Remotely controllable switch and testing methods using same

Details Remotely controllable switch and testing methods using same Remotely controllable switch and testing methods using same

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Tsai, Henry (Department: 2184)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Peripheral adapting

C710S008000, C710S014000, C710S051000, C710S067000, C710S073000, C710S305000, C713S001000, C713S002000, C345S156000, C345S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07979610

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for remotely controlling the connection between a host computer and a multitude of connected devices. One apparatus described herein includes a multiplexer that has a host port for connection to a host computer, device ports for connection to the devices, and control lines. The multiplexer is operative to connect a device port to the host port based upon the status of the control lines. The apparatus further includes a controller connected to the multiplexer. The controller has an input interface and is operative to receive control data on the input interface that identifies a device port on the apparatus that should be connected to the host port. In response to receiving such control data, the controller is operative to place signals on the control lines that cause the multiplexer to connect the identified device port to the host port. The device port that is connected to the host port can be remotely selected by transmitting the appropriate data to the input interface of the controller.

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