USB Type C to Other Standard Conversion Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing USB standards, such as USB Type C and other types like USB Type A, are not compatible, limiting the use of devices that only support one standard, and there is a need for a solution to enable communication and power transfer between devices with different USB standards.
Innovation Solution
A conversion device with USB Type C, USB other than Type C, and power supplying ports, along with communication and power wires, allows connection and compatibility between devices using different USB standards by bridging communication lines and power lines, using a control circuit and voltage boosting/dropping circuit to ensure power delivery and signal integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a device supports only one USB standard (Type C or other types), then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot be used with apparatuses supporting different standards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a conversion device as an intermediary between USB Type C and other USB standards. The conversion device includes a first connection port for USB Type C, a second connection port for other USB standards, and internally connects communication lines and power lines between these ports, enabling compatibility between different standards without requiring each device to support multiple standards directly
Solution Approach 2:
The conversion device segments the compatibility function into separate components: a first connection port for USB Type C, a second connection port for other USB standards, a communication wire for signal transmission, and a power wire for power supply. This segmentation allows each component to have a specific function while working together to achieve overall compatibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If USB Type C and other USB standards are not compatible, then each standard maintains its own specifications, but devices cannot communicate or transfer power across standards
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion device acts as a mediator that internally connects communication lines between the first connection port (USB Type C) and the second connection port (other USB standards). This internal connection enables communication between devices using different USB standards without requiring each device to support multiple standards
Solution Approach 2:
The conversion device provides universal functionality by supporting both USB Type C and other USB standards through a single device. The first connection port and second connection port together enable the conversion device to work with apparatuses using either standard, making it a multi-functional adapter
3Adaptability or versatility
If USB Type C and other USB standards are not compatible for power supply, then power delivery is restricted to same-standard devices, but power transfer between different standards is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion device includes a power wire that internally connects the power line between the first connection port (USB Type C) and the third connection port (power supplying wire). This power wire acts as an intermediary to transfer power between devices using different USB standards, enabling power supply compatibility across standards
Data Source
AI summary
A conversion device is configured to include a first connection port that is a connection port of a USB Type C; a second connection port that is a connection port of a USB other than the USB Type C; a third connection port that is a connection port of a power supplying wire; a communication wire that is connected to a communication line between the first connection port and the second connection port; and a power wire that is connected to a power line between the first connection port and the third connection port.