公开(公告)号：US20030109280A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10013977

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: LightSurf Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Eric O. Bodnar ,  Robin G. Petravic ,  Alan M. Vale ,  Kurt Dammermann ,  Stephen J. Fricke ,  Steven A. Luzovich

IPC: H04M001/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/21 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N2201/0056 ,  H04N2201/0063

Abstract: A versatile adaptor device to connect together devices having built-in connectors or receptacles for interfacing with other devices is described. Many devices include built-in connectors, which usually consist of proprietary fittings and pinouts/lineouts. The adaptor device connects with the built-in connectors of two devices to enable communication between the two devices. Each end of the adaptor fits physically and electrically with the connectors to join both devices. The body of the adaptor is a double-ended molded plastic part that includes geometry to mate with a particular connector slot at one end and another specific connector slot at the opposing end. The adaptor device may be adapted to connect various different types of devices. For example, the adaptor accommodates connection to an array of brands and models of cellular phone devices at one end of the adaptor and an array of digital cameras at the other end of the adaptor. The manufacture of the adaptors is leveraged because the adaptor employs a minimum common denominator set of circuit lines available to interact with multiple different connectors.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将具有内置连接器或插座的设备连接在一起的通用适配器装置，用于与其他装置接口。 许多设备包括内置连接器，通常由专用配件和引脚分配/线路组成。 适配器设备与两个设备的内置连接器连接，以实现两个设备之间的通信。 适配器的每端都与物理和电气连接，以连接两个设备。 适配器的主体是双端模制塑料部件，其包括与一端的特定连接器插槽配合的几何形状，以及在相对端的另一个特定连接器插槽。 适配器装置可以适于连接各种不同类型的装置。 例如，适配器容纳连接到适配器一端的一系列品牌和型号的蜂窝电话设备，以及适配器另一端的数码相机阵列。 适配器的制造被利用，因为适配器采用可用于与多个不同连接器交互的电路线的最小公分母组。

公开(公告)号：US20030146977A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-07

申请号：US10068254

申请日：2002-02-04

Applicant: LightSurf Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Alan M. Vale ,  Kurt Dammermann ,  Robin G. Petravic ,  Timothy W. Genske ,  William G. Swinton ,  Eric O. Bodnar

IPC: H04N005/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/00477 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/0049 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0084

Abstract: A method facilitating the transfer of information from a media or data capture device to a larger device while providing valuable feedback about the transfer is described. A transfer device including a simple user interface that can be easily implemented on a media or data capture device provides feedback about the transfer operation, enabling the user to take action when necessary. For example, the user is advised if the transfer is complete or, alternatively, that the transfer has failed and needs to redone. Feedback is provided by visual signals and may also be accompanied by audible signals. All necessary transfer functionality is included on the media capture device, thereby avoiding the requirement for dedicated software on a host (or pipeline) device, such as a cellular phone. This expands the number of pipeline devices that can be utilized with particular media capture devices. As long as there is a correct interface between the data capture device and the pipeline device, all the necessary transfer functionality can be included in the data capture device.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种便于将信息从媒体或数据捕获设备传送到较大设备的方法，同时提供关于传送的有价值的反馈。 包括可以容易地在媒体或数据捕获设备上实现的简单用户界面的传送设备提供关于传送操作的反馈，使得用户能够在必要时采取行动。 例如，如果传输完成，或者传输失败并需要重做，建议用户。 反馈由视觉信号提供，也可能伴随着可听信号。 所有必要的传送功能都包含在媒体捕获设备中，从而避免了在诸如蜂窝电话的主机（或管线）设备上的专用软件的需求。 这扩展了可以与特定媒体捕获设备一起使用的流水线设备的数量。 只要在数据采集设备和流水线设备之间存在正确的接口，所有必要的传输功能就可以包含在数据采集设备中。