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Document | Title | Date |
20080280493 | Connector in the Field of Telecommunications and a Combination of at Least Two Connectors - A connector in the field of telecommunications has connector contacts with at least one bend and at least one capacitor with capacitor leads which are connectable to the connector contacts in the vicinity of the bends of the connector contacts. A combination of at least one such connector and at least one second connector, wherein the second connector acts, in the fitted state, on the connector contacts so as to connect the capacitor leads therewith, is disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
20080318477 | Electrical Plug-in Connection and Method for the Identification of a Battery - An electrical plug connection for connecting a consumer or a charging device to a battery. The plug connection includes a plug part and a socket part. The part of the plug connection located on the battery side is provided with a transponder ( | 12-25-2008 |
20080318478 | MOLDED CARD EDGE CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT WITH A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - An edge connector suitable for attachment with a printed circuit board. The edge connector comprises a body composed of a plastic resin, the body defining a first end that is configured to operably attach to a portion of a printed circuit board and a second end configured to operably connect to a slot in a host device and a plurality of conductive traces and contact pads defined on a portion of a surface of the body, the traces being configured to electrically connect with corresponding traces defined on the printed circuit board. | 12-25-2008 |
20090053934 | TERMINATION BLOCK WITH FUNCTIONAL MODULE - A termination block comprises a housing with contact elements for connecting electrical conductors therewith and a cap that is pivotally attached to the housing of the termination block and can be swivelled from an open position into a closed position, wherein the cap comprises a functional module. | 02-26-2009 |
20090068892 | Techniques for protecting a user-accessible electrical connector - A protective coupler for electrically coupling a cable terminal to a terminal of an electrical device. The protective coupler has a first portion that removably secures to a casing of the electrical device. The first portion comprises a first terminal that removably connects to the terminal of the electrical device, and a second terminal. A second portion comprises a third terminal that removably connects to the second terminal, and a fourth terminal that removably connects to the cable terminal. | 03-12-2009 |
20090093161 | Conductive-contact holder and conductive-contact unit - A conductive-contact holder base accommodates at least a signal conductive-contact that is a conductive contact for performing input and output of a signal for a predetermined circuit configuration and a ground conductive-contact that is a conductive contact for supplying a ground potential to the predetermined circuit configuration. A holder base is formed of a conductive material, including a first opening for accommodating the signal conductive-contact; and a second opening for accommodating the ground conductive-contact while maintaining an electrical connection with the ground conductive-contact. An insulating member covers an inner surface of the first opening. | 04-09-2009 |
20090142959 | VIDEO DISPLAY CONNECTOR HAVING PROTECTION CIRCUIT - A video display connector having protection circuit includes an insulating stand, a conducting terminal array fixedly connected to the insulating stand, a circuit board disposed in correspondence with the insulating stand and providing electrical connection to a lateral end of the conducting terminal array, a protective element electrically connected with the circuit board and forming a protective circuit therewith, and a transmission line disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit board, the disposition of the transmission line being spatially apart from the insulating stand. Through providing a protection circuit within the video display connector, the main circuit board of the electronic apparatus is shielded from current overload originating from an external audio/video device when the electronic apparatus is connected thereto through the contact terminals of the video display connector. | 06-04-2009 |
20090191758 | Method For Multiport Noise Compensation - Methods are provided for reducing port to port crosstalk on a multiport assembly. Steps of the method include placing at least one BEMI in at least one compensation region, disposed on a PCB. The BEMI reduces port to port crosstalk noise by generating an opposite polarity signal to an unwanted noise signal generated through port to port adjacency. The PCB includes a plurality of ports, at least including adjacent first and second ports, each of which is an RJ45 jack port. Each port of the plurality of ports includes a plurality of modular insert pins, and is associated with an IDC pin group. The at least one compensation region includes one or more regions for generating noise compensation with respect to crosstalk noise resulting from coupling between respective modular insert pins of, or IDC pins associated with, the first and second ports, respectfully. | 07-30-2009 |
20090209133 | AC Adaptor and Method for Fabricating the same - An AC adaptor is disclosed, a plug extends in a first direction so as to penetrate a part of a case. A circuit board is disposed within the case. A contact terminal is disposed on the circuit board, and elastically contacts an end portion of the plug (without being soldered thereon). A first regulator is disposed within the case and regulates a position of the circuit board in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A second regulator is disposed within the case and regulates a position of the circuit board in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction. | 08-20-2009 |
20090280688 | Circuit Board Built-In Connector and Catcher - A circuit board built-in connector and a catcher are provided. The circuit board built-in connector and the catcher can be miniaturized, have high cable pulled-out strength and resistance to noise and electrostatic property, and are easy for installation and high in line operability. The circuit board built-in connector for connecting an antenna element ( | 11-12-2009 |
20100062643 | BRANCH CONNECTOR - A branch connector located at a position where a branch line is connectedly branched from a main line constituting a communication circuit, comprising: inside a connector housing thereof, one or a plurality of bus bars each having a joint part long and narrow and a plurality of electric wire connection terminal parts projected by spacing said electric wire connection terminal parts at a certain interval from said joint part in a longitudinal direction thereof; a plurality of cylindrical insulation parts each having a hollow portion through which one of said electric wire connection terminal parts is inserted; and a plurality of filter materials each of which is made of a conductive magnetic material and fitted on one of said cylindrical insulation parts to prevent each of said filter materials and said corresponding electric wire connection terminal part from contacting each other. | 03-11-2010 |
