TW200919838A - Enhanced universal serial bus connector - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrical connector (14, 16) (male and female) that support conventional Universal Serial Bus (USB) signals and includes additional contacts to enable advanced communications and/or functionality between electronic devices and/or accessory devices. In one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a contact support member (74) housed at least partially within a housing (70). A plurality of first contacts (76) are mounted on a contact support member, wherein each of the plurality of first contacts is configured to electrically connect with the associated connector along a first plane parallel to a plane of insertion for the associated connector into the port (72). At least one second contact (78A-78E) is also mounted on the contact support member, wherein the at least one second contact is configured to electrically connect with the associated connector along a second plane perpendicular to the plane of insertion for the associated connector into the port.

Description

200919838 IX. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an electrical connector i, more particularly, to a universal serial bus (USB) connector. [Prior Art] Today, electronic devices (such as communication devices, mobile phones, personal digital assistants, personal computers, digital video recorders, digital cameras, digital phases)

Machines, computer peripherals, etc.) are commonly included - Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB is a serial bus standard that interfaces a device through a standardized interface to improve plug-and-play capability by allowing the device to be connected and disconnected without having to restart the computer. The (four) advantage associated with the brain includes powering the low-consumption device without the need for an external power supply. Some devices are used in the afternoon without requiring the installation of individual device drivers. Embodiments are typically in the form of male and female USB connectors that are commonly used in electronic devices. A conventional USB female connector includes four or five money contacts depending on the type of connector being removed. The signals normally provided on a conventional (10) connector include +5 volts, ground, data, and resources; 纟USB connection provides a fifth connector, then the signal is:: used by the attachment device Indicates the presence of another device. In some specifics, depending on the particular device, the fifth connector is not directly connected or the material is grounded. The female USB port is electrically connected to the motherboard. : The t-heeling contact connects the male connector to transmit the signal between the motherboard and the device through the cable and the motherboard. 134264.doc 200919838 [Disclosed] A disadvantage associated with a conventional USB connector is that the signal contact between the base and the accessory can be used, and the number of the user can be reduced (for example, four, one, and the power is not limited) For example, it may be that ^ ^ ^ Φ , !, , , ° requires additional power (and/or current) for power supply in addition to a conventional USB noon power. In addition, it may be desirable to pass through the USB connector.

H, , , ° output additional signals (except the traditional USB nickname). For example, it may be desirable to have a limited functionality to connect a conventional USB connector through a U S B connector with limited functionality that is not sufficient for edge or complex peripherals or complex peripherals. For example, swaying electricity, computers and / in view of the connection to the traditional USB connection. The disadvantage of π is that in this technology it is necessary to support conventionally erasing signals and having additional contacts to enable advanced communication and/or functional electrical connectors between the electrical sources. This will provide added functionality and connect to a USB connection! ^ Omnidirectional to the conventional ± one aspect of the invention relates to an electrical connector comprising: a housing for receiving an associated connector' wherein the housing includes at least one

