METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOW POWER AUDIO VISUAL INTERFACE CALIBRATION

    公开(公告)号:US20130094557A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13274225

    申请日:2011-10-14

    IPC分类号: H04B17/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for calibration of interface operation of a display device. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, an embedded DisplayPort (eDP) source element (such as a graphics processing unit (GPU)) configures itself to support the minimum requirements necessary to support a sink element (such as a screen display). Unlike prior art solutions, minimum sink requirements are identified during a calibration process, and the source is configured accordingly. By tailoring the source to the specific requirements of the sink, the device can initialize faster, consume less power, etc. Moreover, in another aspect of the present invention, if a device does not initialize to an expected configuration based on prior calibration settings, the device can be flagged as having faulty or failing components.

    Methods and apparatus for ensuring compatibility on a high performance serial bus
    32.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for ensuring compatibility on a high performance serial bus 有权
    确保高性能串行总线兼容性的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08295302B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-23

    申请号:US12763093

    申请日:2010-04-19

    IPC分类号: H04J3/16

    摘要: A data communications system is disclosed having at least one Legacy cloud coupled to at least one Beta cloud. The system further having at least one BOSS node and at least one border node. A method for ensuring compatibility is disclosed comprising determining when the BOSS node is idle, determining whether the last packet transmitted by any border node was an Alpha format packet if the BOSS node is idle, and unlocking the Legacy cloud if the last packet transmitted by the border node was not an Alpha format packet.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种数据通信系统,其具有耦合到至少一个Beta云的至少一个Legacy云。 该系统还具有至少一个BOSS节点和至少一个边界节点。 公开了一种用于确保兼容性的方法,包括确定BOSS节点何时空闲,如果BOSS节点空闲,则确定由任何边界节点发送的最后一个分组是否是Alpha格式分组,如果由 边界节点不是Alpha格式数据包。

    DATA PORT TRANSIENT PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS
    33.
    发明申请
    DATA PORT TRANSIENT PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS 有权
    数据端口瞬态保护装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120212867A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US13372298

    申请日:2012-02-13

    IPC分类号: H02H9/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for protecting data bus ports and their corresponding PHY devices from taking damage associated with excess voltage across one or more signal pairs during an intermittent connection. Such connections cause the signal pins to carry external device current which raises the signal voltage above the power rails, exceeding the PIN device ratings and causing PHY degradation or destruction. In an exemplary embodiment, an RC circuit is used to detect the voltage level across a signal pair. If this voltage level exceeds a certain preset voltage level, power to the outgoing serial bus port is shut off and return power is abated. While the circuit is responding, the exemplary embodiment uses a 3.6V Zener diode to bleed excess voltage to ground. A current monitor/limiter is also used for limiting current if the voltage level detected exceeds a certain threshold.

    摘要翻译: 用于保护数据总线端口及其对应的PHY设备的方法和装置在间歇连接期间不会产生与跨越一个或多个信号对的过电压相关的损害。 这种连接会导致信号引脚承载外部器件电流,从而将信号电压升高到电源轨以上,超过PIN器件额定值,并导致PHY降级或破坏。 在示例性实施例中,使用RC电路来检测跨越信号对的电压电平。 如果该电压电平超过某个预设电压电平,则断开输出串行总线端口的电源,并返回电源。 当电路响应时,示例性实施例使用3.6V齐纳二极管将过量的电压放电到地。 如果检测到的电压电平超过一定阈值,电流监视器/限幅器也用于限制电流。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE INTELLIGENT ASSOCIATION OF CONTROL SYMBOLS
    34.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE INTELLIGENT ASSOCIATION OF CONTROL SYMBOLS 有权
    智能控制符号协会的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120163490A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US12976274

    申请日:2010-12-22

    IPC分类号: H04B15/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for the intelligent association of control symbols with special symbols that are transmitted over a network. In one embodiment, the association is utilized to improve DC-balance on a transmission medium. In an exemplary variant, the special symbols originate from line codes such as the 8B/10B line code, which format a digital signal so that is optimized for transmission over a given physical channel. These control symbols are divided up according to a first criterion, while the special symbols are further divided up according to a second criterion. The divided control symbols are then allocated to the divided special symbols using a pre-designated allocation algorithm, which may or may not include a scrambling algorithm. The allocation of the control symbols improves signal characteristics and electromagnetic interference (EMI) when various ones of control symbols are ultimately transmitted over a given transmission medium.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过网络传输的具有特殊符号的控制符号的智能关联的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,该关联用于改善传输介质上的DC平衡。 在示例性变型中,特殊符号源自诸如8B / 10B线路码的线路码,其格式化数字信号,使得其被优化用于在给定物理信道上的传输。 这些控制符号根据第一标准被分割,而特殊符号根据第二标准被进一步分割。 然后使用预先指定的分配算法将划分的控制符号分配给划分的特殊符号,预分配算法可以包括或可以不包括加扰算法。 当各种控制符号最终在给定的传输介质上传输时,控制符号的分配改善了信号特性和电磁干扰(EMI)。

    LOW POWER PEER DETECTION CIRCUIT
    35.
    发明申请
    LOW POWER PEER DETECTION CIRCUIT 有权
    低功率检测电路

    公开(公告)号:US20100312921A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12478062