20100112865 | Ultra-High Density Connector - Techniques for ultra-high density connection are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultra-high density connector includes a bundle of substantially parallel elongate cylindrical elements, where each cylindrical element is substantially in contact with at least one adjacent cylindrical element. Ends of the elongate cylindrical elements are disposed differentially with respect to each other to define a three-dimensional interdigitating mating surface. At least one of the elongate cylindrical elements has an electrically conductive contact positioned to tangentially engage a corresponding electrical contact of a mating connector. | 05-06-2010 |
20100151735 | Data collecting connection - Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first body, a second body, and an electronic circuit. The first body includes a first end, a second end, and a middle section. The first body further includes a first conductor receiving area and a recessed cavity. The first receiving area extends from the first end to the second end. The cavity is at the middle section. The second body is adapted to be removably connected to the first body. The second body includes a first end, a second end, and a second conductor receiving area. The second conductor receiving area extends from the first end to the second end. The apparatus is adapted to receive an electrical conductor between the first receiving area and the second receiving area. The electronic circuit is at the cavity. The electronic circuit is configured to receive reference information corresponding to the electrical conductor. | 06-17-2010 |
20100216343 | CABLE CIRCUIT WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL CONDITIONING - A cable circuit for connecting a sensor module to a measurement transmitter. The cable circuit includes a contactless interface for signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module, wherein the sensor module is galvanically isolated from the cable circuit, and wherein signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module occurs on an optical, inductive or capacitive path. Additionally, the cable circuit includes a signal processing unit, as well as a cable interface for connecting a cable, which connects the cable circuit with the measurement transmitter. The signal processing unit is integrated into the signal path. The signal processing unit is embodied to receive, via the cable interface, signals from the measurement transmitter, to condition them and to transmit them via the contactless interface to the sensor module, and to receive, via the contactless interface, signals from the sensor module, to condition them and to transmit them via the cable interface to the measurement transmitter. | 08-26-2010 |
20100221952 | PROTECTED PLUG SOCKET FOR DISTRIBUTION DEVICES IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA TECHNOLOGY - The invention relates to a protected plug socket ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100297881 | Electric power supply connecting device for a parameterizable electrical apparatus - There is provided an electric power supply connecting device for a parameterizable electrical apparatus, comprising a first connector for an electric power source, a second connector to the electrical apparatus and a storage device for parameter data which can be read out by the electrical apparatus. | 11-25-2010 |
20110003510 | Power supply connector - A power supply connector ( | 01-06-2011 |
20110065321 | PORTABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DATA STORAGE TRANSMITTING AND CONNECTING DEVICE - A multi-functional data storage and transmitting and connecting device for an electronic device, includes a data transfer cable having a predetermined length, at least a first and a second connector provided at two ends of the data transfer cable respectively and a coupling element. The coupling element includes a plurality of connector sockets adapted for fittedly and detachably receiving the connectors so as to detachably couple the connectors into a handy structure, a control circuitry received in the coupling element, and a hanging device. The control circuitry includes an integrated circuit chipset, a rechargeable battery provided within the coupling element for recharging the electronic device, a call receiving circuitry electrically connected with the integrated circuit chipset, a speakerphone electrically connected with sad call receiving circuitry, an amplifier adapted for amplifying audio signal, and a wireless transceiver electrically connected with the integrated circuit chipset for wirelessly receiving and transmitting signal. | 03-17-2011 |
20110076888 | BATTERY POST CONNECTOR - A battery monitoring system that may be used to measure/monitor any number of battery operating conditions, including those associated with a vehicle battery. The system may be configured to interconnect a battery post that receives energy from the battery and a cable that electrically connects the battery to a vehicle. | 03-31-2011 |
20110081804 | Electronic Method of Communication - An electronic communication system including: (a) a fastener ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110086549 | Methods and Apparatus for Reducing Crosstalk in Electrical Connectors - A communication jack having crosstalk compensation features for overall crosstalk interference reduction is disclosed. In one embodiment, the jack is configured to receive a plug to form a communication connection, and comprises jack contacts disposed in the jack, with each contact having at least a first surface and a second surface. Upon the plug being received by the jack, the plug contacts interface with the first surface of the jack contacts. The jack further includes a first capacitive coupling connected between two pairs of jack contacts to compensate for near end crosstalk, with the first capacitive coupling being connected to the pairs of jack contacts along the second surface adjacent to where the plug contacts interface with the jack contacts. A far end crosstalk compensation scheme is also set forth. | 04-14-2011 |
20110136381 | BIDIRECTIONAL PLUG HAVING SHORT CIRCUIT PREVENTION CIRCUIT - Disclosed herein is a bidirectional plug having a short circuit prevention circuit. The bidirectional plug includes a body part, a terminal part, connecting terminals, and a short circuit prevention circuit. The terminal part is connected to one end of the body part, and is inserted into an interface port of a communication device. The connecting terminals are respectively provided on two opposite surfaces of the terminal part, and make contact with a connecting pin provided in the interface port regardless of a direction from which the terminal part is inserted. The short circuit prevention circuit prevents a remaining connecting terminal, provided on a surface of the terminal part which is not in contact with a connecting pin, from making electrical contact with a tension ground pin provided in the interface port. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136382 | INSERT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SUCH AN INSERT - The insert includes at least three contacts having essentially linear parts and at least one three-pole capacitance between three of the contacts. One of the contacts of each three-pole capacitance is connected to a central armature. A first dimension of the central armature, in the direction perpendicular to the substantially linear parts, is greater than a second dimension, in a direction parallel to the substantially linear parts, the second dimension defining the widths of the zones of the central armature. The mean width of the central armature, between the zones where it faces other armatures, connected to the other contacts of the three-pole capacitance, is greater than one third of the mean length of the central armature in these regions. Preferably, in at least one three-pole capacitance, the mean width of the central armature between the regions where it faces the lateral armatures is greater than one third of the distance between the lateral armatures. | 06-09-2011 |