a wall defining a predetermined configuration; a contact support member, I is at least partially loaded within the housing - wherein the contact extends two turns forward; a plurality of first contacts, ^ Attached to the contact support portion, wherein each of the "several first contacts" is configured to be connected to the associated connector by a heart-to-plane connection, the first plane of the associated connection Inserted into a plane within the itching; and at least a second contact ' is attached to the contact baffle member, wherein the at least n 134264.doc 200919838 point is configured to follow a second plane An incoming call connects the associated connector, the second plane being perpendicular to the plane for inserting the associated connector into the magazine. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a printed circuit board for surface-closing the plurality of first contacts to the at least one second contact to a controller. Another aspect of the invention relates to fastening the plurality of first contacts and the at least one second contact to each other independently of the printed circuit board. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the total number of one of the second contacts having a greater than one of the plurality of first contacts. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the at least one second contact having a plurality of second contacts having a total number of one of the first contacts that is less than a total of one of the first plurality of first contacts. Another aspect of the invention relates to the plurality of first contacts including a contact 'for a data + signal contact, a data-signal contact, a ground signal contact, and a +5 volt signal Contact. Another aspect of the invention relates to the at least one second contact comprising at least one audio signal contact for outputting an analog signal to an associated accessory. Another aspect of the invention relates to the at least one second contact comprising at least one power signal contact for outputting a power signal to an associated accessory. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the lanthanide system configured to accommodate at least a universal serial bus (USB) connector having a form factor, the form factor being a standard USB connector, a mini USB connection Or a mini 134264.doc 200919838 USB connector consists of at least one. Another aspect of the invention is that at least one contact from the plurality of first contacts and/or 4 to &gt; - the second contacts is formed within the contact support member. One aspect of the present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising: an interface shunt adapted to be inserted into an associated receiving connector, wherein the interface housing includes at least one wall defining a predetermined a first contact support member at least partially loaded within the interface housing, wherein the first contact support member extends forwardly toward the weir; a plurality of first contacts, Attached to the first contact support member, wherein each of the plurality of first contacts is configured to electrically connect the associated connector along a plane that is inserted parallel to the interface housing a plane in the associated receiving connector; and at least a second contact secured in the interface housing, wherein the at least one second contact is configured to be electrically connected along a second plane The associated connector is perpendicular to a shaft that inserts the interface housing into the associated receiving connector. Another aspect of the invention relates to an accessory housing that is secured to the interface housing, wherein the accessory housing includes an accessory circuit for performing a communication function. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a printed circuit board for coupling the plurality of first contacts and the at least one second contact to an accessory circuit at least partially loaded within the accessory housing. Another aspect of the invention is directed to an elastic member coupled between the at least one second contact and the printed circuit board to allow the at least one second 134264.doc 200919838 contact to extend within the interface housing And / or retract. Another aspect of the invention relates to the spring member being a spring. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the plurality of first contacts and the at least one first contact comprising a distal end that is secured to each other independently of the printed circuit board. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the total number of one of the second contacts having a greater than one of the plurality of first contacts. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the at least one second contact having a total number of one of the second contacts that is less than a total of one of the plurality of first contacts. Another aspect of the invention relates to the plurality of first contacts including a contact for a data + signal contact, a data-signal contact, a ground k-contact, and a +5 volt signal Contact. Another aspect of the invention is directed to the tether being configured for insertion into a universal serial bus (USB) connector having a form factor consisting of a standard USB connector, a mini At least one of a USB connector or a micro USB connector. One aspect of the present invention relates to a mobile phone comprising: a housing; communication circuitry for receiving and/or transmitting a telephone call on a mobile telephone network loaded in the housing; Illustrating an electrical connector that is loaded into at least a portion of the housing, wherein the bee is capable of receiving a connector from the associated accessory; and a control circuit that is coupled to the communication circuit and the electrical connector Controlling the operation of the communication circuit and the electrical connector to perform one or more functions. In order to achieve the foregoing and related ends, the present invention will further comprise the features which are fully described in the specification of the above-mentioned I34264.doc-10-200919838 and which are specifically indicated within the scope of the patent application. The exemplifying embodiments are intended to be illustrative of the various ways in which the various embodiments of the invention can be employed. Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the <RTIgt; All such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages are intended to be included in the description and are in the scope of the invention. Although the present invention has been shown and described with respect to the specific embodiments, The present invention includes all such equivalents and modifications, and is only limited by the scope of the claims. Moreover, various features are described and illustrated in the various figures/embodiments, but it should be understood that the features of a given or specific embodiment can be used in one or more other figures or embodiments of the invention. example. It should be emphasized that 'as used in this specification, the term 'includes' / includes &quot; shall be deemed to specify the existence of a stated feature, integer, step or component, but does not exclude one or more other features, integers, steps, components or The present invention relates to a universal serial bus (cable) connector suitable for a wide variety of electronic devices (eg, communication devices, mobile phones, personal digital assistants, personal computers). , digital video recorders, digital cameras, digital cameras, computer peripherals, etc.) Reference will now be made to these embodiments to illustrate the specific embodiments of 134264.doc 200919838, wherein the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to indicate the same. The illustrations are not necessarily drawn to scale. f, I interchange terms &quot;electronic devices, 'and, electronic devices, including portable wireless communication devices, personal computers, digital video recorders, digital cameras, digital computers, computer peripherals Device, etc. The term "portable radio communication device" (= called -" mobile radio terminal includes all devices, such as lines Chinese, pager, communicator 'electronic notebook, personal digital help: ((4)), smart phone, portable communication device, portable device, portable media device (video and / or audio). In the present application, specific embodiments of the present invention are primarily described in the context of a mobile telephone. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not intended to be limited to the context of a mobile telephone and may be related to any type of electronic device. And 2, an electronic device 1A and an accessory device a are shown. The electronic device 10 includes a female electrical connector 14 for receiving the electrical connector 16 to couple the electronic device 1 to the accessory device 12. The following is more comprehensive. The electronic connectors 12 and 14 are configured to include, in addition to a conventional universal serial bus (USB) connector, or a plurality of electrical contacts. The connectors 12 and Μ generally include a plurality of First contacts, which are configured to communicate with conventional splicing connectors. The connectors 12 also include at least one second contact to provide additional signals to the accessory device. Typically, such First-contact system along-first-contact flat The faces are aligned together, the first contact plane being substantially coplanar with a plane in which the male connector 16 is inserted into the female connector 14. The one or more second contacts are typically aligned along a second contact plane, the first The two contact planes are perpendicular to and/or with the first contact plane and/or the insertion plane i34264.doc 12 200919838 is unloaded. The ~% Bu-...over the traditional coffee connector: on/off the request is in addition to - Traditionally, the connection is two: the power supply of the power and/or current of the wheel is powered out; and it is also desirable to output a full-fledged audio output signal, a = signal or an additional data channel through the USB connector. For use with the accessory device 12 or other suitable device. An electronic device 1 illustrating a particular embodiment is a mobile phone and will be referred to as a mobile phone 10. Mobile phone 1 shows ‘,,

