USB-based networking and I/O hub
US6601109B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/44
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing network communications between personal computer systems using USB communications. The disclosed USB networking hub allows multiple hosts to exist in a USB-based network. The networking hub includes an integrated virtual network adapter, which provides for communications among and between multiple hosts.
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