KVM switch system with a simplified external controller

Details KVM switch system with a simplified external controller KVM switch system with a simplified external controller

2007-05-18

2010-06-01

Chen, Alan (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Peripheral adapting

C710S005000, C710S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07730243

ABSTRACT:
A KVM switch system with external control functionality is described. A KVM switch is able to be controlled from an external device. The external device can either include a single button dedicated to controlling the desktop KVM switch or indicate a state of the KVM switch. The external device can be connected to the desktop KVM switch through a plurality of communication media. The external device can be small in size and attached to an object on a user's desktop.

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