Connector with locking mechanisms

A connector of a cable (e.g., a 30-pin connector) can be used to facilitate various security-related and other functionalities. For example, a connector can include security locking mechanisms for engaging or locking the connector to a portable electronic device. A connector can additionally support...

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Main Authors SPIELMANN, VICTORIA A, MARIANO, RICARDO A, DOLCI, DOMINIC E, KWAN, ALEXANDER M, SMEENGE, JAMES G, VILLARREAL, CESAR LOZANO, DE IULIIS, DANIELE G
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LanguageChinese
English
Published 16.01.2013
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Summary:A connector of a cable (e.g., a 30-pin connector) can be used to facilitate various security-related and other functionalities. For example, a connector can include security locking mechanisms for engaging or locking the connector to a portable electronic device. A connector can additionally support the transmission of security signals, data signals, power, and/or the like. An unlocking tool can be used to disengage a connector locked to the portable electronic device. More specifically, the unlocking tool can be applied to a connector and cause the locking mechanisms of the connector to release such that the connector can be freely disconnected from a connected portable electronic device.
Bibliography:Application Number: TW20120117697