CONNECTOR WITH A TERMINATION MODULE

摘要

A communication device is provided. The communication device can include a processing device for communicating data via a data connection or receiving power via an electrical connection and a connector for providing the data connection or electrical connection. The connector can include at least one terminal and a sensing module. The terminal can be communicatively coupled to the processing device. The terminal can form the data connection or electrical connection with at least one external terminal of a mating connector. The sensing module can detect a movement associated with removing the mating connector. The sensing module can provide a termination signal to the processing device to terminate the data connection or electrical connection. The processing device can terminate data communication via the data connection or current flow via the electrical connection in response to the termination signal.

主权项

1. A communication device comprising:
a processing device configured for communicating data via a data connection; and a connector communicatively coupled to the processing device, the connector comprising:
at least one terminal configured for forming the data connection with at least one external terminal of a mating connector inserted in the connector, anda sensing module configured for providing a termination signal to the processing device to terminate the data connection in response to detecting a movement associated with removing the mating connector from the connector; wherein the processing device is configured for terminating data communication via the data connection in response to receiving to the termination signal wherein the sensing module comprises:
an additional processing device;a first conductive contact communicatively coupled to the additional processing device; anda second conductive contact positioned through a housing of the connector, the second conductive contact movable by the mating connector between a first position in which the first and second conductive contacts are electrically connected and a second position in which the first and second conductive contacts are electrically disconnected;wherein the additional processing device is configured for providing the termination signal in response to the second conductive contact being moved between the first and second positions;wherein the second conductive contact is at least partially positioned in a retaining groove defined by the housing and adapted to receive a retaining tab of the mating connector, wherein the second conductive contact is movable to the first position in response to a force exerted by the retaining tab and the additional processing device is configured for providing the termination signal in response to the second conductive contact being in the second position.