| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20080222315 | PROXY ASSOCIATION FOR DEVICES - A first connection is established between a first device and a host, wherein the first device is host-capable. A second connection is established between a second device and the host. Proxy association is performed between the first device and the second device by the host to associate the first and second devices, wherein the first and second devices are unable to directly associate, wherein the host passes association information between the first and second devices. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090265333 | PRE-PURCHASE DEVICE INTEROPERABILITY VALIDATION - An interoperability assessment between two or more devices can be based on the devices' specifications and on empirical evidence of interoperability. Comparisons between the devices' capabilities can provide an initial assessment of interoperability, which can be further supported, or contradicted, by empirical evidence. Interoperability determinations can leverage existing data collection, such as error reporting and user identities to obtain estimates of empirical usage of devices, and to provide for a level of automation for requesting users. Interoperability determinations can also be offered, with identity protection limitations, for users other than the requesting user to facilitate gift-giving or agent purchasing. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100031320 | USER INDICATOR SIGNIFYING A SECURE MODE - Computer-readable media, computerized methods, and computer systems for alerting a user that an operating system has entered a secure mode is provided. Initially, inputs are received at an operating system residing in a default mode. Typically, the default mode allows applications running on the operating system to access the inputs. If the inputs are identified as a call to perform a protected operation, the operating system is transitioned from the default mode to the secure mode. Typically, the secure mode restricts the applications from intercepting the inputs. The transition to the secure mode is automatically communicated to the user via an indicator device. Generally, automatic communication includes providing a message from the operating system to the indicator device over a secure pathway that triggers the indicator device to generate a user-perceivable output. Accordingly, the operating system exerts exclusive control over the operation of the indicator device. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100153760 | Power Settings in Wireless Ultra-Wide band Universal Serial Bus - Various embodiments enable a host controller, through its Protocol Adaption Layer (PAL) driver, to efficiently manage power consumption by employing “sleep mode” and “active mode” power settings. In some embodiments, the PAL driver may employ sleep mode settings to transition the host controller from an idle state to an energy conserving sleep state. In further embodiments, the PAL driver may use active mode settings to govern communications between the host controller and various devices, such as WUSB devices and others, thereby conserving power. | 06-17-2010 |
