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Document | Title | Date |
20080215773 | ENHANCED WIRELESS USB PROTOCOL - The present invention provides a method for increasing data throughput for a wireless USB system that includes wire adapters that wirelessly transmit data between a host system and a USB enabled device. | 09-04-2008 |
20080215774 | Wireless Universal Serial Bus Dual Role Device - Disclosed herein is a wireless universal serial bus (USB) dual role device (DRD) system in which a common part shared between a wireless USB host and a wireless USB device is extracted from a central processing unit (CPU) to implement a wireless USB DRD, and driven to be divisionally processed in the CPU according to roles to reduce system load, so that a DRD performance can be improved. | 09-04-2008 |
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 |
20080263242 | USB FLASH MEDIA EXTENDER - A system and method for extending communications between a USB host and a flash media device. The system is capable of converting command block wrapper data to SCSI data and sending the converted data over a non-USB communications channel, such as a Category 5 cable. The system is further capable of receiving the data sent over the non-USB communications channel and converted the received data back to command block wrapper data prior to sending the data to a flash media device. | 10-23-2008 |
20080276018 | SYSTEM ON A CHIP FOR NETWORKING - A system on a chip for network devices. In one implementation, the system on a chip may include (integrated onto a single integrated circuit), a processor and one or more I/O devices for networking applications. For example, the I/O devices may include one or more network interface circuits for coupling to a network interface. In one embodiment, coherency may be enforced within the boundaries of the system on a chip but not enforced outside of the boundaries. | 11-06-2008 |
20080294813 | Managing Housekeeping Operations in Flash Memory - A flash re-programmable, non-volatile memory system is operated to disable foreground execution of housekeeping operations, such as wear leveling and data scrub, in the when operation of the host would be excessively slowed as a result. One or more characteristics of patterns of activity of the host are monitored by the memory system in order to determine when housekeeping operations may be performed without significantly degrading the performance of the memory system, particularly during writing of data from the host into the memory. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294814 | Flash Memory System with Management of Housekeeping Operations - A flash re-programmable, non-volatile memory system is operated to disable foreground execution of housekeeping operations, such as wear leveling and data scrub, in the when operation of the host would be excessively slowed as a result. One or more characteristics of patterns of activity of the host are monitored by the memory system in order to determine when housekeeping operations may be performed without significantly degrading the performance of the memory system, particularly during writing of data from the host into the memory. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294815 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BIDIRECTIONAL SIGNALS OVER A CABLE ANTENNA - A method and system for data wireless systems on computers, for using the same cable to bi-directionally transmit antenna signals as well as other signals to and from the inside of a shielded computer housing. An example of a control signal is a connect signal for establishing initial contact between the computer and a remote wireless device. An example of a control signal transmitted from inside the computer housing to the outside, is a signal for lighting an LED. Antenna signals are separated from the control signals based on differences between these signals, for example, differences in frequency. In one embodiment, a capacitor filters out a DC control switch signal, while the high frequency antenna signal is filtered by the normal input pin circuitry of a processor. | 11-27-2008 |
20080313369 | MULTI-NODE CONFIGURATION OF PROCESSOR CARDS CONNECTED VIA PROCESSOR FABRICS - Provided is a system comprising a first node comprising a plurality of processor cards each including a processor fabric, wherein the processor cards in the first node connect via their processor fabrics; a second node comprising a plurality of processor cards each including a processor fabric, wherein the processor cards in the second node connect via their processor fabrics; and a plurality of communication interfaces, wherein each interface connects one processor card in the second node to one processor card in the first node to enable communication between the connected processor cards to coordinate processor operations between the connected processor cards in the first and second nodes. | 12-18-2008 |
20090006674 | Methods of Performing Maintenance on Double-Slot PCI Device - Systems and methods are provided for performing maintenance on a multiple-slot device having multiple adapters in a computer system including a peripheral interface having a plurality of device connection slots. The invention includes determining that a selected slot on the peripheral interface is associated with an adapter of a multiple-slot device, identifying a further slot associated with the multiple-slot device based on the selected slot, and providing power to, or removing power from, the selected slot and the identified further slot. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006675 | Universal Serial Bus Dongle Device with Millimeter Wave Transceiver and System for use Therewith - A universal serial bus (USB) dongle device includes a first wireless millimeter wave transceiver that receives an inbound RF signal, that generates inbound data based on the inbound RF signal, that receives outbound data and that generates an outbound RF signal in response thereto. An antenna is coupled to transmit the outbound RF signal and to receive the inbound RF signal. A USB interface communicates the inbound data to the host device and receives the outbound data from the host device. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006676 | Method for Scheduling a Device Notification Time Slot for a Wireless USB System - Disclosed is a method for scheduling a Device Notification Time Slot (DNTS) for transferring a data between a wireless Universal Synchronous Bus (USB) device and a wireless USB host. The method comprises determining whether the wireless USB device endpoint is in a flow control state; performing one of scheduling the DNTS in each of a plurality of Micro-scheduled Management Commands (MMCs) and scheduling the DNTS after a fixed time interval in a MMC of the plurality of MMCs upon determining whether the wireless USB device endpoint is in the flow control state; and transferring the data between the wireless USB device and the wireless USB host when the wireless USB device is ready for transferring the data and the wireless USB device has received the DNTS in the MMC of the plurality of MMCs. | 01-01-2009 |
20090055559 | KVM switch and method for controlling the same - A KVM switch is connected to a server, and a client via a network. The KVM switch includes: a signal processing portion that receives an analog image signal corresponding to screen data displayed on a display device of the client from the server, executes analog/digital conversion to the analog image signal, and stores a converted digital image signal as the screen data into a memory; a detecting portion that, when new screen data is stored, detects data corresponding to a changing part of the new screen data to screen data that has already been stored into the memory; a thinning-out portion that thins out the detected data corresponding to the changing part; and a transmitting and receiving portion that transmits data corresponding to the changing part after the thinning-out to the client, and receives operation data from an input device connected to the client. | 02-26-2009 |
20090070500 | Sharing of data between devices - The invention relates to the sharing of data between a first and a second device. A data transmission connection is set up between the devices to adapt the devices and to share data between the devices. The second device comprises an adapter program which adapts the first device to the second device on the basis of the setting data of the first device. The setting data of the first device are arranged in the first device, wherein the setting data are transmitted to the second device to implement the adaptation. | 03-12-2009 |
