公开(公告)号：US6006344A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US784573

申请日：1997-01-21

Applicant: Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

Inventor： Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/2289

Abstract: A personal computer system is discloses which includes a diagnostic system which uses an input/output controller to perform diagnostic functions. Such a system advantageously allows diagnostic functions to be performed on the computer system including the system processor of the computer system. The diagnostic program may be stored within nonvolatile memory which is coupled to the I/O controller, thus allowing diagnostic functions to be performed without the need for the computer system memory of the computer system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种个人计算机系统，其包括使用输入/输出控制器执行诊断功能的诊断系统。 这样的系统有利地允许在包括计算机系统的系统处理器的计算机系统上执行诊断功能。 诊断程序可以存储在耦合到I / O控制器的非易失性存储器中，从而允许执行诊断功能而不需要计算机系统的计算机系统存储器。

公开(公告)号：US5613873A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-25

申请号：US180489

申请日：1993-12-16

Applicant: Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

Inventor： Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H01R13/6641 ,  H01R2201/04 ,  H01R24/64 ,  Y10S439/91

Abstract: A modular jack for a 10BASE-T standard Ethernet-type local area network connection to a printed circuit board edge includes a body portion, a plug receptacle, a PC board mounting apparatus, and a cavity for receiving a LED to indicate the status of the LAN connection. The LED preferably is embedded in the front face of the body portion of the jack. Alternatively, the body portion of the jack may be molded from a transparent or a translucent resin, and the cavity may be formed in the underside of the body portion, whereby the LED may be mounted on the PC board and the jack inserted on the PC board over the LED, with the body portion of the jack conducting light from the LED to the front face of the jask.

Abstract translation: 用于10BASE-T标准以太网类型局域网连接到印刷电路板边缘的模块插座包括主体部分，插头插座，PC板安装装置和用于接收LED以指示状态的空腔 LAN连接。 LED优选地嵌入在插座的主体部分的前表面中。 或者，千斤顶的主体部分可以由透明或半透明树脂模制，并且空腔可以形成在主体部分的下侧中，由此LED可以安装在PC板上，插头插入PC 在LED的上方，插座的主体部分将来自LED的光线传导到麦克风的正面。

公开(公告)号：US5603040A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-11

申请号：US581750

申请日：1996-01-02

Applicant: David L. Frager ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

Inventor： David L. Frager ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3218

Abstract: A power management control unit and system is provided for selectively controlling ac power to one or more computer peripheral devices. The power management control unit includes a power cord connected to an ac supply and an outlet pin capable of electrically receiving the peripheral device. The management control unit also includes an ac switch electrically coupled between the power cord and the outlet pin, such that the switch can modulate conduction between the power cord and the outlet pin during use. The power management control unit is maintained separate from existing computers and peripherals such that computers and peripheral devices need not be retrofitted or adapted with the control unit. The control unit takes advantage of video control signals available at the computer video output in order to turn off or on ac power to the outlet pin.

Abstract translation: 提供电源管理控制单元和系统，用于选择性地控制对一个或多个计算机外围设备的交流电力。 电源管理控制单元包括连接到交流电源的电源线和能够电接收外围设备的插座引脚。 管理控制单元还包括电连接在电源线和出口销之间的交流开关，使得开关可以在使用期间调制电源线和插座引脚之间的导通。 电源管理控制单元与现有的计算机和外围设备分开维护，使得计算机和外围设备不需要与控制单元进行改装或调整。 控制单元利用计算机视频输出端可用的视频控制信号，以便关闭或接通出口引脚的交流电源。

公开(公告)号：US5483260A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-09

申请号：US119938

申请日：1993-09-10

Applicant: Terry J. Parks ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

Inventor： Terry J. Parks ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G09G1/16 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04895 ,  G09G1/16 ,  G09G2370/04 ,  G09G2370/042

