公开(公告)号：WO2010107660A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/027058

申请日：2010-03-11

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HOLDEN, Paul ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G. ,  GANATRA, Nitin ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  SCHUBERT, Emily Clark ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse Lee ,  TOPRANI, Shyam S. ,  ANANNY, John M. ,  LANGENFELD, Peter T. ,  KRUEGER, Scott

Inventor： HOLDEN, Paul ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G. ,  GANATRA, Nitin ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  SCHUBERT, Emily Clark ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse Lee ,  TOPRANI, Shyam S. ,  ANANNY, John M. ,  LANGENFELD, Peter T. ,  KRUEGER, Scott

IPC: H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04M1/0254 ,  G06F13/385 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/7253

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于移动计算设备和附件之间的通信的各种通信技术。 通用于移动计算设备的附件协议可用于一些通信。 在移动计算设备处执行的应用可以使用应用通信协议与附件进行通信。 在一些实施例中，应用通信协议可以不同于附件通信协议。 在其他实施例中，应用协议仅可由应用程序和附件识别。 在一些实施例中，符合应用协议的消息可以通过将消息封装在符合附件通信协议的消息内，在应用和附件之间进行通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2011085018A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2011/020244

申请日：2011-01-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  YEW, Jason J. ,  RATHI, Shailesh ,  KRUEGER, Scott ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G. ,  ANANNY, John M.

Inventor： YEW, Jason J. ,  RATHI, Shailesh ,  KRUEGER, Scott ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G. ,  ANANNY, John M.

IPC: G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4247

Abstract: A portable computing device (PCD) can be connected to multiple accessories concurrently in a daisy chain topology, with the PCD at a front end of the chain. At least one intermediary accessory (or relay) provides one port for connection to the PCD and another port for connection to another accessory, which can also be a relay. Each connected accessory can interact with the PCD to invoke functionality, receive or deliver content, etc. Concurrently, each relay accessory can also act as a relay for other accessories in the chain, directing signals from a downstream accessory toward the PCD and directing signals received from upstream toward a downstream accessory, thereby allowing downstream accessories to interact with the PCD. The presence of upstream intermediaries can be transparent to a downstream accessory.

Abstract translation: 便携式计算设备（PCD）可以以菊花链拓扑并发连接到多个附件，PCD位于链的前端。 至少一个中间附件（或继电器）提供一个端口用于连接到PCD，另一个端口用于连接到另一个附件，也可以是继电器。 每个连接的附件可以与PCD交互以调用功能，接收或传递内容等。同时，每个继电器附件还可以用作链中其他附件的继电器，将信号从下游附件导向PCD并引导接收的信号 从上游到下游配件，从而允许下游配件与PCD相互作用。 上游中介的存在对于下游配件可能是透明的。

公开(公告)号：WO2011084198A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2010/050411

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  LYDON, Gregory, T. ,  LOO, Kenneth ,  BOLTON, Lawrence, G. ,  YEPEZ, Robert, G. ,  ANANNY, John, M.

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan ,  LYDON, Gregory, T. ,  LOO, Kenneth ,  BOLTON, Lawrence, G. ,  YEPEZ, Robert, G. ,  ANANNY, John, M.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/266

Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable computing device is provided. The accessory includes a keypad and a pedestal to house the control circuitry and provide mechanical stability for the accessory. The accessory includes a metal mass that performs dual functions of providing the mass for stability as well as acting as a ground connection for the keypad and other control circuitry. The accessory includes a connector for interfacing with a portable computing device and an additional connector for interfacing with an additional accessory.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于便携式计算设备的附件。 附件包括一个键盘和一个底座，用于容纳控制电路并为附件提供机械稳定性。 附件包括金属质量体，其执行提供质量以保证稳定性以及用作键盘和其它控制电路的接地连接的双重功能。 附件包括用于与便携式计算设备接口的连接器和用于与附加附件接口的附加连接器。