Horses have a brick or block shape factor but can also utilize other form factors, such as a "flip" form factor (such as a clamshell &quot; outer casing) or a sliding form factor (e.g., an outer casing). ^ The mobile phone 10 may include a display 18. The display 18 displays information to a user, such as operating status, time, telephone number, contact information, various navigation menus, etc. (9), and enables the user to utilize various features of the mobile power (5) G: Display 18 can also be used to visually display content captured by mobile phone 10 and/or retrieved from one of the mobile devices 1 (Fig. 2). Display I 8 can be used to present images, video and other graphics to the user, such as photos, mobile TV content, and video associated with the game. - Keypad 22 is provided for various user input operations. For example, the keypad 22 typically includes a text key for allowing entry of textual information such as phone numbers, phone lists, contact information, and annotations. In addition, keypad 22 typically includes special function keys, such as a "call transfer button" for initiating or answering a call, and a "end of call" for ending or "hanging up" a call. Special function keys A menu navigation and selection button can also be included to facilitate navigation through a menu displayed on the display device 18. For example, the presentation-index device and /^ navigation button can be presented. To accept input from the user - the special function keys can include audiovisual content play buttons to start, stop and pause play, skip or "poly track, etc. Other keys associated with the mobile phone 1" may include - Volume button, - audio mute button, a power on / power off button, a network browser start button, a camera button, etc. The key or key function can also be embodied as - associated with the touch of the display 18 The touch screen of the delay is used. Moreover, the display 18 and the keypad 22 can be used in combination with each other to implement soft key functionality. The mobile phone 10 includes a call circuit that enables the mobile phone 10 and a called/master Call the device (-like another line Telephone or landline telephone) establishes a call and/or exchanges signals. However, the called/calling device does not speak, but may be some other device, such as an internet server, content providing server, etc. The call may take any suitable form. For example, the call may be based on a traditional call established on a cellular circuit switched network or a packet switching capability established on a cellular network or on an alternate packet switched network. Voice over Internet (VoIP) calls, such as WiFi (eg, an IEEE 802.U-based network), WiMax (eg, an IEEE 802.16-based network). The mobile phone 10 can be configured to send , receiving and/or processing data, 士士文子. H (for example, a text message is commonly referred to by some as &quot;an SMS, which stands for short message service), instant message, email message, multimedia message (eg A multimedia message is commonly referred to by some as "-MMS", which stands for multimedia message service), video files, video files, audio files, vibrating tones, streaming audio, strings Streaming video, data feed 134264.doc 200919838 (including video), etc. Processing such information may include storing the data in memory 2, executing the application to allow the user to interact with the data, and to correlate with the data. Video and/or video content, output of audio sound associated with the data, etc. The accessory device 12 illustrated in Figure 1 may be the required accessory. For example, the device may be a hands-free accessory (as shown by W1). ), the device may be a headset, a keypad, a speaker, a wireless adapter (such as IEEE 802.U communication adapter, infrared adapter 'radio frequency identification adapter, near field communication Adapters, etc.) to provide increased wireless functionality to mobile phones 10' t brain, computer peripheral splicing, etc. As shown in FIG. 1, the accessory device 12 is a hands-free accessory that provides a speaker 26 for outputting audio from the mobile power (4) and captures the audio signal and transmits the audio signal to a microphone 28 of the mobile phone 10. As shown in Figure 1, an electrical gauge 30 is typically provided to face the accessory device 12 to the mobile telephone 10. As explained below, the electrical and electrical components include an electrical connection | § 16, which primarily engages the electrical connection of the mobile telephone. The device 14 is intended to perform the functionality described herein. It will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that a wireless adapter configured in a manner similar to connector 16 can also provide the required functionality. A functional block diagram representing the mobile phone 1G and the accessory device 12. m see, generally, the conventional features of the mobile phone 1 and accessory device 12 will not be described in detail herein. The mobile phone 1 includes a main control circuit 32, It is configured to implement the functions and operations of the mobile phone 1. The control circuit 32 can include a processing device 34, such as a CPU 'micromanage or microprocessor. Device 34 is stored in control circuit 13 13 4264.doc -15- 200919838 A memory (not shown) and/or a code in a separate memory (such as memory 2) to implement the operation of the mobile phone 10. The memory 20 can include a The read-only memory area is implemented using the non-volatile memory 20a; and a random access or system memory area is implemented using the volatile memory 20b. It should be understood that the non-volatile memory It tends to lose data storage capacity when power is off and is generally used to store data, application code, files, etc. For example, non-volatile memory 20a can be implemented using a flash memory. It should be understood that volatile memory The body tends to lose data storage capability during power down and is typically used to store data for access by the processing device 34 during logic routine execution. The volatile memory 20b may be a random access memory (RAM). The exchange between the non-volatile memory 20a and the volatile memory 2〇b is conventionally performed. The size of the non-volatile memory 2〇3 and the volatile memory 2〇b can be adjusted to be suitable for mobile power. 1 or other electronic devices in which memory 2 is used. 'Continuously referring to Figures 1 and 2, the mobile telephone 10 includes an antenna 36 coupled to a radio circuit 38. The radio circuit 38 includes a radio frequency transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is used to transmit and receive signals via antenna 36 as is conventional. Radio circuitry 38 can be configured to operate in a mobile communication system and can be used to transmit and receive data and/or audiovisual content for use with a mobile radio. Receiver types for network and/or broadcast network interaction include, but are not limited to, GSm 'CDMA, WCDMA, GPRS, WiFi, WiMax, DVB-Η, ISDB-T, etc., and advanced versions of these standards. The mobile telephone 10 further includes an audio signal processing circuit 4 for processing I34264.doc -16 - 200919838 to process the audio signals transmitted by and received by the radio circuit 38. branches of a tree

