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Plug detection mechanisms

  • US 20080305676A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2008
  • Published: 12/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plug detect apparatus for detecting the presence of a plug, wherein the plug has at least a first plug contact, the plug detect apparatus comprising:

  • a receptacle configured to accept the plug;

    a first receptacle contact disposed in the receptacle, wherein the first receptacle contact is configured to communicate with the first plug contact; and

    a detect contact disposed in the receptacle, wherein the presence of the plug within the receptacle creates a signal path through the plug and between the detect contact and the first receptacle contact.

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