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Passive client-host detection for connected peripherals

  • US 8,074,007 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2011
  • Issued: 12/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A terminal comprising:

  • a terminal electrical connector for electrical connection with a peripheral electrical connector connected to a peripheral permitting at least one way communication between the terminal and the peripheral, the peripheral having a terminal sensor; and

    a peripheral sensor being positioned on the terminal to sense the terminal sensor upon connection of the terminal electrical connector with the peripheral electrical connector and to enable the at least one way communication between the terminal and the peripheral when the peripheral sensor senses the terminal sensor.

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