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20080209082 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, REPRODUCTION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The method for controlling according to the present invention is a method for controlling a reproduction device which reproduces data held in a USB device connected to a USB terminal, and which includes: a connection detecting step of detecting that the USB device is connected to the USB terminal; a call transmitting step of transmitting a call to the USB device, in the case where the connection of the USB device is detected; a first response detecting step of detecting, during the first waiting time, a response from the USB device to the call transmitted in the call transmitting step; a second response detecting step of detecting, during the second waiting time different from the first waiting time, the response from the USB device to the call transmitted in the call transmitting step, in the case where the response from the USB device is not detected in the first response detecting step; and a reproducing step of reproducing the data held in the USB device, in the case where the response from the USB device is detected in the first response detecting step or the second response detecting step. | 08-28-2008 |
20080222316 | Communication system, communication method, and communication device - A disclosed communication system, communication method, and communication device enable an intended command to be easily acquired from a movement of an operator and executed. The communication system includes a first communication device and a second communication device communicating with each other. The first communication device includes a physical quantity detection unit that detects a physical quantity that changes as the first communication device moves. Based on an increase or a decrease in the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity detection unit, a communication direction is determined by a direction determination unit of the first communication device. Based on the thus determined communication direction, a communication unit of the first communication device communicates with the second communication device. | 09-11-2008 |
20080228953 | Signal playback system with a dynamic wiring aid and method thereof - A signal playback system includes a plurality of connection interfaces installed for connecting at least one external device, an input interface for selecting one of the plurality of connection interfaces to be connected to the external device, a display device for displaying connecting information of the plurality of connection interfaces, and a logic unit for controlling the display device to display the corresponding connecting information according to the connection interface selected by the input interface. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228954 | Computer, IO expansion device and method for recognizing connection of IO expansion device - A computer main unit and a PCI_Box (# | 09-18-2008 |
20080228955 | Method and mechanism for cataloguing information on devices in a computing system - In a computing network containing multiple computing devices, a network card in a computing device provides the ability for the computing device to transmit specific types of information while the computing device is in an inactive state. The network card contains processing capabilities that enable it to detect and receive an inquiry directed to that device, process the inquiry, retrieve the requested data which is stored in the network card and transmit that information to the requester. The ability of the network card to perform this enables system administrators to perform certain system maintenance functions while a computer may be in a power off or hibernate state instead if having to power on the computing device. | 09-18-2008 |
20080235406 | System and method for upgrading the functionality of a controlling device in a secure manner - Secure access to a database of upgrade data is provided by storing an encryption key value in a cable used to interconnect a first device and a second device that is associated with the database of upgrade data. The second device allows access to the database of upgrade data via the cable only when the cable is first positively authenticated by the second device through use of the encryption key value stored in the cable. | 09-25-2008 |
20080235407 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING I/O CONNECTOR CONFIGURATION - A system for automatically determining a configuration of an I/O connector panel is disclosed. The system provides information about the capabilities of the connector card to a memory within the connector card, examining the information in the memory. The system further downloads at least one driver to a system coupled to the I/O connector panel based upon the examined information. The I/O capabilities of a platform (as determined by an I/O panel or other hardware that contains some identification mechanism that defines the I/O capabilities) is within the connector card. This mechanism is then used to determine what software to “preload” into a system so that as new I/O devices are added in the field, the required software for these devices has already been preloaded. | 09-25-2008 |
20080244108 | PER-PORT UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS DISABLE - A device and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a register to store a universal serial bus (USB) port disable bit for an individual USB port. The device also includes a USB individual port disable unit that is capable of reading the USB port disable bit and disabling the individual USB port when the bit is set. | 10-02-2008 |
20080263234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING EXTERNAL DEVICE BY PORTABLE TERMINAL - Disclosed are a system, a method and device for recognizing an external device by a portable terminal. The external device determines whether the external device has recognized the portable terminal according to signals with a predetermined form, which have been output from the portable terminal regardless of the on/off state of the power source thereof, and outputs signals for a predetermined period of time according to a result of the determination. Thereafter, the portable terminal recognizes the external device according to the number or the form of signals input from the external device through a recognition node for a predetermined period of time. As a result, the portable terminal can recognize more various external devices, such as an external battery and a charging cradle which provides stereo sound, by using the recognition node of the portable terminal. | 10-23-2008 |
20080270639 | Optimized Non-Volatile Storage Systems - A memory card that adapts its operation according to the application to which it applied or the conditions under which it is operated. This allows the card to dynamical self optimize. In a first set of embodiments, the card uses host profiling where it will learn about the host during host-card interactions and the card's controller will optimize its algorithms accordingly. In another set of embodiments, the host and card will report to one another their capabilities for a quality of service negotiation. A further set of embodiments allows the storage device to memorize access sequences issued by the host under various predefined conditions, such as host reset or a power on boot sequence. The storage device can use this information to optimize operation for the expected commands. On deviation from an expected sequence, the device would memorize the new command sequence and save it, thus operating in a self-adaptive manner. | 10-30-2008 |
20080281995 | ADDRESS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND VIDEO APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An address management method and a video apparatus using the same are provided. The address management method includes determining whether an external device is connected or not; when determining the connection to the external device, generating an invalidation message for invalidating an address; and transmitting the generated invalidation message to the external device. Accordingly, when the port connection is changed, the physical address can be correctly updated by invalidating the former physical address. | 11-13-2008 |
20080313358 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN EMBEDDED CONTROLLER WITHIN A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system that communicates with an embedded controller within a computing device. During operation, the system queries the embedded controller to obtain information describing an interface for interacting with a functionality provided by the embedded controller. The system then receives a response from the computing device which includes a reference to a metadata object describing the interface. If the metadata object refers to other metadata objects, the system recursively queries the embedded controller to obtain information about the other metadata objects until a complete description of the interface is obtained. | 12-18-2008 |
20090013097 | METHOD AND RELATED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURING USB ENDPOINT RESOURCE - A method for dynamically configuring USB endpoint resource includes providing a USB endpoint resource having a plurality of endpoint access units, detecting and determining a total number of a plurality of USB endpoints and characteristics of each USB endpoint, portioning out the plurality of endpoint access units for use by each USB endpoint. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNIVERSAL WEB ACCESS FUNCTIONALITY - A flexible electronic asset management system using Ethernet connectivity for electronic devices is presented. The invention enables multiple electronic devices to be controlled, monitored, and accessed from any browser connected to a computer network. A flattened stack approach is used to process network packet data. The flattened stack approach treats the network packet as a single string of data and uses the first few bytes of information to decide whether to drop or process the incoming data thus providing for faster network traffic processing. Since the lowest layer of the OSI stack has knowledge of what applications are active in the upper layers, the flattened stack allows the packet to be discarded at the earliest possible point so no processing power is wasted. The flattened stack also organizes its check/processing based on the raw data stream thus minimizing buffer requirements and providing for easier implementation into hardware. | 01-08-2009 |
20090024769 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, OPERATING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING DEVICE - An operating device includes a connecting portion connectable to an external memory device storing operation data, an operation detecting portion that detects a positional change of the enclosure of the connected external memory device as an operation carried out on the external memory device, and an operation control portion that gives a command for executing a given action to an electronic equipment (image processing apparatus, etc.) according to the detection result. The above operation data is the data that presets a command for causing the electronic equipment to execute a specific action in correspondence to an operation on the external memory device. The operation control portion reads operation data out of the connected external memory device, and gives a command for executing a specific action to a main CPU of the electronic equipment based on an operation detected by the operation detecting portion and the read operation data. | 01-22-2009 |
20090037612 | TRANSFERABLE COMPONENT THAT EFFECTUATES PLUG-AND-PLAY - A plug-and-play system comprises an agent component that includes instructions for enabling a first device and a mobile device to be compatible upon detecting a connection between the first device and the second device. A transfer component pushes the agent component from the mobile device to the first device, the agent component executes upon reaching the first device. For example, the mobile device can be a mobile phone, a PDA, a personal organizer, and the like, and the first device can be a personal computer, a laptop computer, or a mobile device. | 02-05-2009 |
20090043919 | Removable device detecting method - According to an aspect of an embodiment, an apparatus includes: a connector for connecting a removable device; a first detector for detecting a change of a signal indicative of a state of a connection between the removable device and the connector; a second detector for detecting acceleration applied to apparatus; and a controller for determining the state of the connection between the removable device and the connector upon detecting the change of the signal and the information of the acceleration. | 02-12-2009 |
20090049207 | Network Scanning and Management in a Device Type Manager of Type Device - A method of communicating with a device using a Field Device Tool (FDT) framework, such that the device operates in a process control environment and is communicatively coupled to a communication link, includes generating an instance of a scan capable device type manager (DTM) of type device that represents the device in the FDT framework, communicatively connecting the instance of the scan capable DTM to a communication channel which corresponds to the communication link, scanning the communication link to discover the device using the instance of the scan capable DTM, and obtaining an address of the discovered device at the scan capable DTM. | 02-19-2009 |
20090070493 | Interconnect component and device configuration generation - A method of generating a configuration of an integrated circuit | 03-12-2009 |
20090089462 | OPTIMISATION OF THE SELECTION OF STORAGE DEVICE PORTS - A port optimisation component and method for selecting a pair of ports, each port having predetermined operating parameters, for connecting to a storage device in a storage area network, the port optimisation component comprising: a determination component for requesting configuration data and policy data pertaining to a storage device in response to a request to configure access to the storage device; and the determination component for comparing the configuration data to the policy data to determine a difference in operating parameters for each storage device port located on the storage device and in dependence on the detected difference, selecting a pair of ports having a preferred operating parameter. | 04-02-2009 |
20090132730 | APPPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER TO USB DEVICE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling power to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling power to a USB device, the USB device being used to connect a Personal Computer (PC) with a peripheral device, the power control apparatus including a plug-in port for connecting the peripheral device with the PC, a state detector for detecting whether the peripheral device is in a preparation completion state, a power supply unit for supplying power to the USB device, and a power control unit for controlling the power supply unit so that power is supplied to the USB device if it is determined that the peripheral device is in a plugged-in state, and if it is determined that the peripheral device is in a preparation completion state by the state detector. Accordingly, the present invention performs the supply of power only when the peripheral device is plugged into the USB device and its internal application program is in a preparation completion state, so that it can prevent power from being unnecessarily consumed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090144460 | System for detecting a peripheral device - A system for detecting a peripheral device is used to detect whether the peripheral device is completely inserted into a peripheral interface slot of a mother board before booting. When the peripheral device is inserted into the peripheral interface slot, the system judges whether the peripheral device is completely inserted into the peripheral interface slot according to a potential of fins of the peripheral interface slot. If the system detects that the peripheral device has not been completely inserted into the peripheral interface slot before booting, a booting procedure of the mother board is interrupted and an alarm signal is output. | 06-04-2009 |
20090157910 | INFORMATION PLAYBACK APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PLAYBACK METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information playback apparatus according to one embodiment includes a storage module configured to store a vendor table including a formal vendor ID of a self apparatus and one or more registered vendor IDs, and vendor commands respectively associated with the formal vendor ID and the registered vendor IDs, a connection module configured to connect a partner device so as to transfer video data, audio data, and vendor commands, a detection module configured to detect a vendor ID of the partner device, and a vendor ID control module configured to transmit either one of the formal vendor ID of the self apparatus and a temporary vendor ID of the self apparatus selected from the registered vendor IDs to the partner device based on the vendor ID of the partner device. | 06-18-2009 |
20090172210 | Methods and apparatuses for wireless network communications - In some embodiments a method is disclosed that includes creating a network connection status between a host device and a peripheral network device, determining characteristics of the peripheral device such as receive capacity or a quality of service classification for the transmission and flow control for performing control and data transfers. A transfer is initiated when a uniform serial bus request block (URB) is generated by a host application. The URB can have parameters that can be utilized to generate a transaction over a wireless network providing Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090193157 | LINK STATE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR NETWORK CABLE - A link detection system for a network cable is applicable for detecting a connection state of the network cable. If the network cable is connected to the link detection system, the network state detection unit sends a voltage level of a first signal, so as to turn on the power supply of the LAN controller. If the network cable is unplugged, the LAN controller sends a second signal, so as to turn off the power supply of the LAN controller. Alternatively, if the network cable is linked to the network interface in an idle contact state, the network state detection unit sends another voltage level of the first signal, so as to not turn on the power supply of the LAN controller, thereby reducing the power consumption of the personal computer. | 07-30-2009 |
