Personal media device docking station having an accessory device detector
First Claim
1. A docking device comprising:
- a first connector for exchanging data with a media device,one or more second connectors for delivering data to a media supporting device, andone or more sensors for detecting when the media supporting device is connected to the one or more second connectors.
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Abstract
Systems and methods include a circuit for detecting the insertion of a component into a docking station, e.g., an audio plug. When the component is inserted into the docking station, an electronic switch can be opened. When the switch is opened, a detector (e.g., monostable multivibrator) for detecting a change in state of the switch can be activated. Responsive to the detected change in state, the detector can issue a signal to a control device. Responsive to the signal, the controller can look to a resistive identification circuit and, based on its resistance, determine whether the component has just been inserted or removed from the docking station.
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37 Claims
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1. A docking device comprising:
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a first connector for exchanging data with a media device, one or more second connectors for delivering data to a media supporting device, and one or more sensors for detecting when the media supporting device is connected to the one or more second connectors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for detecting a connection to a docking device comprising:
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connecting the docking device to a media device via a first connector, sensing when a media supporting device is connected to one or more second connectors of the docking device, and delivering data to the media supporting device via the one or more second connectors. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A docking station comprising:
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a well for receiving and supporting an electronic device, a first connector for receiving audio signals from the electronic device, a second connector for sending the audio signals from the docking station to an accessory media device, and a sensor circuit for detecting when the accessory media device is attached to or detached from the second connector and, in response, sending a connection event signal to the electronic device via the first connector. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37)
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