20110189893 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT EMBEDDED CONNECTOR, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing an electronic component embedded connector includes a first step for fixing a terminal to a fixing means; a second step for fixing electronic components to the fixing means; a third step for cutting connecting sections of the terminal fixed to the fixing means; a fourth step for connecting the electronic components fixed to the fixing means, to the terminal in which the connecting sections are cut off; and a fifth step for covering a section of the terminal other than terminal sections, and the electronic components by an insulating cover. | 08-04-2011 |
20110217873 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED POWER OVER ETHERNET FUNCTIONALITY - Aspects of a method and system for a connector with integrated power over Ethernet functionality are provided. In this regard, one or more circuits and/or processors that reside within and/or on a connector may be operable to manage a supply power that is delivered over a cable based on characteristics of the connector and/or characteristics of the cable. The cable may carry the supply power while concurrently carrying data communications. The one or more circuits and/or processors may be operable to source and sink the supply power. The one or more circuits and/or processors may be operable to control which one or more conductors of the cable are utilized for conveying the supply power. | 09-08-2011 |
20110237129 | Holder-mounting structure - A holder-mounting structure comprises a holder and a holder mounting portion into which the holder is slidably inserted. The holder includes a holder body for mounting of an electric component and a pair of plate portions extending from the holder body such that the electric component resides therebetween. The plate portions include a thick-walled portion continuing to the holder body and a thin-walled portion continuing to the thick-walled portion and provided at an end of the plate portion away from the holder body. The holder mounting portion includes an accommodating portion into which a connecting terminal connected to the electric component is accommodated. The thin-walled portion includes a complete-locking portion configured to be brought into locking engagement with the holder at a position where the electric component is connected to the connecting terminal with the holder slidably inserted into the accommodating portion. | 09-29-2011 |
20110256767 | CONNECTIVITY SENSING ASSEMBLY - A receptacle assembly includes a housing having a front mating face and receptacles configured to receive plugs therein through the front mating face, where the plugs have connectivity pins attached thereto. The receptacle module includes connectivity sensor areas associated with the receptacles, where each connectivity sensor area is positioned adjacent the corresponding receptacle. Each connectivity sensor area has a first connectivity sensor and a second connectivity sensor that is electrically isolated from the first connectivity sensor when the plug is disconnected from the receptacle. Both the first and second connectivity sensors are configured to be engaged by different connectivity pins of the plug when the plug is received in the corresponding receptacle to form a sense circuit. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256768 | PLUG ASSEMBLY FOR A CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A plug assembly includes a body extending between a mating end and a cable end. A sensor assembly is supported by the body that has an integrated circuit component having a first pad and a second pad. The sensor assembly also has a first sensor probe mounted to the first pad and a second sensor probe mounted to the second pad. | 10-20-2011 |
20110287662 | Data collecting connection - Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first body, a second body, and an electronic circuit. The first body includes a first end, a second end, and a middle section. The first body further includes a first conductor receiving area and a recessed cavity. The first receiving area extends from the first end to the second end. The cavity is at the middle section. The second body is adapted to be removably connected to the first body. The second body includes a first end, a second end, and a second conductor receiving area. The second conductor receiving area extends from the first end to the second end. The apparatus is adapted to receive an electrical conductor between the first receiving area and the second receiving area. The electronic circuit is at the cavity. The electronic circuit is configured to receive reference information corresponding to the electrical conductor. | 11-24-2011 |
20110318964 | CARD DESIGN WITH FULLY BUFFERED MEMORY MODULES AND THE USE OF A CHIP BETWEEN TWO CONSECUTIVE MODULES - An AMB component and a connection interface for a memory installation with fully buffered Dimm memory modules connected in series. The AMB component is disposed on a connecting line from memory modules to a memory controller of the memory installation to re-amplify the connecting line between two consecutive FBD memory modules. The connection interface includes an AMB amplifier component for the connection of a main memory card that includes at least one processor, to an auxiliary memory card of the type having a series of memory modules. Two series of FBD memory modules are connected to respective FBD channels in the auxiliary memory card using FBD connectors in a daisy-chain arrangement. | 12-29-2011 |
20120064770 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION PLUG - An overvoltage protection plug is disclosed. The plug includes a housing forming a body, a handle, and an insertion portion. The plug further includes a circuit board mounted at least partially within the body. A portion of the circuit board protrudes from the housing at the insertion portion and includes metallic connection pads configured for interconnection to a connection block. The plug also includes a gas tube mounted to the circuit board and residing within the housing, the gas tube electrically connected to the metallic connection pads by a plurality of circuit traces on the circuit board. The handle of the housing can extend rearward from a top edge of the housing. The body can include an interior cavity having generally parallel side walls including a thinned region surrounding the gas tube. A circuit connection block assembly is also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120122342 | IMPLEMENTING IMPEDANCE GRADIENT CONNECTOR FOR BOARD-TO-BOARD APPLICATIONS - A method and connector housing are provided for implementing an impedance gradient connector for board-to-board applications. The impedance gradient connector housing includes a plurality of impedance zones with a first impedance zone including a first mating face with a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and with a second impedance zone including a second mating face with a second PCB. Each of the respective predefined impedance zones including the first mating face and the second mating face include a selected impedance to minimize impedance mismatch with associated PCBs. | 05-17-2012 |
