Connecting graphics adapters
US7576745B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/06
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing a dedicated interface between two or more graphics adapters installed on a motherboard. Surplus signals within an interface conforming to an interface specification are used to create the dedicated interface. The dedicated interface may connect the two or more graphics adapters using connectors via an interface device. Alternatively the dedicated interface may directly connect the two or more graphics adapters using dedicated connectors or a portion of the connectors coupled through conductive traces integrated onto the motherboard.
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