ATEN International Co., Ltd. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160121225 | GAME HISTORY RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECORDING AND INTERACTING WITH GAME HISTORY - An apparatus for recording game history is disclosed. The apparatus is coupled between a game host and a game console, and includes an interface module, a video input port, and a processing module. The interface module establishes a first connection with the game host and a second connection with the game console respectively, and receives game operation information generated from operations of the game console. The video input port receives a video signal outputted by the game host. The processing module is coupled to the interface module and the video input port respectively and is used to obtain the game operation information from the interface module and generate operation information images corresponding to the game operation information. The processing module superimposes the operation information images on the video signal correspondingly to form game history video data. | 05-05-2016 |
20160086582 | AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION METHOD FOR VIDEO WALL AND RELATED SYSTEM - An automatic installation method for video wall comprises the following steps. In the step (a), it employs a control system to output a plurality of identifiable images to a plurality of video devices of the video wall. In the step (b), it employs an image capturing device to capture the plurality of identifiable images. In the step (c), based-on the plurality of identifiable images, it employs the image capturing device to determine position data for the video devices, frame dimension of each of the video devices and spacings between adjacent video devices, and calibrate the identifiable images to obtain a setting value thereof. In the step (d), based-on the position data for the video devices, the frame dimension of each of the video devices and spacings between adjacent video devices and the setting value, it employs the control system to install and set-up the video wall automatically. | 03-24-2016 |
20160066057 | DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCASTING - TERRESTRIAL (DVB-T) SYSTEM AND MODULATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a digital video broadcasting-terrestrial (DVB-T) system and modulation method thereof. The system comprises a transmission module and a receiving module. The transmission module modulates a video signal to a DVB-T signal. The receiving module receives the DVB-T signal via a transmission line and demodulates the DVB-T signal to the video signal, and at the same time, monitoring the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) or bit error rate (BER), and quantizes them to a reference data. The receiving module transmits the reference data to the transmission module through the same transmission line. The system can determine a control parameter according to the reference data to set the modulation parameter of the DVB-T signal. | 03-03-2016 |
20160057008 | AUTO RE-PAIRING AND VIRTUAL PORT NUMBER FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SERVERS - In a KVM switch system where multiple servers and clients are connected to one or more KVM switches, dongles (adapters) are connected between each server and the KVM switch. Each dongle is always connected to the same server, and its unique dongle ID can be used to identify the servers. During a communication session between a target server and a client, if the target server is moved from one computer port of the KVM switch system to another, the KVM switch automatically detects the move using dongle IDs, and automatically re-establish communication between the client and the target server via the other computer port, without the client initiating a new connection request. Virtual port numbers are associated with dongle IDs and are used by the on-screen display of the client so that the displayed list of servers is not affected when the servers are moved to different ports. | 02-25-2016 |
20150340809 | FASTENING APPARATUS FOR SECURING A CONNECTOR TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention provides a fastening apparatus for retaining a connector coupled to an electronic device. The fastening apparatus for connector comprises a first fixing portion, a connection portion and a second fixing portion. The first fixing portion is disposed at one side of a connector and has a first binding unit. The connection portion is formed on the fixing portion to connect the first fixing portion to a housing of an electronic device. The second fixing portion is pivotally rotatable relative to the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion including a second binding unit which is engages with the first binding unit when the second fixing portion rotates to a particular location, so that a cable of the connector is enclosed between the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion. | 11-26-2015 |
20150288510 | ASYMMETRIC DUPLEX TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND SWITCHING SYSTEM THEREOF - The present invention provides an asymmetric duplex transmission device and a switching system employing the same. The master device and the slave device communicate with each other through a single clock and full duplex data channels. It can also switch the duplex data channels between a plurality of slave devices under limited resources. | 10-08-2015 |
20140108471 | VIRTUAL MEDIA WITH FOLDER-MOUNT FUNCTION - A virtual media (VM) method for mounting one or more folders in one or more storage devices of a client for accessed by a server as a virtual drive. The client assigns virtual cluster indices to each file, and creates a file-cluster index table to store the assigned virtual cluster indices. The client also creates a VM file system complying with the FAT file system standard except that only subdirectories and no data files are stored in the VM FAT file system. The VM FAT table uses virtual cluster indices rather than actual cluster indices. Data written by the server are stored in a temporary data area without modifying the actual file systems of the storage devices. The virtual sectors requested to be written are “dirty”, and the dirty sector numbers and corresponding temporary sector numbers are stored in a dirty sector index table for use in a write-back step. | 04-17-2014 |
20140101562 | VIRTUAL MEDIA WITH FOLDER-MOUNT FUNCTION AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MOUNTING ONE OR MORE FILES OR FOLDERS - A graphical user interface used in a virtual media system for allowing a server computer to access objects (files and folders) on storage devices of a client computer. The server is controlled by input signals from the client. The desktop of the client displays a first file management window showing objects on the storage devices, and a second window representing a desktop of the server. Using input devices connected to the client, a user selects objects in the first window and drags and drops them on the second window. In response, the client performs a virtual media mounting process to present the selected objects to the server as objects on a local drive of the server, without presenting any unselected content on the storage devices. The local drive is shown in the second window on the client's desktop to allow the user to explore its content. | 04-10-2014 |
20130272633 | SLIDING TRACK ASSEMBLY - A sliding track assembly including a first, second and third rails, the second rail slidably mounted on the first rail, and the third rail slidably mounted on the second rail, so that the second and third rail can move relatively to the first rail and to each other. The sliding tract assembly also includes a latch member mounted on the third rail near its outer end and having two resilient or/and compressible portions each having asymmetric inward and outward facing slopes, and a lock member mounted or formed on the second rail near its outer end. The third rail can move together with the second rail when the latch member and the lock member are engaged, and the third rails can move freely by itself when the latch member and the lock member are disengaged. | 10-17-2013 |
20130159391 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A remote management system includes a remote management apparatus and a user interface. The remote management apparatus has an network interface, a computer interface, and a console interface. The network interface is coupled to a first computer via a network. The computer interface is a signal transmitting interface between the remote management apparatus and a second computer. The user interface corresponds to a set of cursor control device and monitor. The user interface provides a plurality of functional options corresponding to a plurality of functions managing the remote management apparatus respectively. The user interface also shows a plurality of steps on the screen needed for the user to perform the function corresponding to the functional option on the remote management apparatus in response to one of functional options selected by the user to guide the user to finish the function interactively. | 06-20-2013 |
20130136428 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO IMAGE DATA RECORDING AND PLAYBACK - A video data recoding method suitable for recording computer sessions. Each video image frame is divided into multiple blocks. A server processes the video frames and transmits only changed blocks for each frame to a video log server. The video log server stores the changed blocks with block indices in a data file. The video log server also maintains a virtual frame table which stores, for each block of the frame, the data location within the data file where the most recent occurrence of that block is stored. The virtual frame table is continuously updated as changed blocks are stored in the data file. The video log server further stores a snapshot file containing snapshots of the virtual frame table at predetermined time points, along with time stamps and a next changed frame location. The data file and the snapshot file are used to reproduce the video images. | 05-30-2013 |
20130068706 | STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A DEVICE ON A RACK - A mounting structure for mounting two pieces of equipment to a U shaped support arm structure of an equipment rack. The mounting structure includes an affixing structure supported by the support arm structure and a positioning structure affixed to the affixing structure at an adjustable position to define an adjustable size of the mounting structure. The first piece of equipment (e.g. a monitor) is mounted on the support arm structure, and is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting structure. The second piece of equipment (e.g. a KVM switch) is supported by the affixing structure. The positioning structure is fixedly connecting to the second piece of equipment near the other end of the mounting structure. Horizontal and vertical calibration devices help align the two pieces of equipment to enable two connectors of the two pieces of equipment to directly connect with each other without using a cable. | 03-21-2013 |
20130054794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING AND MONITORING USER INTERACTIONS WITH A SERVER - A system includes multiple KVM switches, multiple user consoles and a recording system connected via a network. Each KVM switch facilitates interactions between user consoles and selected servers connected its server ports. The KVM switch transmits keyboard, mouse and video data exchanged between user consoles and servers, and administrative data, to the recording system. The recording system records the keyboard, mouse, video and administrative data, and detects trigger events based on such data. Trigger events include predefined keywords, mouse operations, video images, user IDs and server IDs, or combinations thereof. When a trigger event is detected, the recording system automatically transmits monitoring information to an administrative console via the network. The monitoring information may include combined video data containing information about keyboard and mouse actions superimposed on desktop images. The administrative console may also request specific recorded data for review. The recording system may employ a master-slave configuration. | 02-28-2013 |