20090077280 | Scalable, multi-channel remote device management system - Disclosed is a remote device management system for managing a plurality of remote devices (i.e., computers, servers, networking equipment, etc.) from one or more user workstations. The present invention discloses a scalable, multi-channel keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) over Internet Protocol (IP) (KVMoIP) management system. The system can be used in a variety of configurations and is easily tailored to the user's needs. The system also enables a user to remotely manage a variety of devices via a common user interface reached over a single IP address. | 03-19-2009 |
20090083458 | KVM switch, KVM system and computer readable medium - A KVM switch includes a storing portion that stores partial data of a freeze-up screen outputted when each server freezes up, and a controlling portion that receives digital data (that is, screen data) transmitted from each server, determines whether received screen data includes a part identical to the partial data of the freeze-up screen, and controls a power supply regulator to restart the freeze-up server when it is determined that the received screen data includes the part identical to the partial data of the freeze-up screen. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089464 | MODULAR I/O VIRTUALIZATION FOR BLADE SERVERS - An apparatus includes a server comprising n operating system images and an IOV aware root complex; a plurality of physical I/O devices comprising n virtual I/O functions; and a PCI Express bus operatively connected to the server and the plurality physical I/O devices via the root complex, wherein the root complex is operable to provide communication between the n operating system images and the n virtual I/O function, and wherein the server and the plurality of physical I/O devices are modules in a chassis. | 04-02-2009 |
20090100204 | Method, Apparatus, and Computer Usable Program Code for Migrating Virtual Adapters from Source Physical Adapters to Destination Physical Adapters - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code are disclosed for migrating a virtual adapter from a source physical adapter to a destination physical adapter in a data processing system where multiple host computer systems share multiple adapters and communicate with those adapters through a PCI switched-fabric bus. The virtual adapter is first caused to stop processing transactions. All in-flight transactions that are associated with the virtual adapter are then captured. The configuration information that defines the virtual adapter is moved from the source physical adapter to the destination physical adapter. The in-flight transactions are then restored to their original locations on the destination virtual adapter. The virtual adapter is then restarted on the destination physical adapter such that the virtual adapter begins processing transactions. | 04-16-2009 |
20090113088 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INTEROPERABILITY IN HETEROGENEOUS DEVICE ENVIRONMENT - System, device, method, and computer program and computer program products for providing communicating between devices having similar or dissimilar characteristics and facilitating seamless interoperability between them. Computer program software and methods of and systems and devices for sharing of content, applications, resources and control across similar and dissimilar permanently or intermittently connected electronic devices. Devices, systems, appliances, and the like communicating and/or interoperating within the framework provided. Interoperability device, such as a DartDevice, provides a highly interoperable device by virtue of its running a compliant player such as a DartPlayer containing an engine such as a DartEngine and at least one communications protocol for connecting to other devices. | 04-30-2009 |
20090132737 | REMOTE INTERFACE APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A remote interface apparatus comprises a network interface, a peripheral device interface, an interface-providing mechanism and a network address setting mechanism. The network interface is configured to communicate with a remote host. The peripheral device interface is configured to connect to a peripheral device. The interface-providing mechanism cooperates with the network interface to transfer the peripheral device interface into a remote peripheral device connection port of the host. The network address setting mechanism is configured to automatically obtain a network address upon a connection to the network, and to broadcast information of the peripheral device interface. | 05-21-2009 |
20090132738 | PRE-ASSOCIATION FOR CWUSB - Certified Wireless USB 1.0 defines two different types of association: cable association and numeric association. In order to implementation these two association methods, the CWUSB device needs to have either upstream USB connector (for cable association) or display capability (for numeric association). These extra requirements make the CWUSB device bulkier (one more USB connector) and/or more expensive (extra display components). For cheap and simple CWUSB devices, we need a simpler association method that is easy and cheap to implement. In a pre-packaged total solution, which includes a host and one or more device(s), we can use pre-association to smooth the user experience. The host and device(s) are pre-associated. When an end user starts to use this solution, they do not need to worry about the association at all. | 05-21-2009 |
20090138635 | Method and apparatus for controlling a peripheral via different data ports - A peripheral such as a printer is controlled to receive data from different data ports. A first port receives data formatted according to a first protocol. A second port receives data formatted according to a second protocol. A first processor is associated with the peripheral. A second processor is associated with the second port. A switch is adapted to receive (i) first data from the first port and (ii) second data from the second port after processing by the second processor. The switch is controlled in response to a message received via the second port to couple either the first data or second data to the first processor for use in controlling the peripheral. New firmware can be downloaded to the peripheral via the second port in response to the message. The message can be communicated to the first processor via a separate port at the first processor and a memory shared with the second processor. | 05-28-2009 |
20090150578 | COM Port Manager - There is provided a system and method for managing communication ports on a computer device. The method comprises the steps of scanning the system file structure, determining port assignments for active devices from a known location in the system file structure, scanning additional locations in the system file structure, determining port assignments for dynamic devices from the additional locations in the system file structure, and displaying the active devices, dynamic devices and the corresponding determined port assignments. The system comprises a memory for storing instructions, and a processor for executing the instructions stored in the memory. The executed instructions generate a system file structure scanner component for scanning the system file structure and generating device data based on the scanned system file structure, a device data structure for storing the device data received from the computer system file structure scanner component, and a port assigner component for assigning communication ports based on the device data structure. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157920 | Dynamically Allocating Communication Lanes For A Plurality Of Input/Output ('I/O') Adapter Sockets In A Point-To-Point, Serial I/O Expansion Subsystem Of A Computing System - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for dynamically allocating communication lanes for a plurality of sockets in a point-to-point, serial I/O expansion subsystem of a computing system, the expansion subsystem including an switch that supports a maximum number of enabled communication lanes, each socket having a same form factor, each socket connected to the switch using a same predefined number of communication lanes, that include: identifying, during a boot process for the computing system, each of the sockets in which an adapter is installed; determining, for each installed adapter, a maximum link width for that adapter; and enabling, for each of the sockets in which an adapter is installed, a set of communication lanes for communications between the adapter installed in that socket and the expansion subsystem switch in dependence upon the maximum link width for each adapter and the maximum number of enabled communication lanes supported by the switch. | 06-18-2009 |