20090193158 | STORAGE SYSTEM, DEVICE CONTROLLER, AND IMPROPER CABLE CONNECTION DETERMINATION METHOD - A storage system in which a plurality of storage device enclosures having duplicated device controllers are connected through cable connections, the storage system includes a device controller information management section that manages a state of a corresponding device controller in a storage device enclosure as device controller information, and an management section that manages the plurality of storage device enclosures, the overall management section includes an improper connection determination section that determines whether an improper connection in a cable connection between device controllers in the different storage device enclosures exists or not based on a connection state of the device controller according to a connection order of the cables, and based on the device controller information acquired from the device controller information management section corresponding to each of the device controllers. | 07-30-2009 |
20090198841 | INTERFACE DETECTING CIRCUIT AND INTERFACE DETECTING METHOD - An interface detecting circuit and interface detecting method are provided, whereby operations can be carried out depending on peripheral devices connected to USB terminals, and whereby the system can be simplified and software load can be reduced. A pull-down resistor is connected to an ID terminal of a Mini-A receptacle of a peripheral device, the voltage generated by the pull-down resistor, which is pulled down by the ID terminal of the Mini-A receptacle of the peripheral device, and a pull-up resistor, which is pulled up by the ID terminal of a Mini-B receptacle of a device, is detected in an analog fashion, using a detecting section comprised of comparators, and, via a logic section, a logic output is subjected to noise cancellation in a filter section and is memorized in a register section. The operations of other devices are determined according to the states memorized in the register section. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198842 | System And Method For Identifying Lost/Stale Hardware In A Computing System - A system and method for identifying lost/stale peripheral hardware devices connected to an enterprise computer system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for identifying lost peripheral hardware devices connected to an enterprise computer system includes initializing system memory by obtaining data structures associated with last detected connected peripheral hardware devices stored in an external database upon reboot, initiating an enterprise computer system wide scanning to obtain the detected data structures associated with current connected peripheral hardware devices during the reboot, and comparing the obtained data structures associated with the last detected connected peripheral hardware devices and the current connected peripheral hardware devices to determine whether there is any chance in system resources associated with the connected peripheral hardware devices during the reboot. | 08-06-2009 |
20090204729 | Identifying a Cable With a Connection Location - The illustrative embodiments provide a cable management system, a computer program product, a cable, a method for manufacturing a cable, and a method for guiding a user in identifying a connection location for a cable of interest. A processor, in a data processing system, receives a cable identification from the cable of interest. The processor then matches at least one connection location with the cable of interest based on the cable identification. Responsive to matching the at least one connection location with the cable of interest, the processor activates an indicator that identifies the at least one connection location for connecting the cable of interest. | 08-13-2009 |
20090210569 | MULTI-FUNCTION PERIPHERAL DEVICE, CORRESPONDING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM HAVING A PERIPHERAL AND A HOST COMMUNICATING VIA A SINGLE INTERFACE - The invention relates to an electronic system having at least one host processing electronic device and at least one peripheral electronic device. The peripheral electronic device performs at least two functions. The host processing electronic device and the peripheral electronic device are interconnected via at least one interface. The host processing electronic device and the peripheral electronic device communicate via a single, common, “multi-function” interface, so that the host processing electronic device and the peripheral electronic device exchange at least one item of data relative to each of the two functions via the multi-function interface. | 08-20-2009 |
20090228613 | HOST AND METHOD FOR TERMINATING DATA TRANSMISSION - A host includes a housing, one or more connectors, an interface controller, a sensor, a transmission control unit. The one or more connectors are mounted on the housing. The interface controller controls data transmission through the one or more connectors. The sensor is mounted on the housing for detecting a desired object near the sensor, and generates a sensor signal when presence of the desired object is ascertained. The transmission control unit is configured for monitoring the sensor, outputting a window in response to the sensor signal generated by the sensor, and controlling the interface controller to terminate the data transmission through the one or more connectors in response to a user input to the window. A related computer-implemented method for terminating data transmission is also provided. | 09-10-2009 |
20090240843 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads. | 09-24-2009 |
20090240844 | METHOD FOR ADDING HARDWARE - A method for adding hardware is provided. The method is adapted for connecting a Plug-and-Play (PNP) device to a computer through a universal serial bus port (USB port). The method includes activating an enumeration process. According to the enumeration process, a filter driver identifies a device type of the PNP device. If the device type is an excluded device type, the filter driver terminates the enumeration process. If the device type is an allowable device type, the enumeration process continuously progresses to add the PNP device onto the computer. | 09-24-2009 |
20090240845 | Audio help system - A communication system includes a communication device and a controller that detects input supplied to a vehicle subsystem. The controller consequently causes the communication device to output operational instruction information about the subsystem. | 09-24-2009 |
20090259774 | IDENTITY-DISTINGUISHABLE SENSING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for sensing identity-distinguishable applied to a computer are provided. The computer includes a detecting unit and a logging-in/out unit. The detecting unit is used for detecting an identifying chip having an identifying data. The logging-in/out unit is used for logging in the computer system by a personal identification data matching with the identifying data. The identity-distinguishable sensing method includes the following steps. Firstly, the identifying chip is detected. Next, the computer is logged in by the personal identification data matching with the identifying data. | 10-15-2009 |
20090271534 | Automated Exchangeable Docking Configuration - A base device meant to cooperate with one of a plurality of exchangeable docking adapters to enable the base device to cooperate with a personal portable device docked with the docking adapter to perform an audio/visual task. The base device incorporates a programmable logic that is programmed with a configuration data specifying a configuration of interconnections to enable the cooperation between the base device and the personal portable device, and may further incorporate a processor to execute a sequence of instructions of a routine causing the processor to cooperate with the personal portable device through the docking adapter to perform the task. The configuration data and/or the routine may be selected depending on which docking adapter is coupled to the base device, depending on a comparison of versions of configuration data and/or routine stored within one or both of the base device and the docking adapter, and/or depending on the identity of one or more of the base device, the docking adapter, the personal portable device, and the programmable logic. | 10-29-2009 |
20090276546 | TECHNIQUES FOR DETECTION AND SERIAL COMMUNICATION FOR A NON-USB SERIAL INTERFACE OVER USB CONNECTOR - According to an example embodiment, an apparatus may include a non-Universal Serial Bus (non-USB) serial interface, a USB connector, a first protection circuit connected between a first data connection of the non-USB serial interface and a first data connection of the USB connector, a second protection circuit connected between a second data connection of the non-USB serial interface and a second data connection of the USB connector, a processor, and a detection circuit connected to the second data connection of the USB connector, the detection circuit configured to output a signal to the processor indicating an attachment or connection of a second non-USB serial interface to the USB connector. | 11-05-2009 |
20090287853 | PORTABLE WIRELESS COMPATIBILITY DETECTION, LOCATION AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A portable (e.g., watch-sized) wireless electronic device configurable to reflect the identity, preferences or characteristics of the user, and adapted to determine the nearby presence and location of a compatibly configured device includes a microcontroller, data communications subsystem configured to enable two way digital radio communication; a received signal strength indicator subsystem operably coupled to the data communications subsystem and configured to provides a micro-controller subsystem with information about the strength of received signals; a range estimate indicator subsystem operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to display an estimate of the range to a target unit based on signal strength observed during a scan for the direction of maximum signal strength; a compatibility indicator subsystem operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to provide an indication of a possible degree of compatibility of a user assigned to a opposing unit; a computer interface subsystem adapted to communicate with a user's computer; and a user control subsystem configured to enable user input. | 11-19-2009 |
20090287854 | DETECTING DEVICE - A detecting device is mounted on a motherboard for detecting a connecting status of an external device. The detecting device includes a control chip, a pull-up element, a jack and a detecting chip. The jack has one or more first-type electrical wires, one or more second-type electrical wires and a third-type electrical wire. The first-type electrical wires are connected to the control chip for receiving and transmitting data. The second-type electrical wires are connected to a first voltage. The third-type electrical wire is connected to a second voltage through the pull-up element. The detecting chip has an I/O pin connected to the third-type electrical wire of the jack. When the external device is not connected to the jack, the third-type electrical wire is maintained at the second voltage. When the external device is connected to the jack, third-type electrical wire is not maintained at the second voltage. | 11-19-2009 |
20090307382 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HOT PLUGGING DETECTION OF A VIDEO CONNECTOR IN A COMPUTER DEVICE - A method and system are implemented to instantaneously detect a hot plugging of a video connector in a computer device by detecting a change in the electrical state of one ground pin of the video connector. The computer device comprises a video connector having at least two ground pins, a processing unit, and a hot-plugging detection circuit coupled between the processing unit and one of the ground pins of the video connector, wherein the hot-plugging detection circuit is configured to detect a hot plugging of the video connector based on a change in voltage potential of the ground pin. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307383 | DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM HAVING LOGICAL CHANNEL GROUPS - A distributed audio signal processing system having a plurality of linked audio signal processing units is disclosed. Each audio signal processing unit has physical channels for receiving and sending local audio signals and a high bandwidth interface for exchanging audio signals with other linked audio signal processing units. Each of the physical channels of each of the audio signal processing units is mapped to a corresponding global channel. Global channels can be combined to form virtual channels that can be processed as a signal channel. Combinations of virtual channels can be grouped into logical channel groups that can be controlled as a group. | 12-10-2009 |
20090313394 | Computer Device and Control Method for Connecting Computer Peripheral Equipment - A computer device and a control method for connecting computer peripheral equipment are provided. The computer device is used to be connected to the peripheral equipment, and it includes a connecting interface, a memory module storing a plurality of nonresident applications, a detecting module having a TSR detecting program and a retrieving module. When the TSR detecting program detects that the connecting interface is coupled to peripheral equipment, a detecting signal is generated. The retrieving module retrieves the nonresident applications corresponding to the peripheral equipment from the memory module according to the detecting signal and executes the nonresident applications. | 12-17-2009 |
20090319698 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An information processing system has a power supply section which detects a predetermined potential applied to a USB terminal and supplying the potential as a source potential, an information detection section which detects the predetermined information supplied to the USB terminal, and a processing section which executes, subsequent to the detection of the predetermined potential, the encryption process or the decryption process in accordance with at least the operating information supplied from the operation key arranged on the body and in accordance with the predetermined information supplied to the USB terminal after detection of the predetermined information. The recording and reproducing operation can be performed with the operating key on the body with power supplied only from the USB terminal. | 12-24-2009 |
20100005198 | DATA INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM, DATA INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS - A data input/output system, a data input/output system control method and a data input/output system control apparatus can be provided. In the data input/output system having input and output devices, it is determined and displayed whether an output device can output an input data received from an input device, thereby allowing the output device for outputting the input data to be easily selected with reliability by use of a minimum number of operations and thereby eliminating erroneous operations. | 01-07-2010 |
20100017543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM - A multiprocessor system used in a car, home, or office environment includes multiple processors that run different real-time applications. A dynamic configuration system runs on the multiple processors and includes a device manager, configuration manager, and data manager. The device manager automatically detects and adds new devices to the multiprocessor system, and the configuration manager automatically reconfigures which processors run the real-time applications. The data manager identifies the type of data generated by the new devices and identifies which devices in the multiprocessor system are able to process the data. | 01-21-2010 |
20100023650 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A SMART CARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FLASH MEMORY CONTROLLER TO DETECT LOGON AUTHENTICATION - A system and method of operating a device connected to a host computer in a manner to preserve knowledge of logon authentication status to the host computer. Upon initialization of the device perform a pattern matching operation of an instruction sequence received by the second microcontroller. When the instruction sequence matches a prestored sequence indicative of performance of a logon process on the host computer tracking a logon state by the second microcontroller. Exchanging the logon state between the second and first microcontrollers such that when the second microcontroller resets, the second microcontroller may recover the logon state from the first microcontroller. Other systems and methods are disclosed. | 01-28-2010 |
20100030925 | PRINTER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A printer includes: a USB connector that is detachably connected to a USB interface forming a data communication channel through which data can be exchanged between the printer and an external device; a second connector that is constantly connected to a second interface that is provided independently of the USB interface and forms a data communication channel through which data can be exchanged between the printer and the external device; a USB connection detection section that detects whether the USB interface is connected to the USB connector; a signal channel selection section that receives a switch control signal from the USB connection detection section and switches a data communication channel from the data communication channel using the second interface through which data is exchanged between the printer and external device to a data communication channel using the USB interface; a signal conversion section that is provided between the signal channel selection section and second connector and coverts USB data signal into a data signal for the second interface and vice versa; and a USB controller that controls USB connection. | 02-04-2010 |
