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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2012
Zachary C. Rich, San Francisco, CA (US);
Edward Siahaan, San Francisco, CA (US);
Ian Colahan, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Zachary C. Rich, San Francisco, CA (US);
Edward Siahaan, San Francisco, CA (US);
Ian Colahan, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An adapter for enabling connection of a portable electronic device with an accessory includes two connectors, an identification device, a power control device, and power clamping circuitry. All of these components may be included in a single integrated housing. Another adapter may have a cable with two connectors connected to either end of the cable. One of the connectors may house the identification device and the power control device. Optionally, the adapter may also house the power clamp circuitry.