The form of streaming audio data. The audio of one of the audio files captured by the electrical tower 32 may be included in any of the appropriate buffers, decoders, amplifiers, etc., such as by sound processing circuitry 40 from a mobile radio service. The device 1 8 can be coupled to the control circuit by a video processing circuit α. The video processing circuit converts the video data into a video signal for driving the display 18. Video processing circuitry 46 may include any suitable buffer, decoder, video material processor, and the like. The video material may be generated by control circuitry 32, retrieved from a video archive stored in memory 20, and derived from a stream of video data received by radio circuitry 38 or obtained by any other suitable method. The mobile phone 1 may further include one or more I/C) interfaces 48. The (etc.) 1/〇 interface 48 may take the form of a typical mobile telephone 1/〇 interface and may include one or more electrical connectors. In general, the (etc.) 1/〇 interface 48 can be used to couple the mobile phone 1 to a battery charger to charge one of the power supply units (PSU) 50 in the mobile phone. Additionally or alternatively, the (or) 1/0 interface 48 can be used to connect the mobile phone 1 to a headset assembly (eg, a 'personal hands free (PHF) device), which is associated with the mobile phone 10 Has a wired interface of 134264.doc • 17- 200919838. In addition, the (or) 1/0 interface 48 can be used to electrically wrap (eg, via electrical connector 14) via a data exchange for data and/or through a wireless adapter that can be connected to electrical connection 14 ( Not shown) to connect the mobile phone (7) to an accessory device, a personal computer, a computer peripheral device or any other electronic device. In addition, the mobile phone 10 can receive operating power via the (I) interface 4 when connected to a vehicle power supply H power outlet power adapter. The mobile phone 1G may also include a system clock 52 that is used to count the various components of the mobile phone (control circuit 32). Control circuitry 32 may in turn implement timing functions such as timing the call duration, generating the time and date stamp contents, and the like. Referring now to the exemplary accessory device 12, the accessory device 12 includes a main control circuit 52' that is configured to implement overall control of such functions and operations of the accessory device 12. Control circuitry 52 may include a processing device 54, such as a CPU, microcontroller or microprocessor. The processing device 54 executes the code stored in the memory (not shown) and/or a separate memory (not shown) in the control circuit 52 to implement the operation of the accessory device 12. The memory may be, for example, a buffer, a flash memory, a hard disk drive, a removable medium, a volatile memory, and/or a non-volatile memory. In addition, processing device 54 executes the code to implement various functions of accessory device 12. The device 12 includes an input/output interface adapter %, which is shown to be coupled to a data cable 3, and the (four) cable has an electrical connector 16 attached to the free end for transmission of electricity. The connector 14 is consuming to the mobile electrical activity 10. The input/output interface adapter brother is usually used to connect the accessory to 134264.doc -18- 200919838. Xi Weizhi This technical balance should be easy to understand, in the case of a helmet attached to the connector #1 &amp; -Γ 1 + connector 14 of the connector 16 is crying from the back line of the Wangdian (4) situation Next, the electrical environment 30 from the electrical connector to the accessory can be omitted. The accessory device 12 further includes an audio data processing device, 1 managing the second message: for example, the audio data processing device lion can include an encoder 60, the code is received from the microphone (four) - the audio signal. The data is sent to the mobile phone. 10 for use as part of a telephone call. In addition, the audio data processing device f 58 does not include - decoding 11 62 and a data buffer to 4 for processing received from the mobile phone 10 and/or associated with the network or Audio data of multiple devices. The received audio data may be incoming audio data associated with a single call. In other cases, the audio data received by the accessory device 12 may be derived from the mobile phone (4). The audio of the audio (4) (example &gt; music 'sound 1 tone, etc.) ° the audio material may be associated with the video content displayed on the display 18 of the mobile phone 12. For example, it includes a memory stored in the memory 20. A video file of the audio component can be presented by the mobile phone 12. In such a case, the video component or the video component receiving the video signal can be accessed by, for example, a mobile phone. The control circuitry" or a dedicated video decoder (not shown) is decoded to produce - the video signal is rotated out to the display 18 for viewing. The video file or the audio component receiving the video signal can be used as an audio signal to be decoded and delivered to the speaker. The audio component can be sent as audio data to the accessory device for decoding into an audio signal broadcast by the speaker 26. 14. 134264, doc 200919838 Moving now to Figures 3 and 4, an exemplary electrical connection benefit 14 is shown in accordance with aspects of the present invention. The electrical connector 14 includes a housing 7 for receiving an associated connector from an accessory device. The outer casing is typically formed by at least one wall having a predetermined configuration 72.埠72 may take any desired form. As shown in Figure 3, the crucible 72 may be in the form of a rectangle. The housing 7〇 may include or an alignment guide (not shown) that generally prevents a connector that does not have a predetermined shape from entering the cassette 72. Moreover, the alignment guides ensure proper alignment of the associated connector with the electrical connector 14. The outer casing 7 can be made of any desired material. Conventional housing materials include, for example, metals, plastics, and the like. The electrical connector 14 includes a contact abutment member 74 that is at least partially carried within the outer casing 70. The contact support member 74 generally extends forwardly toward the opening of the bore 72. The contact support member 74 is typically formed from an insulator material. Any of the insulators (four) can be used in accordance with the crucible of the present invention. Exemplary insulator materials include rubber, plastic, and the like. The contact 2 support member 74 has a plurality of first contacts 76 (e.g., 76 Α 7 committed) that are secured to the contact support members formed therein. Each of the plurality of first contacts 76 is configured to electrically connect an associated connection along a plane - the plane is substantially parallel to a plane in which the associated connector is inserted within the crucible 72. ° The first plurality of contacts 7 6 are typically configured to accept conventional U Β connections such as standard (10) connectors, mini-delete connectors, micro USB connections, etc.). Thus, the = signal provided on the plurality of first contacts 76 includes, for example, +5 volts on contact 76A, Becca reduction on contact 76β, at contact 76 (: The data is added to the grounding of the contacts. 134264.doc -20- 200919838 Right 'provide a ^ T: SK ® L / &gt; . U five contacts (eg contact 76E) on the S Hai connector , the number:: can be used by an attached device to indicate the existence of another device (such as mobile phone: 0). In this case, (4) yst r a specific example, depending on the device, not Directly connecting the fifth connection or the spleen 1 - the money holder keeps it at ground. The plurality of contacts 76 can be adjacent to provide additional contacts. As shown in Figure 3, the plurality of first contacts (four) With a linear distribution, the linear distribution has a substantially equidistant distance between each of the contacts: it should be readily understood by those skilled in the art that U/ can be configured any desired. Or spacing the contacts. Such configurations include, for example, non-equidistant, offset, non-linear, etc. The plurality of first contacts 76 generally extend outwardly from the contact member 以Corresponding contacts from an accessory device are provided to establish a pass and a seek = and/or communication path between the mobile phone 10 and the accessory device 12. The contacts may have any desired shape. For example, &gt; The Μ荨 contact may be curved, hemispherical, pointed, rectangular, etc. The contact support member 74 further includes - 匕栝 - or a plurality of two contacts 78 (eg, 78 Α - 78 Ε), which are It is fixed to and/or formed in the contact contact support member 74. In many cases, it is desirable to say that the file has - or a plurality of additional second contacts 78 for added functionality, efficiency, etc. ^ pb, for the first time, this manual usually refers to the eve contact. The second touch - y , , 78 mother is configured to connect along an axis from an accessory hang &amp; An associated connector, the axis being perpendicular to the # inserted in the associated connector, the second contact 78 may be configured to accept ten and in the mobile phone 10 depending on the type of accessory Any of the available nicknames and/or receive any required letter from the attachment Example 134264.doc -21 . 200919838 For example, due to the power limitation associated with a conventional USB connector, only one current can be output from the conventional (10) connector. However, if additional power contacts are provided in the (4) 2 point, Additional current may be provided to power an accessory device (eg, a speaker) through the electrical connector 14. Additionally, if a type of audio output signal is configured for the plurality of second contacts: at least - a contact The upper output 'the electrical connector provides an increased functionality over conventional (10) connectors by using an appropriate electrical connection to allow an accessory device to use the analog audio wheel out of the electrical connector 14. Other sample numbers may include data channels, video, etc. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the plurality of first contacts 76 may be distributed on the surface of the contact support member 74 and the (four) two contacts 78 may be distributed on the contacts: the second side of the support member 74 . In a particular embodiment, the two sides of the first face plate (four) are oriented substantially perpendicular to one another. It is known in the art that extra orientation (eg 45., 3., 135, etc.) does not deviate from this = 1 mouth and may depend on such things as electrical device type, attachment type, application, % brother The project is desirable. As shown in Figure 3, the second contacts 78 (e.g., 78Α to 7SE) are provided in a linear distribution having - approximately equidistant spacing between each of the contacts. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the second contacts 78 can be configured and/or spaced apart as desired. Such group bears include, for example, non-equidistant, offset, nonlinear, and the like. As shown in Figure 3, the plurality of first contacts % may have the same number of contacts as the number of second contacts. In addition, the number of second contacts 78 may be at a plurality of first contacts 76 (e.g., a higher total number) as shown in FIG. 134264.doc -22- 200919838 Alternatively, the number of second contacts 78 may have contacts of contacts 76 (e.g., a lower 婢 ... hard number first - lower L number), as shown in FIG. The contact 76 may be aligned with the plurality of second contacts j·points/8, as shown in FIG. The number of 帛-contacts 76 may also be related to the complex number as shown in FIG. 1 number of brother-contact 78 offset,

