APPARATUS FOR DATA SIGNAL TRANSMISSION THROUGH POWER CONNECTION
First Claim
1. A diagnostic apparatus having a power connection interface configured for data signal transmission and power transmission comprising:
- an interface configured to receive an electrical connector, wherein the connector either transmits data signals or delivers electrical power;
a processor configured to process the data signals;
the interface further configured to receive data signals or deliver electrical power;
a circuit to determine if the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power; and
the circuit being configured to provide a trigger signal to the processor to indicate whether the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power.
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Abstract
An apparatus for a circuit which allows a user to connect various adaptors to a common interface to provide a device with power and data signals. The circuit may provide a device, in which the circuit is incorporated, with the ability to discern whether a connected adaptor is providing power or data at any given time. If the adaptor is providing power at a particular moment, then the power/data circuit can identify that power is being provided and signal the device to accept power. When the adaptor is providing data at a particular moment, then the circuit can identify that power is being provided and signal the device to accept power. The circuit may include a power/data input, a vehicle connector, an internal power source connector, a reference voltage source, a comparator, and sensor.
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19 Claims
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1. A diagnostic apparatus having a power connection interface configured for data signal transmission and power transmission comprising:
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an interface configured to receive an electrical connector, wherein the connector either transmits data signals or delivers electrical power; a processor configured to process the data signals; the interface further configured to receive data signals or deliver electrical power; a circuit to determine if the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power; and the circuit being configured to provide a trigger signal to the processor to indicate whether the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A diagnostic apparatus having a power connection interface configured for data signal transmission and power transmission comprising:
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means for receiving an electrical connector within an interface, wherein the connector either transmits data signals or delivers electrical power; means for processing the data signals; means for determining if the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power; and means for providing a trigger signal to the means for processing to indicate whether the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A process of operating diagnostic apparatus having a power connection interface configured for data signal transmission and power transmission comprising:
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receiving an electrical connector within an interface, wherein the connector either transmits data signals or delivers electrical power; determining if the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power; and providing a trigger signal to indicate whether the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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