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Multi-mode adapter

  • US 8,886,849 B2
  • Filed: 09/07/2012
  • Issued: 11/11/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating an adapter, the method comprising:

  • detecting, by the adapter, connection of an accessory to a first port of the adapter;

    detecting, by the adapter, connection of a host device to a second port of the adapter;

    receiving, by the adapter, accessory information from the accessory;

    communicating, by the adapter to the host device, the accessory information;

    receiving, by the adapter from the host device, instructions to activate a first mode of the adapter, wherein the adapter is configured to operate in a plurality of modes and wherein the instructions are based in part on the accessory information;

    selectively activating, by the adapter, internal circuitry to conform to the first mode; and

    informing the host device that the first mode is activated.

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