公开(公告)号：US20050125566A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10732774

申请日：2003-12-09

申请人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Jean-Paul Moiroux ,  Yancy Chen

发明人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Jean-Paul Moiroux ,  Yancy Chen

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  G11B23/04 ,  G11B25/04 ,  G11B33/10

CPC分类号： G11B25/043 ,  G11B23/046 ,  G11B33/10

摘要： A mass storage device, such as a removable hard disk, stores data and has an overall storage capacity. The mass storage device includes a panel on which a capacity indicator is positioned, and the capacity indicator displays either a used storage capacity or a free storage capacity of the mass storage device, or displays both free and used storage capacities of the mass storage device. The capacity indicator may be, for example, one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), or may be an LED or liquid crystal display indicating percentage of the overall storage capacity of the mass storage device that is used, available, or both. A capacity-update program executing on a computer system of which the mass storage device is a part can update the storage capacity information being displayed, or suitable circuitry or a program within the device itself can update such information.

摘要翻译： 诸如可移动硬盘的大容量存储设备存储数据并具有总体存储容量。 大容量存储装置包括容量指示器所在的面板，容量指示器显示大容量存储装置的使用的存储容量或空闲存储容量，或者显示大容量存储装置的空闲和使用的存储容量。 容量指示器可以是例如一个或多个发光二极管（LED），或者可以是LED或液晶显示器，其指示使用，可用或两者的大容量存储设备的总体存储容量的百分比。 在大容量存储设备作为其一部分的计算机系统上执行的容量更新程序可以更新正在显示的存储容量信息，或适当的电路或设备本身内的程序可以更新这样的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060230260A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11103817

申请日：2005-04-12

申请人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Jean-Paul Moiroux

发明人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Jean-Paul Moiroux

IPC分类号： G06F9/24

CPC分类号： G06F1/181

摘要： A method for configuring a computing system having a processing unit and at least one application subsystem for enabling the processing unit to perform system functions, includes packaging the system processing unit in a first housing, and at least one subsystem of the computing system in a second housing separate from and external to the first housing. The second housing is configured to visibly identify the subsystem contained within. The processing unit and the subsystem are connected with a communication link.

摘要翻译： 一种用于配置具有处理单元和用于使处理单元执行系统功能的至少一个应用子系统的计算系统的方法，包括将系统处理单元封装在第一外壳中，以及将计算系统的至少一个子系统封装在第二外壳中 住房与第一房屋分开和外部。 第二个外壳被配置为可视地识别其中包含的子系统。 处理单元和子系统与通信链路相连。

公开(公告)号：US06970349B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10394349

申请日：2003-03-21

申请人： Thomas Szolyga

发明人： Thomas Szolyga

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/18

摘要： The present invention includes an expandable modular storage unit for a computer system. According to the present invention, the expandable modular storage unit includes a backplane capable of being coupled to a host computer system. A plurality of storage modules can be coupled to the backplane for communicating with the host computer system whereby the storage modules can communicate with each other and the host computer system. Through the use of the present invention, large amounts of data storage capability can be added to an existing system without the added expense of controller electronics and related software. An aspect of the present invention includes an expandable modular storage unit. The expandable modular storage unit includes a backplane and at least one storage module storage module coupled to the backplane wherein the at least one storage module includes communication means for communicating with at least one other storage module coupled to the backplane.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括用于计算机系统的可扩展模块化存储单元。 根据本发明，可扩展模块化存储单元包括能够耦合到主计算机系统的背板。 多个存储模块可以耦合到背板，用于与主计算机系统通信，由此存储模块可以彼此通信和主计算机系统。 通过使用本发明，可以将大量的数据存储能力添加到现有系统中，而不需要控制器电子设备和相关软件的额外费用。 本发明的一个方面包括可扩展的模块化存储单元。 可扩展模块化存储单元包括背板和耦合到背板的至少一个存储模块存储模块，其中至少一个存储模块包括用于与耦合到背板的至少一个其他存储模块进行通信的通信装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050136742A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10738755

申请日：2003-12-17

申请人： Thomas Szolyga

发明人： Thomas Szolyga

IPC分类号： G06F1/18 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H01R31/06

CPC分类号： H01R31/06 ,  G06F1/187

摘要： A cartridge includes a first connector such as an HCC connector, includes a HCC connector for mating with a connector disposed within a bay of a computer, and a second connector, such as a USB connector, for connecting to an external connector of the computer or of another computer. This scheme allows one to externally connect the cartridge to a computer with a cable, without the need for a special adapter.

