Connector having light pipe formed therein
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1. A connector comprising:
- a connector body connecting first and second electronic devices together, the first electronic device having a light emitting device to indicate a status, the connector body forming a light pipe to guide light from the light emitting device to outside of the connector body so that the guided light can be viewed outside of the connector to thereby determine the status.
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Abstract
A connector for connecting first and second electronic devices together. The first electronic device has a light emitting device to indicate a status, and the connector body forms a light pipe to guide light from the light emitting device to outside of the connector body so that the guided light can be viewed outside of the connector to thereby determine the status of the connection.
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17 Claims
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1. A connector comprising:
a connector body connecting first and second electronic devices together, the first electronic device having a light emitting device to indicate a status, the connector body forming a light pipe to guide light from the light emitting device to outside of the connector body so that the guided light can be viewed outside of the connector to thereby determine the status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 6)
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7. A connector for connecting an electronic device to a host device, the host device having at least one light emitting device to indicate a status, the connector comprising:
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a first portion formed as a light pipe to guide light from the light emitting device to an exterior of the connector so that the guided light can be viewed outside of the connector; and
a second portion connected to the host device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A connector for connecting an electronic device to a printed circuit board contained within a host device, the connector comprising:
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a nose adapted to protrude from the host device, the nose forming a light pipe to guide light from a light emitting diode indicating a status;
a receptacle formed at a front of the nose, the receptacle being adapted for insertion of a plug attached to the electronic device through a cable;
a rear portion connected to the nose, the rear portion being adapted to be inserted into the host device; and
a pin connector protruding from the rear portion, the pin connector being adapted to connect to the printed circuit board contained within the host device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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