Dual function interface for PCMCIA compatible peripheral cards and method of use therein
US5793989A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dual function interface operating in a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) mode of operation switches to an alternative interface operating in the appropriate mode of operation as defined by the alternative interface system specification. This is accomplished by setting a unique combination of address lines (203) and/or control lines (202) and automatically and transparently switching from the PCMCIA mode of operation to the alternate mode operation in response to the unique combination.
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