20090210589 | Dynamic Vital Product Data Update Based on an Installed Feature Card - A method, system, and computer program product for dynamically updating vital product data (VPD) based on the presence of an installed feature card supported by an input/output (I/O) adapter in a data processing device. A VPD utility initiates the boot up process of the I/O adapter with the aid of the common boot code in the Boot/VPD segment of a flash module. The hardware configuration registers are loaded with default values. Additionally, the VPD from the (flash) Boot/VPD segment is loaded. When the feature card is present, the VPD utility retrieves configuration information for the feature card and loads the hardware configuration registers with values relevant to the feature card. The VPD utility retrieves the feature card VPD and loads available VPD updates into the (flash) alternate Open Boot segment. The flash firmware image uses the VPD to manage the adapter. | 08-20-2009 |
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 |
20090248923 | NETWORK DEVICE AND ADAPTOR CARD TYPE DETECTION METHOD THEREOF - A network device ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090259778 | Automatic Device Function Control Based on Device Hub Coupling Selection - One or more physical characteristics are selected to be associated with a device attached to a device hub depending on which connector of the device hub the device is electrically coupled to, depending on the orientation of the casing of the device hub relative to a pull of gravity, and/or depending on the position of the device relative to a the connector of the device hub to which the device is electrically coupled. Further, where more than one device are capable of forming an assembly that is capable of performing a function, still another device is falsely presented by the device hub with an indication of the presence of a single device capable of performing the function to induce the still another device to convey data to the device hub as if the device hub were that single device. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259779 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL MIXER - In a control system of a digital mixer, first class devices are connected via a first class bus, and second class devices are connected to each first class device via a second class bus. The number of first class devices, which require a specific function for adding source and destination addresses to data, can be reduced by the number of the second class devices. Moreover, the second class device which does not require the specific function for adding source and destination addresses to data input/output operations is cheaper than the first class device, resulting in the implementation of simplified configuration and reduced production costs. | 10-15-2009 |
20090300238 | DYNAMIC MICROCODE FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - Providing for arbitration and dynamic downloading of microcode at a controller associated with electrically erasable non-volatile memory is described herein. By way of example, a download agent can be provided to a module of such non-volatile memory. Characteristics of the memory module and/or specifications of a host application can be utilized to select one or more memory control modules from a group of such control modules. A selected control module(s) can be installed at the controller via the download agent to provide non-default management of raw memory. Further, arbitration of multiple control modules can be implemented to select among various mechanisms to control/manage raw memory. Arbitration can be based, for instance, on specifications of a host device application. Accordingly, great flexibility and control of raw non-volatile memory can be provided for a host device at an application level. | 12-03-2009 |
20100042763 | SWITCH WITH ENHANCED HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a system and method for switching keyboard human interface devices (HIDs) and video displays. Provided is a switch with emulation support for advanced HID features. The switch uses information contained in HID report descriptors to extract information contained in HID reports and insert the extracted information into a switch report, which is sent to a host computer. | 02-18-2010 |
20100064075 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING KVM/KM SYSTEM - A method for converting a KVM system comprising the steps of: (1) initializing a mouse device, at least two computer hosts, a keyboard, and at least two corresponding displaying device; (2) selecting which computer host and a corresponding displaying device are needed to be operated, then switching to the selected computer host and the corresponding displaying device by controlling a switch disposed on the mouse into a particular direction; (3) operating the selected computer host and the corresponding displaying device; (4) finishing the operation; (5) judging whether one of the computer hosts and another corresponding displaying device is needed to be operated, if yes, going to step (2), if no, going to next step; and (6) end. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077114 | Mobile information communication apparatus, connection unit for mobile information communication apparatus, and external input/output unit for mobile information communication apparatus - [Problems] To display, on an external display device, an image with a higher resolution than a screen's resolution of a display belonging to a mobile information communication apparatus. This is achieved only by additionally providing an interface means between the external display device and the mobile information communication apparatus and further additionally providing some functions to a display data generating means originally belonging to the mobile information communication apparatus. | 03-25-2010 |
20100115156 | Electronic device capable of matching a multimedia playback device - An electronic device capable of matching a multimedia playback device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a slot, a connecting port, a sliding cover, a positioning device, and an identification device. The slot is used to accommodate the multimedia playback device. The connecting port is used to electrically connect the multimedia playback device. The sliding cover matches with the slot. The sliding cover has a support structure to support the multimedia playback device. The positioning device is used to fix the sliding cover at a specific position. The identification device is used to identify the type of the multimedia playback device. When the multimedia playback device is accommodated in the slot, the sliding cover fixes in a specific position to match and support the multimedia playback device. | 05-06-2010 |
20100161856 | USB AUDIO AND MOBILE AUDIO SYSTEM USING USB AUDIO CONTROLLER - A USB audio controller includes an USB interface unit, an audio interface unit, a storage interface unit, and a processing unit. The USB interface unit is used to connect to a USB bus for communicating with a host by a communication information. The audio interface unit is used to connect to at least one audio device for communicating with an audio signal. The storage unit is used to connect to a memory unit for communicating storage information. The processing unit is for processing the communicating information and audio signal. | 06-24-2010 |
20100180055 | MONITOR SHARING SYSTEM - A display monitor includes a plurality of monitor inputs, a monitor switch for switching between the plurality of monitor inputs, a plurality of universal serial bus (USB) ports, where a first one of the USB ports is positioned at a first location and is dedicated to a first processing device, a second one of the USB ports is positioned at a second location and is dedicated to a second processing device, and a third one of the USB ports is positioned at a third location and is dedicated to either the first processing device or the second processing device. In addition, the display monitor includes a USB switch for switching between the plurality of USB ports to selectively activate the plurality of USB ports, where the monitor switch is internally linked to the USB switch to cause the monitor switch and the USB switch to switch concurrently with each other. | 07-15-2010 |