Abstract: A method and apparatus which provides bi-directional communication between a video monitor and a computer system unit. This enables the video monitor to inform the system unit of its capabilities without direct user involvement and also enables the system unit to directly control or adjust all the functions of the video monitor. In the preferred embodiment, bi-directional communication between the video monitor and the system unit is provided utilizing a mouse port in the keyboard controller. Multiplexors are coupled between the mouse port and each of the mouse and video monitor to select between data paths and selectively allow communication between the system unit and the video monitor. Monitor control software is included in the system unit which can be used to control or adjust the output of the video monitor. When a user desires to adjust the output of the video monitor, the monitor control software directs the multiplexors to provide a communication path between the system unit and the video monitor, and the system unit relates the control information input from the user to the video monitor, which adjusts its visual output accordingly. Also, at each power-on of the computer system, the data path between the keyboard controller and video monitor is selected to enable the video monitor to provide capability information to the system unit.

Abstract translation: 一种在视频监视器和计算机系统单元之间提供双向通信的方法和装置。 这使得视频监视器能够在没有直接用户参与的情况下通知系统单元的能力，并且还使得系统单元能够直接控制或调整视频监视器的所有功能。 在优选实施例中，使用键盘控制器中的鼠标端口来提供视频监视器和系统单元之间的双向通信。 多路复用器耦合在鼠标端口和每个鼠标和视频监视器之间以在数据路径之间选择并选择性地允许系统单元和视频监视器之间的通信。 监视器控制软件包含在系统单元中，可用于控制或调整视频监视器的输出。 当用户希望调整视频监视器的输出时，监视器控制软件指示​​多路复用器提供系统单元和视频监视器之间的通信路径，并且系统单元将从用户输入的控制信息与视频监视器相关联 ，相应调整其视觉输出。 此外，在计算机系统的每次上电时，选择键盘控制器和视频监视器之间的数据路径，以使视频监视器向系统单元提供能力信息。

公开(公告)号：US5448697A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-05

申请号：US119937

申请日：1993-09-10

Applicant: Terry J. Parks ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

Inventor： Terry J. Parks ,  Joseph W. Bell, Jr.

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G1/16 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G09G1/165 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: A method and apparatus which provides bi-directional communication between a video monitor and a computer system unit. This enables the video monitor to inform the system unit of its capabilities without user involvement and also enables the system unit to directly control or adjust all the functions of the video monitor. In the preferred embodiment, a monitor/mouse interface provides bi-directional communication between the video monitor and the system unit. The monitor/mouse interface connects to the mouse and video connectors or the back of the system unit and in turn connects to the mouse and video monitor. The interface includes separate data paths from the system unit to the mouse and video monitor, respectively. Monitor control software is included in the system unit which can be used to control or adjust the output of the video monitor. When a user desires to adjust the output of the video monitor, the monitor control software directs the monitor/mouse interface to provide a communication path between the system unit and the video monitor, and the system unit relates the control information input from the user to the video monitor, which adjusts its visual output accordingly. Also, at each power-on of the computer system, the monitor/mouse interface selects the data path between the system unit and video monitor to enable the video monitor to provide capability information to the system unit. A second embodiment includes the monitor/mouse interface logic comprised in the video monitor.

Abstract translation: 一种在视频监视器和计算机系统单元之间提供双向通信的方法和装置。 这使得视频监视器能够在没有用户参与的情况下通知系统单元其能力，并且还使得系统单元能够直接控制或调整视频监视器的所有功能。 在优选实施例中，监视器/鼠标接口在视频监视器和系统单元之间提供双向通信。 显示器/鼠标接口连接到鼠标和视频连接器或系统单元的背面，然后连接到鼠标和视频监视器。 该界面分别包括从系统单元到鼠标和视频监视器的单独的数据路径。 监视器控制软件包含在系统单元中，可用于控制或调整视频监视器的输出。 当用户希望调整视频监视器的输出时，监视器控制软件指示​​监视器/鼠标接口在系统单元和视频监视器之间提供通信路径，系统单元将从用户输入的控制信息与 视频监视器，相应地调整其视觉输出。 此外，在计算机系统的每次通电时，监视器/鼠标接口选择系统单元和视频监视器之间的数据路径，以使视频监视器向系统单元提供能力信息。 第二实施例包括视频监视器中包括的监视器/鼠标接口逻辑。