Circuit and method for hiding peer devices in a computer bus

Details Circuit and method for hiding peer devices in a computer bus Circuit and method for hiding peer devices in a computer bus

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Rinehart, Mark H. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C710S014000, C710S017000, C710S107000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103696

ABSTRACT:
Circuit and method for hiding peer devices from a computer host are provided. The devices and host share a common electrical bus, e.g., a PCI bus. The method allows to generate a signal indicative of the presence of a first peer device. The method further allows to hide a second peer device from the host so that the second device is controlled by the first peer device whenever the signal indicates the presence of the first device.

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