20100057946 | TYPE A USB RECEPTACLE WITH PLUG DETECTION - A modified Series A universal serial bus (USB) receptacle connector is equipped with the functionality to allow the electronic system in which it resides to be configured either as a host device or a peripheral device. The modified USB Series A receptacle connector, according to one embodiment of the invention may include a mechanism such as an additional pin or a mechanical switch to detect the presence of a standard USB Series A plug being inserted into it. Upon detection of a plug, an algorithm may allow the system to determine whether it is to act as a host device or a peripheral device and to determine which device supplies power. | 03-04-2010 |
20100070660 | Detecting access of video teleconferencing endpoint hardware device serial port - That a serial port of a video teleconferencing endpoint hard device has been accessed is detected. In response to detecting that the serial port of the device has been accessed, one or more actions are performed. These actions include alerting a user that the serial port has been accessed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100088432 | APPARATUS FOR MANAGING HOST BUS ADAPTER - A server is installed with host bus adapters (HBAs). The HBA causes light-emitting components thereon to emit light in abnormal light emission patterns upon falling into an abnormal condition, and in predetermined light emission patterns upon receiving a predetermined command. A method for managing the HBA includes storing abnormal light emission patterns of the HBA, detecting an abnormality as to whether a predetermined HBA is in an abnormal condition, obtaining current light emission patterns of a light-emitting component of an abnormal HBA which is detected to be in the abnormal condition in the detecting, and controlling light emission by sending the predetermined command to all of the HBAs except the abnormal one to cause the light-emitting components thereof to emit light in the predetermined light emission patterns, when the current light emission patterns, obtained in the obtaining, do not match the abnormal light emission patterns stored in the storing. | 04-08-2010 |
20100095026 | Communication System, Host Device, and Terminal Device - Provided is a host device ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100121991 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING MOBILE TERMINAL ON EXTERNAL DEVICE BASIS AND EXTERNAL DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A method of controlling a mobile terminal on an external device basis and an external device operation system using the same are provided. The system includes a connector for connecting an external device, a switch for determining a type of the external device connected to the connector and switching according to the type thereof, a transceiver to be connected, if the external device is an external device which requires a high speed data transmission, to the external device according to switching of the switch, and a USB switch to be connected, if the external device is an external device which does not require a high speed data transmission, to the external device according to switching of the switch. | 05-13-2010 |
20100169511 | Universal serial bus host to host communications - In some embodiments a detector detects a host or device coupled via a link. A port negotiates with a port of the detected host or device and determines whether to operate as a host and/or as a device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169512 | Method and Apparatus for Enabling Enhanced USB Interaction - Systems and methods for configuring a universal serial bus (USB) including for connection by a peripheral device by detecting an attach event at a USB port on the peripheral device; receiving, at the USB port, a first request for device identification; sending, at the USB port, a first identification data; receiving, at the USB port, a query related to the first identification data, the query indicating software associated with the vendor identifier is supported by the sender of the query; simulating a detach and then an attach at the USB port; receiving, at the USB port, a second request for device identification; and sending, at the USB port, a second identification data that includes an indication that the peripheral device supports at least one function from a plurality of functions that are different from the functionality defined by a generic device class code. | 07-01-2010 |
20100205327 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROGRAM CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A program starting unit starts a program stored in an external recording medium connected to an external recording medium connecting unit. An external device connection detecting unit detects a connection of an external device to an external device connecting unit. A first information acquiring unit acquires first information related to the external device connected to the external device connecting unit. A second information acquiring unit acquires second information related to an external device that can be utilized by executing the program. A determining unit determines whether the external device can be utilized, by comparing the first information and the second information. When it is determined that the external device can be utilized, a control unit controls the external device. On the other hand, when it is determined that the external device cannot be utilized, an informing unit informs that the external device cannot be utilized to a user. | 08-12-2010 |
20100211701 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERIAL BUS CONNECTIVITY - Versatile serial bus connectivity is provided for enabling detection and use of passive media output devices that connect to a host device through a serial bus connector. In addition, serial bus connectivity is extended to video output devices that can use analog video data. | 08-19-2010 |
20100228893 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING PERIPHERAL DEVICE - The invention provides a method for an electronic device for automatically detecting and identifying a peripheral device. The electronic device comprises a connector having a first pin and a second pin and connects to a peripheral device through the connector. The method comprises the steps of determining whether the peripheral device is connected to the connector; reading a first state of the first pin and the second pin when determining that the peripheral device is connected to the connector; setting a voltage of the first pin to a first voltage level and then reading a second state of the first pin and the second pin; and identifying the peripheral device according to the first state and the second state. The invention also provides an electronic device and an electronic system utilizing the above-mentioned method. | 09-09-2010 |
20100235546 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE ACCESSORY DETECTION AND MODE NEGOTIATION - Methods and apparatus for providing device detection and operational mode negotiation entirely over extant high-speed data bus pins or terminals. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and apparatus are disclosed enabling detection, negotiation and serial/video data transfer over USB 2.0 data interface pins in order to consolidate pin count on the interface and associated connector. Existing USB detection mechanisms are also leveraged to the maximum extent so as to eliminate the need for additional detection protocols. This approach allows for smaller connector and parent device form factor, while still maintaining all of the functional capabilities required for that interface. The breadth of USB-capable devices supported by such an interface is also markedly improved over prior art techniques. | 09-16-2010 |
20100241768 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ICON DISPLAY CORRESPONDING TO A USB MASS STORAGE, ASSOCIATED PERSONAL COMPUTER, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING AN ASSOCIATED USB MASS STORAGE DRIVER - A method for controlling icon display corresponding to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mass Storage is provided. The USB Mass Storage is electrically connected to a USB port of a personal computer. The method includes: when it is detected that there is nothing inserted into any memory card slot of the USB Mass Storage, preventing the USB Mass Storage from triggering a specific icon to be displayed, wherein the specific icon is selectively utilized for indicating that at least one USB device is electrically connected to the personal computer; and when it is detected that a memory card is inserted into any of at least one memory card slot of the USB Mass Storage, allowing the specific icon to be displayed. An associated personal computer and a storage medium storing an associated USB Mass Storage driver for controlling icon display corresponding to the USB Mass Storage are further provided. | 09-23-2010 |
20100262726 | Method and apparatus for implementing a limited functionality embedded universal serial (USB) host controller on a fully functional downstream USB port - A method and apparatus for allowing a limited functionality Universal Serial Bus (USB) host controller to manage specific USB peripheral devices on a downstream facing USB port is provided. The port is also capable of dynamically interfacing to any USB compliant peripheral device, even one not supported directly by the limited capabilities of the host controller. | 10-14-2010 |
20100293302 | Information Processing Apparatus - An information processing apparatus includes a connector that conforms to a Universal Serial Bus standard. The information processing apparatus detects voltages at signal terminals of the connector a plurality of times, and judges a type of an apparatus connected to the connector by using detection results obtained the plurality of times. | 11-18-2010 |
20100293303 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING DATA BETWEEN VEHICLE AND PORTABLE TERMINAL AND INTERFACE DEVICE THEREFOR - A method of transferring data between a vehicle and a portable terminal and an interface device therefor are provided. According to the method and the device, compatibility can be maintained by normalizing data transfer interface between the vehicle and various portable terminals and an image taken inside or outside the vehicle can be provided to the portable terminal. In addition, interface enabling data communication with a device having an additional function such as an automobile black box can be provided. | 11-18-2010 |
20100312923 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF PROTECTING USB PORTS AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of protecting an electronic device's USB ports is provided. The method includes: determining whether an external device is connected to a USB port of the electronic device; determining which driver is for driving the external device connected to the USB port according to a primary ID of the external device; determining whether the external device is currently being driven by the driver; displaying an icon corresponding to the external device if the external device is not currently being driven by the driver; and running the driver to drive the external device when the icon is clicked. A related electronic device is also provided. | 12-09-2010 |
20100332691 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An information processing apparatus includes an interface unit configured to connect with a peripheral device capable of loading a storage medium, a first processing unit configured to execute a process for causing the storage medium inserted into the peripheral device connected to the interface unit to be in an unusable state, a connection detection unit configured to detect that the peripheral device is connected to the interface unit, a determination unit configured to determine whether the storage medium which is caused by the first processing unit to be in the unusable state is inserted into the peripheral device detected by the connection detection unit, and a control unit configured to control the first processing unit to cause the storage medium to be in the unusable state according to the determination unit determining that the storage medium which is caused by the first processing unit to be in the unusable state is inserted into the peripheral device. | 12-30-2010 |
20110029698 | STORAGE SYSTEM AND ITS MULTIPLE EXTENT EXCLUSIVE CONTROL METHOD - Proposed is technology for shortening the time required for analyzing and processing commands issued from multiple hosts and speeding up the processing. When a controller receives a command including random IO processing and the reception of commands is complete, it determines whether the valid extents prescribed in seek parameters attached to an LOC command overlap, and executes extent exclusive wait processing which causes access to the logical volume to enter a wait state or access processing to the logical volume based on the determination result. If the reception of commands is incomplete, the controller determines whether the access ranges (extents) designated in a DX command overlap, and executes extent exclusive wait processing or access processing to the logical volume based on the determination result. | 02-03-2011 |
20110047300 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION PARAMETER MONITORING FOR WIND ENERGY INSTALLATIONS - A method for automatic configuration parameter monitoring for wind energy installations. The method includes generating a nominal configuration parameter set for a wind energy installation, storing the nominal configuration parameter set in a database, automatically detecting an actual configuration parameter set for the wind energy installation, automatically comparing the nominal configuration parameter set with the actual configuration parameter set, and outputting a warning message in the event of discrepancies between the actual configuration parameter set and the nominal configuration parameter set. A system for implementing the method can include a wind energy installation with a communication unit, a server, and a database. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047301 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICE - A method of connecting an external device to an apparatus including calculating a time during which the external device is located within a reference range from the apparatus when a distance between the apparatus and the external device is within the reference range, and connecting the apparatus to the external device when the calculated time exceeds a critical value. | 02-24-2011 |
20110066766 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A control apparatus connectable to a plurality of electronic units via a bus, the control apparatus controlling operations of the plurality of electronic units, the control apparatus includes a first storage section for storing an operating information used for operating each of the plurality of electronic units, a second storage section for storing an identifying information used for identifying each of the electronic units, a controller for controlling to receive a start notification of one of the electronic units, query the one of the electronic units about the identifying information, receive the identifying information from the one of the electronic units, compare the received identifying information with the stored identifying information in the second storage section, and query the one of the electronic units about an operating information when the received identifying information is different from the stored identifying information. | 03-17-2011 |
20110087806 | Dual-Mode Data Transfer of Uncompressed Multimedia Contents or Data Communications - A system and corresponding method for transferring data. Data may be selectively communicated via a USB port of a device. An indication of a device type may be received at the USB port from an external interface. USB protocol data or uncompressed high definition media data may be caused to be selectively supplied to the USB port as a function of the indication. The selected data may be transmitted via the USB port to an external interface. The uncompressed high definition media data may include at least one lane of media data or multimedia data in accordance with a DisplayPort standard. In some embodiments, either USB protocol data or multimedia data comprising audio data and uncompressed high definition video data may be caused to be selectively supplied to the USB port as a function of the indication. The indication may be a data format signal. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087807 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEDIA MANAGEMENT, SUCH AS MANAGEMENT OF MEDIA TO AND FROM A MEDIA STORAGE LIBRARY, INCLUDING REMOVABLE MEDIA - A system and method for determining media to be exported out of a media library is described. In some examples, the system determines a media component to be exported, determines the media component is in the media library for a specific process, and exports the media component after the process is completed. | 04-14-2011 |
20110093624 | TYPE A USB RECEPTACLE WITH PLUG DETECTION - A modified Series A universal serial bus (USB) receptacle connector is equipped with the functionality to allow the electronic system in which it resides to be configured either as a host device or a peripheral device. The modified USB Series A receptacle connector, according to one embodiment of the invention may include a mechanism such as an additional pin or a mechanical switch to detect the presence of a standard USB Series A plug being inserted into it. Upon detection of a plug, an algorithm may allow the system to determine whether it is to act as a host device or a peripheral device and to determine which device supplies power. | 04-21-2011 |
20110106984 | RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE, METHOD OF RESPONDING TO HOST APPARATUS AND PROGRAM - There is provided a radio communication device including: a host connection interface which is connected to a host apparatus and receives commands input from the host apparatus; a radio communication interface which performs radio communication with another radio communication device; and a controlling unit which controls operation of the host connection interface and the radio communication interface, wherein the controlling unit controls the host connection interface to output device information indicating that the device itself is a peripheral device capable of accessing a storage medium to the host apparatus in response to a command indicating inquiry about information regarding the device. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106985 | Input Device - In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an input device includes: a state detection portion to detect a state of a connected external device; a signal generation portion to generate a pulse signal predetermined for the detected state; a signal detection portion responsive to detection of a pulse signal to output a state signal predetermined for the detected pulse signal; and an opening/closing portion to open/close a circuit that connects the signal generation portion with the signal detection portion. | 05-05-2011 |