20100205333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING A PERSONAL COMPUTER DEVICE ONBOARD AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH SYSTEM - The invention generally pertains to onboard systems for passengers such as In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Systems. The invention more particularly relates to a system and a method for accessing a personal computer device ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100235550 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE CAPABILITIES FOR ACCESSORIES - Embodiments disclosed herein provide for capability identification for accessories coupled with a mobile computing device. During capability identification an accessory can request capability information from a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, the accessory can specifically request capability information associated with a specific lingo. In response, the mobile computing device can respond with a message that indicates the capabilities of the mobile computing device that are supported. In some embodiments, the capabilities can be those capabilities associated with the specified lingo. In some embodiments, if the mobile computing device does not support a lingo, then the mobile computing device can respond to the request from the accessory with a negative acknowledgement. | 09-16-2010 |
20100325322 | DIRECT CONNECTION SINGLE USER-INTERFACE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE COMPUTERS AND DISPLAYS - Methods, systems, and devices providing single user-interface control of multiple computers and displays. Direct communication links to multiple computers are provided to automatically transmit peripheral computer device position and peripheral computer device commands to one of the multiple computers using, for example, a single computer mouse and/or a single computer keyboard device, based on a configuration map which maps mouse position to display position of the multiple computers and displays as the current mouse position is automatically tracked. | 12-23-2010 |
20100325323 | AUTOMATIC SOURCE CONCENTRATOR FOR A MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - The concentrator couples a plurality of digital and analog sources to an audio/video reader system suitable for reading one of the sources. Each available source is associated with a source identifier and an activated or deactivated state flag, as a result of the user taking action on a source. A register ( | 12-23-2010 |
20110022747 | MODULAR COMPUTING SYSTEM - A computing system is provided that includes a plurality of interconnected components. The components include a processing subsystem, an input subsystem, an output subsystem, a storage subsystem, and a power subsystem. Subsets of the plurality of components may be rearranged and interconnected in various configurations to form different computing systems. | 01-27-2011 |
20110078345 | MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL USING MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SOCKET AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile communications terminal using a multi-functional socket and a method thereof, the mobile communications device comprising a connector capable of connecting the mobile communications device to at least one external device for establishing an electrical connection between the at least one external device and the mobile communications device; a switching unit; and a controller cooperating with the connector and the switching unit to perform, sending and/or receiving at least one signal with respect to the at least one external device via at least one dedicated path according to at least one identification signal; and generating a control signal to control the at least one signal, wherein the at least one signal comprises at least one of a power signal and data. | 03-31-2011 |
20110087810 | METHOD OF PROGRAMMING THE DEFAULT CABLE INTERFACE SOFTWARE IN AN INDICIA READING DEVICE - An indicia reading apparatus includes an interconnect cable and an indicia reading device. The indicia reading device is configured so that, if the indicia reader device is not configured to any interconnect cable and detects an indicia which does not contain one of a plurality of specified sequences of data elements that the indicia reading device will recognize and use to configure itself to operate with the interconnect cable, the indicia reading device will indicate to the user of the indicia reading device that the indicia reading device needs to be configured to operate with the interconnect cable. | 04-14-2011 |
20110153881 | Portable Multipurpose Computer - MC - A Portable Multipurpose Computer (MC) that has a very compact size and is easy to use and transport. The MC can be wirelessly connected to external displays, keyboards, and other devices or be used in mobile mode with a built-in display and keyboard. The universal device connectivity of the MC and its pocket size enables anyone to use the same computer at work, home, while traveling or at any other location without having to carry bulky laptops, replicating data and using additional equipment. Therefore, the MC saves substantial resources, time and finances while making the user more efficient and productive. Moreover, the MC offers tremendous advantages by providing cutting-edge and portable computer power that can be used anywhere. In addition, the MC includes the functionality of a mobile phone, data storage, media player and other devices. These features make MC the Universal Computing, Communication and Media Device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110167179 | PROVIDING SIGNALS TO ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS - A connector can be activated or deactivated by providing power and data signals to the connector at different times. In some embodiments, the power signals are provided to a connector, and then the data signals are provided to the connector after a delay. Providing power and data signals at different times can, in at least some cases, better mimic the timing of signals provided by a connector as the connector is attached to an electronic device. This can aid automated testing of the electronic device. It can also be used to control access of the device through the connector. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167180 | ANTENNA DOCKING STATION - A mechanical and electrical attachment apparatus for coupling a wireless communication device to a computing device such that higher levels of radiated power may be applied while maintaining adherence to FCC regulations. The attachment device includes apparatus for coupling the wireless device to the attachment device by establishing a plurality of electrical connections including a radio frequency signal connection. The apparatus also includes an antenna that is used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals. The apparatus may optionally include an RF amplifier. | 07-07-2011 |
20110191509 | Automatically Launching a Measurement Application in Response to Measurement Device Connection - Automatically launching a measurement program in response to measurement device connection. The measurement device may be connected to a host device. The measurement device may store a measurement program. The host device may automatically detect the measurement device. However, a measurement device specific driver may not be required for communication between the host device and the measurement device. The host device may automatically execute the measurement program stored on the measurement device in response to the connecting. During execution, the measurement device may acquire data and provide the acquired data to the host device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110225329 | Method for simultaneously switching energy-saving modes of plural computer devices via KVM switc - The present invention is to provide a method for simultaneously switching energy-saving modes of plural computer devices via a KVM switch including a CPU, a plurality of connection ports, a real-time clock (RTC) and a memory unit, wherein the memory unit stores a timetable containing at least one scheduled time and at least one corresponding energy-saving procedure each including a control instruction. The CPU reads the current time of the RTC and, after determining that the timetable contains a scheduled time corresponding to a current time, reads the control instruction in the energy-saving procedure corresponding to the scheduled time. Then, the CPU sends an energy-saving instruction to the computer device connected to each of the connection ports that are specified in the control instruction, thereby switching the energy-saving modes (e.g., a hibernation mode, sleep mode, OFF mode or ON mode) of the specified computer devices simultaneously. | 09-15-2011 |
