System and method for connecting devices having variable form factors to data processing systems
US12174772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0026
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for managing operation of data processing systems are disclosed. The data processing systems may include a limited number of hardware components. To increase the usable number or types of hardware components, an add-in card or other device may be attached to the data processing system. To facilitate connection of a variety of types of devices having varying form factors, an interposer may be used. The data processing system may modify a communication topology based on whether a device or the interposer is connected to it to establish communication channels.
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