20120142219 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A control device includes a plug, a number of resistors and a number of switches, and a number of buttons corresponding to the switches respectively. The resistors and the switches cooperatively form a plurality of current circuits. A control system using the control device includes an electronic device, which includes a socket connected to the plug. The socket includes an ADCIO pin coupled to the first pin, which connects to a power source via a pull-up resistor. A connection node between the ADCIO pin and the pull-up resistor forms a voltage detection point. When the control device is connected to the electronic device, if one of the buttons is pressed, the switch corresponding to the pressed button is switched on to generate a corresponding conductive current circuit, and generate an input signal at the voltage detection point. The electronic device executes a corresponding function according to the input signal. | 06-07-2012 |
20120164883 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A POST IN A TERMINAL CLAMP - A device is proposed for fastening a post in a terminal clamp, having at least one terminal clamp for connection to a battery terminal, at least one electronics unit or measuring element capable of being connected to the terminal clamp, at least one post for connecting a battery cable, the post being mechanically fastened to the terminal clamp via a connection, and having at least one insulating element between the post and the terminal clamp, means being provided for the rotational securing of the post. | 06-28-2012 |
20120178296 | EARPHONE PLUG APPLICABLE TO DIFFERENT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS - An earphone plug applicable to different system specifications includes a terminal and a switch device. The earphone plug is inserted into an earphone jack of an external electronic device for transmitting signals by a plurality of exposed signal interfaces of the terminal. The switch device combined with the terminal has a first conductor and a second conductor. When the switch device is switched between a first mode and a second mode, the first conductor and the second conductor alternately contact with two of the signal interfaces. Thus, the signal transmission defined by the signal interfaces is changed and the earphone plug is applicable to electronic devices with different system specifications. | 07-12-2012 |
20120190238 | SHIELDED CONNECTOR - Either displacement of a shielding sleeve itself on an outer cover is restricted or interference of a shielding member on the shielding sleeve with the outer cover as an insulating cover is prevented, so that the damage of the outer cover can be avoided. A shielded connector of the present invention includes a shielding sleeve | 07-26-2012 |
20120258626 | Housing Insert Contact Protection - An electrical connector housing including a main housing member and at least one protective wafer. The main housing member has a contact locating area. Opposite sides of the contact locating area include slots for receiving opposite end portions of insertable wafers. The at least one protective wafer is configured to be located in the contact locating area and includes opposite end portions adapted to be matingly slid into a pair of the slots. The protective wafer has a top side configured to project above top ends of contacts located in the contact locating area. The protective wafer and the main housing member are sized and shaped to combine to help prevent a user's finger from contacting the top ends of the contacts located in the contact locating area. | 10-11-2012 |
20120309229 | PROJECTOR HOLDER AND PROJECTOR SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A holder to hold a projector includes a support. One side of the projector is capable of being attracted by a magnet. The support includes a base board and a supporting board connected to the base board. The base board is to be supported by a supporting surface. The support further includes a first magnet fixed on the supporting board to attract the side of the projector, for adjustably and magnetically supporting the projector on the supporting board. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315792 | MAGNETIC DEVICE - A magnetic device includes a molded dielectric housing having an upper shell and a lower shell that are coupled together to define an interior compartment therebetween. The upper and lower shells include interior sides that oppose each other and include interior surfaces. A magnetic core is disposed within the interior compartment of the housing. Upper electrical traces formed on the interior surface of the upper shell. Lower electrical traces formed on the interior surface of the lower shell. Corresponding upper and lower electrical traces are electrically connected together to form an electrically conductive pattern of wrappings around the magnetic core that is configured to induce a magnetic field about the magnetic core. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315793 | INTRINSICALLY SAFE CONNECTION UNIT WITH A NETWORK INTERFACE, INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPLIANCE AND NETWORK INTERFACE FOR IT - An intrinsically safe connection unit with a network interface for intrinsically safe appliances in explosion-risk areas, having a housing, a voltage supply connection, plug connection for connecting an intrinsically safe appliance via a transmission cable, and a decoupling circuit. For allowing even a multiplicity of network subscribers to be connected in the explosion-risk area with less wiring complexity, a plurality of plug connections of the same type are provided as network interface, each being preceded by a separate decoupling circuit, and the voltage supply connection builds a central feed connection with separate supply cores for each plug connection each having at least two plug contacts for data communication and at least two plug contacts for supplying power to the connectable appliances via the transmission cable. The invention relates also to a Controller and a network interface for use therewith. | 12-13-2012 |
20130012066 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY | 01-10-2013 |
20130017727 | Sensor or detector device with an improved cable guide plugAANM Franc; JoelAACI EckbolsheimAACO FRAAGP Franc; Joel Eckbolsheim FRAANM Kirchdoerffer; RemyAACI GrancyAACO CHAAGP Kirchdoerffer; Remy Grancy CH - A sensor or detector device includes a box in the form of a tubular hollow body, through whose opening a connecting cable passes and that is sealed by a connected plug. The device also includes a card or an analogous substrate, carrying the electronic components of the sensor or detector and mounted in the box, by being coated by an insulating filler material filling approximately the entire remaining inside volume of the latter. The Device ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130072064 | USB Connector - A USB connector comprising an insulating base, a plurality of conducting terminals, a circuit board and a housing is disclosed. The insulating base has a plurality of slots at an end of the insulating base and a plurality of abutting grooves on a surface of the insulating base, with each abutting groove communicating with a respective one of the slots. Each conducting terminal is inserted in a respective one of the slots and has an abutting portion arranged in one of the abutting grooves communicating with the respective slot. The circuit board abuts against the surface of the insulating base whereon forms the abutting grooves, with the circuit board having a plurality of electrical contacts electrically connecting with the abutting portions of the plurality of conducting terminals. The housing is hollow to receive the insulating base and circuit board. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072065 | CONNECTOR - A connector assembly includes a circuit board, a signal plug and a cable. The circuit board has at least one pair of traces of the same length. The signal plug is disposed at a front side of the circuit board, and has at least one pair of terminals of the same length that are respectively conducted to a paired first signal contacts of the pair of traces. The cable extends from the circuit board in a left-right direction and conducts to the circuit board. An extension direction of the cable is substantially perpendicular to an insertion direction of the signal plug. The cable has at least one pair of differential signal lines that are respectively conducted to a paired second signal contacts of the pair of traces. | 03-21-2013 |
