Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus interface architecture
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Perveen, Rehana (Department: 2112)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus interface architecture
C710S306000, C710S100000, C710S315000, C709S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10137167
ABSTRACT:
An interface connection is described for joining a host device, such as a Network Processor, to peripherals such as modems, printers, local area networks, Ethernets and Token-Ring interfaces. The connection is particularly useful for joining portable computers, such as laptops, to these peripherals. The connector utilizes a programmable Network Processor (NP) either in the host device or in an external fan-out box. This programmable Network Processor adapts the host device to a variety of peripheral devices utilizing different protocols and I/O speeds. The NP can use a Digital Signal Processor to provide programmable services to the physical layers. The host device may contain a high-speed communication interface with the NP contained in the external connection box.
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Kuhlmann Charles Edward
Noel, Jr. Francis Edward
Rincon Ann Marie
Slager Rosemary Venema
Strole Norman Clark
Cockburn Joscelyn G.
Driggs, Hogg & Fry Co. LPA
Huynh Kim T.
Lucas James A.
Perveen Rehana
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