A DEVICE WITH AN AUDIO PORT CHANGEABLE BETWEEN DATA PATHS

摘要

A device for changing communications of an audio port between an applications processor and an audio processor is provided. The device comprises: an audio port configured to connect with an external accessory; an applications processor configured to implement a digital communication protocol; an audio processor configured to process audio data; and, a switch configured to change communications of the audio port between the applications processor and the audio processor based on an electrical configuration of the audio port, the electrical configuration changing according to the external accessory.