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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2014
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Pekka Heikki Kalervo Talmola, Turku, FI;
Juha Reinhold Backman, Espoo, FI;
Pekka Eerikki Leinonen, Turku, FI;
Kai Allan Inha, Järvenpää, FI;
Timo Tapani Toivola, Turku, FI;
Timo Juhani Toivanen, Mäntsälä, FI;
Nokia Technologies Oy, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for charging and audio usage. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include detecting, by an accessory including a first connector and a second connector configured to enable coupling to a user equipment, a charger being coupled to the first connector; sending, based on at least the detected charger, an indication to the user equipment to change to a power receive mode; detecting, by the accessory, the change to the power receive mode; and allowing, based on at least the detected change, power to flow from the first connector to the second connector. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.