MULTIPURPOSE UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CABLE
First Claim
1. A universal system connector cable comprising:
- a first connector having a plurality of first signal contacts housed at least partially therein;
a second connector including;
an adjustable housing operable in a first position and a second position, a plurality of second signal contacts housed at least partially within the adjustable housing; and
circuitry housed within the adjustable housing, wherein when the housing is in the first position, the plurality of second signal contacts are configured to operate in a first mode and when the adjustable housing is in the second position, the plurality of second signal contacts are configured to operate in a second mode; and
a cable connected to the first connector and the second connector.
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Abstract
A cable, connector and keying system that support conventional Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals on a first end and a second connector associated with the cable and system is operative in at least two mechanical positions. Based upon the selected mechanical position, the cable is configured to allow certain functions and/or prohibit certain functions. For example, when the connector is in a first position, it may desirable to connect an accessory device to the mobile telephone through the cable. However, when the connector is in a second position, it may be desirable to prevent the user from connecting the accessory device to the mobile telephone because, for example, when the cable is operating in the configured mode damage may occur to the accessory device.
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19 Claims
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1. A universal system connector cable comprising:
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a first connector having a plurality of first signal contacts housed at least partially therein; a second connector including;
an adjustable housing operable in a first position and a second position, a plurality of second signal contacts housed at least partially within the adjustable housing; and
circuitry housed within the adjustable housing, wherein when the housing is in the first position, the plurality of second signal contacts are configured to operate in a first mode and when the adjustable housing is in the second position, the plurality of second signal contacts are configured to operate in a second mode; anda cable connected to the first connector and the second connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A universal system connector comprising:
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an adjustable housing operable in a first position and a second position; at least one engagement structure coupled to the housing for securing the housing to an associated electronic device; a plurality of signal contacts housed at least partially within the adjustable housing; circuitry housed within the adjustable housing, wherein when the housing is in the first position, the plurality of signal contacts are configured to operate in a first mode and when the adjustable housing is in the second position, the plurality of signal contacts are configured to operate in a second mode. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A cable keying system, the system comprising:
a cable having a first connector for coupling to a first electronic equipment and a second connector for coupling to a second electronic equipment to facilitate an exchange of signals between the first electronic equipment and the second electronic equipment, wherein the first connector is operable in a first position to perform a first electronic function and the first connector is operable in a second position to perform a separate electronic function, wherein the position of the connector allows one or more connectors to be coupled to the first connector and prevents at least one predetermined other cable from coupling to the first connector based at least in part on the position of the connector.
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