17961156. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ACCESSORY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ACCESSORY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiromi Hayasaki of Kanagawa (JP)
Hiromichi Sakamoto of Tokyo (JP)
Yoshinobu Okano of Saitama (JP)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ACCESSORY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961156 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ACCESSORY
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic apparatus with detachable accessories that can be connected through a row of contacts. These contacts include functional signal contacts, reference potential contacts, and power/communication contacts. The distances between the functional signal contacts and the closest reference potential contacts are different.
- The electronic apparatus has a row of contacts for detachable accessories.
- The contacts include functional signal contacts, reference potential contacts, and power/communication contacts.
- The functional signal contacts have different distances to the closest reference potential contacts.
- This design allows for different functions based on the type of accessory attached.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
- It enables the connection of different types of accessories with varying functions.
- It can be applied in industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, or computing.
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the attachment of accessories to electronic devices.
- Provides flexibility in connecting accessories with different functions.
- Reduces the complexity of designing and manufacturing electronic devices.
Benefits
- Allows for a wide range of accessory options for users.
- Enhances the functionality and versatility of electronic devices.
- Streamlines the manufacturing process by using a standardized contact layout.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic apparatus to which an accessory is to be detachably attached includes a plurality of contacts electrically connectable to the accessory and arranged in a row. The contacts include a plurality of functional signal contacts to which signals having functions that are different functions according to a type of the accessory are connected, reference potential contacts, to each of which a reference potential is connected, and contacts that are used to supply power to the accessory or to communicate with the accessory. The functional signal contacts include a first functional signal contact and a second functional signal contact. A distance from the first functional signal contact to a reference potential contact closest to the first functional signal contact and a distance from the second functional signal contact to a reference potential contact closest to the second functional signal contact are different from each other.
