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Connection to multiple accessories with multiple accessory-specific protocols

  • US 8,554,924 B2
  • Filed: 03/09/2010
  • Issued: 10/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mobile communication device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a communication interface disposed at least partially within the housing, and configured to exchange commands and data with one or more accessories, the communication interface having a plurality of communication ports including a first communication port and a second communication port, the plurality of communication ports being configured to communicate with accessories using an accessory communication protocol that enables communication between accessories and the mobile communication device;

    memory disposed within the housing; and

    a processor disposed within the housing and communicatively coupled with the memory and the communication interface, the processor being configured to execute a plurality of applications and control logic,the control logic being configured to;

    establish a first communication session between a first application of the plurality of applications and a first accessory using a first application communication protocol, wherein messages of the first application communication protocol are transmitted through the first communication port using the accessory communication protocol; and

    establish a second communication session between a second application of the plurality of applications and a second accessory using a second application communication protocol, wherein messages of the second application communication protocol are transmitted through the second communication port using the accessory protocol.

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