摘要翻译： 墨盒包括诸如HCC连接器的第一连接器，包括用于与设置在计算机的托架内的连接器配合的HCC连接器，以及用于连接到计算机的外部连接器的第二连接器，例如USB连接器， 的另一台电脑。 该方案允许使用电缆将墨盒外部连接到计算机，而无需特殊适配器。

公开(公告)号：US07319485B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US10394351

申请日：2003-03-21

申请人： Thomas Szolyga ,  William Hastings Gray

发明人： Thomas Szolyga ,  William Hastings Gray

IPC分类号： H04N5/76

CPC分类号： H04N21/4334 ,  G08B13/19669 ,  G08B13/19673 ,  G08B13/19676 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N5/915 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/440281

摘要： The present invention includes a method and apparatus for recording data. According to the present invention, the method and apparatus includes the implementation of a “circular” buffer whereby data is capable of being recorded in a circular fashion. By implementing a circular buffer, large amounts of data can be recorded over long periods of time without the use of cumbersome video tapes and the like. An aspect of the present invention includes an apparatus for recording data. The apparatus includes an input sensor for receiving data, a buffer coupled to the input sensor wherein the buffer includes a plurality of storage portions, a central processing unit coupled to the buffer and the input sensor wherein the central processing unit stores the data in the plurality of storage portions in a circular fashion and an interface coupled to the buffer for allowing a remote data accessing device to access a specific portion of the data stored in the buffer.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括用于记录数据的方法和装置。 根据本发明，该方法和装置包括实现“圆形”缓冲器，由此能够以循环方式记录数据。 通过实施循环缓冲器，可以长时间记录大量数据，而不需要使用繁琐的录像带等。 本发明的一个方面包括一种用于记录数据的装置。 该装置包括用于接收数据的输入传感器，耦合到输入传感器的缓冲器，其中缓冲器包括多个存储部分，耦合到缓冲器的中央处理单元和输入传感器，其中中央处理单元将数据存储在多个 的存储部分和耦合到缓冲器的接口，用于允许远程数据访问设备访问存储在缓冲器中的数据的特定部分。

公开(公告)号：US20050243508A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10836338

申请日：2004-05-03

申请人： Thomas Szolyga

发明人： Thomas Szolyga

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G11B33/12

CPC分类号： G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/189 ,  G11B33/122 ,  G11B33/124

摘要： An expansion module including a housing having an interior, an end cap connected to the housing at one end, and an interface device positioned in the housing interior is described. The end cap includes at least two throughholes to the housing interior and at least two alignment receptacles. The interface device receives a) a standard data connector via a end cap throughhole and b) a power connector via another end cap throughhole. The interface device includes an expansion device connector internal to the housing interior for providing at least one of data and power to an expansion device. An expansion module bay including a module sleeve having an opening for receiving the expansion module is described. The expansion module bay further includes a connector connected to an end of the module sleeve for connecting to the received expansion module, and a door covering the module receiving opening.

摘要翻译： 一种扩展模块，其包括具有内部的壳体，在一端连接到壳体的端盖以及定位在壳体内部中的接口装置。 端盖包括至少两个到壳体内部的通孔和至少两个对准插座。 接口装置经由端盖通孔接收a）标准数据连接器，以及b）通过另一个端盖通孔的电源连接器。 接口装置包括在壳体内部的扩展装置连接器，用于向扩展装置提供数据和功率中的至少一个。 描述了包括具有用于接收扩展模块的开口的模块套筒的扩展模块托架。 扩展模块托架还包括连接到模块套筒的端部的连接器，用于连接到接收的扩展模块，以及覆盖模块接收开口的门。

公开(公告)号：US20070101380A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11262204

