Apple Files Patent For New Proprietary Port

rwise2112 writes "Apple proposes a solution to multiple port requirements within limited space: the two in one port. The port is described as a 'Combined Input Port,' where two different interfaces could be in one port. The input port includes an outer wall defining a receiving aperture, a substrate positioned within the receiving aperture. One set of contacts is configured to communicate with a first connector and the second set of contacts is configured to communicate with a second connector. Looks like another addition to the special Apple cable lineup."

Speaking as a Mac owner

[fyngyrz]

Oh, fuck.

bad enough every video cable is an adaptor, now what, more? [groans]

Dongles

[simonbp]

What is it with Apple engineers and 1000 different connectors? Do they have a dongle fetish?

Re:Prior art

[Sarten-X]

You're absolutely factually correct, but since this is a story about Apple, patents, and law, we Slashdotters will spend the rest of this discussion raging about prior art, litigation, and monopolies.

Re:Prior art

[CanHasDIY]

USB 3.0 cables are a marriage of two different connectors.

Abomination!

Marriage is only between 1 man and 1 woman! So sayeth the bearded fairy in the sky!