MAGNETIC CONNECTOR WITH OPTICAL SIGNAL PATH
First Claim
1. A connector system comprising:
- a first connector comprising;
a first pin to provide an electrical connection for a first power supply voltage;
a second pin to provide an electrical connection for a second power supply voltage; and
a third pin to provide an optical connection for a data signal.
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Abstract
Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.
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28 Claims
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1. A connector system comprising:
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a first connector comprising; a first pin to provide an electrical connection for a first power supply voltage; a second pin to provide an electrical connection for a second power supply voltage; and a third pin to provide an optical connection for a data signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A power and data adapter comprising:
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a first port for receiving a first power supply; a second port for a data connection; and a third port for providing a second power supply and an optical data signal over a single cable. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A power and data transfer system comprising:
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a power and data adapter comprising; a first port for receiving a first power supply; a second port for a data connection; and a third port for providing a second power supply voltage, a ground, and an optical data signal; a connector insert comprising; a first pin to provide an electrical connection for the second power supply voltage; a second pin to provide an electrical connection for the ground; and a third pin to provide an optical connection for the optical data signal; and a cable having a first conductor for the first power supply, a second conductor for the ground, and a fiber-optic cable for the optical data signal. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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