Patent ID: 8456537
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: H01R,H04N

Abstract:
1. A digital device, comprising: a processor that includes a first unit configured to receive signals in accordance with a first communications protocol and a second unit configured to receive signals in accordance with a second communications protocol; a data connector coupled to the processor and operable in accordance with the first communications protocol, wherein the data connector is made operable in accordance with the second communications protocol by modifying a function associated with one or more pins of the data connector from a standard function to a proprietary function; a switch coupled to the data connector and configured to further couple the data connector to either the first unit or the second unit; and a sensor coupled to the switch, wherein upon activation of the sensor, a switching signal is transmitted from the sensor to the switch that causes the switch to uncouple the data connector from the first unit and couple the data connector to the second unit to make the data connector operable in accordance with the second communications protocol.