Intelligent computer switch
US7386584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/17375
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent computer switch is described. The intelligent computer switch has an automatic detection capacity to control a plurality of computers with at least one keyboard, at least one mouse and at least one monitor. The intelligent computer switch comprises an input port, a control device, an output port, and a plurality of computer connection ports. The input port receives input commands and data, and the output port sends output commands and data. While a series connection cable connected to the input port, the intelligent computer switch is determined to be a slave. While the series connection cable is not connected to the series connection cable, the intelligent computer switch is determined to be a master. The intelligent computer switch further comprises an on-screen display function and an authority-setting function with at least 4 sets of passwords for different users. Each slave generates a series number according to the sequence thereof and the master controls each slave according to the series number.
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