Method and apparatus for auto-detection of LAN, Modem, or ISDN utilizing a common connection to a peripheral component
US6973077B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2854
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for allowing multiple types of connections to be made to a peripheral component. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a peripheral component with a receptacle having a number of electrical connecting lines. At least one of the electrical lines is used as a signal line by more than one type of connection, which is made directly to the receptacle. Next, the present invention switches the electrical connecting lines between a number of electrical pathways. Next, the present invention determines the type of connection being made to the receptacle. In so doing, an electrical pathway which is appropriate for the connection-type is established.
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