Referring to Figure 8, the phase contacts are double-tuned to the contacts of the first contact %. The second contacts are generally electrically independent of each other on the printed circuit board. Alternatively, one or more of the plurality of _contacts and/or plurality of second contacts may be coupled together. That is, one or the first contact 76 and/or the second contact 78 may be electrically coupled as needed. Same as: Ground, a plurality of second contacts 78 may be electrically connected. The printed circuit board (10) may be coupled to an input/output interface 48 that is consuming to control circuitry 32 (also referred to as a controller) as shown in FIG. Due to the configuration of the electrical connector 14, a conventional coffee connector can be mated into the cassette 72. The conventional USB male connector will typically engage the plurality of first contacts 76. Since a conventional USB male connector typically does not have contacts corresponding to the contacts provided by the second contacts 78, the electrical connections 14 are fully compatible with conventional USB connectors. The hardware designer may design an operating mode when connecting the electrical connector 14 to a conventional USB connector and for an accessory device configured to include corresponding to the second contact 78 A second mode of operation (with enhanced functionality) of the contacts) takes advantage of this functionality. An exemplary electrical connector 16 is illustrated with reference to Figures 9 and 10'. The electrical connector 16 is insertably mated with the electrical connector 14 to form a secure communication link between the mobile telephone 1 and the accessory device 12 134264.doc -23- 200919838. The electrical connector 16 includes an interface housing 1 that can be inserted into an associated connector from an electronic device (e.g., the mobile phone 10). The 豸 interface shell 100 is typically formed by at least one wall that defines a tan 1 〇 2 having a predetermined configuration.埠102 may take any desired form. As shown in Figure 9, the 埠 102 may be in the form of a rectangle. The object 2 is typically formed to be matingly inserted within the female connector (e.g., electrical connection 14). The interface housing 1 (9) may include one or more alignment guides (not shown) that generally prevent a connector that does not have a predetermined shape from being inserted into the -non-conformal female. In addition, the alignment guides ensure that the associated connector and the electrical connector 16 having a corresponding receiving receptacle are made of any desired material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.). The contact fulcrum member 104 is at least partially loaded within the interface housing 100, as shown in Figure 10, 7F. The contact support member 1G4 generally extends forward of the opening of the material (10). The contact support member 04 is usually made of an insulator material. Any of the insulator materials can be used in accordance with aspects of the present invention. Exemplary insulating materials include rubber, plastic, and the like. The contact support member 104 has a plurality of first contacts 106 (e.g., 106 Α 1 〇 6 Ε) that are attached to and/or formed in the contact support member 104. Each of the plurality of first contacts 104 is configured to electrically connect the associated connector along a plane that is substantially parallel to the -axis of the plug-in interface 100, as shown in FIG. The plurality of first contacts (10) are typically configured to be inserted into a conventional (10) connection n depending on the form factor of the housing 100 (eg, standard (10) connector, mini-delete connector, mini 134264.doc -24. 200919838 USB connection H, etc.). Thus, the signals provided by the plurality of first contacts 106 include, for example, +5 volts on the contacts 〇6A, data subtracted at the contacts, and on the contacts 106C. The data is added to the ground on the contact surface. If a - fifth contact (e.g., contact 106E) is provided on the connector, the signal contact can be used by an attachment device to indicate another device: for example, the mobile phone 10). In some implementations, take: 4 devices ' do not directly connect the fifth connector or keep it at ground. Additional contacts may be provided adjacent to the plurality of first contacts 1〇6. As shown in Figure 9, the plurality of first contacts 1 〇 6 are provided in a linear distribution having - substantially equidistant spacing between each of the contacts. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the contacts can be configured and/or spaced in any desired configuration. Such configurations include (eg, &gt; non-offset, non-linear, etc. The plurality of first contacts 106 generally extend outwardly from the contact support members 1〇4 for engagement from a female connector (such as an electrical connection) Corresponding contacts of the device 14) to establish a signaling and/or communication path between the mobile phone and the accessory device 12. These contacts may have any desired shape. For example, contacts such as Yanhai may be curved, hemispherical, pointed, rectangular, or the like. The electrical connector 16 further includes at least one second contact 108 secured within the interface housing. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that a single additional contact can be used to implement aspects of the present invention. In many cases, it is desirable and there are more than one additional contacts 108. @这, the aspect of the invention will: have a plurality of second contacts 1〇8. The second touch black (10) is configured to electrically connect the associated connector along the -plane, the plane being perpendicular to the interface 134264.doc •25·200919838 peripheral inserted in a corresponding electrical connector 14. flat.

