Variable-function or multi-function apparatus and methods

Details Variable-function or multi-function apparatus and methods Variable-function or multi-function apparatus and methods

2005-08-17

2008-08-19

Dang, Khanh (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C710S110000, C710S008000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415562

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus capable of interacting with another device, includes: a module configured to provide a functionality, where the apparatus is configurable to support a second module for providing an additional functionality in order to permit variable functionality by the apparatus. The functionality may relate to an input-function and/or an output function. A method of providing functionality in a variable-function device, includes: removing a functionality from another device that can communicate with the variable-function device; and providing the removed functionality in the variable-function device.

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