Remote pluggable system having bays for attachment of computer peripherals
US6526515B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/266
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for interconnecting computer peripherals with portable and desktop computers and other digital devices. More specifically, the present invention includes a system and method for simultaneously connecting multiple portable computer peripherals to a single portable computer interface slot, for connecting portable computer peripherals to a desktop computer, and for connecting a portable ZIP™ drive to a portable computer. A system for providing a supplemental power supply for the computer peripheral is also provided.
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