Type A USB receptacle with plug detection

Details Type A USB receptacle with plug detection Type A USB receptacle with plug detection

2008-07-30

2009-12-22

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

Reexamination Certificate

active

07635280

ABSTRACT:
A modified Series A universal serial bus (USB) receptacle connector is equipped with the functionality to allow the electronic system in which it resides to be configured either as a host device or a peripheral device. The modified USB Series A receptacle connector, according to one embodiment of the invention may include a mechanism such as an additional pin or a mechanical switch to detect the presence of a standard USB Series A plug being inserted into it. Upon detection of a plug, an algorithm may allow the system to determine whether it is to act as a host device or a peripheral device and to determine which device supplies power.

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