Abstract: In an apparatus to be controlled 20 such as a USB-compatible peripheral device connected to a controlling apparatus such as a personal computer, when a specification change is detected such as a change in the apparatus to be controlled 20 itself and a change in the connection situation of an attached device 30 (S201: YES), identification information corresponding to the changed specification is extracted (S205) and the extracted identification information is set as identification information to be transmitted to the controlling apparatus 10 (S206). The identification information having been set is transmitted to the controlling apparatus 10, and the controlling apparatus 10 controls the apparatus to be controlled 20 having the changed specification, on the basis of the identification information.

Abstract: An extended Secure-Digital (SD) card has a second interface that uses some of the SD-interface lines. A card-detection routine on a host can initially use the SD interface to detect extended capabilities and command the card to switch to using the second interface. The extended SD card can communicate with legacy SD hosts using just the SD interface, or extended SD cards using the second interface. Also an extended Universal-Serial Bus (EUSB) host enters a suspend mode rather than polling an EUSB device that is busy performing a memory or other operations. Power is saved since polling is avoided. The busy EUSB device sends a not-yet signal back to the EUSB host to instruct the host to enter the suspend mode. When the EUSB device is ready to continue transfer with the host, the EUSB device wakes up the host by sending a ready signal back to the host.

Abstract: Described is an architecture by which application programs can provide data to auxiliary display devices of essentially any type for display to a user. A defined application layer (e.g., accessed via interfaces) allows programs to provide data to a service that controls the output of data to an auxiliary display device, and returns navigational data to the application upon appropriate user interaction with the device via actuators. Enumeration allows applications to discover the capabilities of a device, while arbitration determines which application has input-output rights to the device. The architecture further provides a protocol layer including pluggable protocol proxies that allow various types of displays to serve as an auxiliary display. This platform-like model allows program developers the ability provide programs that leverage auxiliary displays when available, and provides display manufacturers the ability to provide displays with extensible capabilities.

Abstract: A connector interface system for a communication device is disclosed. The interface includes a docking connector. The docking connector includes first make/last break contacts that minimize internal damage to the internal electronics. The docking connector also includes specific keying arrangement to prevent noncompliant connectors from being plugged in, and thereby minimizes potential damage to the multi-communication device. The connector interface system also includes a remote connector which provides for the ability to output audio, input audio, provides I/O serial protocol, and to provide an output video. Embodiments of the present invention allow for a standard headphone cable to be plugged in but also for special remote control cables, microphone cables, video cables could be utilized in such a system. The connector interface system also includes a serial protocol to control device features. These controls help a user sort and search for data more efficiently within the device.

Abstract: A printer includes: a USB connector that is detachably connected to a USB interface forming a data communication channel through which data can be exchanged between the printer and an external device; a second connector that is constantly connected to a second interface that is provided independently of the USB interface and forms a data communication channel through which data can be exchanged between the printer and the external device; a USB connection detection section that detects whether the USB interface is connected to the USB connector; a signal channel selection section that receives a switch control signal from the USB connection detection section and switches a data communication channel from the data communication channel using the second interface through which data is exchanged between the printer and external device to a data communication channel using the USB interface; a signal conversion section that is provided between the signal channel selection section and second connector and coverts