20120327299 | CABLE FOR TWO-WAY DIGITAL SIGNALING AND ELECTRICAL SIGNAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - A digital signage system includes at least one set of differential transmission lines, a transmitter, at least one receiver, and at least one digital signage device. Each set of differential transmission lines includes four pairs of differential transmitting lines. The transmitter converts image and/or audio signal into first to third pairs of differential signals for output to the first to third pairs of differential transmission lines, and receives remote-captured video and/or audio signal via the fourth pair of differential transmission lines. The receiver receives the first to third pairs of differential signal from the first to third pairs of differential transmission lines, and extracts the video and/or audio signal to be displayed on the digital signage device. The receiver receives and processes a remote-captured video and/or audio signal from a remote capture device, and transmits such signal back to the transmitter via the fourth pair of differential transmission lines. | 12-27-2012 |
20120303166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ENGERGY USAGE AND CONSERVATION FOR DATA CENTERS WITH RACK POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS - A system and method for improving energy usage and conservation of at least one air-management unit in a data center where a multiplicity of rack mounted power distribution units are used for power distribution to a multiplicity of electronic devices mounted on a plurality of racks in at least one computer room of the data center. A group of power load, temperature, humidity and differential pressure sensors are provided throughout the racks, and coupled to a computer through a network interface for automatically calculating multiple air-management effectiveness and energy efficiency indices (e.g., rack cooling index RCI, rack humidity index RHI, rack airflow index RAI, rack differential pressure index RPI and return temperature index RTI) based on the data from the sensors, such that the operation of the air-management unit can be adjusted accordingly to achieve an optimal efficiency of safe energy usage and conservation. | 11-29-2012 |
20120284449 | KVM SWITCH WITH EMBEDDED BLUETOOTH MODULE - A switch device that allows a user to use the same non-Bluetooth user console (e.g., keyboard, mouse) to control both non-Bluetooth computers and Bluetooth master machines such as tablet computers, smart phones, etc. The switch device includes a console port for connecting to the console and one or more computer ports for connecting to one or more computers, as well as a Bluetooth module for communicating with Bluetooth master machines. A controller processes input device data received via the console port, and either sends the data to a selected Bluetooth master machine or a selected computer, or perform other functions such as switching, Bluetooth device pairing and disconnecting based on the input device data. The controller stores link information of the Bluetooth master machines already paired with the computer switch for quickly switching to a Bluetooth master machine. The switch device can be with or without video switching. | 11-08-2012 |
20120234988 | STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING CABLES TO A DEVICE - A fixing structure for fixing a device onto a casing. The casing includes a first side, a second side and a first hole. The first side is opposite to the second side. The first hole penetrates the first side and the second side. The device is inserted on the first side of the casing. The fixing structure includes a looping portion, a first string and at least one first protrusion. The looping portion is located at the first side of the casing and has an opening. The device is fastened in the opening. The first string is connected to the looping portion. The first protrusion is fixed to and protrudes from the first string. The first string passes through the first hole from the first side of the casing, so that the first protrusion presses on the second side of the casing. | 09-20-2012 |
20120176739 | LOCK STRUCTURE AND CONTROL MECHANISM AND METHOD THEREOF - A rack-mounted console module includes a lower unit slideably mounted on a rail and an upper unit pivotally coupled to the lower unit. A locking mechanism includes a first part moveably disposed in the lower unit and a second part fixedly disposed on the rail. When the upper unit is closed and the lower unit slides along the rail to a target position, the first part of the locking mechanism changes from a released state to a locked state where it engages the second part of the locking mechanism to lock the lower unit. When the upper unit is opened, the first part changes from the locked state to a ready-to-released state. When the upper unit is subsequently closed, the first part changes from the ready-to-released state to a released state where it disengages from the second part, and the console module can be slid back into the rack. | 07-12-2012 |
20120082249 | SIGNAL EXTENDER SYSTEM AND SIGNAL EXTENDER THEREOF - A signal extender system including a first electronic apparatus, a second electronic apparatus, and a signal extender. The signal extender system includes a transmission module, a receiving module, and pairs of differential transmission lines. The receiving module includes a timing memory unit. The transmission module receives a digital image differential signal including differential data signals, a differential timing signal, and a two-way differential signal. A first pair of differential transmission lines, a second pair of differential transmission lines, and a third pair of differential transmission lines of the pairs of differential transmission lines transmit the differential data signals respectively. A fourth pair of differential transmission lines alternately transmits the two-way differential signal and a part of differential timing signal. The timing memory unit memories and continually replicates the part of differential timing signal to recover the differential timing signal and output it to the second electronic apparatus. | 04-05-2012 |
20110270547 | POWER MEASURING DEVICE - A power measuring device includes an induced current meter and a power consumption indicator. The induced current meter measures and outputs a first current information of a power circuit or a second current information of a main power circuit. A voltage information of one of the branching power circuits is measured by the power consumption indicator, and the power consumption indicator receives the first or the second current information from the induced current meter. A first information is calculated according to the first current information and the voltage information, a second information is calculated according to the second current information and the voltage information, and both of the current information is displayed by the indicator. The first current information and the voltage information are obtained by the induced current meter and the indicator respectively and synchronously. The second current information and the voltage information are obtained by the induced current meter and the indicator respectively and synchronously. | 11-03-2011 |
20110225537 | EQUIPMENT WITH DUAL SCREENS FOR CONTROLLING MULTI-COMPUTERS AND THE OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An equipment for controlling a plurality of computers and the operating method thereof are provided. The equipment electrically connects to a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) module and a touch LCD module and a plurality of computer respectively, where the LCD module receives and displays an image of one of the plurality of computers, the touch LCD module displays an imaging inputting interface and at least one of the images corresponding to the plurality of computers, and the imaging inputting interface receives a command to control the specific computer. | 09-15-2011 |
20110216244 | TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER AND EXTENDER SYSTEM - A transmitter includes a signal input terminal, multiple loading units and a communication port. The signal input terminal receives a digital video-audio signal, which comprises multiple digital differential signals and multiple single-end/low frequency signals. The loading units respectively load the corresponding single-end/low frequency signals to the digital differential signals to obtain multiple differential mixed signals. A frequency of the digital differential signals is higher than a frequency of the corresponding single-end/low frequency signals. The communication port outputs the differential mixed signals to a receiver via a network cable. | 09-08-2011 |
20110161533 | Broadcast by KVM System and Method Thereof - A system and method for override broadcast in a KVM (Keyboard, video monitor, mouse) system is provided. The KVM system includes a plurality of computers, a plurality of console devices and a KVM switch that connects those computers and console devices with or without network. With a firmware build in the KVM device, the administer of the KVM system can select one of the computers as the broadcaster computer and several of the console devices as the broadcastee console devices through the broadcaster console device. After receiving the broadcast command, the KVM disconnects the signal connections between the broadcastee console devices and the computers that the broadcastee console devices originally connected. The KVM then broadcasts the output signals of the broadcaster computer to the broadcastee console devices. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161405 | INTELLIGENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR IKVM SERVERS - An IP-based KVM (IKVM) switch system includes a plurality of control centers connected by a network via respective routers. A group of IKVM switches is connected to each router. Each IKVM switch is connected to a plurality of remote computers. Each control center stores system configuration information regarding all other control centers, including their IP addresses, port information, information about the IKVM switches managed by them, and (optionally) the remote computers connected to each IKVM switch. The control centers use a master-slave scheme to share the configuration information among them. When a client logs on to any control center, all IKVM in the system are displayed on a UI so that the client can select any IKVM or (optionally) remote computer for access. The control centers perform necessary functions to facilitate the access to the select IKVM or remote computer by the client. | 06-30-2011 |
20110145385 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A remote management system comprises a remote management device, a first management computer and a second management computer, a first management program and a second management program. The remote management device includes a network interface and a computer interface connected to at least one controlled computer, and converts an image signal output by the at lest one controlled computer into a network packet. The first and second management programs respectively cause the first and second computers to output their respective control signals and perform their respective management functions for establishing a network connection between them and the remote management device through a first network and the network interface, and transmitting their respective control signal to the remote management device via the first network for managing the at least one controlled computer. One of the first and second management computers is selected as a repeater for receiving the network packet from the remote management device and forwarding the network packet to the other one of the first and second management computers via a second network. | 06-16-2011 |
