Two-way receptacle for universal serial bus

Abstract

Systems and apparatus for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) socket structure configured for duplex connection are provided. The USB socket structure includes a housing and a movable tongue disposed within the housing and configured to be moved between a default position, a first connected position, and a second connected position. The structure further includes a plurality of first contacts disposed on a first surface of the tongue and a plurality of second contacts disposed on a second surface of the tongue, wherein the second surface is opposite to the first surface. Moreover, the plurality of first contacts and the plurality of second contacts comprise a curved shape in accordance with USB standard specifications for a Type-A USB receptacle.