Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Patent
1997-02-14
2000-10-31
Feild, Lynn D.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
439218, G06F 116, H05K 702
Patent
active
061412120
ABSTRACT:
A multiple function peripheral connecting device that allows more functionality in the limited port space of a computer is disclosed. The connecting device provides the capability for external devices having different functions to be connected to the computer through a single port. This is accomplished by wiring a first function, internal to the computer, to certain pins of a modular connector, and wiring a second function, also internal to the computer, to a certain different combination of pins on the same modular connector. Because differently sized plugs can fit with the modular connector, peripherals associated with different types of systems can connect with the computer through the same single jack. Also, an adapter may be connected to the computer to allow simultaneous use of the two internal functions.
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Modular Jacks and Plugs catalog descriptions: FCC 68 Modular Plug--90075, Modular Jack--95009-Right Angle Standard Profile, and Shielded Modular Jack--95122-Right Angle Surface Mount Version, Molex Incorporated, no date .
Fletcher Peter W.
Stone Glen D.
Apple Computer Inc.
Feild Lynn D.
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