20130078860 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INSULATOR HOUSING - A socket housing and method of making the socket housing. A plurality of dielectric layers are printed with a plurality of recesses on a substrate. The dielectric layers include at least two different dielectric materials. A sacrificial material is printed ted in the recesses. The assembly is removed from the substrate and the sacrificial material is removed from the recesses. At least one contact member is located in a plurality of the recesses. Distal ends of the contact members are adapted to electrically couple with circuit members. | 03-28-2013 |
20130171875 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a universal serial bus (USB) memory device having a 5 pin USB connector which may be directly used for a portable terminal and a method of manufacturing the same. The USB memory device includes: at least one 5 pin USB connector; a memory to write data received from the 5 pin USB connector or reading out stored data to transmit the data to the 5 pin USB connector; and a controller electrically connected to the 5 pin USB connector and the memory to control data transmission between the 5 pin USB connector and the memory, wherein the 5 pin USB connector comprises a power terminal, a ground terminal, a D+ terminal, a D− terminal, and an ID terminal, and the ID terminal is connected to the ground terminal so that the 5 pin USB connector is grounded. | 07-04-2013 |
20130196543 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SWITCH METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device including a switch unit and a socket is provided. The switch unit has an output end, a first input end, a second input end and a control end. The control end is coupled to the first input end. The socket has an intake cavity on which a first terminal and a second terminal are disposed. The first terminal is electrically connected to the first input end, and the second terminal is electrically connected to the second input end. When the intake cavity holds a plug and the control end receives a high level voltage, the control end switches the first input end to the output end. When the control end receives a ground voltage, the control end switches the second input end to the output end. | 08-01-2013 |
20130203292 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH A BUILT-IN SIGNAL GAIN CIRCUIT - An electrical connector includes a casing, a housing, a terminal set, a printed circuit board, a cover body, and a signal gain circuit. The signal gain circuit is electrically connected to the printed circuit board and arranged on the printed circuit board. The electrical connector is arranged at a front panel of a computer and is electrically connected to an external electronic apparatus. Signals transmitted between the computer and the external electronic apparatus will not be weakened because of the signal gain circuit. | 08-08-2013 |
20130210275 | SFP SUPER CAGE - An embodiment of the invention provides a super cage for receiving and providing a small form factor pluggable (SFP) communication module with a functionality, the super cage comprising: a sleeve dimensioned to receive an SFP communication module and be plugged into a conventional SFP cage having a socket for receiving an SFP connector of an SFP module; functionality circuitry housed in the sleeve; a cage connector electrically connected to the functionality circuitry and configured to be inserted into the conventional cage socket; and a coupling socket housed in the sleeve that receives an SFP connector of an SFP module and electrically connects the SFP connector to the functionality circuitry. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244489 | TECHNIQUES FOR CONFIGURING CONTACTS OF A CONNECTOR - Systems and methods for configuring contacts of a first connector includes detecting mating of a second connector with the first connector and in response to the detection, sending a command over one of the contacts and waiting for a response to the command. If a valid response to the command is received, the system determines the orientation of the second connector. The response also includes configuration information for contacts in the second connector. The system then configures some of the other contacts of the first connector based on the determined orientation and configuration information of the contacts of the second connector. | 09-19-2013 |
20130273775 | FILTER PLUG - A filter plug comprises a terminal holder with a recess body, a toroidal inductor and a cable. A plurality of conductive terminals are arranged on the recess body in a first direction thereof; a plurality of wire grippers are arranged on the recess body in a second direction thereof; and there is an angle between the first direction and the second direction. The toroidal inductor is arranged inside the recess body and comprises a magnetic ring with independent conductive coils wound thereon; two ends of the conductive coils are respectively connected to the conductive terminal and the wire gripper. The cable comprises a plurality of wires respectively connected to the wire grippers. The filter plug described above has filtering functions and is easy to assemble and can save space effectively. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273776 | Conversion Adaptor and LCD Inspection System - The present invention publishes a conversion adaptor used for LCD panel inspection. The conversion adaptor comprises in order: a first connector plug, an adaptor main body, and a second connector plug; wherein, the first connector plug is used to connect to the connector of a test signal source, and the second connector plug is used to connect to the connector of a connecting cable to an LCD device. The present invention also includes an LCD inspection system. By adding a conversion adaptor, the present invention prevents damage done to the test signal source caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of LVDS cables from its external connector. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273777 | Electrical Connector - An electrical connector includes a plurality of channels and at least one module. The channels transmit a plurality of electrical signals, wherein each channel generates at least one crosstalk coupling with the other channels; the at least one crosstalk coupling varies with frequency. The crosstalk couplings between the channels are added as a crosstalk coupling sum. Each modulation module is connected with the channels, and the at least one modulation module adjusts the at least one crosstalk coupling to decrease the crosstalk coupling sum according to the relation between the at least one crosstalk coupling and the other crosstalk couplings. | 10-17-2013 |
20130330970 | BOARD-TO-BOARD CONNECTOR - A board-to-board connector comprising a first connector having a first terminal and a first housing that includes a first fitting guide part formed on both ends in the long side direction, and a second connector having a second terminal that contacts to the first terminal and a second housing that includes a second fitting guide part that fits with the first fitting guide part, includes a switch that closes a detection circuit that electrically detects a complete fit of the first connector and the second connector. | 12-12-2013 |