20110123169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO IMAGE DATA RECORDING AND PLAYBACK - A video data recoding method suitable for recording computer sessions. Each video image frame is divided into multiple blocks. A server processes the video frames and transmits only changed blocks for each frame to a video log server. The video log server stores the changed blocks with block indices in a data file. The video log server also maintains a virtual frame table which stores, for each block of the frame, the data location within the data file where the most recent occurrence of that block is stored. The virtual frame table is continuously updated as changed blocks are stored in the data file. The video log server further stores a snapshot file containing snapshots of the virtual frame table at predetermined time points, along with time stamps and a next changed frame location. The data file and the snapshot file are used to reproduce the video images. | 05-26-2011 |
20110113344 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DESKTOP BROADCASTING - A method for desktop broadcasting is provided. The method includes providing a server and plural client ends; assigning one of the plural client ends as a repeater; connecting the repeater to the server by utilizing a remote desktop control service; connecting the repeater to other client ends of the plural client ends; and sending a command from the server to the other client ends via the repeater. | 05-12-2011 |
20110095992 | TOOLS WITH MULTIPLE CONTACT POINTS FOR USE ON TOUCH PANEL - A tool used for interacting with a touch screen system is described. The tool is an object having multiple contact points that can contact the touch screen at multiple contact points simultaneously. The touch screen system detects the positions of the multiple contact points and matches a geometric pattern formed by the multiple contact points with pre-stored geometric patterns to recognize a virtual device. The touch screen system then performs appropriate functions defined for the recognized virtual device. An MCP (multiple contact point) mouse, an MCP fingertip, and an MCP key tool are described along with their use. | 04-28-2011 |
20110093641 | USB SHARING SWITCH WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING CAPABILITIES - A USB printer sharing switch device with automatic switching capabilities is provided for multiple computers to share a USB printer. The sharing switch device transfers USB data between the computers and the printer without changing the data format. The automatic switching function is performed by hardware and firmware of the sharing switch device in cooperation with driver software on the computers. In one implementation, the sharing switch device includes multiple USB device controllers corresponding to the multiple computers, and employs multiple switches and a USB hub so that each computer is connected to its corresponding controller and the computer that is currently connected to the printer can communicate with its controller while printing. The current computer transmits a spooling finished command to its controller when spooling is finished. After receiving the spooling finished command, the sharing switch device automatically switches the printer to another computer. | 04-21-2011 |
20110063222 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING OF KVM SWITCH PORTS USING GESTURES ON A TOUCH PANEL - A method in a KVM switch system for interacting with the user to switch computer ports using a touch panel device having a touch-sensitive screen is described. The system allows a user to accomplish port switching by “drawing” a symbol (such as an Arabic number) representing a port number on the touch screen, coupled with other actions, such as one or more touches of the screen, an action using another input device such as a mouse, keyboard, buttons, etc., to confirm the port number input. | 03-17-2011 |
20110060849 | MONITORING METHOD AND KEYBOARD VIDEO MOUSE SWITCH - A monitoring method for monitoring operations performed via a first console device, which comprises the following steps. Firstly, a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switch is provided, wherein the KVM switch comprises a plurality of video processing units for implementing multiple video processing channels KVM switching. Next, in response to a first login command provided by the first console device, a first channel between the first console device and a first computer is established for transmission. A first video processing unit among the plurality of video processing units is employed to process first video signals transmitted between the first console device and the first computer. Then, whether a second console device has a monitoring authority is determined in response to a second login command provided by the second console device; if so, the next step is performed to provide the first video signal to the second console device. | 03-10-2011 |
20110057881 | KVM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ADAPTABLE SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL - Disclosed is a KVM management system and method of providing synchronization signal adaptable depending one user's demand. The KVM management system includes a first module and a second module. The first module converts a first type of synchronization signal selected from a first group of synchronization signal combinations into a transitional signal. The second module converts the transitional signal into a second type of synchronization signal selected from a second group of synchronization signal combinations for the display. The transitional signal may be a composite synchronization signal combines one of red, green, blue video signals from the computer and carried on at least one pair of wire in an Ethernet network cable. The type of transitional signal can be predetermined by adjusting a first register stored in the first module. The second type of synchronization signal can be predetermined by adjusting a second register stored in the second module. | 03-10-2011 |
20110016466 | VIRTUAL MEDIA WITH FOLDER-MOUNT FUNCTION - A virtual media (VM) method for mounting a folder stored in a storage device of a client for accessed by a server as a virtual drive. The client assigns virtual cluster indices to each file in the folder, and creates a file-cluster index table to store the assigned virtual cluster indices. The client also creates a VM file system complying with the FAT file system standard except that only subdirectories and no data files are stored in the VM FAT file system. The VM FAT table uses virtual cluster indices rather than actual cluster indices. Data written by the server are stored in a temporary data area without modifying the actual file system of the storage device. The virtual sectors requested to be written are “dirty”, and the dirty sector numbers and corresponding temporary sector numbers are stored in a dirty sector index table for use in a write-back step. | 01-20-2011 |
20100306427 | PS/2 TO USB KEYBOARD ADAPTOR SUPPORTING N-KEY ROLLOVER - A USB converter circuit for converting electrical signals from a key scan circuit (in PS/2 or other formats) into USB signals for a computer while supporting N-key rollover (NKRO) functions. The converter circuit can be implemented as a stand-alone PS/2 to USB keyboard converter or as an integral component of a USB keyboard or KVM switch. The converter circuit includes a converter module that generates keyboard data packets in the USB format having a 16-byte, 64-byte, etc. format representing key press information for up to 8 modifier keys and 14, 62, etc. non-modifier keys, respectively. The converter circuit also includes a USB device controller module which transmits the 16-byte etc. USB keyboard data as one or multiple USB data packets to the host computer. When multiple USB data packets are needed to transmit each keyboard data packet (depending on the USB speed), they are transmitted in consecutive polling periods. | 12-02-2010 |
20100306357 | SERVER, COMPUTER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING COMPUTER SYSTEM - A server, a computer system and a method for monitoring the computer system are provided. The computer system includes the server and a remote computer. The server includes a basic input/output system (BIOS) and a base management controller (BMC). The remote computer includes a processing unit. The BIOS executes a detection procedure to generate a status code, and the BMC outputs a management message according to the status code. The processing unit executes monitor software such that the processing unit generates a monitor message according to the management message. | 12-02-2010 |
20100296583 | IMAGE PROCESSING AND TRANSMISSION IN A KVM SWITCH SYSTEM WITH SPECIAL HANDLING FOR REGIONS OF INTEREST - In server-client system, such as an IKVM, where a server and a client are connected via a network, an ROI (region of interest) function is provided which allows an ROI area of the video image displayed on the client to have higher image quality and/or magnification than the rest of the image. The client defines an ROI area and transmits the ROI parameters to the server. The server processes video data in the ROI area and non-ROI area differently in various stages of video data processing, including video data sampling/scaling, processing, compression, and transmission, so that the image in the ROI area has a higher image quality and/or magnification. The client may also cooperate with the server to accomplish the ROI function, such as by performing image enhancement processing of the ROI area during image display. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295999 | MULTI-CHANNEL KVM SERVER SYSTEM EMPLOYING MULTIRESOLUTION DECOMPOSITION - A multi-channel KVM server system for supplying video data to a plurality of clients is disclosed. The KVM server includes a plurality of video processors and a video switch for connecting each video processor to one or more video sources. Each video processor processes video data using a multiresolution decomposition method to generate a plurality of decomposition components at different resolution levels. A main processor of the KVM server transmits the decomposition components generated by various video processors to various clients based on the clients' requirements. When some clients are in a multi-source (“TV wall”) mode and some clients are in a single-source mode, the main processor uses decomposition components generated by some video processors to supply both the clients in single-source mode and as a part of the TV wall data for the clients in multi-source mode. | 11-25-2010 |
20100274936 | OSD IMAGE GENERATING METHOD IN KVM SWITCHES - A method for generating on-screen display (OSD) image in a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) system that includes a KVM switch, a plurality of computers and one or more console systems connected to the KVM switch. The console system includes a console side processor. The KVM switch generates drawing commands (including various data) descriptive of OSD images, and transmits the drawing commands to the console side. The various data may include vector graphic data, text data, and bitmap image data, but it does not include a bitmap representing the entire OSD image. The console side processor processes the received drawing commands and generates images representative of the OSD images based on the drawing commands, and displays the OSD images on the monitor of the console system. | 10-28-2010 |