20110131345 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A USB HOST - A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads. | 06-02-2011 |
20110145444 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF OBTAINING CONNECTION RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERFACES AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES - An electronic device includes interfaces adapted to electrically connect peripheral devices, a searching unit, an obtaining unit, a receiving unit, a comparing unit, and an output unit. Each interface has an exclusive first identifying code. Each peripheral device has an exclusive second identifying code. A one to one relationship exists between the first identifying codes and the second identifying codes. The searching unit generates a searching signal responding to user's operations. The obtaining unit obtains the first indentifying codes of the interfaces responding to the searching signal. The receiving unit receives the second indentifying codes of the peripheral devices responding to the searching signal. The comparing unit compares the first obtained identifying codes and the received second indentifying codes to determine a connection relationship between the interfaces and the peripheral devices according to the one to one relationship. The output unit delivers the connection relationship. | 06-16-2011 |
20110145445 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USB CONNECTION IN A MULTI-PROCESSOR DEVICE - Disclosed are apparatus and methods for use in a USB device with multiple processors, allowing shared USB connectivity in the device. The disclosed apparatus and methods allow selective coupling of a first processor to a USB port of the device or to a USB hub operable to route a plurality of USB connections including connection of a second processor to the port. Providing selective coupling of the processors to the port by switching the coupling of the first processor and selectively powering the hub on and off for selective coupling of the second processor, thereby selectively enabling tethered networking such as wireless networking, affords increased power savings in the device. Furthermore, default coupling of the first processor to the port allows for USB battery charger detection, or direct connectivity to USB peripheral devices, as well as providing programming capability via the default coupling of the port to the first processor. | 06-16-2011 |
20110153874 | DATA RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A data recording apparatus includes a connection unit which is capable of connecting, as a recording medium, a first recording medium having a predetermined function and a second recording medium that does not have the predetermined function. The data recording apparatus detects a connection status of the recording medium to the connection unit, controls a menu concerning setting of the predetermined function. If the detection unit detects that the first recording medium is connected to the connection unit, the data recording apparatus makes the menu operable. If the detection unit detects that the first recording medium is removed and then detects that the second recording medium is connected to the connection unit, the data recording apparatus makes the menu inoperable, and maintains the menu in the operable state during a period from removal of the first recording medium to connection of the second recording medium to the connection unit. | 06-23-2011 |
20110173352 | Power Reduction on Idle Communication Lanes - A method for communication includes establishing a full-duplex communication link between first and second nodes. The link includes multiple first lanes for conveying first communication traffic in a first link direction and multiple second lanes for conveying second communication traffic in a second link direction. Signals are exchanged between the first and second nodes to indicate a requested change in lane activity in the first link direction. Responsively to the signals, a number of the first lanes that are active is changed so that the first node conveys the first communication traffic to the second node over a first number of the first lanes, while the second node conveys the second communication traffic to the first node over a second number of the second lanes, which is different from the first number. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179195 | FIELD UPGRADABLE FIRMWARE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An electronic device includes an input/output (I/O) interface and a plurality of memory elements comprising a non-volatile memory portion for storing a default firmware and a working memory portion having a firmware area. The device also includes a controller coupled to the I/O interface and the memory elements, where the controller is configured for operating the memory elements, according to the firmware area, and for monitoring the I/O interface. In the device, the controller is also configured for loading the default firmware into the firmware area when the controller is enabled and for granting access to the firmware area for loading an alternate firmware if a bypass code is detected at the I/O interface. | 07-21-2011 |
20110202692 | COMPUTER PERIPHERAL APPARATUS - The present invention discloses a computer peripheral apparatus. The computer peripheral apparatus includes an USB hub, at least one build-in card reader, and a controller. Each build-in card reader is electrically connected to one built-in downstream port of the USB hub. The controller connects to the USB hub and the build-in card reader to monitor the connection requirement of the build-in card reader. When the controller determines the build-in card reader does not need to be kept connected, the controller sets the status of its corresponding built-in downstream port as a “first status,” which defines the corresponding built-in downstream port is not connected. Thus, the computer system is informed that the built-in downstream port is not connected. Therefore, if there are no USB devices connecting to other downstream ports of the USB hub, the entire computer peripheral apparatus can enter into hibernation mode, thereby lowering the power consumption | 08-18-2011 |
20110231583 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SIMULATING KEYBOARD INPUT - A computer system includes a storage device and a computer. The storage device stores at least one key code. The computer executes at least one command corresponding to the at least one key code, and the storage device sends the at least one key code to the computer. The computer executes the at least one command according to the at least one key code, wherein the key code simulates keyboard input. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231584 | Device management apparatus, device management system, information management method, information management program and recording medium storing the program therein - A device management apparatus connected to one or more devices via a data transmission channel includes an input information holding unit for holding an input information group including one or more pieces of input information, each of which is to be connected to device information of a device; a device search unit for detecting the devices by a search; a device information acquiring unit for acquiring the device information from the devices; a cross-checking unit for cross-checking information items of the input information with those of the device information; and a registering and updating unit for performing data registration/update by, when the cross-checking unit determines that there is a common information item between the input information and the device information, connecting a piece of input information to the device information based on item entries of the common information item, and storing the connected information as registry management information. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE TYPE OF INTERFACE TO WHICH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE IS CONNECTED - A peripheral device is connectable to a computer having one of a first interface and a second interface. The first interface communicates with the peripheral device over a differential data connection having a first data conductor and a second data conductor. The second interface communicates with the peripheral device over a clock conductor and a single ended data connection which includes a data conductor. The peripheral device has first and second communication conductors configured for connection to the first and second data conductors in the differential data connection when the computer includes the first interface and is configured for connection to the first data conductor in the single ended data connection and the clock conductor when the computer is provided with the second interface. The peripheral device includes an interface detection component coupled to the first and second communication conductors and configured to detect which of the first and second interfaces the peripheral device is connected to. The peripheral device also includes a controller component configured to communicate between the peripheral device according to a protocol corresponding to the detected interface. | 09-22-2011 |
20110246681 | APPARATUS INTEROPERABLE WITH BACKWARD COMPATIBLE OPTICAL USB DEVICE - An apparatus configured to couple to a universal serial bus (USB) 3.0 connector. The apparatus includes a management controller configured to couple to the USB 3.0 connector. The management controller is configured to detect from behavior on the D+ and D− pins of the USB 3.0 connector whether a device plugged into the USB 3.0 connector is a conventional USB 3.0 device or an optical USB device. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246682 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF REMOVABLE DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD OF REMOVABLE DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY READABLE-BY-COMPUTER RECORDING MEDIUM - To enable management of a removable device detachably provided in an information processing device. An information processing terminal monitors a connection status of a removable device detachably connected to the information processing terminal itself, then acquires, when the removable device is connected thereto, device information related to the removable device from a predetermined storage unit, and transmitting the device information to the management server via the network, while the management server registers the device information received from the information processing terminal in the way of being associated with information of the sender information processing terminal in a database, and outputs management information on the basis of the device information. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246683 | Methods and apparatuses for wireless network communications - In some embodiments a method is disclosed that includes creating a network connection status between a host device and a peripheral network device, determining characteristics of the peripheral device such as receive capacity or a quality of service classification for the transmission and flow control for performing control and data transfers. A transfer is initiated when a uniform serial bus request block (URB) is generated by a host application. The URB can have parameters that can be utilized to generate a transaction over a wireless network providing Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 10-06-2011 |
20110252163 | Integrated Development Environment for Rapid Device Development - An integrated development environment for rapid device development is described. In an embodiment the integrated development environment provides a number of different views to a user which each relate to a different aspect of device design, such as hardware configuration, software development and physical design. The device, which may be a prototype device, is formed from a number of objects which are selected from a database and the database stores multiple data types for each object, such as a 3D model, software libraries and code-stubs for the object and hardware parameters. A user can design the device by selecting different views in any order and can switch between views as they choose. Changes which are made in one view, such as the selection of a new object, are fed into the other views. | 10-13-2011 |
20110264828 | Method of Monitoring Connection Status of an Electronic Device and Related Electronic device - A method of monitoring connection status for an electronic device coupled to a computer device and comprising a plurality of ports. The method comprises detecting whether each of the plurality of ports is connected to a peripheral device according to an interface feature of each of the plurality of ports, and when one of the plurality of ports is detected to be connected to the peripheral device, reporting a connection status of the port to the computer device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110283025 | MULTI-LEVEL PORT EXPANSION FOR PORT MULTIPLIERS - A port multiplier dynamically determines and reports its identity based on a number of supported downstream port connections. The number of supported downstream port connections can dynamically change. The port multiplier identifies devices connected to its downstream ports, whether storage devices or other port multipliers. Based on a total number of downstream ports, the port multiplier reports its identity upstream. The upstream reporting can be to another port multiplier, or the host device if directly connected to the host device. The port multiplier receives storage address space allocation from upstream based on its reported identity, and allocates the storage address space to its downstream ports. | 11-17-2011 |
20110289240 | CONNECTION EXPANSION DEVICE, STORAGE SYSTEM, CONNECTION EXPANSION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CONNECTION EXPANSION CONTROL METHOD - A connection expansion device connected to devices includes a plurality of ports to which devices are connected, a storage unit configured to record device information obtained from each port, and a processing unit configured to specify, based on the device information, a port in which an abnormal device exists, invalidate device information belonging to the port, and cause the storage unit to hold device information of a normal device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289241 | AUTODETECTION OF A PCI EXPRESS DEVICE OPERATING AT A WIRELESS RF MITIGATION FREQUENCY - A computer system that detects for a PCI Express compliant endpoint device is described. Specifically, the computer system clocks transmit and receive circuits at a first frequency and initiates a training sequence. If the endpoint device successfully trains at the first frequency, the endpoint device is PCI Express compliant. Otherwise, the computer system initiates another training sequence at a second frequency. | 11-24-2011 |
20110314184 | COMMODITY SALES DATA PROCESSOR - Connection of a USB memory (storage device) to a USB port (data transmitting and receiving unit) is detected and the date and time of detection of this connection is stored. Using this detection of connection as trigger, a camera is caused to pick up an image of an area embracing a user positioned in a position where the user can operate a user interface. Picked-up image data outputted from the camera is stored together with shooting date and time. | 12-22-2011 |
20120005377 | DETECTION OF CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to detection of cable connections for electronic devices. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a port for the connection of a cable, the port being compatible with a first protocol and a second protocol, the port including multiple pins including a first pin for a first line and a second pin for a second line. The apparatus further includes a processor to determine a type of source device connected to the cable, where determination of the type of source device includes the apparatus detecting a low signal on the first line and a high signal on the second line, and, upon detecting the low signal on first line and the high signal on the second line, the apparatus initiates a discovery sequence, the discovery sequence including transmitting a signal sequence on the second line and attempting to receive the signal sequence on the second line. If the signal sequence is successfully received on the second line, the apparatus determines that a source device compatible with the first protocol is connected to the cable. | 01-05-2012 |
20120011287 | PORT EXPANDER WITH CONNECTION IDENTIFICATION - The port expander such as a USB hub or dock has a control unit and a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports and is used to connect a computer. An application program corresponding to the hub is installed to the computer. The control unit detects whether one of the ports is connected to an external device. The control unit identifies the external device if it has connected to the I/O port and reports a connection status of the I/O port to the program in the computer. Finally, the program shows the connection status of the I/O port and the external device. | 01-12-2012 |
20120030381 | RECHARGEABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT TYPE - A method for detecting a type of a port connected to a USB connector and a rechargeable device with a USB connector, a USB controller and a power management module. The power management module selectively powers up the USB controller depending on the type of port connected to the USB connector. A hardware detector is connected to the USB connector for determining the port type. If the port type is for recharging only then the power management module does not enable power to the USB controller. | 02-02-2012 |
