Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed for locally monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) devices without the need to interact via an IoT network intermediary. An example method includes receiving signals transmitted by one or more devices and identifying, by a communication device, a nearest device of the one or more devices based on the received signals. The method subsequently includes intercepting, by the communication device, advertisements transmitted by the nearest device, and causing display, based on the intercepted advertisements, of state information of the nearest device.

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed to transmit a signal between a communication pin (112) of a first data interface (110) of the apparatus (103) and a second data interface (120) of the apparatus, wherein the signal at least provides information related to a power transmission between a power supply pin (111) of the first data interface (110) and a power supply pin (121) of the second data interface (120), wherein the first data interface (110) is configured for a connection with a first apparatus (101) and the second data interface (120) is configured for a connection with a second apparatus (102).

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed for locally monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) devices without the need to interact via an IoT network intermediary. An example method includes receiving signals transmitted by one or more devices and identifying, by a communication device, a nearest device of the one or more devices based on the received signals. The method subsequently includes intercepting, by the communication device, advertisements transmitted by the nearest device, and causing display, based on the intercepted advertisements, of state information of the nearest device.

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed to provide first identity data stored in an apparatus, the first identity data comprising an identifier and a first certificate, and to provide second identity data stored in the apparatus, the second identity data comprising an identifier and a second certificate, wherein the identifier of the first identity data is the same as the identifier of the second identity data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for charging and audio usage. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include detecting, by an accessory including a first connector and a second connector configured to enable coupling to a user equipment, a charger being coupled to the first connector; sending, based on at least the detected charger, an indication to the user equipment to change to a power receive mode; detecting, by the accessory, the change to the power receive mode; and allowing, based on at least the detected change, power to flow from the first connector to the second connector. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that includes a resistive control block (RCB) coupled to data lines of a universal serial bus (USB) connector charging port and is configured to change a level of resistance between the data lines. The apparatus further includes a sensing and adjustment block (SAB) that is configured to sense a predetermined level of overheating of the USB connector charging port and cause the RCB to increase the level of resistance resulting in the USB connector charging port to appear as a different type of port. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a RCB and SAB. The RCB is coupled to an identification and ground lines of a USB connector and configured to change a level of resistance between them. The SAB is configured to sense a predetermine level of overheating of a USB connector and cause the RCB to decrease the level of resistance.

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed to transmit a signal between a communication pin (112) of a first data interface (110) of the apparatus (103) and a second data interface (120) of the apparatus, wherein the signal at least provides information related to a power transmission between a power supply pin (111) of the first data interface (110) and a power supply pin (121) of the second data interface (120), wherein the first data interface (110) is configured for a connection with a first apparatus (101) and the second data interface (120) is configured for a connection with a second apparatus (102).

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed to provide first identity data stored in an apparatus, the first identity data comprising an identifier and a first certificate, and to provide second identity data stored in the apparatus, the second identity data comprising an identifier and a second certificate, wherein the identifier of the first identity data is the same as the identifier of the second identity data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for charging and audio usage. In one aspect there is provided a method, which may include detecting, by an accessory including a first connector and a second connector configured to enable coupling to a user equipment, a charger being coupled to the first connector; sending, based on at least the detected charger, an indication to the user equipment to change to a power receive mode; detecting, by the accessory, the change to the power receive mode; and allowing, based on at least the detected change, power to flow from the first connector to the second connector. Related systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bus interface couples a master device and one or more slave devices. Upon detecting a condition on the bus, one or more of the slave devices may force an extension of the bus condition for a predetermined time period. The forced extension may comprise forcing a voltage level, causing other devices on the bus to change modes. A master on the bus may detect an out-of-variance bus condition and, in response, take action to change the bus state to a stable condition. The bus interface may include power contacts and a single-wire bus for communicating between a host device and one or more battery packs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that includes a resistive control block (RCB) coupled to data lines of a universal serial bus (USB) connector charging port and is configured to change a level of resistance between the data lines. The apparatus further includes a sensing and adjustment block (SAB) that is configured to sense a predetermined level of overheating of the USB connector charging port and cause the RCB to increase the level of resistance resulting in the USB connector charging port to appear as a different type of port. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a RCB and SAB. The RCB is coupled to an identification and ground lines of a USB connector and configured to change a level of resistance between them. The SAB is configured to sense a predetermine level of overheating of a USB connector and cause the RCB to decrease the level of resistance.

Abstract: A bus interface couples a master device and one or more slave devices. Upon detecting a condition on the bus, one or more of the slave devices may force an extension of the bus condition for a predetermined time period. The forced extension may comprise forcing a voltage level, causing other devices on the bus to change modes. A master on the bus may detect an out-of-variance bus condition and, in response, take action to change the bus state to a stable condition. The bus interface may include power contacts and a single-wire bus for communicating between a host device and one or more battery packs.