20100238297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATION FOR SKEW IN VIDEO SIGNALS - A system for compensating for skew in a color video signal transmitted by a cable having multiple conductors is described. A test pulse signal (e.g. a 2 MHz signal) is inserted into the color components (e.g. RGB) of the video signal during time periods in each frame when the RGB video signals are inactive, such as within 300 μs after the V sync signal. After transmission over the cable, the RGB components with the inserted test signal are delayed relative to each other using a delay line in cooperation with a control circuit. The delay line generates detect signals by detecting relative delays of the test signal pulses inserted in the RGB components. The control circuit controls the amount of delay in the delay line based on the detect signals, so that the RGB components in the video signal outputted by the delay line are synchronized. | 09-23-2010 |
20100228884 | MATRIX ARCHITECTURE FOR KVM EXTENDERS - A matrix architecture for KVM extenders connecting a plurality of console terminals and a plurality of computers. The matrix architecture for KVM extenders includes a plurality of first extenders and a plurality of second extenders. The first extenders transform keyboard, mouse analog signals into keyboard, mouse data packets and transform video data packets into video signals for console terminals. The second extenders transform video signals into video data packets and transform keyboard, mouse data packets into keyboard, mouse analog signals. The broadcasters broadcast keyboard, video, mouse data packets, each having a source address and a target address to couple computers to console terminals by broadcasting video data packets from second extenders to first extenders and to couple console terminals to computers by broadcasting keyboard, mouse data packets from first extenders to second extenders. | 09-09-2010 |
20100124270 | CABLE LENGTH DETECTION AND SIGNAL COMPENSATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A KEYBOARD VIDEO MOUSE SWITCH AND EXTENDER - An apparatus in a video signal transmission system for measuring cable length and compensating for cable loss is described. A number of pilot signals of different frequencies are compressed into one of the three color signals during the vertical sync periods in a time-division manner. The vertical and horizontal sync signals are compressed into the other two color signals. The video signal is transmitted over a cable having at least three pairs of wires, each color signal being transmitted by one pair of wires. A pilot signal converting circuit obtains the levels of the pilot signals transmitted by the cable. A compensation control circuit averages the levels of the multiple pilot signals of different frequencies over a number of vertical sync periods, and generates compensation control signals based on the average level of the pilot signals. The compensation control signals are used to perform video signal compensation. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122010 | USB SHARING SWITCH WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCHING CAPABILITIES - A USB printer sharing switch device with automatic switching capabilities is provided for multiple computers to share a USB printer. The sharing switch device transfers USB data between the computers and the printer without changing the data format. The automatic switching function is performed by hardware and firmware of the sharing switch device in cooperation with driver software on the computers. In one implementation, the sharing switch device includes multiple USB device controllers corresponding to the multiple computers, and employs multiple switches and a USB hub so that each computer is connected to its corresponding controller and the computer that is currently connected to the printer can communicate with its controller while printing. The current computer transmits a spooling finished command to its controller when spooling is finished. After receiving the spooling finished command, the sharing switch device automatically switches the printer to another computer. | 05-13-2010 |
20100100652 | KVM SWITCH WITH PIP FUNCTIONS USING REMOTE DESKTOP SHARING TECHNIQUE - A keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) switch implements a picture-in-picture (PIP) function to allow desktop images from multiple computers to be displayed on the user console monitor. The KVM switch switches a first one of the multiple computers to the user console in a manner. The KVM switch further establishes a desktop sharing and remote control relationship between the first computer and each of the other computers, so that the first computer acts as a client which can see the desktop of the other computers (servers) and control them. The desktop images of the other computers are displayed on the console monitor as windows, which can be moved and re-sized. Audio data from the other computer are also transmitted to the user console. The PIP function is primarily implemented in software and no special video processing hardware is required in the KVM switch. | 04-22-2010 |
20100095031 | Dongle Module, Console Module, Matrix KVM Switch System, Local-End Module, Remote-End Module, and Extender System - A dongle module including a digital video differential signal input terminal, a keyboard control signal I/O terminal, a mouse control signal I/O terminal, a processing unit, a transforming unit, a synthesizer unit and a signal I/O terminal is provided. The digital video differential input terminal receives a digital video differential signal, which includes multiple differential data signals, a differential clock signal and multiple low-frequency signals. The processing unit processes the low-frequency signal, a keyboard control signal and a mouse control signal to obtain a digital hybrid data. The transforming unit transforms the digital hybrid data into a differential hybrid signal. The synthesizer unit receives and composes the differential clock signal and the differential hybrid signal into a differential synthesized signal. The signal I/O terminal receives and outputs the differential data signals and the differential synthesized signal. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095030 | CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A control management system includes a plurality of electrical devices, each electrical device generating an audio, a keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch, and a display. The KVM switch includes a plurality of audio detecting units, each audio detecting unit receiving an audio, and accordingly generating a detecting signal, and a processor receiving the detecting signals and accordingly generating at lease one status signal. The display is used for displaying operating statuses of the audios according to the status signal. | 04-15-2010 |
20100077126 | USB Matrix Switch System - An USB matrix switch system provided for a plurality of USB devices shared with a plurality of hosts is disclosed. The system comprises: (1) a plurality of DP PHYs, respectively, corresponding to the USB devices so as to transfer those series signal received from the USB devices to parallel signals; (2) a plurality of UP PHYs, respectively, corresponding to the hosts for transferring signal received therefrom to parallel signals or doing the reversal operation; (3) a plurality of hubs, respectively, corresponding to the UP PHYs, each hub has a digital repeater, a TT, an up router, a down router, and a hub controllers; (4) a signal fetching monitor for fetching a control signal provided by a user; (5) a plurality of signal control switch modules having a down stream port controller, a disconnection emulator, provided for simulating a disconnection status while the down stream port controller is empty, and a select MUX provided for switching a selected USB device to a selected hub in accordance with content of the hot key. | 03-25-2010 |
20100077061 | REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL SYSTEM USING USB INTERFACE AND METHOD THEREOF - A desktop sharing and remote control system where the server (the controlled computer) and the client (the controlling computer) are connected by a USB cable. Either the server or the client includes a connecting section, which includes a control unit (MCU) and two USB controllers. The MCU transfers data between the two USB controllers. The server-side USB controller emulates a USB CD-ROM/keyboard/mouse composite device; the client-side USB controller emulates a USB CD-ROM. The server continuously writes video data (desktop image) to the server-side emulated CD-ROM and the client continuously reads the data from the client-side emulated CD-ROM and applies it to its monitor. Keyboard and mouse data is transferred in the opposite direction via the client-side emulated CD-ROM and server-side emulated keyboard and mouse devices. The connecting section stores applications programs to be automatically executed by the server and client using auto-run functions of the emulated CD-ROMs to accomplish plug-and-play. | 03-25-2010 |
20100077021 | REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL SYSTEM USING USB INTERFACE AND METHOD THEREOF - A desktop sharing and remote control system where the server (the computer being controlled) and the client (the computer controlling the server) are connected by a connecting device using the USB protocol. The connecting device includes a control unit (MCU) and two USB controllers. The MCU transfers data between the two USB controllers. The server-side USB controller emulates a USB CD-ROM/keyboard/mouse composite device; the client-side USB controller emulates a USB CD-ROM. The server continuously writes video data (desktop image) to the server-side emulated CD-ROM and the client continuously reads the data from the client-side emulated CD-ROM and applies it to its monitor. Keyboard and mouse data is transferred in the opposite direction via the client-side emulated CD-ROM and server-side emulated keyboard and mouse devices. The connecting device stores applications programs to be automatically executed by the server and client using auto-run functions of the emulated CD-ROMs to accomplish plug-and-play. | 03-25-2010 |
20100064066 | KVM switch system and interface adapter for detecting interface of computer - A keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch system capable of detecting an interface of a computer and an interface adapter used therefor are provided. The KVM switch system includes a computer connector, a processor, and a detecting link. The computer connector is coupled to a computer. The processor is coupled to the computer connector with the detecting link connected therebetween. The processor outputs a first signal to the computer via the computer connector when the processor detects that the detecting link provides a first level and outputs a second signal when the interface adapter is connected between the computer connector and the computer, therefore, the processor detects that the detecting link and the computer provide a second level. The interface adapter has a PS/2 interface and a USB interface. A reserved pin of the PS/2 interface is connected to a power pin of the USB interface. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060571 | KVM SWITCH USING A TOUCH SCREEN - A KVM switch system having a touch screen for interacting with multiple computers is disclosed. The KVM switch processes coordinate data from the touch screen and transfers the processed data to the controlled computer either as absolute mouse coordinate data or as relative mouse coordinate data depending on the operating system (Windows, Mac OS, SUN, etc.) and mouse data interface (USB, PS/2, etc.) used by the computer. Thus, the touch screen can interact with all computers connected to the KVM switch, achieving a multi-platform and multi-interface application without requiring device drivers on the computers. The KVM switch stores necessary parameters for each computer so that when switching from one computer port to another, or when the display resolution of the computer changes, processing of the touch screen data is automatically adjusted accordingly. The touch screen also works within the OSD of the KVM switch. | 03-11-2010 |
