Apparatus and methods for dynamic role switching among USB hosts and devices
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Nov 7, 2017
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Apr 29, 2015
filing date -
Apr 29, 2014
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for USB hosts and USB devices to dynamically switch roles such that a product which initially operates as a USB host may instead operate as a USB device and vice versa. Products such as smartphones and tablets which initially operate as USB devices may dynamically switch roles to become USB hosts. Similarly, products such as PCs and in-vehicle infotainment systems which initially operate as USB hosts may dynamically switch roles to become USB devices. Dynamic USB role switching is permitted in a variety of topologies including those in which a direct connection exists between a host and a device as well as those in which a USB hub is present. In addition, such dynamic role switching may be performed in topologies which incorporate widely used USB Type A connectors and cables, thus avoiding the need for a special connector or cable.
First Claim
Other Claims data not available
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
- 1 Citation Count
- G06F Class
- 14.60 % this patent is cited more than
- 8 Age
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | May 7, 2025 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | May 7, 2029 |