The second contacts 1〇8 may be configured to accept any desired signals available in the mobile phone 1〇 and transmit any desired signals from the accessory device to the binding phone U) (or other For example, one or more of the second contacts (10) 8 can receive an additional power signal from the electrical connector 14, the electrical connector being associated with an electronic device to support the functionality of a particular accessory device. The accessory device 12 is a hands-free kit and/or speaker, and can provide additional current through one or more of the second contacts 108 (more than the current provided by the conventional USB connector as an alternative example) Apparatus 丨 2: configured to receive an analog audio wheel that is configured to output on at least one of the second contacts 108. Thus, the second contacts 108 and the action The second contacts 76 on the phone cooperate to provide additional functionality to the mobile phone 1 附件 and the accessory device 丨 2. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the plurality of first contacts 1 〇 6 may be distributed over the contact slab member 1 One side of the 04. The one or more second contacts can be in any desired manner Fastened near the distal end of the crucible 102. For example, the second contacts 1〇8 can be fastened to the accessory housing 112, to the contact cutting member, or to any other structure contained within the electrical connector 16. The plurality of first contacts 106 and the second contact systems are oriented substantially parallel to each other. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that additional orientations (e.g., 45, 30, 135, etc.) are also not disengaged. In the scope of the present invention, typically, the plurality of first contacts 1〇6 are configured to electrically contact a corresponding first contact % within the electrical connector 14 when inserted within the crucible 72. Similarly, The second contact 108 is configured to make electrical contact with a corresponding first contact 76 within the electrical connector 14 when inserted within the bore 72. 134264.doc -26- 200919838 As shown in Figure 9, § The second contact ι 8 (e.g., 1 〇 8a to ι 〇 8 Ε) is provided in a linear distribution having a substantially equidistant spacing between each of the contacts. The skilled artisan will readily appreciate that the plurality of second contacts 1 〇 8 can be configured and/or spaced in any desired configuration. Such configurations include For example) non-equidistant, offset, non-linear, etc. The plurality of first contacts 1G6 may have the same number of contacts as the plurality of second contacts (10) as shown in Figure 9. In addition, the second The contact (10) may have more contacts (higher total) than the plurality of first touches, point i 〇6, as shown in Figure 11. Alternatively, the second contacts 108 may have less than the complex number The contacts (lower total) of the first contacts 106 are as shown in Figure 12. The plurality of first contacts 106 may be aligned with the second contacts 108, as shown in Figure 9. A contact 1〇6 may also be offset from the plurality of second contacts 108. As shown in FIG. 3, the contacts associated with the plurality of first contacts 1〇6 and the same The two contacts typically have at least the ends that are electrically fastened to each other on a printed circuit board. Alternatively, one or more of the plurality of first contacts 1 〇 6 and/or the second contacts may be coupled together as needed. The printed circuit board uo may be coupled to the accessory circuit 113 for use and/or additionally = longitudinally transmitted through the plurality of first contacts 1 〇 6 and/or the second contacts ( 10 ) to provide the signals The required functionality of the accessory device 12. Referring to Fig. 10', the one or more second contacts 1〇8 may include a resilient portion: a burdock such as a spring, a coil, etc.) which is engaged between the second contact 电路 two circuit boards m. The resilient member 114 is operative to apply a force on the second contacts (10) to facilitate contact with an associated female connector (e.g., electrical connector I34264.doc -27- 200919838 = corresponding to the second contact 18). Moreover, the 'elastic member ι 4' allows the second contacts 1G8 to be in the housing (10) and/or accessory peripherals when the electrical connector 16 is inserted into the female connector that does not include the corresponding contact to engage the second contact 108. Retreat within 112. This allows the electrical connector 丨6 to be inserted into a conventional (10) female connector (9) such as - standard _ connector ... mini-deleted connection type 1; 83 connector, etc.) and the second contact 1 〇 8 does not interfere with and/or otherwise impede the fastening of the connectors. &lt; When inserted in the B-connector, the second contacts (10) will retreat into the housing 100 without interfering with the insertion of the electrical connector 16 into the conventional USB bus system. When the Cong female is connected (4), the electrical connector 16 will typically engage the conventional (10) contact of the K-1 connector. This allows the electrical connection H 16 to be fully compatible with traditional coffee connections. The hardware designer may be able to take advantage of this right by looking to monitor whether the second contact is retreating inside the enclosure.

