Integrated circuit having reduced pin count

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2005-02-28

2008-08-05

Dang, Khanh (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C710S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07409484

ABSTRACT:
A method according to one embodiment may include decoupling a CAUDIO/SPKR#/BVD2 signal line from a PC Card controller integrated circuit. The method of this embodiment may also include controlling, by the PC Card controller integrated circuit, at least one PC Card independently of the CAUDIO/SPKR#/BVD2 signal line. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

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Translation of Taiwan Preliminary Notice of Rejection of the IPO dated Oct. 12, 2006 received in corresponding Taiwan Patent Application Serial No. 094147254 (4 pages).

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