20100030853 | REMOTE DESKTOP CONTROL SYSTEM USING USB INTERFACE AND METHOD THEREOF - A desktop sharing and remote control system where a server and a client are connected by a USB cable. Either the server or the client includes an ASIC/CPLD/FPGA which is a PC-to-PC USB connection bridge. The ASIC/CPLD/FPGA enumerates a first standard USB mass storage device to the server and a second standard USB mass storage device to the client. The server executes a server side application program to obtain video data representing its desktop images and transmits the video data to the first emulated mass storage device, and to receive user input device data from the first mass storage device and apply them to control the server. The client executes a client side application program to obtain keyboard and mouse data and transmits the data to the second emulated mass storage device, and receive video data from the second mass storage device and applies it to a display device. | 02-04-2010 |
20100023660 | KVM SYSTEM - A keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) system is disclosed. The KVM system comprises a module, a KVM switch and a signal cable. The module transmits a single-ended video signal from a computer, converts a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) signal to an input/output (IO) signal, and transmits the IO signal to the computer. The KVM switch receives the single-ended video signal from the module and outputs the UART signal to the module. The signal cable transmits the single-ended video signal from the module to the KVM switch and transmits the UART signal from the KVM switch to the first module. | 01-28-2010 |
20090319909 | Data Transfer Systems, Switches, and Method of Providing the Same - A method of transferring data among computers coupled to a switch device is described. The switch device is configured to switch an access between the computers. In this method, data is received from a first computer and transferred to each clipboard of the computers by the switch device by a first user command. | 12-24-2009 |
20090265491 | KVM extender system and local, remote modules thereof - Disclosed is a KVM extender system, which includes a first module, comprising a first processor, a first interface, a first Ethernet transceiver and includes a second module, comprising a second processor, a second interface, a second Ethernet transceiver. The KVM extender system transceives first data packet and second data packet transformed from first mass data of a first mass storage, second mass data of a second mass storage, keyboard/mouse data, audio/sound data with a cable therebetween. The first data packet and the second data packet transceived between the first and second Ethernet transceivers are controlled by a half duplex communication executed by two wires of the cable. Moreover, the first module further comprises a third interface to transceive third mass data from the computer coupled therewith. The third mass data is also transformed into third data packet to be transceived with the first and second data packets. | 10-22-2009 |
20090240852 | UART/USB CONVERTING APPARATUS - A UART/USB converting apparatus includes a UART connector, a UART/USB converting chip and a USB connector. The UART connector is for transceiving a UART signal ranging from 0 to 3.3 volts. The UART/USB converting chip electrically connected to the UART connector is for converting between the UART signal and a USB signal. The USB connector electrically connected to the UART/USB converting chip is for transmitting the USB signal. | 09-24-2009 |
20090234990 | KVM SWITCH SYSTEM SUPPORTING DVI VIDEO FORMAT - A KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch system includes a console module and multiple computer modules connected to the console module in series. Each computer module is connected to its upstream module by two Category 5 cables. Video signals are transmitted between the modules as digital video signals in the DVI format. A computer is connected to each computer module, and a user console is connected to the console module for selectively control one of the computers. The console module controls the computer modules so that one of them is in a connect mode and transmits video and keyboard/mouse signals between its attached computer and its upstream module, and all other computer modules are in a connect mode and pass video and keyboard/mouse signals between their upstream and downstream modules. By this configuration, digital video signals can be transmitted from computers at a large distance away from the user console. | 09-17-2009 |
20090216925 | PSEUDO-FULL DUPLEX COMMUNICATION USING A HALF DUPLEX COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - In a communication system having a master-slave arrangement communicating with each other using the RS485 protocol, an FPGA with a buffer memory is provided in the master and slave, respectively, to handle the actual communication. The CPUs of the master and slave transfer data to and from the respective buffer memory. The master's FPGA initiates and maintains communication with the slave's FPGA. The masters FPGA and the slave's FPGA communicate with each other using the RS485 protocol by transmitting requests, acknowledgements and data. From the standpoint of the CPUs of the master and slave, the communication appears to be full duplex, although the actual communication between the FPGAs is half duplex. One particular application of the communication method is a KVM switch system where the KVM switch acts as the master and the computers connected to the KVM switch act as slaves. | 08-27-2009 |
20090198848 | KVM SWITCH WITH INTERNAL USB HUB - An improved KVM switch is provided which enables computers to be connected to the KVM switch by reduced numbers of cables. It also supports transmission of digital audio signals between the computers and the KVM switch. A single USB port is provided to transmit keyboard, mouse, speaker and microphone signals between the KVM switch and each computer. The improved KVM switch is provided with one or more USB hubs to separate the keyboard/mouse signals and the digital audio signals, and one or more audio codecs to convert the audio signals from a digital form to an analog form and vice versa. | 08-06-2009 |
20090190293 | RACK-MOUNTED FOLDABLE COMPUTER CONSOLE FOR KVM SWITCH - A rack-mounted, combined KVM switch with console is described. The combined KVM switch with console is attached to the rack by affixing the switch to two front posts of the rack. The monitor and input module of the console are hinged to the switch so that they can be independently swiveled. The user may easily position the monitor and the input module in various different positions for various purposes. A first locking mechanism releasably locks the input module to a horizontal position, and a second locking mechanism releasably locks the monitor to a vertical position. | 07-30-2009 |
20090189863 | COMBINATION CONSOLE MODULE FOR KVM SWITCH - A combination console module is described which enables a console to be used both as a local console for a local KVM switch and as a remote console for a remote network-enabled KVM (IKVM) switch. In a stand-alone configuration, the combination console module includes a control section, an analog-to-digital converter for converting analog video signals from the KVM switch to digital video signals, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for converting digital video signals from the network to analog signals, a video switch for applying either the input video signal form the KVM switch or video signals from the DAC to the console's display, and a network interface device. The keyboard/mouse signals from the console are processed by the control section and transmitted to either the KVM switch or the network. The combination console module can also be implemented by modifying a conventional IKVM switch by adding the DAC. | 07-30-2009 |
20090187377 | CABLE LENGTH DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A KEYBOARDING VIDEO MOUSE SWITCH - A cable length detection apparatus is provided to detect the length of a cable having at least three pairs of wires for transmitting video signals. The cable length detection apparatus has a signal compressing circuit, a signal converting circuit and a length calculating circuit. The signal compressing circuit compresses an electrical signal into one pair of wires. The signal converting circuit converts the electrical signal transmitted by the pair of wires into a value. The length calculating circuit then calculates the length of the cable according to the value. | 07-23-2009 |
20090177901 | KVM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING COMPUTER POWER - Disclosed is a KVM switch system capable of controlling computer power of a computer coupled therewith. The KVM switch system includes a KVM switch and at least one power control line. The KVM switch generates at least one control signal. The power control line is coupled with a system panel connector of a mainboard of the computer to transmit the control signal of the KVM switch thereto for controlling the computer power. The power control line is coupled with power switch pins or reset switch pins of the system panel connector. The control signal can be generated by a processor of the KVM switch. Alternatively, the control signal can be generated by pushing a power switch button or reset switch button at the KVM switch. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177763 | DATA RESTORE DEVICE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING CONFIGURATION DATA - The invention provides a convenient and rapid concurrent manner to restore a group of target devices. Restore configuration data from a source device is transferred to the group of target devices by a data restore device over a network. The data restore device instructs each target device to partially cover original configuration data with the restore configuration data so as to restore the target devices. By using the present invention, it takes only a very short period of time to restore the target devices in one group even the number of target devices in this group is great. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177715 | DATA BACKUP DEVICE AND SYSTEM WITH THE SAME - A data backup device for providing backup of user data for a plurality of data management devices and a system having the same are disclosed. The system includes at least one data management device for transferring user data via a network and the data backup device connected to the data management device(s) via the network. The data backup device has a user database for storing the user data transferred via the network from the data management device and a utility for directing the user data from the data management device to be stored in the user database. By using the system, backup of user data from the data management devices can be provided, in addition, the user data backup can be picked to use under different conditions by using different interfaces such as FTP, socket and trigger interfaces. | 07-09-2009 |
20090172199 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING RESPONSE OF POINTER WITH RESPECT TO MOUSE - Disclosed is a method for calibrating response of a pointer of a remote computer with respect to a mouse of a client computer. The method of the present invention includes steps: (a) showing the pointer of the remote computer in a screen of a display of the client computer; (b) directing the pointer to move in a predetermined distance by shifting the mouse; (c) calculating a relation between a shift of the mouse and the predetermined distance; and (d) synchronizing the mouse with the pointer according to the relation. The system thereof according to the present invention includes a KVM switch and a calibration mechanism. The KVM switch shows the pointer in the screen of the display. The calibration mechanism calculates a relation between a shift of the mouse and a predetermined distance and then, synchronizes the mouse with the pointer according to the relation. | 07-02-2009 |