L U is incorporated into the housing, and it is known to insert the electrical connector 16 into the conventional USB connector so that the functionality and/or capabilities of the accessory device can be expected. Similarly, if the second contacts extend, the second contacts are fully functional in the -reinforced USB electrical connector (eg, the electrical connector (4) is engaged and the accessory is ruptured i 2 to use the accessory device And/or capability. m Referring to Figure 15', the female electrical connector 14 is electrically coupled to the male connector. As shown, the first contacts 76 and 106 are joined along a first contact plane. The second contact (four) is joined along the second plane. The second plane may be substantially perpendicular to the insertion plane, as shown by 5, or may not be vertical (eg, angularly offset) 134264.doc -28- 200919838 It should be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the angular variation between the insertion plane, the first contact plane, and the first contact of the δH is within the scope of the present invention. The variation between the first insertion plane and the second contact plane is within the scope of the present invention. For example, opposite to the insertion plane, the second may be formed with respect to the first contact plane Orientation of the contact plane. Referring again to Figure 1, the explanation 3〇 exemplary cable, having a male electrical connected (

Connect ^ 16. The person skilled in the art should understand that the view may have two free ends, including identical connectors and/or connections with the same functionality but different form factors! I (for example, “Standard, Mini-USB, etc.”). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Certain specific embodiments of the invention have been disclosed herein. It is also recognized by those skilled in the art that the present invention may have other applications in other environments, and that specific embodiments and implementations are also possible. The scope of the determination will be based on the above description: $ ° In addition to the 'hope' for the component of ..., the arbitrage - the narrative will cause a component and - Jingjing Pavilion ^ one of the components of the project Functional understanding, without explicit use of the narrative "for... functional element" (component (10) - read is understood as a component plus, cow, even if the request item additionally includes a word component". Although it has been relative to one or more The invention is shown and described, and those skilled in the art will understand that after the equivalent of the second modification of the drawings, the components (components are specifically designed for the above functions, unless otherwise constitutive, etc.) are implemented. Each of the ", hoping to explain such a component, 134264.doc -29-200919838 = reference:: reference) corresponds to the implementation of the specified function of the specified component of the function - qing p functional equivalent) 'even Structural unequal == said in an exemplary embodiment or in a plurality of specific embodiments: Real &quot;j:, °. In addition, although it may have been compared to several explanations, specific two or more (four) Invention-material characteristics, but according to any given or specific application Advantageously, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other specific embodiments. [Simple Description of the Drawings] Many aspects of the invention may be more fully understood by reference to the above drawings. It is not necessarily to scale, the emphasis is to clearly illustrate the principles of the present invention. Also, the elements and features described in the drawings may be combined with the elements and features described in the other figures. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the corresponding parts throughout the several views. FIG. 1 is an exemplary electronic device and accessory device in accordance with an aspect of the present invention. FIG. 2 is illustrated in FIG. Functionality diagram of electronic devices and accessory devices.

Figure 3 is an illustration of an exemplary female electrical connector in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. Month 'J Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the exemplary female electrical connector shown in Figure 3. 5 through 7 are side views of an exemplary female electrical connector in accordance with aspects of the present invention. Figure 8 is a functional block diagram of one aspect of the present invention. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary male electrical connector in accordance with an aspect of the present invention - 134264.doc -30-200919838. Figure 10 is a side cross-sectional view of an exemplary male electrical connector shown in Figure 9. Figures 11 through 13 are front cross-sectional views of an exemplary male electrical connector in accordance with aspects of the present invention. Figure 14 is a functional block diagram of one aspect of the present invention. Figure 15 is a side cross-sectional view of an exemplary male and female electrical connector electrically connected in accordance with aspects of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] 10 Electronic device/mobile phone 12 Accessory device/electronic connector 14 Female connector 16 Male connector 18 Display 20 Memory 20a Non-volatile memory 20b Non-volatile memory 22 Keypad 26 Speaker 28 Microphone 30 Data cable 32 Main control circuit 34 Processing device 36 Antenna 38 Radio circuit 134264.doc 200919838

