Electrical connectors – With circuit component or comprising connector which fully... – Connector
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-26
2008-07-08
Gushi, Ross N (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With circuit component or comprising connector which fully...
Connector
Reexamination Certificate
active
07396257
ABSTRACT:
A security circuit is disposed within the housing of an input/output (I/O) connector assembly that is configured to implement the functionality of a computer system I/O port. Thus, when the connector assembly is mounted on a computer system board the security circuit is mounted right along with the connector assembly. The I/O connector assembly includes a connector housing, an I/O connector, and the security circuit. The connector housing is adapted to mount on the computer system board. The I/O connector is disposed within the connector housing and defines a receptacle adapted to electrically couple to a peripheral device. The security circuit is disposed within the connector housing and is electrically coupled to the I/O port. The security circuit is configured to implement one or more security routines, and is transparent to the I/O functionality until it is needed to implement the security routines.
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Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey LLP
Gushi Ross N
ITT Manufacturing Enterprises Inc.
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