20090165008 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SCHEDULING COMMANDS FROM HOST SYSTEMS - A scheduling apparatus and method thereof are disclosed. The scheduling apparatus includes a command-collecting module, a sorting module and a command-executing module. The command-collecting module collects the commands issued from the host systems. The sorting module sorts the collected commands from the command-collecting module based on a plurality of data addresses. The data addresses within the storage unit are associated with the commands. The command executing module executes the sorted commands from the sorting module. | 06-25-2009 |
20090164675 | KVM SWITCH WITH A REMOTE CONTROL INCORPORATING A MEMORY CARD ADAPTER - A compact KVM switch with a remote selection control device that incorporates a memory card adapter is described. The KVM switch is adapted to connect two or more computers to a set of user interface devices, and is designed to dangle from a cable plugged into one of the user interface devices such as the monitor. The remote control is connected to the KVM switch housing by a thin cable and readily accessible by the user to conveniently select the computer to be connected to and managed by the user interface devices. A memory card adapter is provided on the remote control device and can be accessed by the currently selected computer. In one example, the remote control device has a disk shape with a selection button on its front face, and the memory card adapter has a card slot opening on the side of the disk shape. | 06-25-2009 |
20090157922 | MULTIMEDIA KVM SYSTEM - Multimedia KVM systems are provided. A multimedia KVM system comprises a KVM switch and a local console coupled to the KVM switch. The KVM switch comprises a plurality of first connectors for connecting to a plurality of first multimedia components, respectively. The local console comprises a plurality of second connectors for connecting to a plurality of second multimedia components, respectively. A first user utilizes the first multimedia components, via the local console and the KVM switch, to communicate with a second user utilizing the second multimedia components. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157921 | KVM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A KVM management system is provided. The KVM management system comprises at least one KVM switch and a KVM recorder. The KVM switch comprises a plurality of ports for connecting to a plurality of computers, respectively. The KVM recorder comprises a storage device, and couples to the KVM switch. The KVM recorder receives and records operations on the KVM switch to the storage device. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157743 | MEDIA FILE GENERATION METHOD AND MEDIA PLAYBACK METHOD - A media file generation method for use in a device having at least one video source is provided. At least one frame is received from the at least one video source. A media file is generated by recording the received frame and a specific number corresponding to the video source transmitting the frame along a timeline. | 06-18-2009 |
20090150691 | POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A power management system used to control a computer system. The power management system includes a general purpose input/output (GPIO) pin, a power control chip, and a controller. The GPIO pin outputs a power control signal. The power control chip receives the power control signal to power on or off the computer system. The controller controls the GPIO pin output the power control signal, sets the GPIO pin as an output pin while the GPIO pin outputs the power control signal, and then sets the GPIO pin as an input pin after the GPIO pin outputs the power control signal. | 06-11-2009 |
20090150664 | COMPUTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A computer management system is provided. In addition to a console and a computer, the computer management system comprises an encryption device and a decryption device. The console outputs a control signal. The encryption device encrypts the control signal to output an encryption signal. The decryption device then decrypts the encryption signal into the control signal, such that the computer is controller. | 06-11-2009 |
20090150580 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER MANAGEMENT - A method and a system for computer management are provided. An embodiment of a computer management system controls a plurality of computers. A Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) switch controls at least one computer by a control signal and receives video data output therefrom. A console is coupled to the KVM switch through a first network, comprising a user interface to provide the control signal and to display the video data. The console is capable of converting the video data into a video file, and the converted video file is then stored in a storage medium. The first network may be Internet, Ethernet, Intranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or wireless network or combinations thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
20090150532 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLIENT COMPUTER MANAGING MULTIPLE SERVERS - A method for a client computer managing a plurality of servers via a network is provided. The method comprises the following steps. A selection list of the servers supporting a keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) over IP (iKVM) function is displayed in the client computer in which the selection list provides information corresponding to each server. At least one server is selected from the selection list in the client computer. Then, the client computer is connected to the selected server by logging into the selected server automatically such that the client computer is capable of controlling the selected server. | 06-11-2009 |
20090144487 | STORAGE EMULATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A storage emulator and method thereof are disclosed. The storage emulator allows a host system to access a storage unit connected to a storage system as if the storage unit is directly coupled to the host system. The storage emulator includes a virtual storage emulating module, a storage-managing unit, and a communicating module. The virtual storage emulating module emulates at least one virtual storage unit corresponding to the storage unit on the host system and receives a storage accessing command from the host system. The storage-managing unit identifies the storage accessing command as either a self-sustaining type command or a non-self-sustaining type command. The communicating module communicates with the storage unit of the storage system via the network. If the storage accessing generates a self-sustaining command response in accordance with the storage accessing command and returns the self-sustaining command response to the host system directly. If the storage accessing command is identified as the non-self-sustaining type command, the storage-managing unit forwards the storage accessing command to the storage system via the network, receives a command response in accordance with the storage accessing command from the storage system, and returns the command response to the host system. | 06-04-2009 |
20090138631 | REMOTE USB ACCESS METHOD - An improved remote USB access method allows a local host to access USB devices on a remote host in a manner that reduces network traffic in certain situations. When the local host copies a file from a USB device A to a USB device B both located on the remote host, the operation is initially handled in a conventional manner by which data is transferred from device A to the local host over the network, and then from the local host to device B over the network. The remote host is provided with an ability to detect such an operation as a special case where the data transfer from the local host to device A is unnecessary. Thus, the remote host copies the data from device A to device B, and notifies the local host to stop the network data transfer from the local host to device B. | 05-28-2009 |
20090106477 | ASYNCHRONOUS/SYNCHRONOUS KVMP SWITCH FOR CONSOLE DEVICES AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES - A signal switch for sharing a video monitor, a plurality of console devices compliant with an industry standard and one or more than one peripheral device in any of a plurality of computer systems, is provided comprising a CPU with a first memory for storing a management program for managing the signal switch; a hub switch module connected to the CPU and configured to communicate with any of the plurality of computer systems, and the one or more than one peripheral device; a device control module for emulating according to the industry standard the plurality of console devices, connected to the CPU and the hub switch module; a host control module connected to the CPU and configured to communicate with the plurality of console devices; and a video control module connected to the CPU and configured to communicate with a video monitor device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100205 | MANAGMENT SYSTEM FOR RE-DISPLAYING CHARACTERS ON TERMINAL AND METHOD THEREOF - A management system for re-displaying characters on the terminal and re-displaying method thereof are disclosed. The management system includes a buffer having first buffer and a second buffer, a first switch, a second switch, and a control unit. The first buffer stores a plurality of characters constituting an image shown on a display of the terminal if the terminal is switched from the first computing device to the second computing device or if the second switch selects one of a first buffer set and a second buffer set. The second buffer stores a plurality of attributes constituting the image shown on the display of the terminal if the terminal is switched from the first computing device to the second computing device, or if the second switch selects one of a first buffer set and a second buffer set. The first switch couples one of the first computing device and the second computing device to the first buffer and the second buffer. The control unit is capable of controlling the switching procedure between the first computing device and the second computing device. | 04-16-2009 |
20090094395 | KVM SWITCH HAVING A MEDIA AND INFORMATION CENTER AND MULTI-COMPUTER SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A KVM switch system is disclosed where the KVM switch is connected to data terminals of the computers to receive various data from the computers, such as system information of the computers, multimedia data retrieved from the computers, information downloaded from the Internet such as stock quotes, etc. Each computer executes a data generation program to generate the data. The KVM switch generates images based on the received data. The images may show data from all computers simultaneously. In one embodiment, the KVM switch has a touch screen panel to display the images. In another embodiment, the KVM switch generates the images and combines them with desktop images from a computer, and the combined image is displayed on the console monitor connected to the KVM switch. The KVM switch may emulate a CD-ROM for each computer and uses an auto-run file to load the data generation programs to the computer. | 04-09-2009 |