C c. 40 Sound signal processing circuit 42 Speaker 44 Microphone 46 Video processing circuit 48 I/O interface 50 Power supply unit (PSU) 52 System clock / main control circuit 54 Processing device 56 Input / output interface adapter 58 Audio data Processing device 60 code 62 decoder 64 data buffer 70 housing 72 埠 74 contact support member 76 first contact / contact support member 76A-76E first contact 78A to 78E second contact 80 printed circuit board 100 interface Housing 102 埠 104 contact support member 106 first contact 134264.doc -32- 200919838 106A-106E first contact 108 second contact 108A to 108E second contact 110 printed circuit board 112 accessory housing 113 accessory circuit 114 Elastic part 134264.doc -33-

Claims (1)

200919838 X. Patent application scope: 1. An electrical connector comprising: a casing (70), the A-shaped casing comprises at least a wall, a nano-associated connector, wherein the outer casing + ', I疋 has a predetermined configuration (72); a contact support member (74), ^^ Φ ^ ^ , , is at least partially loaded in the housing = the contact holder member faces the 淳Extending forward; a plurality of first contact doors i1 '·, which are fixed on the contact support member, wherein the plurality of first contacts are forked. &quot;Dry first flat &amp; + A touch The mother of the point is configured to connect the associated connector along a thousand face, the first inserting the associated connector; _ (% of a plane in the ;; and the upper two a two-contact (78) that is fixed to the contact branch component ^ wherein the at least H point is configured to electrically connect the associated connector pi ^ ^ along the -th plane, Vertically inserting the relevant, ie connected, state into the plane within the bore. 2. The electrical connector of the request item, rRn,. a printed circuit board 'for coupling the plurality of first contacts and the at least one to a controller. 3. The electrical connector of claim 2, wherein the plurality of first contacts At least - the second contact is fastened to the printed circuit board independently of each other. 4. The electrical connector of claim 1 wherein the at least - the second contact has a greater number than one of the plurality of first contacts One of the second contacts has a number of turns. 5. The electrical connector of claim 1 wherein the at least - the second contact has a plurality of second contacts having less than the plurality of first contacts The total number of the second contacts. ~ 'Number 134264.doc 200919838 6 · The electrical connector of the claim 1, wherein the plurality of first contacts comprise a contact 'for its data + signal touch, point a data contact, a ground contact, and a +5 volt signal contact. 7. The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein the at least one second contact comprises: an audio signal touch Point, which is used to output a type of analog signal to an associated accessory. 8. Electrical connection as claimed Wherein the at least one second contact comprises a ^ to the power signal contact, a power source for the signal to an associated attachment. An electrical serial connector (such as π1), wherein the system is configured to at least accommodate a shape factor of a universal serial bus (USB) connector, the form factor system, by - standard USB The connector, the mini-hull connector or a micro-USB connector, comprising the electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first contacts and/or the at least one second contact At least - a contact is formed in the contact support member. 11 - an electrical connector (16) comprising: - an interface housing (-, which is adapted to be inserted into the associated receiving connector, Wherein the interface housing includes at least one wall defining a turn (102) having a predetermined configuration; and an eight-first contact support member (104) that is at least partially loaded on the &quot;face peripheral The inner first contact support member extends forward toward the crucible; a plurality of first contacts (1〇6), and the tether is fixed to the first contact branch portion 134264.doc 200919838 Each of the first contacts is configured to electrically connect the associated connector along the outer The plane is parallel to a plane into which the interface is inserted into the associated receiving connector; and at least a first contact (丨〇8) is fixed in the interface housing, wherein the at least one 笸 boat, two The music-contact system is configured to electrically connect the associated telecom cryo-connected person along a second plane that is perpendicular to the axis in which the interface housing is inserted into the associated receiving connector. If the request item is The electrical benefit further includes an accessory housing (1) 2) that is fastened to the interface housing, wherein the accessory housing includes an accessory circuit (113) for performing a communication function. The electrical connector of the month 12 includes a printed circuit board (110) for tying the plurality of first contacts and the at least one second contact to at least partially mounted to the accessory housing The accessory circuit inside. 14. The electrical connector of claim 13 further comprising an elastic member (114) consuming between the at least one second contact and the printed circuit board to allow the at least one second contact to be The interface housing extends and/or retracts within the housing. 15. The electrical connector of claim 14, wherein the resilient member is a spring. 16. The electrical connector of claim U, wherein the plurality of first contacts and the at least one second contact comprise an end that is secured to each other independently of the printed circuit board. The electrical connector of claim 11, wherein the at least one second contact has a total number of one of the second contacts greater than a total of one of the plurality of first contacts. 18. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the at least one second contact has a total number of 134264.doc 200919838 to one of the plurality of first contacts private to a number of second contacts. 19. The electrical connector of claim 11, wherein the plurality of first contacts comprise a contact 'for a data + signal touch point, a data-signal contact, a ground signal contact, and A +5 volt signal contact. 20. The electrical connector of claim 11, the agricultural system, configured to be inserted into a universal electrical, serial bus (USB) connector having a form factor, the form factor being A standard USB connection is crying. Α It consists of at least one of the thieves, a mini USB connector or a micro USB connector. 2 1. A mobile telephone (10) comprising: a housing; circuitry (38) loaded in the housing for receiving and/or transmitting a telephone call on a mobile telephone network; An electrical connector is illustrated that is mounted in a portion of the housing to J, wherein the port is capable of receiving a connector (16) from the associated accessory; and a control circuit (32) is coupled to the communication circuit One or more powers are performed with the electrical connector to control the operation of the communication circuit and the electrical connector. 134264.doc