Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus interface architecture
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Auve, Glenn A. (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus interface architecture
C710S038000, C710S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06880036
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for receiving audio-visual programs comprising a circuit for communication with means of connection to a bi-directional communication network, wherein the apparatus comprises:a first connector comprising at least one conductor for the transmission of a supply voltage (VBUS) originating from the master apparatus,at least one second connector allowing the connection of at least one peripheral device,a splitter connected on the one hand to the first connector and the at least one second connectors and on the other hand to a controller,means of detection of the presence of the supply voltage in the first connector, the means of detection being linked to the first connector and generating a switching control signal in response to the presence of the supply voltage (VBUS) to switch the apparatus from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation.
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Bertin Jean-Pierre
Guitton Xavier
Lepoil Phippe
Auve Glenn A.
Ferguson Catherine A.
Shedd Robert D.
Thomson Licensing S.A.
Tripoli Joseph S.
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