ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORTS, INTERFACES AND COMPATIBLE PAIRING DATABASE, APPLICATION AND SYSTEM

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system which can accurately scan identify and match a plurality of electronic devices' connectors in order to minimize incompatibility, and interface port-(male-female) pairing problems prior to purchase. In addition, the present invention includes any commercial and retail device kiosk; “Connector Scan and Match” (CSM) and/or mobile application database and system. The CSM system enables users to update connectors, replace connectors or interface new or previously purchased electronic devices with other electronic devices. It is understood by anyone familiar with the art that CSM could include any wired, and or wireless connectors for any electronic device to “pair” connectivity, power and data transfer.

Claims

1. An electrical connector port network for retailer comprising an attached RFID ID for compatible replacement electrical cords used for and electronic device.

2. The database network of claim 1 wherein one or more secure retail databases could identify configured to identify the electrical connector for replacement.

3. The database network of claim 1 wherein the one or more retail networks can locate the replacement electrical cord for a particular device through ID software.

4. A retail Connector Scanner and Match “CSM” device located at retail stores which inventory electrical connector parts and devices to match the old cord.

5. The retail CSM which could read the electric cord identification for replacement.

6. The retail CSM of claim 5 to provide replacement cords shelf location, cost and device compatibility.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claims, and the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals identify similar or identical elements.

[0020] FIG. 1 shows an example of a Connectors Fitting Board for retail store and home use, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 2 shows a Connector Fitting Kiosk for retail stores, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a logical diagram of Smart Phone Application with Recognition Capability, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 4 an exemplary of Barcode Recognizer and Identifier, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] FIG. 1 exemplifies Connectors Fitting Board for retail store and home use, such as 101—Female VGA Connector. The connectors range in usage, size and purpose. The connectors could include one or more (male and female) connectors as exemplified in Table I and Table II and also shown in FIG. 1.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows a Connector Fitting Kiosk for retail stores, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; The Connector Fitting Kiosk, display screen could be of any size, shape and form. The display FIG. 201 could access one or more servers including but not limited to one or more retail stores (online marketplace) database. A customer could insert his or her connector exemplified by a broken connector FIG. 203. FIG. 203 illustrates a customer inserting his or her connector into a CSM scanning chamber exemplified and shown by FIG. 202. It is obvious to anyone skilled with the art that the scanning technology could be 2d, 3d and scan up to 360° and not only scan the connector but match the imagine with a “pairing” image recognition in order to identify not only the connector but the devices model, the interfaces and other compatible products, interfaces, accessories, etc. FIG. 208 is a wand scanner to attachment which could scan a laptop's (FIG. 206) ports (connections), mobiles devices (FIG. 207) ports (connections) or any other devices connectors and interfaces. In addition, the CSM system matches the ports (connectors) with the retail (online stores) inventory and details various connection options and potential new device options, etc. as exemplified by FIG. 201. FIG. 205/FIG. 204 (volume speaker, microphone or headphone) represents various touch screen control options although it is understood by anyone familiar with the art that a mouse, touch screen, voice command or Bluetooth (Wi-Fi) connection link to a smart cellular device could also be used for a similar control purpose. It is also understood by anyone familiar with the art that RFID/barcodes identifiers could be used to categorize and ascertain the devices model and type of connectors or ports.

[0026] FIG. 3 shows a logical diagram of Smart Phone Application with Recognition Capability, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 301 represents a smartphone application which could both identify various connections, compatibilities, accessories and interfaces. In addition, FIG. 301 could recognize the devices ports and connectors and access an on-line matching database which both matches the connector but assists the CSM user to ascertain other compatible (wireless or wireland) connections, match the requested functions and or new accessories with the user's needs and requirements. In addition, FIG. 305, searches the nearest store inventorying the item(s), prices and other information or compatible products. It is understood by anyone familiar with the art that pricing comparatives, online inventory and remote or and payment technology could be included as a component of the CSM system.

[0027] FIG. 4 an exemplary of Barcode Recognizer and Identifier, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; In addition analogous to FIGS. 1-3, bar codes scanners could assist in assessing both the female port and male connectors within a physical stores, compatible accessories, product data, descriptions and other information.

[0028] It should be understood that the steps of the exemplary methods set forth herein are not necessarily required to be performed in the order described, and the order of the steps of such methods should be understood to be merely exemplary. Likewise, additional steps may be included in such methods, and certain steps may be omitted or combined, in methods consistent with various embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] As used herein in reference to an element and a standard, the term “compatible” means that the element communicates with other elements in a manner wholly or partially specified by the standard, and would be recognized by other elements as sufficiently capable of communicating with the other elements in the manner specified by the standard. The compatible element does not need to operate internally in a manner specified by the standard.

[0030] Also for purposes of this description, the terms “couple,” “coupling,” “coupled” “connect,” “connecting,” or “connected” refer to any manner known in the art or later developed in which energy is allowed to be transferred between two or more elements, and the interposition of one or more additional elements is contemplated, although not required. Conversely, the terms “directly coupled,” “directly connected,” etc., imply the absence of such additional elements. Signals and corresponding nodes or ports may be referred to by the same name and are interchangeable for purposes here.

[0031] It will be further understood that various changes in the details, materials, and arrangements of the parts which have been described and illustrated in order to explain the nature of this invention may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as expressed in the following claims.