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=Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Argo AI, LLC|Argo AI, LLC]]


[[Category:Argo AI, LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Danson Evan Lu Garcia of Pittsburgh PA (US)|Danson Evan Lu Garcia of Pittsburgh PA (US)]][[Category:Danson Evan Lu Garcia of Pittsburgh PA (US)]]

[[:Category:Joshua Smith of Livonia MI (US)|Joshua Smith of Livonia MI (US)]][[Category:Joshua Smith of Livonia MI (US)]]

==Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243935 titled 'Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes an adapter device for automotive Ethernet that includes a power connector, a USB-C connector, an Ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit. The device can receive power from a USB-C device and convert signals for automotive Ethernet.

* Power connector, USB-C connector, Ethernet controller, and power switching circuit included
* Power switching circuit can prevent or allow power from USB-C device
* Ethernet controller converts signals for automotive Ethernet

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Adapter device for automotive Ethernet
* Power connector, USB-C connector, Ethernet controller, and power switching circuit
* Ability to prevent or allow power from USB-C device
* Signal conversion for automotive Ethernet

==Potential Applications==
* Automotive industry for connecting devices to Ethernet networks
* Integration with autonomous vehicles for data transmission
* In-vehicle entertainment systems for connectivity

==Problems Solved==
* Providing power and signal conversion for automotive Ethernet
* Ensuring compatibility with USB-C devices
* Facilitating communication between different systems in vehicles

==Benefits==
* Enhanced connectivity options in vehicles
* Efficient power management
* Seamless integration with existing systems

==Commercial Applications==
* Automotive technology companies
* Electronics manufacturers
* Autonomous vehicle developers

==Questions about Adapter Device for Automotive Ethernet==
===What are the main components of the adapter device?===
The main components of the adapter device include a power connector, a USB-C connector, an Ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit.

===How does the power switching circuit function in the adapter device?===
The power switching circuit can be configured to prevent or allow power from a USB-C device connected via the USB-C connector.

By providing power and signal conversion capabilities for automotive Ethernet, the adapter device offers enhanced connectivity options for vehicles and facilitates communication between different systems.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an adapter device for use with automotive ethernet may include a power connector, a universal serial bus type-c (usb-c) connector, an ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit, when the power switching circuit is in a first state, the power switching circuit is configured to prevent power from being received from a usb-c device connected via the usb-c connector, when the power switching circuit is in a second state, the power switching circuit is configured to allow power to be received from a usb-c device connected via the usb-c connector, and the ethernet controller is configured to convert a first signal received via the usb-c connector to a second signal that is formatted for automotive ethernet. methods, computer program products, and autonomous vehicles are also disclosed.



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