20120036284 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DIGITAL INTERFACE DETERMINING METHOD OF CONNECTED EXTERNAL DEVICE - [Object] To determine the digital interface of a connected external device at a circuit, whereby the operation of a data transmission unit can be switched in accordance with the digital interface of the connected external device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120079139 | COMPUTER SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CHECKING FOR CABLE MISCONNECTIONS - When checking whether or not the connection-destination port of a cable that is connected between apparatuses is correct, notification is made to a user by a control apparatus. The control apparatus identifies a second port that is the correct connection destination of a target first port, which is a check-target first port of multiple first ports, identifies a second port, which is connected via a cable to the target first port, and determines whether or not these second ports are the same. In a case where the result of this determination is negative, the control apparatus causes the second display apparatus to execute a display with respect to the second port that is the correct connection destination of the target first port. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079140 | Techniques for Achieving Complete Interoperability Between Different Types of Data and Multimedia Interfaces in Handheld Devices - A triple-mode connectivity apparatus for enabling interoperability between a multimedia display interface and a data interface. The apparatus comprises a universal connector installed in a first device and structured to enable connectivity between the multimedia display interface and the data interface of a second device, the first device is connected to the second device using a cable having a first connector compliant with the universal connector and a second connecter compliant with the data interface of the second device; a physical layer interface for processing signals compliant with the multimedia display interface and the data interface; and a detector for detecting an interface type of the second device and setting the apparatus to process signals according to the determined interface type. | 03-29-2012 |
20120084467 | HAPTICALLY ENHANCED INTERACTIVITY WITH INTERACTIVE CONTENT - Interactive content may be presented to a user that is manipulating a peripheral. One or more state parameters that are related to the position of the peripheral may be determined. The peripheral may be identified from a plurality of possible peripherals. The interactive content may be adjusted based at least in part on the one or more position parameters and/or, the identification of the peripheral. Haptic feedback to be provided to the user may be determined based at least in part on the one or more position parameters and/or the identification of the peripheral. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084468 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PERIPHERAL APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A peripheral apparatus control system that provides a device management screen capable of producing appropriate view contents and functions according to the use environment of each user for improving operability. The system includes an information processing apparatus, a peripheral apparatus, a driver capable of controlling the peripheral apparatus, a peripheral apparatus management function capable of managing the peripheral apparatus, and a peripheral apparatus management screen. The system determines a view content of the peripheral apparatus management screen according to an attribute of the driver. | 04-05-2012 |
20120089752 | PERIPHERAL DEVICE WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION - A peripheral device with a wireless communication function including a transmitting interface, a wireless communication unit, a storage unit and a processing unit is disclosed. The transmitting interface is connected to a computer system including a display device. The wireless communication unit utilizes a wireless method to link to an internet. The storage unit has at least one connection information. The processing unit directs the display device to display a list according to the connection information when the transmitting interface connects to the computer system. The list includes at least one choice. When the at least one choice is selected, the display device displays a homepage of a specific website. | 04-12-2012 |
20120096190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SUPPORTED SMALL FORM-FACTOR PLUGGABLE (SFP) DEVICES - Systems and methods for detecting supported small form-factor pluggable (SFP) devices in an adapter are provided. One system includes multiple ports, each port configured to be coupled to a SFP device, a tracking device configured to store data representing a list of supported SFP devices for the adapter, and a processor coupled to each of the plurality of ports and the tracking device. The processor is configured to scan each port at start-up, determine if any of the ports is coupled to a non-supported SFP device, and disable any ports that are coupled to a non-supported SFP device. One method includes scanning each port at start-up, determining if any of the ports is coupled to a non-supported SFP device, and disabling any ports that are coupled to a non-supported SFP device. Also provided are computer storage mediums including computer code for performing the above method. | 04-19-2012 |
20120117276 | USB device adaptor for initiating a USB connection over a non-USB network - Initiating, by USB device adaptors, USB connections over a non-USB network, including the steps of: Connecting non-collocated USB hosts with respective non-collocated USB host adaptors (USBHs), according to USB specification timings. Connecting non-collocated USB devices with respective non-collocated USB device adaptors (USBDs). Enabling the USBDs and the USBHs to communicate over the non-USB network that enables each USBD to discover the presence and capabilities of each USBH. Receiving, by the USBDs, information about the USB hosts. And then, initiating by the USBDs USB-over-network connections between the USB devices and the USB hosts. | 05-10-2012 |
20120117277 | Method and system for USB addressing by a network adaptor - Addressing, by USB host adaptors, packets conveying USB data over a non-USB network, including the steps of: Connecting USB hosts with respective USB host adaptors (USBHs). Connecting USB devices with respective USB device adaptors (USBDs). Enabling, by the non-USB network, each USBHs to discover the presence and capabilities of each USBDs. Initiating USB-over-network connections between the USB hosts and the USB devices. Receiving, by the USBHs, information about the USB devices and the USB-over-network connections. And adding, by the USBHs, network addresses of the USBDs to packets conveying USB data from the USB hosts to the USB devices. | 05-10-2012 |
20120117278 | Method and system for partial USB enumeration and edge initiation - Initiating USB-over-network connections based on partial USB enumeration, including the steps of: Discovering USB hosts by respective USB host adaptors (USBHs). Reading USB device descriptors of USB devices by respective USB device adaptors (USBDs) performing partial USB enumeration that stops prior to the configuration state of the USB devices. Forwarding the read USB device descriptors to the USBHs. And initiating, by the USBDs or the USBHs and based on the USB device descriptors, USB-over-network connections between the USB devices and the USB hosts. | 05-10-2012 |
20120117279 | METHOD FOR ANNOUNCING A MEMORY CONFIGURATION - The invention creates a method for enabling a terminal to determine an activated memory configuration of a storage medium that can be operated in the terminal. For this purpose an interruption and subsequent restoration of the contact existing at an interface of the storage medium between the storage medium and the terminal is—at least partly—simulated, wherein upon the simulation of the restoration or interruption of the contact the terminal is caused to determine the activated memory configuration of the storage medium. | 05-10-2012 |
20120124247 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE TYPE OF INTERFACE TO WHICH A PERIPHERAL DEVICE IS CONNECTED - A peripheral device is connectable to a computer having one of a first interface and a second interface. The first interface communicates with the peripheral device over a differential data connection having a first data conductor and a second data conductor. The second interface communicates with the peripheral device over a clock conductor and a single ended data connection which includes a data conductor. The peripheral device has first and second communication conductors. The peripheral device includes an interface detection component coupled to the first and second communication conductors and configured to detect which of the first and second interfaces the peripheral device is connected to. | 05-17-2012 |
20120151100 | DEVICE ACTION SERVICE - A user may operate many devices, each of which may provide a set of actions, such as installing firmware or software or viewing the contents of the device. However, in order to perform these actions, the user may have to interact with each device using a different user interface, resulting in an inconsistent user experience. Instead, a device action service may allow a user to identify his or her devices, may identify the actions available for each device (e.g., by interacting with a device source of each device, such as a manufacturer); and upon the request of the user, may present a list of the user's devices and the actions available for each device. The actions may comprise hyperlinks to various portions of the website of the device source (e.g., a driver page and a service registration page), or controls invoking the requested action upon the device. | 06-14-2012 |
20120159010 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING USB DEVICE DRIVER MATCHING INFORMATION - A method for modifying a USB device driver matching string includes: when a plug-and-play manager sends a request for querying device information to a physical device object, capturing, by a filter driver, the request for querying device information, and sending the request to an enumeration driver; receiving, by the filter driver, device information that is returned, according to the request for querying device information, by the enumeration driver, and forming, according to the returned device information and compatibility information of the device, a device driver matching string; and sending the device driver matching string to the plug-and-play manager. | 06-21-2012 |
20120185619 | IDENTIFYING WHEN A SELF-POWERED DEVICE IS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO A MEDICAL DEVICE - In some aspects, a method includes determining whether a universal serial bus (USB) peripheral device is connected to a USB monitoring device that is connected to a medical device and drawing power from the medical device. The medical device is configured for use in a medical procedure with a patient. The method also includes determining whether the USB peripheral device is drawing power from the medical device if the USB peripheral device is determined to be connected to the USB monitoring device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120191880 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ACCESSORIES CONNECTED TO APPARATUS - USB host controller and USB devices, associated methods and computer products are provide that addresses specifically the limitation of the USB standard for USB device controllers to support other devices on alternative interfaces. The implementation is applicable to most USB host controllers and USB devices, and is particularly applicable to a game system that includes an accessory having a communication port and an interactive apparatus having a communication port operable to mate with the communication port of the accessory. The interactive apparatus is operable to identify a type of accessory coupled to the communication port of the interactive apparatus. | 07-26-2012 |
20120203937 | Transfer of Uncompressed Multimedia Contents or Data Communications - A system and corresponding method for transferring data via an interface assembly. The data may be transferred between a USB port of a first device and a media port of a second device. Uncompressed high definition media data may be received from the USB port. The received uncompressed high definition media data may be supplied to a media connector in accordance with a first media standard, such that the supplied data can be transmitted in accordance with the first media standard via the media connector to the media port of the second device. The uncompressed high definition media data may include multimedia data and side-band communication data. A single signal may be encoded and decoded in accordance with a protocol that enables the single signal to communicate all side-band communication to and from the source device via a single pin of a USB connector. | 08-09-2012 |
20120210023 | ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, CONNECTING APPLIANCE, ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A small-sized connecting appliance is provided. An electronic appliance includes: a connecting section including a power-supply terminal and a connecting terminal to be connected to a connecting appliance; a detecting section that detects the potential of the connecting terminal; a power source control section that starts supplying power via the power-supply terminal; and an appliance recognizing section that recognizes the type of the connecting appliance based on the result of detecting the potential of the connecting terminal after the power supply start. A computer readable medium causes a computer to perform: detecting the potential of a connecting terminal connected to a connecting appliance; starting power supply via a power-supply terminal included in a connecting section that connects to the connecting appliance; and recognizing the type of the connecting appliance based on the result of detecting the potential of the connecting terminal after the power supply start. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215948 | SUPPORTING GLOBAL INPUT/OUTPUT INTERCONNECT FEATURES ON PORTS OF A MIDPOINT DEVICE - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating a midpoint device utilizing an Input/Output (I/O) interconnect is provided, wherein the midpoint device contains a plurality of ports, the method comprising: receiving a request to initiate a session between a device on a first port of the midpoint device and a device on a second port of the midpoint device; retrieving information regarding whether the first port supports a feature, and information regarding whether the second port supports the feature; and when the first port supports the feature and the second port does not support the feature, permitting the session to be initiated, such that communications between the first device and the second device are performed partially using the feature, independently of support of the feature on other ports. | 08-23-2012 |
20120233359 | CONTROL DEVICE, INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE, CONNECTION SWITCH DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus are described for an aircraft network that permits an automatic configuring and/or repairing of the network. | 09-13-2012 |
20120239828 | INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An interface circuit for use in an electronic device includes a switch module and a control module including signal receiving and transmitting pins. When a first audio terminal of the electronic device is electrically connected to a second audio terminal of another device, the control module controls the switch module to establish electrical connection between the signal receiving pin and the first audio terminal. The control module controls the switch module to establish electrical connection either between the signal transmitting pin and the first audio terminal for proceeding with a program update when updating information from the second audio terminal is received through the signal receiving pin or between an audio signal providing module of the electronic device and the first audio terminal when no updating information is received. | 09-20-2012 |
20120246350 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND INTERFACE METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal and an interface method thereof for connecting external devices, such as an adapter, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable, a docking station, an accessory, and the like, to the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal includes a battery, a connector including a pin for data communication and first and second power pins for charging the battery, a memory for storing a reference voltage indicating a dedicated adapter of the battery, and a controller for receiving a voltage input from the first and second power pins, for recognizing an external device connected with the connector as the dedicated adapter when a voltage input from the pin for data communication is the reference voltage, and for charging the battery with power input to the first and second power pins. | 09-27-2012 |
20120246351 | IDENTIFIER ENCODING SCHEME FOR USE WITH MULTI-PATH CONNECTORS - One exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of tracking a plurality of communication paths in a connector assembly having a plurality of first attachment points and a plurality of second attachment points. The plurality of first attachment points and the plurality of second attachment points are configured to attach physical communication media to the connector assembly. The method comprises reading, from a storage device associated with the connector assembly first, information indicative of a plurality of communication paths formed within the connector assembly between the first attachment points and the second attachment points. The method further comprises reading second information stored on or in physical communication media that is attached to the connector assembly and communicating the first and second information to an aggregation point that is communicatively coupled to the connector assembly. | 09-27-2012 |
