Patent ID: 8232672
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: H01R,H02J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for providing power to a first device and a second device and data transmission therebetween, the method comprising: receiving power at a first housing that includes electrical components; providing the power from the first housing to a power input of a connector assembly, the connector assembly provided within a second housing that is separate from the first housing, wherein the connector assembly comprises the power input, a first connection point, and a second connection point, wherein the first connection point includes a first male connector; in a first mode, mounting the connector assembly on the first device by coupling the first male connector with a port of the first device, wherein the second connection point is coupled with a port of the second device; in a second mode, mounting the connector assembly on the second device by coupling the first male connector with the port of the second device, wherein the second connection point is coupled with the port of the first device; transmitting data between the two connection points in the first mode and in the second mode; and providing the power from the power input to the first and second devices via the first and second connection points in the first mode and in the second mode.