System and method for detection of an accessory device connection status

Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to...

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Main Authors Lunsford, Eric M, Lemke, Steven C, Osborn, Neal A, Canova, Jr, Francis J, Johnson, Scott R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.11.2007
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Summary:Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.