Connector interface system for a multi-communication device
First Claim
1. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
- a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals, wherein the connector system comprises a first connector, the first connector comprising;
a plurality of contacts configured to carry the plurality of signals; and
a keying mechanism that is configured to prevent a non-compliant connector from engaging the first connector; and
a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
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Abstract
A connector interface system for a communication device is disclosed. The interface includes a docking connector. The docking connector includes first make/last break contacts that minimize internal damage to the internal electronics. The docking connector also includes specific keying arrangement to prevent noncompliant connectors from being plugged in, and thereby minimizes potential damage to the multi-communication device. The connector interface system also includes a remote connector which provides for the ability to output audio, input audio, provides I/O serial protocol, and to provide an output video. Embodiments of the present invention allow for a standard headphone cable to be plugged in but also for special remote control cables, microphone cables, video cables could be utilized in such a system. The connector interface system also includes a serial protocol to control device features. These controls help a user sort and search for data more efficiently within the device.
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23 Claims
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1. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals, wherein the connector system comprises a first connector, the first connector comprising; a plurality of contacts configured to carry the plurality of signals; and a keying mechanism that is configured to prevent a non-compliant connector from engaging the first connector; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind, andwherein the connector system comprises a first connector, the first connector comprising an accessory identify contact pin and an accessory detect contact pin, wherein when an accessory device is connected to the multi-communication device, the accessory identify contact pin and the accessory detect contact pin operate to identify the accessory device for the multi-communication device. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind, andwherein the serial protocol comprises a predetermined signaling protocol that is based on a modified RS-232 serial specification. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind, andwherein the serial protocol comprises a predetermined signaling protocol that has a signaling rate of about 19,200 bits per second.
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17. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind,wherein the serial protocol comprises a plurality of lingoes, each lingo comprising a plurality of commands that implement the controls, and wherein the plurality of lingoes comprises a general lingo and a simple remote lingo. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A connector interface system for a multi-communication device, the connector interface system comprising:
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a connector system for receiving a plurality of signals; and a serial protocol which allows for controls to help a user sort and search for data within the multi-communication device, wherein the connector system interfaces with the controls to allow for at least one of the following functions of the multi-communication device;
Shuffle setting advance, Begin fast forward, and Begin rewind,wherein the connector system comprises a connector that is configured to electrically couple to a docking connector of the multi-communication device, and wherein the connector comprises a plurality of pins designated to carry a plurality of signals, the plurality of signals comprising;
USB signals, accessory identify and accessory detect signals, and audio and video signals. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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