METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AID USERS IN INSTALLATION OF PLUG-IN DEVICES
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method, comprising:
- providing a cable having a first type of connector attached thereto;
providing a device having at least one second type of connector, capable of mating with the first type of connector, attached thereto;
detecting that the cable is proximate the device; and
providing an indication, that includes instructions as to how to connect the first type of connector and the second type of connector.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method includes providing a cable or component having a first type of connector attached thereto. A device is provided having at least one second type of connector, capable of mating with the first type of connector, attached thereto. The cable or component is detected as proximate the device. An indication is provided that includes instructions as to how to connect the first type of connector and the second type of connector.
12 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A method, comprising:
-
providing a cable having a first type of connector attached thereto; providing a device having at least one second type of connector, capable of mating with the first type of connector, attached thereto; detecting that the cable is proximate the device; and providing an indication, that includes instructions as to how to connect the first type of connector and the second type of connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
-
-
10. A method, comprising:
-
providing an electronic device having a port for receiving a removable component; detecting that a component is proximate the device; and providing an indication, from the device, that includes instructions as to how to insert the component into the device.
-
-
11. A device comprising:
-
at least one port configured to receive at least one plug-in component; a detector that identifies when a plug-in component is proximate the device; and a processor component configured to identify the plug-in component; and an output device to provide an indication as to how the plug-in component should be inserted into the port. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification