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Fault tolerant communications using a universal serial bus

US6675250B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateJan 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2033
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of operation for connecting at least one USB function to at least two USB hosts is presented. The system of provides a USB tree between each USB host and the at least one USB function. The system further contains provisions for isolating a given USB host from the at least one USB function.

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