Abstract: A system and method for determining media to be exported out of a media library is described. In some examples, the system determines a media component to be exported, determines the media component is in the media library for a specific process, and exports the media component after the process is completed.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a device connected to a host computer in a manner to preserve knowledge of logon authentication status to the host computer. Upon initialization of the device perform a pattern matching operation of an instruction sequence received by the second microcontroller. When the instruction sequence matches a prestored sequence indicative of performance of a logon process on the host computer tracking a logon state by the second microcontroller. Exchanging the logon state between the second and first microcontrollers such that when the second microcontroller resets, the second microcontroller may recover the logon state from the first microcontroller. Other systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for discovering and managing devices connected to InfiniBand ports are provided. The discovery may be performed by an end node, such that the end node interoperates with all standard InfiniBand components. Specific actions that are vendor unique, and potentially not compliant with the InfiniBand architecture, may not be done until after the discovery is complete and it has been verified that the noncompliant action will only be directed to entities known to be capable of processing them. These actions may include assuming the configuration responsibilities that would have been performed by the Subnet Manager in a standard InfiniBand network.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information playback apparatus according to one embodiment includes a storage module configured to store a vendor table including a formal vendor ID of a self apparatus and one or more registered vendor IDs, and vendor commands respectively associated with the formal vendor ID and the registered vendor IDs, a connection module configured to connect a partner device so as to transfer video data, audio data, and vendor commands, a detection module configured to detect a vendor ID of the partner device, and a vendor ID control module configured to transmit either one of the formal vendor ID of the self apparatus and a temporary vendor ID of the self apparatus selected from the registered vendor IDs to the partner device based on the vendor ID of the partner device.

Abstract: A method, information handling system, and software are disclosed for creating a RAID set from a plurality of hard disks. A performance profile for the plurality of hard disks is determined. The performance profile associated with each of the hard disks is stored at a location on the hard disk. The performance profiles on one or more of the hard disks are read. A RAID set is created. The RAID set includes a subset of the hard disks. The disks in the RAID set have similar performance profiles.

Abstract: A multiprocessor system used in a car, home, or office environment includes multiple processors that run different real-time applications. A dynamic configuration system runs on the multiple processors and includes a device manager, configuration manager, and data manager. The device manager automatically detects and adds new devices to the multiprocessor system, and the configuration manager automatically reconfigures which processors run the real-time applications. The data manager identifies the type of data generated by the new devices and identifies which devices in the multiprocessor system are able to process the data. A communication system for a mobile vehicle, home, or office environment includes multiple processors. The multiple processors each run an Open Communication system that controls how data is transferred between processors based on data content as opposed to the links that connect the processors together.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus including a general-purpose interface connecting external devices to the apparatus; plural plug-in class modules accessing the external devices through the interface to provide the external devices with services; a connection and separation detection module detecting connection or separation of an external device; and a list registration device having an external device information list storing external device information while relating to the class modules, and performing new information registration as needed.

Abstract: A data input/output system, a data input/output system control method and a data input/output system control apparatus can be provided. In the data input/output system having input and output devices, it is determined and displayed whether an output device can output an input data received from an input device, thereby allowing the output device for outputting the input data to be easily selected with reliability by use of a minimum number of operations and thereby eliminating erroneous operations.

Abstract: In a DVD playback mode only, the first type interface is disabled and a DVD driver unit having a hardware DVD decoder connected to a DVD reader unit arranged to read video data from a DVD inserted therein is powered on. In the described embodiment, the DVD decoder unit is also connected to the display screen by way of a second type interface is powered on. The video data is read from the DVD by the DVD reader unit and sent by the DVD reader unit to the hardware DVD decoder unit which then decodes the video data before passing it directly to a timing controller unit coupled to the display screen by way of the second type interface. The timing controller unit converts the video data at a native resolution to a display screen resolution that is then displayed on the display screen.

Abstract: A multi-function apparatus having a wider variety of uses and easily employed when carrying a USB cable only without having a power source cord. The apparatus includes means for detecting a connection between the USB interface and the PC, means for detecting a connection to the power line, and control means for selecting a function depending on a detected state of the connection between the USB interface and PC and a detected state of the connection to the AC power line. All the functions in the multi-function apparatus are operable in a connected state of the AC power line to the AC power source, while even in an unconnected state of the AC power line to the AC power source, if the USB interface is connected to the PC, a possible operation is enabled using electric power of 5 V at 500 mA supplied from the PC.

Abstract: In a multimedia system, a method and system for input/output pads in a mobile multimedia processor are provided. Input, output, and/or bidirectional pads in a host bus interface and/or a slave bus interface may be configured to provide bypass capabilities when a mobile multimedia processor is powered down or hibernating. The pads may be adapted to provide pull-up and pull-down capabilities. The pull-up and pull-down capabilities may be dynamically programmed.

