Method and apparatus for connecting peripherals having various size
plugs and functions
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    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for connecting peripherals having various size plugs and functions 失效
    用于连接具有各种尺寸插头和功能的外围设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US6141212A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-31

    申请号:US800057

    申请日:1997-02-14

    摘要: A multiple function peripheral connecting device that allows more functionality in the limited port space of a computer is disclosed. The connecting device provides the capability for external devices having different functions to be connected to the computer through a single port. This is accomplished by wiring a first function, internal to the computer, to certain pins of a modular connector, and wiring a second function, also internal to the computer, to a certain different combination of pins on the same modular connector. Because differently sized plugs can fit with the modular connector, peripherals associated with different types of systems can connect with the computer through the same single jack. Also, an adapter may be connected to the computer to allow simultaneous use of the two internal functions.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在计算机的有限端口空间中允许更多功能的多功能外围设备连接装置。 连接设备提供具有不同功能的外部设备通过单个端口连接到计算机的能力。 这通过将计算机内部的第一功能连接到模块化连接器的某些引脚,并将第二功能(也在计算机内部)连接到同一模块化连接器上的特定不同组合的引脚来实现。 由于不同尺寸的插头可以与模块化连接器配合使用,与不同类型系统相关的外围设备可以通过相同的单个插孔与计算机连接。 此外,适配器可以连接到计算机以允许同时使用两个内部功能。