17385699. UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) HOST DATA SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED EQUALIZER simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) HOST DATA SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED EQUALIZER

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Vijayakumar Dhanasekaran of San Diego CA (US)

Khaled Mahmoud Abdelfattah Aly of Irvine CA (US)

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) HOST DATA SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED EQUALIZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17385699 titled 'UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) HOST DATA SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED EQUALIZER

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an apparatus that includes switching devices to selectively connect an application processor and an audio circuit to Universal Serial Bus (USB) differential data transmission lines. It also includes an equalizer with differential terminals connected to the USB differential data transmission lines.

  • The apparatus includes switching devices to connect an application processor to USB differential data transmission lines.
  • The apparatus includes a USB host port connector for connecting to USB differential data transmission lines.
  • The apparatus includes switching devices to connect an audio circuit to USB differential data transmission lines.
  • The apparatus includes an equalizer with differential terminals connected to USB differential data transmission lines.

Potential Applications:

  • This apparatus can be used in electronic devices that require USB connectivity, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
  • It can be used in audio devices that need to connect to a USB interface, such as headphones or speakers.

Problems Solved:

  • The apparatus allows for selective connection of an application processor and an audio circuit to USB differential data transmission lines, providing flexibility in device functionality.
  • The equalizer helps to maintain signal integrity and improve data transmission quality over the USB differential data transmission lines.

Benefits:

  • The apparatus provides a versatile solution for connecting an application processor and an audio circuit to USB differential data transmission lines.
  • The equalizer helps to ensure reliable and high-quality data transmission over the USB interface.
  • The switching devices allow for efficient and controlled switching between different functionalities, enhancing the overall performance of the device.


Original Abstract Submitted

An aspect relates to an apparatus including a first pair of switching devices configured to selectively couple an application processor to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) differential data transmission lines; a USB host port connector coupled to the USB differential data transmission lines; a second pair of switching devices configured to selectively couple an audio circuit to the USB differential data transmission lines; and an equalizer including differential terminals coupled to the USB differential data transmission lines, respectively.