Abstract: An information processing system has a power supply section which detects a predetermined potential applied to a USB terminal and supplying the potential as a source potential, an information detection section which detects the predetermined information supplied to the USB terminal, and a processing section which executes, subsequent to the detection of the predetermined potential, the encryption process or the decryption process in accordance with at least the operating information supplied from the operation key arranged on the body and in accordance with the predetermined information supplied to the USB terminal after detection of the predetermined information. The recording and reproducing operation can be performed with the operating key on the body with power supplied only from the USB terminal.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a Universal Graphics Adapter (UGA) that is a hardware-independent design that encapsulates and abstracts low-level graphics hardware in a standard manner through firmware. UGA is a firmware standard, intended to wrap existing or planned hardware, including VGA. UGA does not require the use of real-mode assembly language, direct hardware register, or frame buffer access to program, thus providing advantages over conventional systems. UGA supports basic drawing operations, continuous display modes, and power management. As a firmware-based standard, UGA facilitates updating a system to support both evolving and new hardware features. UGA includes the capability to determine ranges of output display capabilities for multiple devices and determine an overlap in capabilities of the multiple devices.

Abstract: A computer device and a control method for connecting computer peripheral equipment are provided. The computer device is used to be connected to the peripheral equipment, and it includes a connecting interface, a memory module storing a plurality of nonresident applications, a detecting module having a TSR detecting program and a retrieving module. When the TSR detecting program detects that the connecting interface is coupled to peripheral equipment, a detecting signal is generated. The retrieving module retrieves the nonresident applications corresponding to the peripheral equipment from the memory module according to the detecting signal and executes the nonresident applications.

Abstract: A method and system are implemented to instantaneously detect a hot plugging of a video connector in a computer device by detecting a change in the electrical state of one ground pin of the video connector. The computer device comprises a video connector having at least two ground pins, a processing unit, and a hot-plugging detection circuit coupled between the processing unit and one of the ground pins of the video connector, wherein the hot-plugging detection circuit is configured to detect a hot plugging of the video connector based on a change in voltage potential of the ground pin.

Abstract: A distributed audio signal processing system having a plurality of linked audio signal processing units is disclosed. Each audio signal processing unit has physical channels for receiving and sending local audio signals and a high bandwidth interface for exchanging audio signals with other linked audio signal processing units. Each of the physical channels of each of the audio signal processing units is mapped to a corresponding global channel. Global channels can be combined to form virtual channels that can be processed as a signal channel. Combinations of virtual channels can be grouped into logical channel groups that can be controlled as a group.

Abstract: System and method for enumerating and/or enumerating a device. The device may be a USB portable device which adheres to a first standard, e.g., the USB specification, and may engage in enumeration with respect to a USB hub/USB host device. Where a battery included in the device is sufficiently low, the device may engage in low power enumeration, e.g., to begin charging the device using enumerated power. Low power enumeration may allow the device to enumerate even when the device is incapable of powering on. Additionally, or alternatively, the device may determine whether the hub/host device is capable of providing high power charging. If it is, the device may begin charging the battery of the device using power provided by the hub/host device at a high power level.

Abstract: Computer systems and related methods are provided for managing connections to storage devices. The computer system includes a connector and a register. The connector includes a plurality of pins configured to be removably connected to a first storage device and to a second storage device. A first pin of the connector carries a signal that indicates when the connector is connected to the first storage device, and a second pin carries a signal that indicates when the connector is connected to the second storage device. The register stores connection information that indicates whether the first storage device and/or the second storage device are connected to the connector.

Abstract: System and method for enumerating and/or enumerating a device. The device may be a USB portable device which adheres to a first standard, e.g., the USB specification, and may engage in enumeration with respect to a USB hub/USB host device. Where a battery included in the device is sufficiently low, the device may engage in low power enumeration, e.g., to begin charging the device using enumerated power. Low power enumeration may allow the device to enumerate even when the device is incapable of powering on. Additionally, or alternatively, the device may determine whether the hub/host device is capable of providing high power charging. If it is, the device may begin charging the battery of the device using power provided by the hub/host device at a high power level.