    申请日:2009-06-04

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00 G06F13/00

    摘要: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting the connection of a FireWire peer to a FireWire device. In one embodiment, a device may determine whether a peer connection is present based on peer detection circuit configured in each FireWire port of a FireWire device. When no peer is connected to a device, a peer connection in the circuit may be open, and a current path through the circuit may provide a low detect signal, indicating that no peer is connected. When a peer is connected to a detecting device, the current may pass through a resistance in the detected peer to provide a high detect signal, indicating that a peer is connected. In some embodiments, once a peer is detected, the FireWire system of the detecting device may be powered on, and the peer detection circuit may be powered off.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于检测FireWire对等体与FireWire设备的连接的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,设备可以基于在FireWire设备的每个FireWire端口中配置的对等体检测电路来确定是否存在对等连接。 当没有对等体连接到设备时,电路中的对等连接可以是打开的,并且通过电路的当前路径可以提供低的检测信号,指示没有对等体被连接。 当对等体连接到检测设备时,电流可以通过检测到的对等体中的电阻,以提供高检测信号,指示对等体连接。 在一些实施例中,一旦检测到对等体,则检测设备的FireWire系统可以被上电,并且对等体检测电路可以被断电。

    Methods and apparatus for high-speed serialized data transfer over network infrastructure using a different protocol
    36.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for high-speed serialized data transfer over network infrastructure using a different protocol 有权
    使用不同协议通过网络基础设施高速串行化数据传输的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07581041B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-25

    申请号:US10749325

    申请日:2003-12-29

    IPC分类号: G06F3/00

    CPC分类号: G06F13/4027 G06F2213/0012

    摘要: An apparatus for transmitting data across a high-speed serial bus includes an IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY having a GMII interface; an IEEE 1394-compliant PHY in communication with the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY via a switch; the switch determining whether data transmission is be routed to the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY or the IEEE 1394-compliant PHY; a first connection, the first connection for transmitting data between a device and the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY; and a second connection, the second connection for transmitting data between a device and the IEEE 1394-compliant PHY.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过高速串行总线传输数据的装置包括具有GMII接口的符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY; 通过交换机与符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY通信的IEEE 1394兼容PHY; 确定数据传输是否被路由到符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY或IEEE 1394兼容PHY的交换机; 第一连接,用于在设备和IEEE 802.3兼容PHY之间传输数据的第一连接; 以及第二连接,用于在设备和符合IEEE 1394的PHY之间传输数据的第二连接。

    Methods and apparatus for bridged data transmission and protocol translation in a high-speed serialized data system
    37.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus for bridged data transmission and protocol translation in a high-speed serialized data system 有权
    在高速串行数据系统中桥接数据传输和协议转换的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090077298A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-19

    申请号:US12291607

    申请日:2008-11-12

    IPC分类号: G06F13/00

    CPC分类号: G06F13/4027 G06F2213/0012

    摘要: An apparatus for transmitting data across a high-speed serial bus includes an IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY having a GMII interface; an IEEE 1394-compliant PHY in communication with the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY via a switch; the switch determining whether data transmission is be routed to the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY or the IEEE 1394-compliant PHY; a first connection, the first connection for transmitting data between a device and the IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY; and a second connection, the second connection for transmitting data between a device and the IEEE 1394-compliant PHY.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过高速串行总线传输数据的装置包括具有GMII接口的符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY; 通过交换机与符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY通信的IEEE 1394兼容PHY; 确定数据传输是否被路由到符合IEEE 802.3标准的PHY或IEEE 1394兼容PHY的交换机; 第一连接,用于在设备和IEEE 802.3兼容PHY之间传输数据的第一连接; 以及第二连接,用于在设备和符合IEEE 1394的PHY之间传输数据的第二连接。

    Method and apparatus for border node behavior on a full-duplex bus
    39.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for border node behavior on a full-duplex bus 有权
    全双工总线上边界节点行为的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07317694B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-08

    申请号:US10635706

    申请日:2003-08-05

    IPC分类号: H04L12/40

    CPC分类号: H04L12/40052 H04L12/6418

    摘要: A method is disclosed for determining and communicating the existence of a hybrid bus. The method comprises the acts of determining whether the node has a connection to a Legacy link layer; if the node determines that it has a connection to a Legacy link layer, then transmitting a Self-ID packet without a Speed Code; and if the node determines that it does not have a connection to a Legacy link layer, then transmitting a Self-ID packet without a Speed Code.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于确定和传达混合总线的存在的方法。 该方法包括确定节点是否具有到Legacy链路层的连接的动作; 如果节点确定它具有到Legacy链路层的连接,则发送没有Speed Code的Self-ID分组; 并且如果节点确定它没有到Legacy链路层的连接,则发送没有Speed Code的Self-ID分组。

    Method and apparatus for border node behavior on a full-duplex bus
    40.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for border node behavior on a full-duplex bus 有权
    全双工总线上边界节点行为的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070294449A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-20

    申请号:US11895871

    申请日:2007-08-27

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus relating to the behavior of border nodes within a high performance serial bus system is disclosed. A method for determining and communicating the existence of a hybrid bus is disclosed. A method for determining a path to a senior border node is disclosed, as is a method for identifying a senior border node Various methods for properly issuing gap tokens within a beta cloud are disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种与高性能串行总线系统内的边界节点的行为有关的方法和装置。 公开了一种用于确定和传达混合总线的存在的方法。 公开了一种用于确定到高级边界节点的路径的方法,以及用于识别高级边界节点的方法。 公开了在beta云中正确发出间隙令牌的各种方法。