Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Protocol
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-11
2008-10-21
Phan, Raymond N (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Protocol
C710S300000, C710S062000, C710S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07441058
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and connector interface for controlling an accessory. The method includes obtaining, by a portable media player, tuning information from the accessory; and controlling, by the portable media player, the accessory based on the tuning information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the portable media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the portable media player.
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Bolton Lawrence G.
Filson John B.
Lydon Gregory T.
Novotney Donald J.
Tikalsky Terry
Apple Inc.
Phan Raymond N
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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