Abstract: Disclosed is a queuing system implemented method, a queuing system and an article of manufacture. The queuing system implemented method directs the queuing system to manage a queue according to a quality of service parameter. The queue is associated with the queuing system. The queue is used for receiving requests. The queue is associated with a worker thread used to process contents of the queue. The queuing system implemented method includes: placing the request in the queue, permitting the worker thread to process the placed request, determining a response time, the response time being the time taken to complete processing of the placed request, and adjusting the worker thread if the determined response time does not satisfy the quality of service parameter, the adjusted worker thread used for processing another request placed in the queue in which a new response time taken to complete processing of the another placed request satisfying the quality of service parameter.

Abstract: Because cable length affects signal quality, amplifying signals differently to account for cable length (“tuning”) becomes especially important when high speed signals are used. Cable length information may be stored in a non-volatile memory which may be integrated into a cable assembly or may be a discrete component between the cable and an interface. Rather than using a dedicated data line to the memory component a ground line may be connected to the memory component and multiplexed. During normal operation the selected line is grounded through a switching device. When a cable is detected, a management controller changes the state of the switching device to decouple the selected line from ground to allow the management controller access to the data stored in the memory component, including cable length information. The selected line is then re-coupled to ground and interface circuits may be tuned for the cable length.

Abstract: A detecting device is mounted on a motherboard for detecting a connecting status of an external device. The detecting device includes a control chip, a pull-up element, a jack and a detecting chip. The jack has one or more first-type electrical wires, one or more second-type electrical wires and a third-type electrical wire. The first-type electrical wires are connected to the control chip for receiving and transmitting data. The second-type electrical wires are connected to a first voltage. The third-type electrical wire is connected to a second voltage through the pull-up element. The detecting chip has an I/O pin connected to the third-type electrical wire of the jack. When the external device is not connected to the jack, the third-type electrical wire is maintained at the second voltage. When the external device is connected to the jack, third-type electrical wire is not maintained at the second voltage.

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Abstract: In a command output control apparatus, one of first and second storage areas that corresponds to the smaller number of subcommands is selected as a storage area subjected to division, according to a comparison result by a subcommand number comparison unit. From partial storage areas constituting the storage area subjected to the division, a partial storage area no smaller than a predetermined size is selected as a partial storage area subjected to the division, according to a comparison result by a size comparison unit. Subcommands for accessing partial storage areas obtained by dividing the partial storage area subjected to the division are generated by an access area division unit. A subcommand for accessing the partial storage area subjected to the division is replaced with the generated subcommands. Subcommands are alternately selected from first and second subcommand groups after the replacement and outputted to a memory.

Abstract: Plural information handling systems interface through a KVM switch with a DVI display with the KVM switch supporting selection of the information handling system providing display information to the display. A hotswap switch initiates a hotswap signal to the information handling system that is selected to provide display information to the display. Receipt of the hotswap signal at the information handling system results in the driver of the selected information handling system redetecting the display with a communication through the DDC channel and transfer of EDID information from the display to the selected information handling system so that the selected information handling system drives a desired display port, such as by sending display information through a TDMS channel instead of default VGA channel.

Abstract: A plurality of detectors can be evaluated to determine if more than one has been assigned the same address. Responsive thereto, such detectors could be identified for follow-up maintenance, or service.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, an apparatus may include a non-Universal Serial Bus (non-USB) serial interface, a USB connector, a first protection circuit connected between a first data connection of the non-USB serial interface and a first data connection of the USB connector, a second protection circuit connected between a second data connection of the non-USB serial interface and a second data connection of the USB connector, a processor, and a detection circuit connected to the second data connection of the USB connector, the detection circuit configured to output a signal to the processor indicating an attachment or connection of a second non-USB serial interface to the USB connector.

