High-speed data and power source interface cable for mobile devices

摘要

An interface cable is used between a mobile device and a computer having a USB port. The cable has a detection device to determine whether the USB port is a host port. The cable operates within the USB 2.0 specification if the USB port is a host port and provides power from the computer to the mobile device. The cable has a micro-controller that is connected to communicate with the host system driver in the computer to enable and disable the power being provided from the computer to the mobile device. The cable provides a high speed digital data interface.