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Method and apparatus for extending communications over a universal serial bus through domain transformation

US7177973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S370/906
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses are described for improving information transfer over a universal serial bus (USB). In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a USB-compliant near-end link and control logic coupled with the USB-compliant near-end link. The control logic may translate a USB-compliant reflective signal received from a USB host to a terminated signal. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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