Abstract: Systems for communication across multiple game applications are provided. In various embodiments, systems of the present invention may include a first application server hosting a first game application, a second application server hosting a second game application that is different from the first game application, a first client device for interaction with the first game application, a second client device for interaction with the second game application, and a universe management server for maintaining information about the first client device and the second client device. The information maintained in the universe management server may include game application interaction information, which allows the universe management server to facilitate real-time communication between a user of the first client device and a user of the second client device. The universe management system may further receive communications from both client devices via the first and second application server.

Abstract: A storage device is provided that includes a first interface unit configured to connect to an external apparatus; a second interface unit configured to connect to a network; and a control unit which controls the storage device. The control unit determines whether a predetermined command is received from the external apparatus. The control unit selects a first operating mode where the storage device is used by the external apparatus and the second interface unit is disabled, if the control unit determines that the predetermined command is received from the external apparatus. The control unit selects a second operating mode where the storage device operates as a file server and the second interface unit is enabled, if the control unit determines that the predetermined command is not received from the external apparatus.

Abstract: A data storage system writes data supplied from a host to data storage in accordance with write I/O of an owning application. A workload manager directs the processing of the supplied data in accordance with the write I/O of the owning application, provides service workload identification describing the write I/O, a storage subsystem control adds the service workload identification to record set information for the data, and a journal management system stores the record set information in a journal. The journaled information, for example, may be employed for performing forensic analysis of data corruption events or to perform security audits, etc.

Abstract: A base device meant to cooperate with one of a plurality of exchangeable docking adapters to enable the base device to cooperate with a personal portable device docked with the docking adapter to perform an audio/visual task. The base device incorporates a programmable logic that is programmed with a configuration data specifying a configuration of interconnections to enable the cooperation between the base device and the personal portable device, and may further incorporate a processor to execute a sequence of instructions of a routine causing the processor to cooperate with the personal portable device through the docking adapter to perform the task.

Abstract: A data storage system writes data supplied from a host to data storage in accordance with write I/O of an owning application. A workload manager directs the processing of the supplied data in accordance with the write I/O of the owning application, provides service workload identification describing the write I/O, a storage subsystem control adds the service workload identification to record set information for the data, and a journal management system stores the record set information in a journal. The journaled information, for example, may be employed for performing forensic analysis of data corruption events or to perform security audits, etc.

Abstract: A multifunction machine having an interface unit for controlling a USB, and a control method of the multifunction machine are disclosed. The multifunction machine includes a management unit for managing history information that includes information about use of a USB memory attached to and detached from the interface unit, and a detecting unit for detecting whether the USB memory is attached to the interface unit, wherein the history information managed by the management unit includes information about attachment/detachment history detected by the detecting unit.

Abstract: A method and system for sensing identity-distinguishable applied to a computer are provided. The computer includes a detecting unit and a logging-in/out unit. The detecting unit is used for detecting an identifying chip having an identifying data. The logging-in/out unit is used for logging in the computer system by a personal identification data matching with the identifying data. The identity-distinguishable sensing method includes the following steps. Firstly, the identifying chip is detected. Next, the computer is logged in by the personal identification data matching with the identifying data.

Abstract: A communication card with three operational states, including a controller, a battery, a flash storage unit, a wireless modem, and a connector for connecting the communication card to a shell host and to an electronic device host, wherein the communication card (i) operates in a standalone mode when the connector is not connected to a device, (ii) functions as a master when the connector is connected to the shell host, and (iii) functions as a slave when the connector is connected to the electronic device host. A method and a computer-readable storage medium are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A multi-interface integrated circuit (IC) comprises a plurality of transistors, and a level detection block. At least one transistor of the plurality of transistors is in communication with a first terminal and either a first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC, and at least one of the plurality of transistors is in communication with the first terminal, a second terminal and either the first or a second lead of the multi-interface IC. The level detection block is in communication with at least one of the plurality of transistors and the first and second leads.

Abstract: A communication system includes a communication device and a controller that detects input supplied to a vehicle subsystem. The controller consequently causes the communication device to output operational instruction information about the subsystem.

