US7427214B2
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Compatible connector for first and second joints having different pin quantities
Assignee: HTC Corp
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Filing: 2007-02-08
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Granted: 2008-09-23
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Expires: 2027-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A compatible connector for first and second joints having different pin quantities is disclosed. The connector includes a base, at least one first pin, and at least one second pin. The base includes a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface. The first pins are disposed on the first connecting surface and the quantity of the first pins is the same as the pin quantity of the first joint. In addition, the second pins are disposed on the second connecting surface and the total quantity of the second pins and the first pins is the same as the pin quantity of the second joint.
Inventors
- 👤 Yu-Jing Liao
- 👤 Yao-Chung Lin
- 👤 Tsung-Ying Tsai
- 👤 Dennis Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/64; H01R13/645; H01R13/6456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A compatible connector for a first and a second joint having different pin quantities, comprising: a base, comprising a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface; at least one first pin, disposed on the first connecting surface, the quantity of the first pins being the same as the pin quantity of the first joint; and at least one second pin, disposed on the second connecting surface, the total quantity of the second pins and the first pins being the same as the pin quantity of the second joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A compatible connector for a first and a second joint having different pin quantities, comprising: a base, comprising a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface; at least one first pin, disposed on the first connecting surface, the quantity of the first pins being the same as the pin quantity of the first joint; and at least one second pin, disposed on the second connecting surface, the total quantity of the second pins and the first pins being the same as the pin quantity of the second joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base comprises: a convex part, wherein the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the convex part; and a concave part, accommodating the convex part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the base further comprises a concave edge portion disposed at a corner of the concave part to form a fool-proof structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a slot is disposed between the convex part and the concave part for accommodating the first joint or the second joint.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first joint comprises a joint complying with the specification of MINI A or MINI B USB (universal serial bus).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second joint comprises an 11-pin joint complying with the USB (universal serial bus) specification.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the quantity of the first pins comprises the quantity of the pins complying with the specification of MINI A or MINI B USB (universal serial bus).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the total quantity of the second pins and the first pins is 11, and the quantity of the first pins is 5, and the quantity of the second pins is 6.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one second pin includes two identification pins, and the second joint is determined based on a voltage between the two identification pins.
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