附件。 根据本文公开的系统和方法，便携式媒体播放器和附件可以利用在诸如连接器接口系统环境中的各种环境中使用的多个命令来控制对便携式媒体播放器的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20090006701A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12209970

申请日：2008-09-12

申请人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US20090006700A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12209962

申请日：2008-09-12

申请人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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：US07441058B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11519386

申请日：2006-09-11

申请人： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Terry Tikalsky ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Terry Tikalsky ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F13/42

CPC分类号： G06F13/409 ,  H04B1/205 ,  H04M1/72527

摘要： A method, system, and connector interface for controlling an accessory. The method includes obtaining, by a portable media player, tuning information from the accessory; and controlling, by the portable media player, the accessory based on the tuning information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the portable media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the portable media player.

摘要翻译： 用于控制附件的方法，系统和连接器接口。 该方法包括由便携式媒体播放器从附件获取调谐信息; 以及由所述便携式媒体播放器基于所述调谐信息来控制所述附件。 根据本文公开的系统和方法，便携式媒体播放器和附件可以利用在诸如连接器接口系统环境中的各种环境中使用的多个命令来控制对便携式媒体播放器的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20080219672A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11871725

申请日：2007-10-12

申请人： John Tam ,  David Tupman ,  Steve Hotelling

发明人： John Tam ,  David Tupman ,  Steve Hotelling

IPC分类号： H04B10/00 ,  H04M1/02

CPC分类号： H04B10/1143 ,  H03K17/9631 ,  H04M1/7253

摘要： Apparatuses and methods to detect and emit various infrared (IR) and ambient light signals using an integrated sensor and emitter device. Embodiments include a sensor to sense proximity, to sense IR data signals, and to sense ambient light; and an emitter of an IR proximity signal. The sensor detects the IR proximity signal from the emitter when the apparatus is sensing proximity, detects IR data signals when the apparatus is detecting IR data, and detects ambient light when the apparatus sensing light. The IR data signals may include IR remote control (IR RC) and/or IR data association (IRDA) signals. The signals may be detected simultaneously and may be in different frequency bands. According to embodiments, such an emitter may also emit an IR data signals, such as IR RC and/or IRDA signals. These signals may be emitted simultaneously and may be in different frequency bands.

摘要翻译： 使用集成传感器和发射器件检测和发射各种红外（IR）和环境光信号的装置和方法。 实施例包括用于感测邻近度，感测IR数据信号和感测环境光的传感器; 和IR接近信号的发射极。 当设备感测到接近时，传感器检测来自发射器的红外接近信号，当设备检测到IR数据时检测到IR数据信号，并在设备感测光时检测环境光。 IR数据信号可以包括IR遥控（IR RC）和/或IR数据关联（IRDA）信号。 可以同时检测信号并且可以处于不同的频带。 根据实施例，这种发射器还可以发射诸如IR RC和/或IRDA信号的IR数据信号。 这些信号可以同时发射并且可以处于不同的频带。

公开(公告)号：US20070234420A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11476999

申请日：2006-06-27

申请人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman ,  Gregory T. Lydon

发明人： Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman ,  Gregory T. Lydon

IPC分类号： G06F12/14

CPC分类号： H04L9/3247 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2103/00

摘要： A method, system, and connector interface for authenticating an accessory. The method includes performing a first authentication operation on the accessory by the media player, where an authentication certificate is validated; and performing a second authentication operation on the accessory by the media player, where an authentication signature is validated. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the media player.

摘要翻译： 用于认证附件的方法，系统和连接器接口。 所述方法包括：通过所述媒体播放器对所述附件执行第一认证操作，所述认证证书被验证; 以及由所述媒体播放器对所述附件执行第二认证操作，其中认证签名被验证。 根据本文公开的系统和方法，媒体播放器和附件可以利用在诸如连接器接口系统环境中的各种环境中使用的多个命令来控制对媒体播放器的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20070233295A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11476338

申请日：2006-06-27

申请人： Jay S. Laefer ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

发明人： Jay S. Laefer ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John B. Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/329 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

摘要： A method, system, and connector interface for transferring album artwork between a media player and an accessory. The method comprises obtaining, by the accessory, artwork information associated with album artwork from the media player; and obtaining, by the accessory, the album artwork from the media player based on the artwork information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments, such as within a connector interface system environment, to facilitate the transfer of album artwork.

摘要翻译： 用于在媒体播放器和附件之间传送专辑封面的方法，系统和连接器接口。 该方法包括由附件获得与媒体播放器相关的专辑封面相关的作品信息; 并且通过附件从媒体播放器获得基于作品信息的专辑封面。 根据本文公开的系统和方法，媒体播放器和附件可以利用在各种环境中使用的多个命令，例如在连接器接口系统环境内，以便于专辑封面的传送。