DEVICE PLUG DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

A particular apparatus includes a receptacle having a first pin configured to contact a tip region of the device plug at a first location when the device plug is inserted into the receptacle. The first location may be located between a midpoint of the tip region and a tip of the device plug. The receptacle further includes a second pin configured to contact a second region of the device plug at a second location. The receptacle further includes a third pin configured to contact a third region of the device plug at a third location. The receptacle further includes a fourth pin configured to contact a fourth region of the device.