Patent ID: 6069960
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: H01R,H04R

Abstract:
A connector device for connecting information-handling apparatuses, comprising:a common jack connected to a first information-handling apparatus;a plurality of plugs connected respectively to a plurality of second information-handling apparatuses having respective different impedances, said plugs being selectively connected to said common jack;switch means connected between a DC power supply and one terminal of said common jack; anddetermining means connected to said common jack and said switch means for detecting when one of said plugs is connected to said common jack and providing a control signal to said switch means for connecting a DC power supply voltage to a predetermined terminal of said common jack and for measuring a voltage at said predetermined terminal and determining a type of a second information-handling apparatus connected to said connected plug depending on the voltage measured at said predetermined terminal of said common jack.