Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Protocol
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Phan, Raymond N (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Protocol
C710S300000, C710S072000, C710S063000, C710S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11476262
ABSTRACT:
A method, system, and connector interface for transferring status information between a media player and an accessory. The method includes determining, by the accessory, when a button event occurs; and transmitting, by the accessory, at least one button status command to the media player, where the one or more button status commands comprise a context-specific button status command and at least one command associated with a particular media type. According to the method and system disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environment such as within a connector interface system environment to facilitate the transfer of status information.
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Bolton Lawrence G.
Dorogusker Jesse
Filson John B.
Lydon Gregory T.
Novotney Donald J.
Apple Inc.
Phan Raymond N
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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