Abstract: A method for adding hardware is provided. The method is adapted for connecting a Plug-and-Play (PNP) device to a computer through a universal serial bus port (USB port). The method includes activating an enumeration process. According to the enumeration process, a filter driver identifies a device type of the PNP device. If the device type is an excluded device type, the filter driver terminates the enumeration process. If the device type is an allowable device type, the enumeration process continuously progresses to add the PNP device onto the computer.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for protecting and monitoring removable entities in an embedded system. In accordance with the present invention, prior to insertion of a removable entity in the embedded system, a user registers details of the removable entity in the device host. The details may be entered after entering a password or a PIN. A registration identification is calculated based on an algorithm in the device host and is then stored in the host. After the removable entity is inserted, it is registered in an unalterable area (e.g. flash memory) of the device host. Information such as the category of the removable entity, a device number, etc. may be exchanged between the device host and the removable entity. The device host then computes a registration identification based on a Removable Entity Registration Algorithm. The identifications are then compared, and the device host displays the details of the removable entity to the user.

Abstract: A memory control apparatus and method for operating a plurality of digital signal processors (DSPs) using a single memory slot and buffer are provided. Exemplary embodiments provide at least one DSP for processing different signals, a flash memory that can record and reproduce a digital signal, a plurality of selection switches located on signal lines between the DSP and the flash memory for switching the signals, a three-state buffer that selectively outputs insert information of the memory to the DSPs according to a control signal, a control unit for providing the control signal for controlling switching of the signals, and a key input unit for determining input/output operation modes. The control unit records and reproduces the data in the flash memory according to the operation mode determined through the key input unit.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes an operating system that performs a mounting and an unmounting of a removable external storage device; a plurality of application programs each configured to independently access the external storage device; and an external-storage-device monitoring unit that instructs the operating system, based on a request for mounting or unmounting the external storage device, which is output from each of the application programs, to perform the mounting and the unmounting of the external storage device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a signal processing system applicable in an electronic system having a hard disk, an indicator and an I/O controller, the I/O controller processing a driving signal outputted by the hard disk and generating a first processing signal. The signal processing system includes an editing module for editing a plurality of decoding modes, a detecting module for detecting a type of the I/O controller and outputting type messages corresponding to the detected type of the I/O controller; an acquiring module for acquiring the decoding mode from the editing module according to the type messages outputted by the detecting module; and a decoding module for decoding the first processing signal outputted by the I/O controller according to the decoding mode acquired by the acquiring module and generating a second processing signal to drive the indicator to operate, thereby simplifying the design and reducing the cost.

Abstract: There are provided a data communication apparatus and a transmission reservation managing method that are capable of collectively managing transmissions of the same or common data by a plurality of transmission methods. A plurality of destinations for the same data input by the input means are designated. The plurality of destinations being destinations to which data are to be transmitted by respective different transmission methods the same data are transmitted to the designated destinations by the respective different transmission methods. Information related to transmission by the data communication apparatus are managed by associating a predetermined identifier with each of the input data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the configuration of a connection between two devices by measuring an electrical characteristic are provided. Using the measured electrical characteristic, a device is able to select an appropriate communication interface, such as serial, Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, parallel, PS/2, etc., and configure itself appropriately. Systems and methods which determine the physical orientation of a connector with respect to another connector may also be provided alone or in combination with such systems and methods for selecting communication interfaces. The physical orientation of a connector can be determined by measuring an electrical characteristic and a device can then configure itself appropriately. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, device designs can decrease in size and cost as well as simplify operation for the end-user.

Abstract: Improved techniques for rendering a peripheral device removable (e.g., unpluggable) are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, the peripheral device is rendered removable from a host computer without preparatory user actions. In effect, the peripheral device can be automatically prepared for removal in the event that its user removes (unplugs) it from its host computer. According to another aspect of the invention, the peripheral device includes a data storage device that is mounted to a file system of the other computer when the other computer desires access to the data storage device. Otherwise, the data storage device is normally unmounted so that if the peripheral device were to be removed (e.g., unplugged) no harm or damage to data stored therein would occur. These aspects of the invention can be utilized alone or in combination with one another.