Apparatus and method for enabling a connection over a serial interface
US7660346B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/385
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for enabling a connection over a serial interface is provided. The apparatus is a connector interface that includes a plurality of switches configured to cross-link signals to switch a straight-through connection to a null-modem connection. Additionally included is a microprocessor in communication with the plurality of switches, whereby the microprocessor is capable of interfacing with the plurality of switches to trigger the switch to the null-modem connection. Circuitry and a hardware implemented method for enabling a connection over a serial interface also are described.
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