Removable modules with external I/O flexibility via an...

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2005-09-13

2008-03-11

Ray, Gopal C. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C710S002000, C711S115000, C439S076100, C439S377000, C439S946000, C380S255000, C713S150000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07343439

ABSTRACT:
The functionality provided to electronic devices by application specific removable modules is enhanced by viewing the removable modules as first-level removable modules and providing them with at least one second-level removable slot for selectively nesting second-level removable modules having particular external I/O capabilities. The functionality provided to the electronic devices by such a first-level removable module can thus be provided in part by the application specific circuitry within the removable module and further in part by the type of external I/O of the second-level removable module.

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