iPod connection pins: future funtions

[dukemeiser]

The iPod has 30 pins on the "dock connector". 6 are for FireWire, 6-8 for audio/remote control. That still leaves 16 some pins!

Does anyone know, or have any idea what the other ones might be for? I assume audio in would be a couple. Could they be video out? What?

 

[jimthorn]

Some would probably be for USB, and don't hold your breath for video. The iPod doesn't have the processing power or hardware for that.

Here's a pic from an article on iPoding:

 

[benixau]

they are there so that apple does not have to change the connector for some time and can still add functions as they see fit.