Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Input/output data processing – Peripheral adapting
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-05
2009-02-17
Tsai, Henry W. H. (Department: 2184)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Input/output data processing
Peripheral adapting
C714S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07493431
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for extending the range of the Universal Serial Bus Protocol is provided wherein an expanded range host controller is used in combination with a remote extender located adjacent to a peripheral device. The expanded range host controller provides extended time values for responding to the USB protocols, while the remote extender provides for data transmissions with the peripheral device which comply with the USB protocols. An improved method for connecting USB devices to a computer over extended distances is provided.
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Gowan Gerald A.
Gowan Intellectual Property
Icron Technologies Corporation
Sun Michael
Tsai Henry W. H.
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