20130337687 | TELECOMMUNICATION JACK COMPRISING A SECOND COMPENSATING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR REDUCING CROSSTALK - A telecommunications jack ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140004741 | EXTERNAL CONTACT CONNECTOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140024259 | COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR WITH ANALOG COUPLING CIRCUIT - A communication connector with analog coupling circuit and a mechanical coupling circuit used for providing security to electronic devices. The analog circuit includes a male plug with an outer shell and tongue shell. Between the outer shell and tongue is a thin layer of non-conductive material to prevent the closure of a circuit. Two separate conductors are wired through the USB body; one attaching to the outer shell and the other attaching to the tongue. A closed circuit is created when the male USB is placed into a female receptor. The mechanical circuit creates a closed circuit when the plunger switch becomes compressed. There is a security monitor system connected to an end of the two conductors, which sound an alarm when circuit is opened. The alarm will sound if a thief attempts to steal the article either by cutting the wire or removal of the plug. | 01-23-2014 |
20140038460 | ACCESSORY DETECTION CIRCUIT WITH IMPROVED FUNCTIONALITY - An apparatus comprises a first connector, a second connector, a detection circuit and a logic circuit. The first connector and the second connector are configured for electrical communication with first and second conducting terminals, respectively, of an audio jack plug. The detection circuit is configured to apply a first value of current to the first connector, and apply a second value of current to the second connector. The logic circuit is configured to generate an indication that the audio jack plug is fully inserted according to a logic level detected at the second connector when electrical ground is detected at the first connector. | 02-06-2014 |
20140134879 | CONNECTOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses a connector, including: a first interface, a second interface, and a signal boost circuit, where at least one of the first interface and the second interface includes a power supply contact head, and the power supply contact head is configured to power the signal boost circuit; and a casing, where the signal boost circuit is arranged inside the casing and concatenated between the first interface and the second interface, and the signal boost circuit performs signal amplification processing on a differential signal received by the first interface and outputs the signal over the second interface, and the first interface and the second interface are arranged on different surfaces outside the casing. Further, the present invention discloses an electronic device. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141649 | LOCALIZED READING OF RFID TAGS LOCATED ON MULTIPLE SIDES OF A PORT FROM A SINGLE SIDE USING RFID COUPLING CIRCUIT AND PORTABLE RFID READER - One embodiment is directed to an adapter comprising a coupling circuit configured so that a portable RFID reader can be positioned near a first part of the coupling circuit associated with a first side of the adapter in order to perform a localized read of both an RFID tag attached to a first connector inserted into a first jack of the adapter and an RFID tag attached to a second connector inserted into a second jack of the adapter, wherein the coupling circuit is used to enhance a read range of the portable RFID reader when performing the localized read. These embodiments can be used in the outside plant of a telecommunications network. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140154920 | CHOKE COIL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A chip choke assembly which reduces the loss of magnetic flux from the underlying core portions. In one embodiment, this reduction is achieved by producing a chip choke assembly comprised of two or more chip choke portions that collectively form a closed magnetic path. Additionally, the chip choke assembly disclosed herein also allows for adequate clearance between adjacent pads so as to avoid arcing during high potential voltage conditions. Methods for manufacturing and using the aforementioned chip choke assembly are also disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
20140170902 | MODULAR OUTLET - In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet includes a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and is attached to the surface of a building. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet provides the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module. | 06-19-2014 |
20140187088 | DISPLAY DEVICE BEING POSSIBLE TO DETECT BONDING DEFECT - A bonding-defect-detectable display device is disclosed which includes: a display panel defined into an active area used to display images and a pad area in which pads is formed; driver IC (Integrated Circuit) chip loaded on a pad region of the display panel; a flexible printed circuit board mounted to the pad region of the display panel; and a bonding resistance detection unit disposed into the driver IC chip. The display panel includes: first and second bonding portions formed in an occupation region of the driver IC chip within the pad area of the display panel; and third and fourth bonding portions formed in an occupation region of the flexible printed circuit board with the pad area of the display panel. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187089 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INCLUDING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ELEMENTS - An electrical connector includes a plurality of leadframe assembly, each having a leadframe housing and a plurality of contacts carried by the leadframe housing. The electrical connector includes at least one unassigned electrical contact that includes a resistor. | 07-03-2014 |
20140199888 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPOSITE AND SYMMETRICAL HYBRID ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for composite and symmetrical hybrid electronic connectors. Embodiments may include a composite electronic connector | 07-17-2014 |
20140220823 | CONNECTOR WITH ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND HOLDER - A connector includes an electronic component ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140242842 | INTEGRATED RADIO FREQUENCY CONNECTOR - An integrated radio frequency connector installed in a main board includes a built-in radio frequency part, a connecting element and conductive wire. The connecting element is installed and electrically coupled to the built-in radio frequency part, and the connecting element has a conductive terminal protruded from the built-in radio frequency part, and an end of the conductive wire is electrically coupled to the conductive terminal, and the other end of the conductive wire is electrically coupled to the main board to achieve a modular design, so as to facilitate the assembling procedure. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248802 | SMART TAP - A smart tap into which one or more than one power plugs can be inserted, including a voltage waveform measurement unit, a current waveform measurement unit, a communication unit, a control unit, and an arithmetic unit. The voltage waveform measurement unit and the current waveform measurement unit are units which measure a voltage waveform and a current waveform of power supplied to each of one or more home appliances via a corresponding respective power plugs connected to the home appliances. The communication unit is a unit which transmits the voltage waveform and the current waveform or a result of processing of the waveforms to a server. The control unit is a unit which controls switching of the power supplied to the home appliance and the amount of the supplied power in accordance with the control signal. | 09-04-2014 |
