ADAPTER
First Claim
1. An adapter for providing a communication path between a portable electronic device and an accessory, the adapter comprising:
- a connector receptacle to mate with a connector insert on an accessory; and
a connector insert to mate with a connector receptacle on the portable electronic device,wherein the connector insert on the adapter is incompatible with the connector receptacle on the adapter.
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Abstract
Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide compatibility among incompatible accessories and portable media players. One example provides an adapter having a connector receptacle to mate with an accessory'"'"'s connector insert and a connector insert to mate with a portable media player'"'"'s connector receptacle. Another example provides an adapter having a direct connection between pins on the connector insert and pins on the connector receptacle that are used for compatible signals. Another example provides an adapter including a DC-to-DC converter that receives a first power supply from an accessory and provides a second power supply to a portable media player. Another translates signals using different signaling technologies. Authentication and identification circuitry may also be included. Other examples may employ wireless technologies instead of either or both the connector insert and connector receptacle.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. An adapter for providing a communication path between a portable electronic device and an accessory, the adapter comprising:
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a connector receptacle to mate with a connector insert on an accessory; and a connector insert to mate with a connector receptacle on the portable electronic device, wherein the connector insert on the adapter is incompatible with the connector receptacle on the adapter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An adapter for providing a communication path between a portable electronic device and an accessory, the adapter comprising:
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a connector receptacle to mate with a connector insert on an accessory; a wireless interface to communicate with the portable electronic device; and translation circuitry to translate between signals at the connector receptacle and signals at the wireless interface. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An adapter for providing a communication path between a portable electronic device and an accessory, the adapter comprising:
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a wireless interface to communicate with the accessory; a connector insert to mate with a connector receptacle on the portable electronic device, and translation circuitry to translate between signals at the connector insert and signals at the wireless interface. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Specification