Connection device for a computer
US6839780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/801
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connection device for a computer comprising an optical connection part and an input/output controller, the optical connection part comprising a plurality of optical fibres embedded in a substrate, each fibre extending from a coupling end associated with an operative surface of the substrate and a connection end, the input/output controller comprising a plurality of light detectors and a plurality of light emitters, wherein the connection end of each optical fibre is associated with at least one light emitter and/or at least one light detector, characterised in that the input/output controller is operable to receive a message from a peripheral device located adjacent the operative surface, the message being transmitted via the optical connection part, the message comprising an identifier associated with the peripheral device.
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