20110246690 | Computing arrangement - The present invention relates to a computing arrangement ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110271018 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MAPPING TOOL, A GAME PROGRAM HAVING THE MAPPING TOOL AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A method for producing a mapping tool, a video game system for a stand-alone computer having the mapping tool and operation method thereof is disclosed. The mapping tool is created by means of linking a remote motion signal generated from a remote device which is operated by user with an input source signal from a conventional input source motion mapping table. User may operate the video game system for the stand-alone computer through the mapping tool. The present invention employs the mapping tool to replace conventional input source motion mapping table, thereby providing natural ergonomic and consistent usage of existing PC games or games for stand-alone computer having the input source motion mapping table. | 11-03-2011 |
20110314191 | Protocol adapter for passing diagnostic messages between a host computer and vehicle networks operating in J1939 or J1708 protocol - A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol. | 12-22-2011 |
20120036293 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042103 | SMART CARD WITH SELF-DETACHMENT FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS - An integrated circuit for a smart card in accordance with an exemplary embodiment includes at least one data terminal for providing communications with a host device over a system bus and a processor configured to provide an attachment signal on the at least one data terminal for recognition by the host device. Further, the processor also cooperates with the host device to perform an enumeration based upon at least one default descriptor, and receive information from the host device regarding a system event. In addition, the processor is configured to remove the attachment signal from the at least one data terminal and thereafter again provide the attachment signal on the at least one data terminal based upon the information regarding the system event, and cooperate with the host device to perform a new enumeration based upon at least one alternate descriptor. | 02-16-2012 |
20120066419 | TERMINAL HAVING CONTENT INTERWORKING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A terminal having a content interworking function and a method thereof are provided, in which a specific content is executed in a first terminal, an execution information of the specific content is transmitted to a second terminal to be displayed through the second terminal, and an event generation signal corresponding to the execution information of the specific content displayed on the second terminal is collected by the first terminal to control an execution operation of the specific content. | 03-15-2012 |
20120144075 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONNECTION DEVICE - A disclosed image forming apparatus includes an image processing device including plural image processing units; a control device configured to control the plural image processing units; and a connection unit configured to connect the image processing device to the control device. Each of the plural image processing units is connected to the control device by one of plural channels; the image processing device is connected to the control device by a first bus including the channels; and the connection unit is provided on the first bus so that the image processing device is connected to the control device by a single connection unit. | 06-07-2012 |
20120166688 | System and method for secure complex event processing in heterogeneous environments - Certain example embodiments relate to a system for secure complex event processing (CEP). The system includes an input adaptor configured to receive at least one input event from at least one external source system. The at least one input event comprises at least one event-specific disclosure permission concerning data of the input event. A CEP engine is configured to process the at least one input event and to produce at least one corresponding complex output event. A security enforcer is configured to remove data from the at least one output event that is not in accordance with the at least one event-specific disclosure permission defined in the corresponding at least one input event. An output adaptor is configured to send the at least one output event to at least one external target system. | 06-28-2012 |
20120185621 | Detection and Processing of Preselected Image Blocks in a KVM System - A method, operable in a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) system in which multiple target computers connected to a KVM switch are accessible via the KVM switch by a remote computer connected to the KVM switch, each of the target computers having a video output, and in which one or more preselected images are each associated with corresponding actions, the method includes monitoring the video output of at least some of the target computers connected to the KVM switch to search for one of the preselected images in the video output; and when one of the preselected images is detected in a video output of one of the target computers, taking the corresponding actions associated with that image. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185622 | MATCHING METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A COMMUNICATION OBJECT AND A PROCESSING UNIT - A matching device carries out data exchange between a processing unit and a wireless peripheral device and/or a communication object associated with the peripheral device. The matching device includes a communication interface with the processing unit; a wireless communication interface with the wireless peripheral device; information stating means for stating technical capacity information to the processing unit, enabling the latter to select an appropriate driver/communication means; and data-processing means. The data-processing means is capable of carrying out a matching of an exchange protocol and/or formats of data to be exchanged between the processing unit and the communication object. The technical capacities stated by the stating means pertains to the wireless peripheral device and/or to the communication object associated therewith, the technical capacities being considered to pertain to the matching device by the processing unit. The invention also pertains to a system and method for implementing the matching device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120226834 | METHOD FOR ENABLING SEVERAL VIRTUAL PROCESSING UNITS TO DIRECTLY AND CONCURRENTLY ACCESS A PERIPHERAL UNIT - The present disclosure relates to a method for enabling a virtual processing unit to access a peripheral unit, the virtual processing unit being implemented by a physical processing unit connected to the peripheral unit, the method comprising a step of transmitting to the peripheral unit a request sent by the virtual processing unit to access a service provided by the peripheral unit, the access request comprising at least one parameter and an identifier of the virtual unit, the method comprising steps, executed by the peripheral unit after receiving an access request, of allocating a set of registers to the virtual unit identifier received, storing the parameter received in the register set allocated, and when the peripheral unit is available for processing a request, selecting one of the register sets, and triggering a process in the peripheral unit from the parameters stored in the selected register set. | 09-06-2012 |
20120246358 | Method and System for a Configurable Connector for Ethernet Applications - Aspects of a method and apparatus for a configurable connector for Ethernet are provided. In this regard, a configurable Ethernet connector residing in an Ethernet enabled communication device may couple the communication devise to one or more twisted pairs and enable communication of Ethernet frames over the twisted pair(s). Conductors of each of the twisted pairs may make contact with adjacent pins of the configurable Ethernet connector. A size and shape of the configurable Ethernet connector may enable housing of more than 48 instances of the configurable Ethernet connector in a single standard size one rack unit face plate of a 19-inch rack. The configurable Ethernet connector may provide mechanical and electrical indications that enable a device coupled to the configurable Ethernet connector to determine configuration information of the configurable Ethernet connector. The information may indicate presence or absence of various components within and/or on the configurable Ethernet connector. | 09-27-2012 |
