Embedded control unit
US6766391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embedded control unit is installed in a notebook computer, so as to take the place of the programmable processor in many conventional notebook computers for controlling peripheral devices. The embedded control unit includes a plurality of peripheral controllers, so as to control the peripheral devices usually used by typical notebook computers. The peripheral controllers can be directly connected to the peripheral devices, according to the specifications for different types and/or brands of notebook computers. In addition, the peripheral controllers can achieve control of the peripheral devices according to the non-adjustable internal register settings. In this way, the control of the peripheral devices can be achieved without using firmware, thereby simplifying the notebook computer development process and reducing the development cost.
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