Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2000
Assignee:
Apex PC Solutions Inc.
Inventors:
Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 10, 1999
Assignee:
Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 16, 1999
Assignee:
Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer
Abstract: A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 25, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 24, 1998
Assignee:
Apex PC Solutions, Inc.
Inventors:
Danny L. Beasley, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Paul Lacrampe, James C. Huffington, Thomas Greene, Kevin J. Hafer