20140273631 | DONGLE WITH SHAPE MEMORY - A dongle couples an electrophysiologic catheter and a navigational system, including a patient interface unit (PIU). The dongle permits hardware normally carried on catheter control handle to be relocated onto the dongle to render catheter “greener” and less costly to manufacture use. The dongle having a support portion with flexibility, shape memory and/or varying degrees of stiffness also advantageously allows a user more control over the placement, position and orientation of the dongle. The dongle has a body with a first electrical interface unit, and a support portion with a second electrical interface unit, the support portion having an outer flexible tubular member with shape memory. In one embodiment, the support portion comprises a gooseneck tubing. In another embodiment, the support portion comprises a coiled spring. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273632 | CONNECTOR JOINT SUPPORT MODULE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A connector joint support module includes a boss including at least one projection; a connector joint disposed in an area adjacent to the boss, and a bracket disposed to be engaged with the boss while covering at least a portion of the connector joint. An electronic device includes a boss including at least one projection, a connector joint disposed in an area adjacent to the boss, a bracket disposed to be engaged with the boss and to cover at least a portion of the connector joint, a screw recess formed in a female screw shape at a center of the projection of the boss, an antenna carrier or a rear frame disposed to enclose the bracket, and a screw passing through one side of the antenna carrier or the rear frame and engaged with the screw recess of the boss. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273633 | Telecommunications Jack With Switchable Circuit Configurations - Telecommunications jacks and methods of their use and construction are described. One telecommunications jack is adapted to receive a plug, and includes a housing defining a port for receiving the plug, as well as first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth consecutively arranged contact springs adapted to make electrical contact with the plug when the plug is inserted into the port of the housing along a first axis. The jack includes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth wire termination contacts for terminating wires to the jack, and a circuit board arrangement including first and second circuits, the circuit board arrangement including a circuit board moveable in a direction non-parallel with the first axis between first and second positions. In the first position the circuit board electrically connects contact springs to wire termination contacts in a first configuration, and in the second position the circuit board connects contact springs to wire termination contacts in a second configuration. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302715 | Integral Dimming Photo-Control Receptacle - Aspects provide photo-control receptacles having contact terminals via which control signals can be communicated. In one aspect, a photo-control receptacle is provided. The photo-control receptacle includes an interface having a neutral conductor and a line voltage conductor. Each of the neutral conductor and the line voltage conductor can form a first electrical connection for providing power to a photo-control via alternating current. The photo-control receptacle also includes one or more additional contact conductors adjacent to the interface. The one or more additional contact conductors can form a second electrical connection for providing control signals to the photo-control. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302716 | MULTIFUNCTION SOCKET DEVICE - A multifunction socket device is connected to a main AC power and comprises a frame unit, at least one power outlet, a cover unit and a first illuminating unit. The multifunction socket device can provide power source and illumination device, which bring more convenience and options to modern lifestyle. | 10-09-2014 |
20140315432 | LOW PROFILE CONNECTOR - An electrical connector comprises a housing having a front side and a rear side, a cage and a detection switch. The cage is engaged with the housing, the cage and the housing together define a slot, and an entrance of the slot is adjacent to the front side so as to allow an electronic card to enter into the slot along a card insertion direction. The detection switch is provided to the housing and comprises a first resilient terminal and a second resilient terminal. The second end portion is further adjacent to the front side relative and when the electronic card is received in the slot, the first resilient arm portion is separated from the second end portion. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315433 | LOW PROFILE CONNECTOR - An electrical connector comprises a housing, a cage and a switch unit. The housing has a base and a side wall connected to a side edge of the base. The side wall extends along a card insertion direction and has an end face. The cage is engaged with the housing, the cage and the housing together define a slot, and an entrance of the slot is adjacent to the end face. The switch unit is provided to the side wall. The side wall further has a mounting space receiving the switch unit and a through-hole extending from the end face of the side wall and extending into the mounting space along the card insertion direction, a pin-like element can be inserted into the through-hole to enable the switch unit. | 10-23-2014 |
20140335730 | SECURITY CONNECTOR - In one example, the connector includes a body portion configured to be connected to a cord and a connection portion engaged with the body portion and comprising a plurality of conductors. The connection portion includes a conductive shield electrically connected to a plurality of the conductors when the connection portion is not engaged with the article of merchandise, and the connection portion also includes at least one ground conductor that is not electrically connected to the remaining conductors and/or the conductive shield when the connection portion is not engaged with the article of merchandise. At least one of the conductors and/or the conductive shield is configured to cooperate with the ground conductor to define a sense loop when the connector is engaged with the article of merchandise, and interruption of the sense loop is indicative of a security event. | 11-13-2014 |
