Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus interface architecture
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Rinehart, Mark H. (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus interface architecture
C710S038000, C710S062000, C710S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07124235
ABSTRACT:
A USB apparatus includes an upstream port, a downstream port, a connection detector and a controller. The connection detector is connected to the upstream port and the downstream port, and is for detecting connection statuses of the upstream port and the downstream port to generate a detecting signal accordingly. The controller is used for controlling the USB apparatus to be operated at a host mode or a hub mode according to the detection signal and control method.
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Lee Chi-Jane
Lee Yun-Kuo
Bednarek Michael
Phan Raymond N
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Prolific Technology Inc.
Rinehart Mark H.
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