Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus interface architecture
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Perveen, Rehana (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus interface architecture
C710S303000, C710S038000, C361S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028128
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for allowing a plurality of network connectors to utilize a single network controller within a docking station or portable device. A switching device connects the plurality of network connectors with the network controller. By connecting the network connectors into the switching device, the docking station and the portable device require a single network controller to handle the network communication. The switching device enables the network controller to continue to operate without disrupting the portable device when the network connection is changed from the docking station to the portable device or vice versa. The method and apparatus are useful in reducing the complexity of the total system while increasing functionality.
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Chow John
Hurbanis, Jr. Robert
Jeansonne Jeff
Lin Richard
Zhang Tim
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
King Justin
Perveen Rehana
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