20120290748 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A CONSUMER DEVICE ENCLOSURE - A transformable enclosure enabling increased functionality, such as storage capacity, is provided. The apparatus enables modular units to be attached to increase capacity without compromising the integrity of the overall structure. The apparatus includes a housing that contains a signal processing circuit, the housing including interfaces for coupling a plurality of removable modules to the circuit, a base coupled to the housing that supports the housing in at least two orientations. The apparatus operates in a first mechanical orientation without the plurality of removable modules coupled to the interfaces and operates in a second mechanical orientation with the plurality of removable modules coupled to the interfaces. A cooling device provides cooling for the circuit in the first mechanical orientation and the plurality of removable modules in the second mechanical orientation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120303845 | Home gateway and method for adapting USB modem - A home gateway for adapting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) modem includes a system drive module; a wide area network (WAN) connection management module; a drive adaption module, which determines the mode of the USB modem, adapts a drive of an application layer interface of the USB modem and transmits a drive adaption complete message to an application adaption module; and the application adaption module, which selects a corresponding initialization process, initializes an application layer of the USB modem, transmits an initialization complete message to the WAN connection management module and performs a network connection via the WAN interface management module. A method for adapting the USB modem is also disclosed. The home gateway and method can reduce the economic burden of users, and facilitate the popularization of home gateway products and a wireless net surfing service via the USB modem. | 11-29-2012 |
20130007316 | PLUG AND PLAY SENSOR MODULE, SENSOR NODE, AND PLUG AND PLAY CONNECTION METHOD - A plug and play sensor module and sensor node are provided. The plug and play sensor module includes a sensor, a sensor interface that transmits and receives a signal for plug and play connection to and from a sensor node, and a plug and play connection processing unit that transmits a signal for connection confirmation to the sensor node through the sensor interface when being connected to the sensor node, and transmits sensor identification (ID) information to the sensor node when a sensor ID is requested by the sensor node. | 01-03-2013 |
20130091310 | DEVICE MANAGEMENT USING VIRTUAL INTERFACES - Management of data communication between a peripheral device and host computer system is provided. A physical interface for communicating data between a peripheral device and applications executing on the host is opened and controlled by a software module. First and second virtual interfaces of the software module are exposed to an operating system of the host, and the operating system exposes the first and second virtual interfaces to a first application and a second application executing on the host. The first virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the first application through the physical interface, and the second virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the second application through the physical interface. Management of data communication between the peripheral device and the first application and between the peripheral device and the second application is thereby provided. | 04-11-2013 |
20130124762 | WIRELESS DOCKING STATION - A wireless communication system for enabling a wireless connection between a computing device and a plurality of peripheral devices is provided. The system comprises a first wireless transceiver connected to a host bridge, wherein the host bridge is coupled to a central processing unit of the computing device; and a wireless docketing apparatus that communicates with the host bridge over a wireless interconnect bus, wherein the wireless docketing apparatus is coupled to a plurality of peripheral devices, thereby enabling the wireless connection between the computing device and the plurality of peripheral devices. | 05-16-2013 |
20130179609 | HOST SIDE IMPLEMENTATION FOR HID I2C DATA BUS - In embodiments of host side implementation for HID I | 07-11-2013 |
20130191563 | TRANSMITTING DEVICE, TRANSMITTING METHOD, RECEIVING DEVICE, RECEIVING METHOD, TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SYSTEM, AND CABLE - To enable signal transmission at a high data rate while securing backward compatibility. | 07-25-2013 |
20130219090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUALIZING THE PERIPHERALS IN A TERMINAL DEVICE TO ENABLE REMOTE MANAGEMENT VIA REMOVABLE PORTABLE MEDIA WITH PROCESSING CAPABILITY - Systems and methods for virtualizing the peripherals in a wireless device to enable remote management via removable portable media with processing capability are described. One aspect may include a system for virtualizing a peripheral device of a wireless device from a media device, the system comprising a media device, including a first memory; a processor coupled to said first memory; and a virtualization device controller interface remote layer adapted to run on said processor and first memory, wherein said virtualization device controller interface remote layer is adapted to communicate with a peripheral device of the wireless device. | 08-22-2013 |
20130238823 | Adapter for Electronic Devices - An adapter for connecting an accessory to a portable electronic device includes a first connector compatible with a connector of the portable electronic device and a second connector compatible with a connector of the accessory. The connectors of the accessory and the portable electronic device are otherwise incompatible with each other. The adapter provides two levels of authentication. First, the adapter authenticates itself to the portable electronic device. If this first authentication is successful, then the adapter authenticates the accessory to the adapter. | 09-12-2013 |
20130254438 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONNECTION DEVICE - A disclosed image forming apparatus includes an image processing device including plural image processing units; a control device configured to control the plural image processing units; and a connection unit configured to connect the image processing device to the control device. Each of the plural image processing units is connected to the control device by one of plural channels; the image processing device is connected to the control device by a first bus including the channels; and the connection unit is provided on the first bus so that the image processing device is connected to the control device by a single connection unit. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254439 | ISOLATED PROTECTED ACCESS DEVICE - A computer switching device is disclosed which enables switching between a local computer and a secure computer connected through a network. The device sits like a keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) and optionally audio device between the local computer and the local input/output devices, but connects to the secure computer through a network. Access to the secure computer is pre-configured in the switching device through access and security settings for a specific user to the specific secure computer. The switching device specifically prevents access to the secure computer by the local computer, printer, or storage devices such as fixed or removable media drives. Tamper detection is included to disable secure access on any tampering with the switching device. | 09-26-2013 |
20130262719 | Input Components of a Device - Examples disclose a device including a communication component to couple the device to a first portable computing device and a second portable computing device through a communication channel and a controller to utilize the first portable computing device as a first input component of the device and utilize the second portable computing device as a second input component of the device through the communication channel. | 10-03-2013 |
20130262720 | Operation of Video Source and Sink with Toggled Hot Plug Detection - Methods and systems are described for transmitting and displaying video data after a hot plug event during a start-up dead period. In particular, hot plug events occurring when a toggleable hot plug detection mechanism is used. | 10-03-2013 |