20090083453 | ASYNCHRONOUS/SYNCHRONOUS KVMP SWITCH FOR CONSOLE DEVICES AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES - A signal switch for sharing a video monitor, a plurality of console devices compliant with an industry standard and one or more than one peripheral device in any of a plurality of computer systems, is provided. A KVM switch allows all the computers connected to the switch to share any USB peripheral devices, and which can switch the KVM channels and peripheral channels to a common computer or to different computers either asynchronously or synchronously without interruption of data flow to that peripheral when the switch is changed. In another embodiment the KVM switch allows a keyboard and a mouse of a user console to separately control two different computers. In another embodiment, the KVM switch is connected to the computers via computer connection modules and connected to a user console and peripheral devices via a console connection module. | 03-26-2009 |
20090080538 | Method and Apparatus for Decoding a Video Signal - An apparatus for transmitting a video signal has a receiver, a processor and a multiplexer. The receiver receives the video signal and separates a composite sync signal from the video signal. The processor generates a vertical sync signal and a selecting signal with reference to timing characteristics of the composite sync signal. The multiplexer generates a horizontal sync signal by selectively outputting the composite sync signal when the selecting signal is at a first logic level and outputting a reference signal when the selecting signal is at a second logic level. A method for transmitting a video signal is also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090079868 | Method and Apparatus for Transmitting a Video Signal - An apparatus for transmitting a video signal includes a signal detector, a multiplexer and a transmitter. The signal detector detects the video signal from the source to determine whether the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal of the video signal are independent or composite. The multiplexer generates a composite sync signal by combining the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal with reference to timing characteristics of the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal while the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal are detected as independent signals, and bypasses the composite sync signal while the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal are detected as the composite sync signal. The transmitter transmits the video signal with the composite sync signal to the destination via a media. A method for transmitting the video signal is also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090077634 | FIRMWARE UPDATE METHOD AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A firmware update method and a system using the same are provided. The firmware update system comprises a device, a storage unit comprising a boot block code, and a network interface controller. When the system boots, the device executes the boot clock code, and determines whether an update alert exists. When the system boots, the network interface controller connects to a web server via Internet, downloads firmware from the web server, and generates the update alert after the firmware is downloaded. In response to the update alert, the device selects the firmware to be updated as an active code to the storage unit. The systems reboots after the firmware is updated to the device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077282 | METHOD FOR SWITCHING OF KVM SWITCH PORTS AND RELATED DEVICE - A method for switching KVM switch ports comprising a plurality of computer ports and a related device are provided. A behavior of a mouse coupled to the KVM switch is detected. The behavior comprises multiple click on a specific button of the mouse. In response to the behavior, the computer ports are switched accordingly. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077281 | KVM CONSOLE CABLE AND MULTI-COMPUTER SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The invention provides KVM console cables, comprising a video connector, a first console connector, a second console connector, a third console connector, a combined connector, and a transmission line. The video connector is utilized to connect to a video monitor. The first, second, and third console connectors are utilized to connect to a first console device, a second console device and third console device, respectively. The combined connector is utilized to connect to a KVM switch. The video connector and the first, second and third console connectors are connected to the combined connector by the transmission line. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077222 | KVM SWITCH AND MULTI-COMPUTER SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - The invention discloses KVM switches comprising a body, a data transceiver, a micro control unit, and a display disposed on the body. The data transceiver receives data from a plurality of computers. The micro control unit analyzes and operates the received data to generate an image. The image may show data from all computers in chorus. The display displays the image. The data provided by the computers are generated by application programs of the computers. The application program may retrieve system information of the corresponding computer as the data, retrieve discs of the corresponding computer to get the data, or download information from the internet as the data. | 03-19-2009 |
20090063712 | KVM SWITCH IDENTIFYING PERIPHERAL FOR COMPUTER AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a KVM switch identifying a peripheral for at least one computer coupled thereto. The KVM switch comprises a memory and a KVM control module. The memory stores identification data responded by the peripheral while the peripheral is being initialized by the KVM switch and stores an initializing command generated by the computer when the computer requests the identification data. The KVM control module sends the initializing command stored in the memory to the peripheral to request the identification data when the peripheral is connected to the KVM switch and replies to the computer with the identification data stored in the memory when the computer requests the identification data for identifying the peripheral. The KVM control module also updates the initializing command stored in the memory if a new initializing command is generated by the computer. | 03-05-2009 |
20090037604 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING COMMANDS IN TERMINAL TYPES AND METHOD THEREOF - A management system for converting commands in the terminal types and method thereof are disclosed. The management system couples a computing device, having a first terminal type, to a terminal. The management system includes a detecting unit, a conversion table, and a converting unit. The detecting unit of the management system detects whether the terminal has a second terminal type. The conversion table constitutes a conversion relationship between a first set of commands in the first terminal type and a second set of commands in the second terminal type correspondingly. The converting unit, in response to the detecting unit, converts the first set of commands in the first terminal type from the computing device into the second set of commands in the second terminal type according to the conversion table if the first set of commands in the first terminal type is unreadable for the terminal. Thus, the computing device controls the terminal to display correctly. | 02-05-2009 |
20090031049 | RESOURCE SHARING APPARATUS - A method for controlling a resource sharing apparatus coupling least one input device to a first host is disclosed. A first input signal is acquired from the input device, and whether the first input signal comprises standby indication of a switching command is determined. The input device is disconnected from the first host when the first input signal comprises the standby indication, and the input device is emulated to the first host. | 01-29-2009 |
20090025008 | IPMI SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) systems are disclosed, in which a baseboard management controller (BMC) is coupled to a first memory device and a server system, such that the BMC accesses the first memory device to provide a first set of functions and accesses a second memory device from the server system to provide a second set of functions. | 01-22-2009 |
20090024847 | KVM SWITCH - File management methods are disclosed, in which a host acquires at least one input signal from an input device via a keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switch having a security key and determines whether the input signal comprises a first request for encrypting or decrypting at least one specific file. When the input signal comprises the first request by the host, the host acquires the security key from the KVM switch and encrypts or decrypts the specific file via the security key. | 01-22-2009 |
20090019192 | USB TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD FOR ACCESSING DATA IN A FIRST USB SPECIFICATION WITH A SPEED OF A SECOND USB SPECIFICATION - A USB transmission system includes a transferring device for outputting connecting packet when the transferring device is electrically connected to a USB storage device for storing data in a first USB specification, and a server for receiving the connecting packet and accordingly outputting a request packet to the transferring device. The transferring device receives the request packet and accordingly outputs a first response packet in indicative of a second USB specification to the server. The first response packet indicates a device descriptor, and a configuration descriptor, of which the USB version defined in the device descriptor is set as the second USB specification, and the maximum packet size defined in the configuration descriptor is set as the speed of the second USB specification. The first USB specification complies with USB 1.1 specification, while the second USB specification complies with USB 2.0 specification. | 01-15-2009 |
20090013335 | SENSOR PROCESS MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Sensor process management methods and systems are provided. Firstly, a sensor identification and a specific identification are received from a SDR (Sensor Data Record). The specific identification corresponds to one of the multiple sensor modes of a sensor. Then, a ProbeInfo table element is selected according to the sensor identification, and a driver identification is obtained from the selected ProbeInfo table element. Sequentially, a driver corresponding to the driver identification is activated according to the specific identification, and a process is performed under the sensor mode corresponding to the specific identification by the driver. | 01-08-2009 |
20090010155 | NETWORK COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Network communication control methods and systems are provided. The length of a sub-time slice is determined according to a network bandwidth, and a transmission threshold of the sub-time slice is determined according to the length of the sub-time slice and the network bandwidth. At least one network transmission is performed within the sub-time slice if a transmission amount of the network transmission within the sub-time slice does not exceed the transmission threshold. | 01-08-2009 |