20120254479 | System and Method for Supplementing and/or Modifying Operations of a Mobile Computing Device Using a Cover - A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device comprises a housing, an internal communication port and one or more processors. A user may attach various covers to the housing of the mobile computing device interchangeably. The one or more processors are configured to detect whether the attached cover is a power accessory and/or a data accessory via the internal communication port. The attached cover includes a communication port that mates with the internal communication port of the mobile computing device when properly engaged with the housing. Based on the detection, if the cover is a power accessory, the one or more processors are configured to modify power operations of the mobile computing device, and if the cover is a data accessory, the one or more processors are configured to modify a functionality of the mobile computing device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260003 | DATA RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A data recording apparatus includes a connection unit which is capable of connecting, as a recording medium, a first recording medium having a predetermined function and a second recording medium that does not have the predetermined function. The data recording apparatus detects a connection status of the recording medium to the connection unit, controls a menu concerning setting of the predetermined function. If the detection unit detects that the first recording medium is connected to the connection unit, the data recording apparatus makes the menu operable. If the detection unit detects that the first recording medium is removed and then detects that the second recording medium is connected to the connection unit, the data recording apparatus makes the menu inoperable, and maintains the menu in the operable state during a period from removal of the first recording medium to connection of the second recording medium to the connection unit. | 10-11-2012 |
20120311196 | Information Processing Apparatus and Tangible Computer-Readable Recording Medium - Disclosed is an information processing apparatus including: a display unit; a connection I/F unit to receive a connection to a withdrawable electronic device; and a control unit to detect an insertion operation or a withdrawal operation; wherein when the control unit detects the insertion operation, the control unit instructs the display unit to display contents corresponding to the electronic device connected to the connection I/F unit by the insertion operation so as to move the contents in a direction which is same as a direction of the detected insertion operation, and when the control unit detects the withdrawal operation, the control unit instructs the display unit to display the contents corresponding to the electronic device withdrawn from the connection I/F unit by the withdrawal operation so as to move the contents in a direction which is same as a direction of the detected withdrawal operation. | 12-06-2012 |
20120317317 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A PERIPHERAL DEVICE BY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICE USING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OR RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY - An electronic device includes a display, a detection module that is configured to detect a presence of a peripheral device that is located proximate to the electronic device and a peripheral management module that is configured to present instructions for connecting the peripheral device to the electronic device on the display responsive to the peripheral device being detected in a proximate location to the electronic device. | 12-13-2012 |
20130007305 | INFERRING HOST STORAGE TOPOLOGY - A processor implemented method for inferring storage topology of a host includes discovering, from a security group that contains an initiator port of the host, all initiator ports of the host and all target ports of a storage device. Identification is then made of a port in the security group through which access to the storage device is blocked. From the discovered ports not identified as blocked, available paths between the host and a volume exposed to the host by the storage device are detected. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007306 | DATA STORAGE METHODS AND DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS - Data storage methods and data storage systems are disclosed. An example method includes detecting a presence of a target device on a port; collecting detailed drive information associated with the target device; and preventing an initiator device from creating an affiliation with the target device until the drive information is collected. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007307 | CONTROLLING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTED TO USER EQUIPMENT - Provided is a method for controlling and driving constituent elements of an external device connected to user equipment. The method may include obtaining external device information from the external device when coupled to the user equipment, obtaining application information based on the obtained external device information, and running an application tailored for the external device based on the obtained application information. | 01-03-2013 |
20130042030 | DATA TRANSFER MANAGEMENT - Methods, controllers, and systems for managing data transfer, such as those in solid state drives (SSDs), are described. In some embodiments, the data transfer between a host and a memory is monitored and then assessed to provide an assessment result. A number of storage units of the memory allocated to service another data transfer is adjusted based on the assessment result. Additional methods and systems are also described. | 02-14-2013 |
20130054843 | Mobile Device and Method of Running Two Platform Systems or Applications Thereon - A mobile device and methods of running two platform systems or applications on the mobile device are disclosed in this invention. The mobile device includes a processing unit, a display unit and an I/O interface unit. The processing unit is configured to execute a first application of a first platform system and a second application of a second platform system different from the first platform system. The display unit is configured to display a graphic user interface of the first application. The I/O interface unit is configured to build connection to an external device and transmit data of a graphic user interface data of the second application to the external device. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060971 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING MOBILE TERMINAL ON EXTERNAL DEVICE BASIS AND EXTERNAL DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A method of controlling a mobile terminal on an external device basis and an external device operation system using the same are provided. The system includes a connector for connecting an external device, a switch for determining a type of the external device connected to the connector and switching according to the type thereof, a transceiver to be connected, if the external device is an external device which requires a high speed data transmission, to the external device according to switching of the switch, and a USB switch to be connected, if the external device is an external device which does not require a high speed data transmission, to the external device according to switching of the switch. | 03-07-2013 |
20130073749 | BACKCHANNEL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOST AND INTERFACE MODULE - A receiving element for receiving data over an electrical high speed serial data channel, the receiving element monitoring characteristics of the data received over the high speed serial data channel and providing feedback on the monitored characteristics over a low speed digital interface. A transmitting element receiving feedback over a low speed digital interface and transmitting data over an electrical high speed serial data channel in dependence on the received feedback. | 03-21-2013 |
20130080663 | MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE WITH CONTENT PROTECTION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - In general, this disclosure relates to techniques for management of a multimedia connection between a wireless communication device (WCD) and one or more output devices. The connection may be a multimedia interface connection with content protection, e.g., High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). In some cases, the multimedia interface connection with content protection may be inactive because the output device is no longer connected or the multimedia application is stopped or paused. The techniques include detecting a use mode of the multimedia interface connection with content protection between the WCD and one or more output devices. When the use mode of the multimedia interface connection with content protection is inactive, the WCD may reduce at least one of content processing or content protection processing. In this way, the techniques may reduce battery power consumption from multimedia processing by the WCD. | 03-28-2013 |
20130091309 | MOBILE DEVICE PERIPHERAL DEVICE LOCATION AND CONNECTION - A mobile device may desire to connect wirelessly to a proximate peripheral device, such as a printer, projector, or other device. The mobile device may choose from proximate peripheral devices based on a number of factors including proximity, type, or configuration. Proximity may be determined based on received signal strength, access point profile, or other technique. Certain non-proximate devices may be desired based on certain conditions, including indoor location of a mobile device, compatibility of the mobile device, etc. | 04-11-2013 |
20130111075 | SWITCHING CONTROL DEVICE AND SWITCHING CONTROL METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130132615 | PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND PARALLEL BUS SYSTEM | 05-23-2013 |
20130138839 | CABLE IDENTIFICATION USING DATA TRAFFIC ACTIVITY INFORMATION - A cable identification system is provided. The cable identification system includes a cable having a plurality of conductors with an electrical connector on at least one end of the cable. The electrical connector is adapted to connect all conductors in the cable to a mating connector. The cable identification system further includes a signal generator connectable between the electrical connector and the mating connector on a network device. The signal generator includes a controller configured to measure and analyze parameters indicative of data traffic in the cable. The cable identification system further includes a cable sleeve adapted to receive the cable therein and coupled to the electrical connector. The cable sleeve has one or more segments which are electrically activatable to change an appearance based on a signal sent by the electrical connector in response to the measurements of the parameters indicative of traffic in the cable. | 05-30-2013 |
20130145053 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING ACCESSORY IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and a system for recognizing an accessory in a portable terminal are provided. The system for the recognizing of the accessory includes the accessory which is connected to a portable terminal through a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface unit, and an auxiliary accessory connected to the accessory through a second USB interface unit or a ear jack interface unit, wherein the portable terminal senses a connection of the auxiliary accessory to the accessory according to a voltage variation of an identification terminal of a third accessory USB interface unit which is connected to the first USB interface unit. | 06-06-2013 |
20130151737 | Multi-function Device ID with Unique Identifier - A computer system that recognizes multi-function devices and associates functions with multi-function devices. Each multi-function device may be represented by a multi-function object, allowing tools, applications or other components within the computer to take actions relating to the entire device or relating to a function based on the association of that function with other functions in the same device. These actions include displaying information about devices, instead of or in addition to information about functions. Actions also include selecting functions based on proximity within a device. Functions may be associated with a multi-function device using a unique device identifier provided by the device or generated for the function based on a connection hierarchy between functions and the computer. Devices may be configured to provide the same identifier regardless of the transport over which the device is accessed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130179604 | DATA TRANSMISSION METHODS AND HUB DEVICES UTILIZING THE SAME - A hub device includes an upstream port, multiple downstream ports, a first and a second sub-hub module, a data-format detector, a transaction translator, and a controller. The upstream port is coupled to a host device supporting a first and/or a second data format. Each downstream port is coupled to one of a plurality of slave devices supporting a first and/or a second data format. The first sub-hub module supports transmission of data in the first data format. The second sub-hub module supports transmission of data in the second data format. The data-format detector detects the data format supported by the host device and the slave devices. The transaction translator transforms the data format between the first data format and the second data format. The controller determines whether to control the transaction translator to perform data-format transformation. | 07-11-2013 |
20130185462 | USB 3.0 DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A control unit of a USB 3.0 device controls the USB 3.0 device that has entered an SS.Disabled state to transition to an Rx.Detect state when a USB 2.0 connection is not established after a predetermined time, in which the USB 2.0 connection is one of an HS (High Speed) connection, an FS (Full Speed) connection, and an LS (Low Speed) connection. This enables quick return to the Rx.Detect state for the USB 3.0 device that entered the SS.Disabled state due to an error in the host. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185463 | ASSIGNMENT OF CONTROL OF PERIPHERALS OF A COMPUTING DEVICE - Techniques for enabling software-assisted assignment of control of peripherals (e.g., assigning ownership of or assigning access to the peripherals) by a computing device. In accordance with techniques described herein, assignment of control of peripherals is aided by input from software facilities that instruct a peripheral management facility regarding assignment of peripherals. Software facilities may instruct the peripheral management facility in different ways. In some cases, a software facility may instruct the peripheral management facility how to assign control of a peripheral in a particular way, while in other cases a software facility may instruct the peripheral management facility how to assign control of a group of peripherals. In other cases, a software facility may not instruct a peripheral management facility how to assign control of peripherals, but may identify one or more groups of peripherals for which control should be assigned as a group. | 07-18-2013 |
20130191556 | PLUG-AND-PLAY SENSOR PERIPHERAL COMPONENT FOR PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION - A plug-and-play sensor peripheral component includes an electrically conductive physical connector; an electrical connector; a transformer; and an RF communication and data storage circuit. The electrical connector is electrically connected to the physical connector by a first conductive path. The transformer is electrically connected to the RF communication and data storage circuit. The transformer and the RF communication and data storage circuit are electrically isolated from the physical connector and the electrical connector. Electrically connecting the physical connector to the electrical connector by other than the first conductive path inductively couples the RF communication and data storage circuit to the first conductive path. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191557 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT METHODS - A management method is provided, suitable for an electronic system having electronic devices connected in a daisy-chain configuration. The management method includes the steps of: arranging the order of the electronic devices, wherein universal unique identifiers corresponding to the electronic devices are obtained by sequentially connecting the electronic devices with the host; obtaining shapes and outward colors of the electronic devices according to the universal unique identifiers of the electronic devices; forming a chart according to the arrangement order, the shapes and the outward colors of the electronic devices; and displaying the chart on the monitor and/or the host to show a characteristic of each of the electronic devices. | 07-25-2013 |
20130219087 | HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE (HDMI) RECEIVER APPARATUSES, HDMI SYSTEMS USING THE SAME, AND CONTROL METHODS THEREFOR - A high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) receiver apparatus is provided. The HDMI receiver apparatus includes a pin, a control module, and an extended display identification data (EDID) module. The pin is used to receive an HDMI cable connection voltage in a first operation state and output a hot plug detection signal in a second operation state. The control module is connected with the pin. When the pin receives the HDMI cable connection voltage in the first operation state, the control module switches the pin to the second operation state from the first operation state and outputs the hot plug detection signal to an HDMI transmitter apparatus through the pin, such that the HDMI transmitter apparatus reads EDID information according to the hot plug detection signal. The EDID module is used to store the EDID information. | 08-22-2013 |
20130227176 | DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes: a first and a second connectors that are connectable to an external device via a first and a second cables, respectively; a detector that detects attachment and detachment of the second cable to the second connector; and a controller that communicates information on attachment and detachment of the second cable to the external device via the first cable, changes a communication mode from a first mode to a second mode when the second cable is attached to the second connector, and changes the communication mode from the second mode to the first mode when the second cable is detached from the second connector, the first mode being a mode in which the controller communicates with the external device via the first cable, and the second mode being a mode in which the controller communicates with the external device via the first and the second cables. | 08-29-2013 |
