Patents Assigned to Mesa Ridge Technologies, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for extending the signal path of a peripheral component interconnect bus to a remote location
    Patent number: 5781747
    Abstract: A peripheral component interconnect (PCI) extension/expansion system wherein the PCI Local Bus can be extended from a computer system's motherboard to another location. A PCI translation card and remote PCI board communicate via a transmission medium to relay the signals from the PCI local bus to a remote location. The signals are then provided to remote expansion slots, where additional PCI components may be operated. Further, additional PCI connectors are provided for more add-in boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Mesa Ridge Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Edward Romascan