20130268702 | METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ALLOCATING AN EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL TO DEVICE APPLICATION - The invention concerns a method for dynamically managing allocation of HIDs (Human Interface Devices) to a Graphical Environment, said method consisting of changing dynamically the association of HIDs to the graphical environment. | 10-10-2013 |
20130297839 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MODULE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION, AND DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to management of module identification information and discloses a system and method therefor and a source device supporting the same. In the system for managing module identification information, a source device sends a request signal for connection establishment, and at least one display device outputs the module identification information for identifying itself on a display unit in response to the signal from the source device. | 11-07-2013 |
20130311687 | Computing Device to Connect to a Portable Device - A computing device to connect to a portable device. The computing device can establish a secure connection to the portable device and determine an application on the portable device. In one embodiment the computing device can present the application. In one embodiment the computing device can execute the application in a hardware virtualizer or in a dynamic translator. | 11-21-2013 |
20130318261 | Multi-Computers Network Sharing System Having Plug-and-Play Interfaces - The present invention relates to a multi-computers network sharing system having plug-and-play interfaces, comprising: an ethernet physical unit, a media accessing and controlling unit, a flow control unit, a plug-and-play interface transforming module, and a plurality of plug-and-play interfaces. In the multi-computers network sharing system of the present invention, when one of the external electronic devices is connected to any one of the plug-and-play interfaces, the flow control unit transmits the ethernet signal accessed by the first media accessing and controlling unit to the plug-and-play interface transforming module, therefore the plug-and-play interface transforming module transforms the ethernet signal to a plug-and-play interface signal and next transmits the plug-and-play interface signal to the electronic device connected with the plug-and-play interface, such that the electronic device can connect to the Internet without using any network cables or wi-fi devices. | 11-28-2013 |
20140075061 | CONNECTOR ADAPTER - An adapter for providing connectivity between a host connector of a host device and an accessory connector of an accessory that is incompatible with the host connector is described. The adapter can include a host interface connector that is compatible with the host connector, and an accessory interface connector that is compatible with the accessory connector of the accessory. The adapter may further include an identification module that can provide adapter identification information to a host device connected to the host interface connector, and may also include an authentication module that can authenticate an accessory connected to the accessory interface connector. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075062 | KVM SWITCH AND KVM SYSTEM - A KVM (K: Keyboard, V: Video, M: Mouse) switch includes: a plurality of first ports each of which is connected to at least one of a computer and another KVM switch, the another KVM switch having a plurality of third ports connectable to a computer; a second port; a connection unit that selects a first port from the plurality of first ports, and connects the selected first port to the second port; and a control unit that transmits a control signal to the another KVM switch via the selected first port when the first port connected to the computer is connected to the second port, the control signal being a signal for selecting a third port to be connected to the second port from the third ports. | 03-13-2014 |
20140082235 | Local Interface Redirection - In one embodiment, a method performed by one or more computing devices includes identifying, at a first computing device, a composite device having one or more interfaces; calling a driver in conjunction with an initialization of the composite device; identifying the one or more interfaces associated with the composite device; determining whether to redirect any of the one or more interfaces to a second computing device; and redirecting to the second computing device any of the one or more interfaces that were determined to require redirection. | 03-20-2014 |
20140108682 | DEVICE MANAGEMENT USING VIRTUAL INTERFACES - Methods managing data communication between a peripheral device and host computer system are provided. A physical interface for communicating data between a peripheral device and the plurality of applications executing on the host computer system is opened and controlled by a software module. A first virtual interface and a second virtual interface of the software module are exposed to an operating system of the host computer system, and the operating system exposes the first virtual interface and the second virtual interface to the first application and the second application. The first virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the first application through the physical interface, and the second virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the second application through the physical interface. | 04-17-2014 |
20140115202 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND INFORMATION TERMINAL DEVICE - An electronic device includes a connection unit that enables a USB connection to a smartphone, a normal communication mode in which communication is performed by using a device class prepared in advance in the smartphone, a request unit that makes a request for switching to a unique communication mode, a search unit that searches for a device class usable in the normal communication mode after the request for switching to the unique communication mode has been made, a determination unit that determines, on the basis of a search result, whether or not a disadvantageous change has occurred in the normal communication mode, and a reset unit that resets the USB connection when it is determined that a disadvantageous change has occurred. | 04-24-2014 |
20140207981 | Cached PHY register data access - Ethernet physical sublayer (PHY) devices each provide PHY register data. One or more of the Ethernet PHY devices are connected to each of one or more management data input/output (MDIO)/management data clock (MDC) interfaces to which a number of MDIO/MDC controllers are connected. Each MDIO/MDC controller polls a corresponding MDIO/MDC interface to receive the PHY register data from the one or more Ethernet PHY devices connected thereto. The MDIO/MDC controllers store portions of the PHY register data received from the Ethernet PHY devices to a memory to which an interface is connected. A processor connected to the interface accesses the portions of the PHY register data stored to the memory. The processor can retrieve the portions of the PHY register data over the interface more quickly than the MDIO/MDC controllers can retrieve the PHY register data over the MDIO/MDC interfaces. | 07-24-2014 |
20140215105 | MOUSE WITH A REPLACEABLE SENSING UNIT - A mouse with a replaceable sensing unit comprises a main body, a processor unit and a sensing unit. The main body has a containing slot and a first electrical interface. The first electrical interface is disposed in the containing slot. The processor unit is disposed in the main body, and coupled to the first electrical interface. The sensing unit is replaceably disposed in the containing slot of the main body, and the sensing unit is coupled to the first electrical interface when the sensing unit is disposed in the containing slot. The processor unit gets via the first electrical interface an input signal generated when the sensing unit senses the movement of the main body, and then relatively outputs a cursor control signal to a computer apparatus. | 07-31-2014 |
20140223043 | COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for managing communication between a server and peripheral devices associated with at least one client deployed with an airport environment so that a virtualised application running on the server can be connected with at least one of the peripheral devices. A communications link is established between the server and the client associated with the peripheral devices and the application is directed to one of the peripheral devices via a virtual channel established between a server peripheral manager simulator component and a client peripheral manager simulator component and passing through the communications link. The client peripheral manager simulator is associated with a peripheral manager in the client which controls the peripheral devices. | 08-07-2014 |