20130227177 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING OPERATING SYSTEM OF HOST DEVICE IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - An apparatus and method for determining an Operation System (OS) of a host device connected through USB in a portable terminal The apparatus includes a connection port for receiving a descriptor request from the host device, an analysis unit for analyzing the received descriptor request and providing the analyzed result, an OS determining unit for determining the OS of the host device using information received from the analysis unit, and a controller that controls the analysis unit and the OS determining unit to analyze the descriptor request of the host device and determine the OS of the host device. | 08-29-2013 |
20130246668 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ITS RENEWAL METHOD - A computer system including a management computer for managing the entire system, an integral apparatus, and a high-level connecting device for connecting the management computer and the integral apparatus is designed so that the management computer retains integral apparatus internal configuration information, configuration information about an integral apparatus to be introduced, that indicates the configuration of the integral apparatus that may possibly be introduced to the system, and lifetime information indicating lifetime of the integral apparatus; obtains connectivity guarantee information indicating whether connectivity between the computer and the storage apparatus is guaranteed or not; selects an integral apparatus to be removed from the system by referring to the lifetime information; selects an integral apparatus to be introduced to the system by referring to the integral apparatus internal configuration information, the configuration information about the integral apparatus to be introduced, and the connectivity guarantee information. | 09-19-2013 |
20130268698 | PERSONAL AREA NETWORK APPARATUS - A peripheral device comprises a first entity and a second entity. In operation, the first/second entities are configured to respectively: receive a first/second entity-related message from at least one other device to indicate the availability of the at least one other device for attachment, send, to the at least one other device, a first/second entity-related message indicating the availability for communication with the at least one other device, receive, from the at least one other device, a first/second entity-related signal including a first/second entity-related peripheral device identifier, send a first/second entity-related response to the at least one other device, receive, from the at least one other device, a first/second entity-related device response, and send, to the at least one other device, a first/second entity-related second peripheral response including the first/second entity-related peripheral device identifier. | 10-10-2013 |
20130290570 | METHODS AND STRUCTURE FOR IDENTIFYING SUPPORT FOR SUPER-STANDARD FEATURES IN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN SERIAL ATTACHED SCSI DEVICES - Methods and structure for determining compatibility between a pair of SAS devices for support of super-standard features of the devices. Features and aspects hereof provide for exchange of information between a first and second SAS device using SAS protocol in non-standard manners. The exchanges are designed to exchange information between compatible, enhanced device without causing protocol violation errors in either the first or second devices. The information exchanged represents super-standard features supported by each device. Mutually supported super-standard features are enabled for further communications between the devices. If no super-standard features are mutually supported or if the second device is non-enhanced, no super-standard features are enabled in further communications between the devices. | 10-31-2013 |
20130304944 | Device Enumeration Support - Device enumeration support techniques are described for busses that do not natively support enumeration. In one or more embodiments, an intermediate controller of a computing device is configured to interconnect and manage various hardware devices associated with the computing device. The intermediate controller may detect connection and disconnection of hardware devices in association with one or more communication busses employed by the computing device. In response to such detection, the intermediate controller may send appropriate notifications to an operating system to alert the operating system when hardware devices come and go. This enables the operating system to enumerate and denumerate hardware devices within a device configuration and power management system implemented by the operating system that facilitates interaction with the hardware devices through corresponding representations. | 11-14-2013 |
20130339554 | USB PERIPHERAL DEVICE COMPRISING LIMITED FUNCTION USB HOST CONTROLLER - A USB peripheral device comprising a limited function Universal Serial Bus (USB) host controller configured to control HID compliant USB peripheral devices on a downstream facing USB port is disclosed. The port is also capable of dynamically interfacing to any USB compliant peripheral device. | 12-19-2013 |
20140006652 | DEVICE DISCONNECT DETECTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140006653 | DEVICE CONNECT DETECTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140006654 | DEVICE CONNECT DETECTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140006655 | DEVICE DISCONNECT DETECTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140019647 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEDIA MANAGEMENT, SUCH AS MANAGEMENT OF MEDIA TO AND FROM A MEDIA STORAGE LIBRARY, INCLUDING REMOVABLE MEDIA - A system and method for determining media to be exported out of a media library is described. In some examples, the system determines a media component to be exported, determines the media component is in the media library for a specific process, and exports the media component after the process is completed. | 01-16-2014 |
20140068113 | DATA TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND VARIOUS ACCESSORY DEVICES VIA RESPECTIVE DEDICATED CONNECTION INTERFACES - A portable electronic device comprises: a detecting unit for generating a detecting signal based on detection of a signal level at a detection terminal of a multi-interface extension connector, which includes plural connection interfaces dedicated for data transmission and is matable with an accessory connector of an accessory device; and a processing unit operable to control the extension connector to allow data transmission with the accessory device via at least one connection interface that is determined to be compatible with the accessory device based on accessory information from the accessory device upon detecting, based on the detecting signal, that the extension connector is coupled with the accessory connector. | 03-06-2014 |
20140101345 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) PLUG-IN EVENT DETECTION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - Universal serial bus (USB) plug-in event detection systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary USB system includes a USB interface and a USB capacitive-sensing detection module coupled with a data line of the USB interface. The USB capacitance-sensing detection module monitors a change in capacitance on the data line to detect USB plug-in events. USB capacitance-sensing detection module can detect a USB plug-in event when the USB interface is in a powered-down state. The USB system can be configured to power up the USB interface upon detecting the USB plug-in event. The USB system can further include a USB host. The USB host can be in a standby or hibernation mode (minimum power state) when the USB capacitive-sensing detection module detects the USB plug-in event, and the USB system can be configured to wake-up the USB host from the standby or hibernation mode upon detecting the USB plug-in event. | 04-10-2014 |
20140108677 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - Consistent with embodiments of this disclosure, an information processing apparatus is provided. The information processing apparatus comprises an input terminal configured to receive a plurality of Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) descriptions from a plurality of external devices. The UPnP descriptions comprise grouping information indicating one or more groups to which the external devices belong. The information processing apparatus further comprises a processing unit configured to process the UPnP descriptions and assign the external devices to the one or more groups based on the grouping information. | 04-17-2014 |
20140122751 | STORAGE ENCLOSURE BRIDGE DETECTION - A method for detecting an improper storage system configuration is provided. The method includes receiving, within a first switch, an indication of a configuration change of a storage system. The method also includes performing device discovery to identify devices operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes receiving a storage device identifier of a storage device operatively coupled to the first switch. The method also includes searching a repository for the storage device identifier to determine whether the storage device is managed by a second switch. | 05-01-2014 |
20140149609 | DETECTING DEVICE DISCONNECT IN A REPEATER - A method for detecting device disconnect in a repeater is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a disconnect indication comprising a voltage swing occurring on a data channel for a peripheral device. The method also includes receiving a start-of-frame indication that indicates that a threshold consecutive number of bits of the same data value has been received. The method further includes sending a device disconnect message to a host based on the disconnect indication and the start-of-frame indication. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149610 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A first electronic device has a first side provided with first and second contacts. The first contact is connected to a direct current power source and the second contact is grounded. A second electronic device has a decision circuit and a second side removably connected to the first side. The second side includes third and fourth contacts. When the first and second electronic devices are connected in a first configuration, the decision circuit outputs a first signal according to the first configuration, whereas when the electronic devices are connected in a second configuration opposite to the first configuration, the decision circuit outputs a second signal according to the second configuration. | 05-29-2014 |
20140156875 | COEXISTING STANDARD AND PROPRIETARY CONNECTION USAGE - A method for coexisting standard connection and proprietary connection use is disclosed. The method may include connecting a peripheral device to a host computing device, wherein the peripheral device is connected via one of a standard connection type and a proprietary connection type. The method may include detecting the connection type. The method may include determining if the connection type is supported by the host computing device. The method may also include rendering a message indicating the connection type is not supported by the host system if the connection type is not supported. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156876 | DEVICE DISCONNECT DETECTION - Systems and methods for operating a universal serial bus are described herein. The method includes sending packet data from a USB | 06-05-2014 |
20140173140 | DETECTING FIRMWARE VERSION FOR AN INPUT/OUTPUT ADAPTER - An indication of a version of a firmware stored in an input/output adapter may be provided by a method that includes detecting whether a first pin is connected to an external circuit, detecting whether a second pin is unconnected to an external circuit, and causing the indication to be provided if the first pin is connected and the second pin is unconnected. The indication may be provided on the first pin. The first pin may include a power supply pin and the indication may be an average rate of power supplied to the input/output adapter. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173141 | ROBUST CABLE-TYPE DETECTION FOR USB POWER DELIVERY - A system and method for detecting a USB cable-type. A USB PD device configured at a near end of a USB cable is configured to (i) receive and process a signal from a device at a far end of the USB cable to determine a power rating of the USB cable and (ii) adjustably establish power delivered by the first device to the USB cable as a function of the determined USB cable power rating. | 06-19-2014 |
20140181333 | VARIABLE-WIDTH COMMAND/ADDRESS BUS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a variable-width command/address bus (CA bus). In one embodiment, a memory controller includes first logic to determine whether a memory device is in a first mode or a second mode. The memory controller includes second logic to transmit a command to the memory device with a command/address bus having a first width over a first number of clock edges when the memory device is in the first mode, and with the command/address bus having a second width over a second number of clock edges when the memory device is in the second mode. | 06-26-2014 |
20140189167 | COMPUTER APPARATUS - A computer apparatus comprising a memory, a first processor arranged to read and execute processor readable instructions stored in the memory, a peripheral device connected to and controlled by the first processor and a second processor in communication with the first processor, the second processor being operative to control an operative state of the peripheral device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140207977 | USB DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - In one embodiment, a universal serial bus (USB) device can include: (i) an interface module having a power supply port, a ground port, and first and second data ports, where the interface module is configured to connect to corresponding ports of a USB host at a USB interface; (ii) a property identification module coupled to the first and second data ports, where the property identification module is configured to determine properties of the USB interface; (iii) a data transmission module configured to exchange data between the USB device and the USB host according to the determined properties; and (iv) a charging module coupled to the power supply port and the ground port, where the charging module is configured to charge the USB device based on the determined properties. | 07-24-2014 |
20140215100 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DOMESTIC PERIPHERALS - The present invention relates to a system for managing a plurality of peripherals ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140223037 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONNECTION OF A HOST DEVICE TO AN ACCESSORY DEVICE - Techniques for detecting connection of a host device by an accessory device are provided. The accessory device outputs a pulsed voltage/current on its power contact and measure the voltage at the power contact in response to the pulsed voltage/current. If the measured voltage reaches a certain value at or after the expiration of a predetermined time, then the accessory concludes that a host device is connected to it. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223038 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICE - An apparatus and method of connecting an external device are provided. The method includes calculating a time duration during which the external device is located within a detectable range from the apparatus; connecting the apparatus to the external device when the calculated time duration exceeds a critical value; and transmitting data that is currently displayed in the apparatus to the connected external device, wherein the transmitted data is executed in the connected external device. | 08-07-2014 |
20140244865 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - An electronic device using a removable recording medium detects the operational mode supported by the recording medium when the attached recording medium has a communication function, and displays a menu with an item corresponding to the operational mode. When the item corresponding to the operational mode is selected from the menu, the electronic device communicates with an external device using the communication protocol corresponding to the selected item. When a recording medium with a communication function is attached, the electronic device enables commanding wireless communication with a target device with a simple operation and without knowing what communication protocol is used. | 08-28-2014 |
20140258564 | Methodology for Detecting Problematic Connections with Peripheral Devices - Implementations of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for identifying peripheral devices with which problematic connections have been established. According to one embodiment, a method for detecting a model of peripheral device for which problematic connections with a computerized unit are common is disclosed. The method involves receiving values of each of one or more features of a particular connection between a computerized unit and a peripheral device, using the received values to determine a score for each of the features of the particular connection, calculating an overall connection score from the scores for each of the features, and generating a problematic peripheral device report including the model of the peripheral device if the overall connection score is indicative of a problematic connection. | 09-11-2014 |