20140357125 | LOW VOLTAGE POWER RECEPTACLE FOR MODULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A low voltage power receptacle assembly is provided for use in a modular electrical system. The receptacle assembly includes a housing that defines an internal cavity for receiving a circuit board assembly that transforms a line voltage input to a lower voltage output. The housing may define a plurality of contact-receiving portions in spaced arrangement, and has at least two electrical contacts disposed in respective contact-receiving portions. A low voltage power receptacle is in communication with the circuit assembly and provides user-access to the low voltage output. Optionally, the size of the housing may be varied to suit a particular application, and a spacer may be used inside the cavity to ensure proper positioning of the low voltage power receptacle. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357126 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - This connector can be connected to a counterpart connector having a counterpart contact, and is provided with an electric current sensor function. Specifically, the connector is provided with a contact, a protective member composed of an insulating material, a core, and an electric current detection member. The contact extends along the longitudinal direction so as to have a longitudinal part that can be connected to the counterpart contact. The protective member surrounds the contact in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The core surrounds the protective member in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The core has a gap. The electric current detection member is at least partially disposed within the gap. | 12-04-2014 |
20140370754 | TERMINAL CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR RESISTOR - Provided is a connection structure for a detection terminal of shunt resistor that allows a lead wire, that is to be connected to an electrode of the shunt resistor and is for detecting electrical current, to be easily and compactly connected to the electrode within a narrow and small module. A terminal connection structure for a resistor, which connects a detection terminal to an electrode, comprises a shunt resistor ( | 12-18-2014 |
20140377993 | MALE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH ANTENNA - A male connector assembly is plugged into a female connector. The male connector assembly comprises a male-head connector and an antenna. The male-head connector comprises an electrical connection part and a covering body. The covering body is arranged at a first side of the electrical connection part. The antenna is arranged inside the covering body. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377994 | CONNECTOR, AND HEADER AND SOCKET INCLUDED IN THE SAME - A connector including a substantially rectangular housing made of an insulating material, a plurality of terminals which are provided for the housing and are attached to a circuit board to be electrically connected to the circuit board, and a holding bracket which is provided for the housing and is fixed on the circuit board. The holding bracket includes a first fixed terminal a fixed on the circuit board, and a second fixed terminal which is formed separately from the first fixed terminal a and is fixed on the circuit board. | 12-25-2014 |
20150011123 | POWER RECEIVING CONNECTOR AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The power receiving connector to be placed as a vehicle-mounted feeding port is formed by integrating connection terminals, internal wirings, wiring branch parts, a ground wire side branch line, a control wire side branch line, capacitors, a superposition separation element, and a low-pass filter with a housing as a replaceable unit. | 01-08-2015 |
20150017835 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS APPARATUS - An electronic device includes a power receiver that manages power transmitted from an outside; and a receptacle including a plurality of first basic connection terminals based on a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface and a plurality of first expansion connection terminals based on a second USB interface, wherein the first expansion connection terminals includes one or more first power supply terminals that transmit power received through a cable device connected with the receptacle to the power receiver. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024632 | PORTABLE CHARGER - Provided is a portable charger connected to a wall electric power source and configured to supply an electric power from the wall electric power source to a load. The portable charger includes a plug, an electric wire, a switch, a first detection unit, a second detection unit, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to supply an electric power through the electric wire to the load when the plug is plugged in the socket and to cut off the supply of the electric power flowing through the electric wire by controlling the switch on the basis of the user's approach that is detected by the first detection unit, and the tensile force that is detected by the second detection unit while the electric power is being supplied. | 01-22-2015 |
20150056861 | MODULE, AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF MODULE AND MATING CONNECTOR - The invention provides a module being connectable to a mating connector having a tube and including a case and a connector. The case has a through hole that is larger than the tube so as to receive the tube. The connector fits into the tube along a first direction and includes a. tuboid shell that includes a lip, first to fourth corners, and guides. The first and second corners are provided where the distal face of the lip meets outer faces on one and the other sides, respectively, of a second direction of the lip. The third and fourth corners are provided where the distal face of the lip meets outer faces on one and the other sides, respectively, of a third direction of the lip. The guides, each at least one of a chamfer, a rounded face, and a curved portion curved inward of the connector, are provided at the respective first to fourth corners. | 02-26-2015 |
20150064970 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR AN EMBEDDED EMISSIONS FILTER CIRCUIT IN A POWER CABLE - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for filtering. In one aspect a power cable apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cable portion. The apparatus further includes a first connector portion coupled to a first end of the cable portion. The apparatus further includes a second connector portion coupled to a second end of the cable portion opposite the first end. The apparatus further includes a filter circuit integrated within the second the connector portion, the filter circuit configured to attenuate emissions at an operating frequency of the electronic device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150147913 | Dual Connector Coupling for Accessory Device and Electronic Device Using the Same - An electronic device includes an analog connector and a digital connector. The analog connector has one or more analog signal contacts and at least one other contact. A signal detector detects signals at the other contact. A switch is coupled to the other contact to, where analog signals are at the other contact, to cause the switch to transition a connection to other contact from a common node of the device to a signal node of the device, thereby allowing a user to use either a four-wire accessory device or five-wire accessory device with a four-wire analog connector. | 05-28-2015 |
20160141810 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF A POWER STATUS OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL SCHEMES BASED THEREON - Embodiments described herein automatically detect a power state of an electronic device and perform a control scheme based thereon. For example, a control device determines that an electronic device is to be in a desired power state. A socket device coupled to the electronic device determines an amount of current or power being provided to the electronic device and transmits an indication of the amount of current or power or a determined power state to the control device. Based on the indication, the control device determines the current power state of the electronic device. If the control device determines that the current power state is not the desired power state, the control device transmits a signal to the electronic device, which causes it to transition to the desired power state. | 05-19-2016 |