20090006680 | KVM SWITCH FOR CONTROLLING COMPUTERS AND METHOD THEREOF - A system for connecting a console device to computers comprising a graphic user interface menu apparatus for controlling the computers. The system comprises a user-side circuit, a central crosspoint switch, a plurality of computer-side circuits, a menu generating unit and a first switching device. The user-side circuit coupled to the console device receives electronic signals produced by the keyboard and cursor control device and creates a data packet. The central crosspoint switch is coupled to the user-side circuits, receives the data packets and routes the data packets. The computer-side circuits coupled to the central crosspoint switch and the computers receive the data packets from the central crosspoint switch for supplying the data packets to the computers. The menu generating unit generates a menu to be displayed. The first switching device alternately outputs a video signal of the menu data and a video signal from the computers to the video monitor according to a vertical synchronization signal. | 01-01-2009 |
20080309584 | VIDEO EXTENDER DEVICES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EDID OF A DISPLAY TO A COMPUTER - In a KVM switch system in which one or more consoles and one or more computers are connected to a KVM switch via dongles (console dongles and computer dongles, respectively), a method is provided for transferring the extended display identification data (EDID) of a display of a console to a computer. When the console is booted, the corresponding console dongle queries the display to obtain its EDID, and transmits it to the computer dongle via the KVM switch. The computer dongle stores the received EDID in its memory. The computer dongle also stores a default EDID in its memory. When the computer queries EDID, the computer dongle provides either the received EDID to the computer, or provide the default EDID if no EDID has been received from the KVM switch. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307502 | USER MESSAGE MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - User message management methods and systems for use in an IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) system. A BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) receives a request to access a user message list in a storage unit from a console. The BMC performs operations by accessing at least one user message in the user message list based on the request. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307119 | KVM SWITCH FOR SWITCHING AMONG COMPUTERS BY EMPLOYING MOUSE MOVEMENT SIGNAL AND METHOD THEREOF - A KVM switch and switching method thereof are disclosed. A KVM switch for switching among a plurality of computers includes a movement detector, control unit, and a switch unit. The movement detector detects a movement of a mouse to generate a movement signal. The control unit receives the movement signal from the movement detector and generates a control signal according to the movement signal. The switch unit switches the computers based on the control signal. The KVM performs switch operation among a plurality of computers by a switching threshold value according to a movement distance of a mouse during a set time period. | 12-11-2008 |
20080288708 | MULTIPLE VIRTUAL USB DEVICES WITH VIRTUAL HUB IMPLEMENTED USING ONE USB DEVICE CONTROLLER - A USB device using one USB device controller to simulate multiple virtual USB devices with a virtual USB hub is described. The USB device controller is assigned a USB address and communicates with the USB host under the control of an MCU and its firmware. The USB device also includes a CPLD (or FPGA or ASIC) and an analog switch for filtering the USB packets from the host and replacing the address in the packet by a fixed address before sending the packet to the USB device controller. The address in the original packet is stored in the CPLD and accessible by the MCU. The MCU controls the USB device controller to simulate one or more USB hubs and multiple USB devices. | 11-20-2008 |
20080284300 | KVM SWITCHING DEVICE, SEVER RACK ASSEMBLY AND SLIDING MECHANISM THEREOF - A KVM switch device is provided. The KVM switch device comprises a frame, a switch part fixed to the frame, a console unit movably connected to the switch part, and a sliding mechanism disposed between the console unit and the frame, wherein the switch part communicates with the console unit. The sliding mechanism comprises at least one guide rod disposed on the frame and at least one sliding bearing sliding along the guide rod. The console unit is movable between a closed position and an open position by the sliding bearing sliding along the guide rod. | 11-20-2008 |
20080259023 | Method and System of Making a Computer as a Console for Managing Another Computer - A video signal processor encodes a video signal received from the target computer through the computer interface. A peripheral interface controller is coupled to the video signal processor, and transmits the encoded video signal to the console computer in a peripheral interface standard through the console interface. A console module is coupled to the console computer, and decodes the encoded video signal for displaying on the console computer and transmits a manipulation signal to the target computer through the console interface, the peripheral interface controller and the computer interface. A method of making the console computer as a console for managing the target computer is also disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
20080250350 | Switch and On-Screen Display Systems and Methods - A system with switch and on-screen display function includes a display device and a switch device. The display device includes a display panel and a display circuit. The display circuit is coupled with the display panel and is configured to control the display device. The display circuit includes an on-screen display generating circuit. The switch device is coupled with the display device and is configured to switch an access to one of at least two computers. The on-screen display generating circuit includes a signal receiving circuit, a processing circuit and a signal outputting circuit. The signal receiving circuit is configured to receive command signals from the switch device. The processing circuit generates first on-screen display menu signals for providing a first on-screen display menu in response to the received command signals. The signal outputting circuit of the on-screen display generating circuit provides the first on-screen display signals to the display panel. | 10-09-2008 |
20080244272 | HAND CRYPTOGRAPHIC DEVICE - Disclosed is a hand cryptographic device for keeping a secret code inside confidential and being convenient to be carried about. The hand cryptographic device of the present invention includes an input module, a memory and a user interface. The input module is used for being inputted the secret code and a command of accessing the secret code. The memory stores a control program of the hand cryptographic device and the inputted secret code. The user interface provides the secret code to the user when the user inputs the command of accessing the secret code. The input module may comprise a keypad device for inputting the command of accessing the secret code. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244129 | MASTER DEVICE OF TWO-WIRE BUS PROVIDING RELEASE FUNCTION FOR CLOCK LINE AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a master device which is capable of communicating with a salve device via a two-wire bus having a clock line and a data line. The master device includes a data port, a clock port and an output port. The output port is also coupled to the clock line. When the clock is held by the slave device for exceeding a predetermined stretching period, the output port can transmit at least one clock pulse generated by the master device to the slave device through the clock line to prevent transmission failure or data corruption. The master device checks each time whether or not a response is received via the data port after the output port transmits the clock pulse generated by the master device. The response represents that releasing the clock is confirmed. Then, the data port transmits a stop pulse after releasing the clock. | 10-02-2008 |
20080224585 | SLIDING TRACK ASSEMBLY - Sliding track assembly is provided. A sliding track assembly includes a first rail, a second rail reciprocally moved with respect to the first rail, a third rail reciprocally moved with respect to the second rail, and a latch mechanism disposed on the second rail. The first rail has a retaining block, and the third rail has a protrusion. The latch mechanism includes a pair of swing arms engaged against the retaining block. When the latch mechanism is forced by the protrusion, the pair of swing arms is swung outwardly and disengaged from the retaining block. | 09-18-2008 |
20080222326 | KVM SWITCH SYSTEM CAPABLE OF WIRELESSLY TRANSMITTING KEYBOARD-MOUSE DATA AND RECEIVING VIDEO/AUDIO DRIVING COMMAND - A control management system for controlling electrical devices is disclosed. The control management system comprises a plurality of electrical devices, and a keyboard-video-mouse switch. Each electrical device corresponds to a transforming unit for generating a protocol command signal, and a first protocol signal transceiver for wirelessly transmitting the protocol command signal via a communication interface. The keyboard-video-mouse switch comprises a plurality of second protocol signal transceivers, a plurality of converting modules, a plurality of system controllers, and a switch unit. Each of the second protocol signal transceiver corresponds to one of the first protocol signal transceivers and is used for receiving the protocol command signal from the corresponding first protocol signal transceiver. Each converting module, coupled to one of the plurality of second protocol signal transceivers, is used for converting the protocol command signal into a driving command. Each system controller, coupled to one of the plurality of converting module, is used for generating video/audio data stream based on the driving command. A switch unit is used for switching to a route to deliver the video/audio data stream from one of the plurality of converting modules to a display. | 09-11-2008 |
20080218633 | Method and System for Transmitting Video Signals - The first device receives the video signal to encode a horizontal sync signal and a vertical sync signal of the video signal into a composite sync signal, compresses the composite sync signal into one of three color signals of the video signal, and transmits the three color signals. The second device is in communication with the first device, decompresses the composite sync signal from the compressed color signal, and decodes the horizontal sync signal and the vertical sync signal from the composite sync signal. A method for transmitting video signals and a KVM device are also disclosed. | 09-11-2008 |
20080198892 | Laser Pointer - A laser pointer has a body, a laser generator, a retractable cord assembly and an external-power interface. The laser generator is disposed on the body, and the retractable cord assembly is mounted in the body. The retractable cord assembly has an electrical cable having a first end coupled to the laser generator and a second end capable of selectively withdraw from the body. The external-power interface is connected to the second end of the electrical cable. | 08-21-2008 |
20080198128 | KVM SWITCH CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EDID OF DISPLAY FOR COMPUTER COUPLED THERETO AND METHOD THEREOF - A KVM switch capable of providing real EDID of a display, rather than default EDID, to a computer coupled thereto. The KVM switch includes a processor, at least one memory and at least one switch. The processor queries EDID of the display when the KVM switch is booted and stores the EDID in the memory. The switch couples the computer to the display or the memory to provide the EDID of the display or from the memory to the computer. When the EDID is not available from the memory, the switch couples the computer to the display. When the EDID is not available from the display, the switch couples the computer to the memory. The KVM switch further includes a multiplexer. The multiplexer couples the processor to at least one memory for transferring the EDID of the display to the memory at a time. | 08-21-2008 |