20140297900 | Method for tracking wired and wireless audio peripherals using unique volume key identifiers on a host device - A method of an application to identify wireless peripherals in an iOS environment or other environment when peripheral identification information such as address is limited or not available. The application assigns a unique identifier to each peripheral as it connects to a wireless network such as Bluetooth. The unique identifier is a settable/readable parameter that the operating system assigns as a property to the wireless peripheral, for example audio volume. The application assigns a unique value to the identifier for each peripheral, and if the parameters are equal for two or more peripherals, the values are slightly adjusted to be different. The application is particularly useful for keeping track of multiple Bluetooth headsets. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZING OPERATING SYSTEM BY USB DEVICE - Disclosed are a method and system for automatically recognizing an operating system by a USB device. The method includes: determining whether an operating system string descriptor request sent by a host is received; if yes, determining that the operating system of the host is a WINDOWS operating system; if not, determining whether an operating system feature descriptor request sent by the host is received; when it is received, determining that the operating system of the host is a WINDOWS operating system; when it is not received, determining that the operating system of the host is a LINUX core operating system. The solution uses MOSD built in the WINDOWS operating system as a technical basis, so as to automatically recognize the operating system without adding any filtering drive or optical disk function, thereby reducing development costs, making the operation easy and convenient, and improving the user experience of the USB device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140304433 | Detecting State Loss on a Device - This document describes techniques for detecting state loss on a device. These techniques permit a computer connected to a device to forgo, in many cases, reinitializing the device when returning to a normal-power mode. | 10-09-2014 |
20140310434 | Enlightened Storage Target - An enlightened storage target may operate as a conventional storage target device, and may have additional capabilities to manage an initiator-target relationship under a service level agreement or quality of service agreement. An initiator may negotiate a service level agreement with the enlightened target, then the target may manage storage within the target device to meet the service level agreement. The target may also include a monitoring system that may monitor actual performance and compare the performance against the service level agreement. When the service level agreement is not being met, the target may alert the initiator and, in some cases, take precautionary or other actions until the service level agreement is either changed or is met. | 10-16-2014 |
20140325094 | INFORMATION PROCESSOR AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information processor is capable of expanding a function by connecting an external device therewith. The information processor includes a detector, an acquisition module, and a transmitter. The detector is configured to detect a connection with the external device. The acquisition module is configured to acquire, when the detector has detected the connection with the external device, graphical user interface (GUI) information to be used for providing a GUI of the external device from the external device. The transmitter is configured to transmit the GUI information to an operation terminal device capable of providing the GUI. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325095 | MONITORING AND CONTROL OF STORAGE DEVICE BASED ON HOST-SPECIFIED QUALITY CONDITION - A method of controlling a storage device comprises monitoring whether a quality of service (QoS) of the storage device satisfies a quality condition set through a host, and adjusting a current setting of at least one operation metric of the storage device related to the QoS, according to a result of the monitoring. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325096 | DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERALS AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a system and method of data management for controlling a plurality of peripheral devices. In an example embodiment, a data management device for managing data communications between a data control device and the plurality of peripheral devices is added between them, and the data management device controls the plurality of peripheral devices by grouping them according to their characteristics, whereby various protocols can be integrated into minimized optimal protocols by the grouping, and the data control device can reduce technical and temporal overheads due to detection and control of the plurality of peripheral devices. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325097 | USB 3.0 DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A control method for a USB 3.0 (USB: Universal Serial Bus) device includes controlling the USB 3.0 device that has entered an SS.Disabled state to transition to an Rx.Detect state when a USB 2.0 connection is not established with a USB host even after a predetermined time, the USB 2.0 connection including any one of an HS (High Speed) connection, an FS (Full Speed) connection, and an LS (Low Speed) connection. | 10-30-2014 |
20140344481 | DETECTING SYSTEM FOR HARD DISK DRIVE - A detecting circuit for a hard disk drive includes a controller, a first connector, a second connector connected to the first connector, a processor, a feedback circuit, and an indicator circuit. The controller outputs a control signal to the indicator circuit upon receiving feedback data from the feedback circuit, to control the indicator circuit to send out an indicator message. The processor determines whether a connection between the first and second connectors or the hard disk drive is the cause of a malfunction depending on the indicator message sent out by the indicator circuit. | 11-20-2014 |
20140359171 | DETECTION APPARATUS AND RELATED METHOD - A detection apparatus communicating with an peripheral device includes a determining module, a detecting module, a converting module, a comparing module, and a control module. The determining module controls the detecting module to transmit a corresponding testing program to the peripheral device while determining disc information is received from the peripheral device. The detecting module further controls the converting module to convert the feedback information into a parameter while detecting whether feedback information is received from the peripheral device. The comparing module compares the converted parameter and the standard parameter to generate a corresponding control signal for controlling the control module to generate different prompting information for indicating different detecting result of the peripheral device. | 12-04-2014 |
20140372634 | INDICATING AND DETECTING CORRECT CABLE CONNECTIONS - A method for indicating and detecting correct cable connections within a computer network environment. The method includes determining a topology layout for one or more cables that are connected to one or more system units within a computer network environment. The method includes receiving profile information for the one or more cables and the one or more system units present and determining whether the profile information for the one or more cables and the one or more system units meets requirements for the topology layout. In response to making the determination, the method includes indicating a correct connection between a first cable and a first system unit. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372635 | UNIT ATTENTION PROCESSING IN PROXY AND OWNER STORAGE SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatus and computer program products implement embodiments of the present invention that include a storage device configured to store a logical volume mapped between a host computer and a computer having multiple initiator ports, and a processor configured to detect a unit attention condition for the logical volume. Examples of unit attention conditions for the logical volume include management operations on the logical volume and host requests for the logical volume. Upon detecting a unit attention condition, the processor can to generate a unit attention code and a respective unique serial number in response to detecting the unit attention condition, and upon receiving an input/output (I/O) request for the logical volume from a given initiator port, the processor can convey, to the given initiator port, the unit attention code and the respective unique serial number in response to the I/O request. | 12-18-2014 |
20150019761 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a first controller is connected to one of a plurality of terminals. A detector is configured to detect a connection between each of the plurality of terminals and an MHL cable. A power supply module supplies electric power to a first connected apparatus connected via a first MHL cable in response to a first connection detection between a first terminal and the first MHL cable. A second controller is configured to connect the first terminal and the first controller, in response to the first connection detection, and to connect a second terminal and the first controller, when a signal is not received from the first connected apparatus via the first terminal at a timing of a second connection detection between the second terminal and a second MHL cable. | 01-15-2015 |
20150026367 | COMPUTER DEVICE AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE THEREIN - An identification device includes a processing unit. The processing unit is electrically connected between a control circuit and a connection port, in which the processing unit is configured for detecting and identifying an external device which is connected to the port; when the processing unit identifies the external device as a first external device, the processing unit is configured for blocking information transmission between the first external device and the control circuit and when the processing unit identifies the external device as a second external device, the processing unit is configured for enabling the information transmission between the second external device and the control circuit. | 01-22-2015 |
20150067197 | DATA PATTERN GENERATION FOR I/O TRAINING AND CHARACTERIZATION - A memory structure that can perform characterization of output data paths without accessing the main memory array includes: a plurality of output data paths; a plurality of registers coupled to the output data paths. The registers include: at least a first pattern register and a second pattern register, for respectively storing a first data pattern and a second data pattern; and at least a first mapping register, for storing a plurality of binary values, wherein each binary value indicates whether the first data pattern or the second data pattern should be mapped to a corresponding output data path. | 03-05-2015 |
20150089093 | METHOD FOR OPERATING INTERFACE WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A method and an apparatus are provided for operating an interface with an external device in an electronic device. A connection of the external device to the electronic device is recognized. It is determined whether the external device is a SAW device. A request signal is transmitted to the SAW device when the external device is the SAW device. A response signal corresponding to the request signal is received from the SAW device. The response signal is processed. Data is output according to the processed response signal. | 03-26-2015 |
20150113179 | Determination method for determining installation direction of electronic device and electronic system - A method is utilized for determining an installation direction of an electronic device. The electronic device is installed on an object and includes a device connector for utilizing a pluggable method to combine with an object connector of the object. A first interface and a second interface are configured in the device connector. When the electronic device is installed on the object by a first direction, the first interface is connected to an object interface of the object connector. When the electronic device is installed on the object by a second direction, a second interface is connected to the object interface of the object connector. The method includes detecting an outside connecting condition of the first interface and the second interface to generate a first result and a second result, and determining the installation direction of the electronic device according to the first result and the second result. | 04-23-2015 |
20150142993 | CONNECTION COMPATIBILTY METHOD AND DEVICE - A connection compatibility method is disclosed, which comprises: connecting a mobile device to a first in-vehicle connectivity port; receiving at an compatibility check unit, via the first connectivity port, identification information for the mobile device; determining, based on the identification information, whether the first connectivity port meets a connection requirement for the mobile device; and outputting if it is determined that the first connectivity port does not meet the connection requirement, a notification that the mobile device has been connected to a non-compliant connectivity port. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142994 | ROBUST CABLE-TYPE DETECTION FOR USB POWER DELIVERY - A system and method for detecting a USB cable-type. A USB PD device configured at a near end of a USB cable is configured to (i) receive and process a signal from a device at a far end of the USB cable to determine a power rating of the USB cable and (ii) adjustably establish power delivered by the first device to the USB cable as a function of the determined USB cable power rating. | 05-21-2015 |
20150301918 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICE - An apparatus and method of connecting an external device are provided. The method includes connecting the apparatus to the external device when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is less than a reference range; after the external device is connected to the apparatus, continuously maintaining the connection when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is greater than the reference range; and disconnecting the external device from the apparatus when a distance between the external device and the apparatus is greater than a detectable range. | 10-22-2015 |
20150378860 | Method for Identifying Device, and Device - A method for identifying a device comprising generating, by a control device, an identification identifier of a multimedia device according to device description information of the multimedia device, sending the identification identifier to the multimedia device, so that the multimedia device displays the identification identifier, acquiring, by the control device, the identification identifier displayed by the multimedia device and an appearance image of the multimedia device, and acquiring the device description information according to the identification identifier displayed by the multimedia device, and associating, by the control device, the device description information with the appearance image of the multimedia device, so that a user equipment identifies the multimedia device according to the appearance image. | 12-31-2015 |
20160026585 | VALIDATING CONNECTION, STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND POSITIONING OF CABLE CONNECTORS - In one or more aspects, a determination is made as to whether a connector is securely fastened, whether the connector connected within a socket structure is the expected connector for that socket structure, and/or whether connectors coupled to one another via one or more cables are properly positioned for communication between them. Information on selected physical connection elements of a connector is used to determine one or more structural characteristics of the cable(s) connected to the connector and to determine whether the connector is the expected connector for a particular socket structure. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028250 | APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR ENABLING HIGHER CURRENT CHARGING OF UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) SPECIFICATION REVISION 2.0 (USB 2.0) PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES FROM USB 3.X HOSTS - Apparatuses, methods, and systems for enabling higher current charging of Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification Revision 2.0 (USB 2.0) portable electronic devices from USB 3.x hosts are disclosed. In one aspect, a USB 2.0 controller is provided in a USB 2.0 portable device. A USB 3.x controller is provided in a USB 3.x host. The USB 2.0 controller is configured to draw a higher charging current than specified in USB 2.0 for the USB 2.0 portable device over a USB 2.0 cable. In order to draw the higher charging current without violating USB 2.0, the USB 2.0 controller is configured to use one or more reserved elements in an existing USB 2.0 descriptor(s) or bitmap(s) to indicate a higher charging current request from the USB 2.0 controller. | 01-28-2016 |
20160098335 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DECOMMISSIONING OF NETWORK PARTICIPANTS - Disclosed is a memory device in which the state of the memory may be set by a mechanical action, with or without mains power present. The memory state may be detected by a microcontroller. The state for the memory device may be reset by a microcontroller. The microcontroller may be external to an apparatus containing the memory device, adjacent to or within the apparatus. | 04-07-2016 |
20160098336 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC RETIMER PROGRAMMING - Systems and methods for dynamically programming retimers for computer communications are disclosed. For example, in one aspect, a machine implemented method is disclosed that includes: detecting a cable related event at a port coupled to another device via a cable; determine a cable type and a cable length from a storage location of the port; determining if the cable type and the cable length are different from a previously stored cable type and cable length connecting the port to the other device; and when either the cable type or the cable length are different than the previously stored cable type and cable length, programming a retimer device based on the cable type and length. | 04-07-2016 |
20160132416 | COMMUNICATION MONITORING SYSTEM - A communication monitoring system includes a plurality of detecting portions each provided at a connector at an end of a communication cable or at a relay connector to be connected to the connector to branch, extract and output a portion of a signal transmitted through the communication cable, and a monitoring unit configured to monitor an existence of information communication through each of the communication cables provided with the detecting portions based on an output from the plurality of detecting portions. | 05-12-2016 |
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