20140289431 | INTERFACE APPARATUS CONNECTED WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An interface apparatus is capable of connecting with a plurality of external devices and an electronic device. The electronic device generates control signals and a selecting signal. The interface apparatus comprises a plurality of interface ports, an interface, a selection unit, and a switch. The interface ports connect with the external devices respectively. The interface controls the switch to establish a connection between the selection unit and the interface in response to the first control signal for transmitting the selecting signal to the selection unit. The selection unit selects the interface port corresponding to the selecting signal to connect with the switch. The interface further transmits information from the external device corresponding to the selected interface port to the electronic device through the switch and the interface in that order in response to the second control signal. | 09-25-2014 |
20140297908 | EXTENSIBLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PROVIDING INDEPENDENT OR REMOTE OPERATION OR CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS - An extensible system and method for providing a communication network including a central controller, a remote controlling device and a peripheral device, the central controller enabling communication between the remote controlling device and the peripheral device, the central controlling device and/or the remote controlling device having an extensible computer program, the extensible system being capable of adding additional peripheral devices, the central controller being capable of learning the communication protocols and communication standards of additional peripheral devices and the extensible control program being capable of learning how to communicate and control any peripheral devices that are connected to the central controller. | 10-02-2014 |
20140337543 | System and Method for Maintaining Recipe Ratios when Measuring Ingredients for Culinary Combinations - A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. | 11-13-2014 |
20140372638 | IMPLEMENTING CAPACITY AND USER-BASED RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR A SHARED ADAPTER IN A VIRTUALIZED SYSTEM - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing capacity and user-based resource allocation for a hardware I/O adapter, such as, a Single Root Input/Output Virtualization (SRIOV) adapter in a virtualized system. Configuring a virtual function (VF) is provided by supplying a capacity value of a port. The capacity value represents a percentage of the available performance of the port. The adapter driver configures multiple adapter parameters to provide the available performance for the port. A user is enabled to specify a level of performance assigned to each protocol of the port. | 12-18-2014 |
20150012675 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTERFACING A HOST DEVICE TO A PERIPHERAL DEVICE IN ORDER TO INCREASE CONSUMPTION OF CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS BY THE PERIPHERAL DEVICE - Some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method comprising providing an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is configured to be coupled to (i) a peripheral device and (ii) a host device. The apparatus includes memory configured to store logic, wherein the logic is configured to (i) allow the host device and the peripheral device to communicate with each other and (ii) operate the peripheral device. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to execute the logic. The method further comprises bundling the apparatus with a consumable product for sale with the consumable product, wherein the consumable product is configured to be consumed by the peripheral device. | 01-08-2015 |
20150032918 | MULTIPLE-FORMAT MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE MODULE - The present invention is a multiple-format multimedia interface module, comprising a first port, a circuit module, a first transmission line, a second port, and a second transmission line. The multiple-format multimedia interface module connects a mobile device with a display device conveniently, and may bidirectionally transmit signals between a transmitter end with multiple signal formats of MHL, MyDP, and USB and a receiver end with a single signal format of HDMI or bidirectionally transmit signals between a transmitter end with a single signal format and a receiver end with multiple signal formats. | 01-29-2015 |
20150081935 | ACCESS APPLIANCE PROVIDING DIRECT DISPLAY DATA CHANNEL (DDC) INTERFACE CONNECTION AND STORED MONITOR CALIBRATION INFORMATION - A remote access appliance is disclosed which provides electronic display identification data (EDID) information associated with a monitor which is communicating with the appliance, to any one of a plurality of remote computers in communication with the appliance, without requiring rebooting of a selected one of the remote computers. A plurality of multiplexers is controlled by a controller for interfacing a selected one of the computers to a display data channel (DDC) interface associated with the monitor. Memory devices are accessible by each of the computers and by the controller which store the EDID information. The controller controls the multiplexers so that any selected one of the computers can communicate with the monitor, and can access an associated one of the memory devices to obtain the stored EDID information, or such that the EDID information can be loaded into each of the memory devices. | 03-19-2015 |
20150095526 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ADAPTER - A communication apparatus for carrying out communications to and from an external apparatus that includes a first interconnecting unit and a first non-transparent port and effects an interconnection for communications via the first non-transparent port is provided. The communication apparatus includes a second interconnecting unit that includes a second non-transparent port communicably connected to the first non-transparent port. The second interconnecting unit effects an interconnection for communications via the second non-transparent port. The second interconnecting unit performs, when the communication apparatus carries out communications to and from the external apparatus, address translation between an address for use by the communication apparatus and an address for use by the second non-transparent port. | 04-02-2015 |
20150095527 | DEVICE MANAGEMENT USING VIRTUAL INTERFACES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - Methods managing data communication between a peripheral device and host computer system are provided. A physical interface for communicating data between a peripheral device and the plurality of applications executing on the host computer system is opened and controlled by a software module. A first virtual interface and a second virtual interface of the software module are exposed to an operating system of the host computer system, and the operating system exposes the first virtual interface and the second virtual interface to the first application and the second application. The first virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the first application through the physical interface, and the second virtual interface is used for communicating data between the peripheral device and the second application through the physical interface. | 04-02-2015 |
20150149668 | COMBINATION COMPUTING DEVICE AND GAME CONTROLLER WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE SECTION - A combination generally directed to a combination computing device and game controller. The computing device provides a plurality of sides, in which each of the sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The game controller provides a communication port interacting with the computing device, the communication port providing a communication link and a pair of confinement structures, the pair of confinement structures adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device, and an input device attached to and in electronic communication with the communication port. The input device is a separate and distinct structure from the communication port, forming no structural portion of the communication port. | 05-28-2015 |
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