Universal serial bus (USB) with wireless communication hubs
US6725302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/4002
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) with two wireless communication hubs (USB hubs). One of these hubs is connected to a first host computer, and both USB hubs are connected to a plurality of I/O devices. Each USB hub includes a wireless adapter and an antenna connected to the wireless adapter. The wireless adapter of each USB hub comprises a transmitting/receiving unit for transmitting data via the antenna to the wireless adapter of the other USB hub or receiving data via the antenna from the wireless adapter of the other USB hub. The wireless adapter also comprises a wireless dual port, which is automatically configured upstream or downstream when the first host computer is connected to one of the USB hubs.
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