申请日：2005-10-28

申请人： Thomas Szolyga

发明人： Thomas Szolyga

IPC分类号： H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4263

摘要： A consolidated content apparatus comprises a local area network including a plurality of communication ports adapted to connect to a plurality of communication mediums, wherein at least one of the ports is a television tuner port. A television receiver is coupled to the television port and configured to receive a television signal and to convert the television signal into television program packets. A multiport switch having a number of local ports is coupled to the communication ports and the television tuner. A plurality of client devices are coupled to the local area network and configured to communicate with the television receiver to tune at least one television channel and deliver the television program over the network to the client devices. Advantages of the invention include consolidation of content communications for customers, resulting in more robust and less expensive access to content delivery and communication.

摘要翻译： 合并内容装置包括局域网，其包括适于连接到多个通信介质的多个通信端口，其中至少一个端口是电视调谐器端口。 电视接收机耦合到电视端口并且被配置为接收电视信号并将电视信号转换成电视节目包。 具有多个本地端口的多端口交换机耦合到通信端口和电视调谐器。 多个客户端设备耦合到局域网，并被配置为与电视接收机进行通信，以调谐至少一个电视频道，并通过网络将电视节目传送到客户端设备。 本发明的优点包括为客户整合内容通信，导致对内容传送和通信的更强大和更便宜的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20070022218A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11188683

申请日：2005-07-25

申请人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Mike McCullough

发明人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Mike McCullough

IPC分类号： G06F15/16

CPC分类号： H04L67/1097 ,  H04L67/34

摘要： A network-attached storage apparatus is configured to be in communication with a local device. The apparatus includes storage devices for storing data, one interface for establishing communication with the network and another interface for establishing communication with the local device. A processor enables the interfaces to alternatively establish communication with the local device or the network.

摘要翻译： 网络连接的存储装置被配置为与本地设备通信。 该装置包括用于存储数据的存储装置，用于与网络建立通信的一个接口和用于建立与本地装置的通信的另一个接口。 处理器使得接口能够交替地建立与本地设备或网络的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20060117936A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11007571

申请日：2004-12-07

申请人： Thomas Szolyga

发明人： Thomas Szolyga

IPC分类号： G10H7/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/16

摘要： A keyboard provides an analog sound signal for a sound producing device. The keyboard includes an interface circuit that couples the keyboard to a digital sound source through a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The keyboard further includes an audio rendering circuit that receives digital sound samples from the interface circuit and converts the digital sound samples to an analog sound signal and a connector coupled to the audio rendering circuit that is configured to couple the analog sound signal to a sound producing device.

摘要翻译： 键盘为声音产生装置提供模拟声音信号。 键盘包括通过通用串行总线（USB）电缆将键盘耦合到数字声源的接口电路。 键盘还包括音频再现电路，其从接口电路接收数字声音样本，并将数字声音样本转换为模拟声音信号，以及耦合到音频呈现电路的连接器，其被配置为将模拟声音信号耦合到声音产生 设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050122674A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10732773

申请日：2003-12-09

申请人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Laurent Michoux ,  Peter Lee

发明人： Thomas Szolyga ,  Laurent Michoux ,  Peter Lee

IPC分类号： G06F1/18 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F1/16

CPC分类号： H05K5/023 ,  G06F1/181 ,  H05K7/1411

摘要： A removable device, such as a removable mass storage device, includes a multifunction handle coupled to the device. The multifunction handle includes a force-developing portion and includes an interlock portion adapted to be engaged by an interlock component. The handle develops an insertion force at the force-developing portion responsive to a force applied to the handle, and also secures the removable device in a desired position to prevent use of the handle responsive to the interlock portion being engaged by the interlock component.

摘要翻译： 诸如可移动大容量存储设备的可移动设备包括耦合到该设备的多功能手柄。 多功能手柄包括力显影部分，并且包括适于由互锁部件接合的互锁部分。 手柄响应于施加到手柄的力而在力显影部分处产生插入力，并且还将可移除装置固定在期望的位置，以防止手柄响应于互锁部分被互锁部件接合而使用。