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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2001
Corey A. Billington, San Jose, CA (US);
Judith Glazer, Los Altos, CA (US);
Jerry B. Ortkiese, San Jose, CA (US);
Corey A. Billington, San Jose, CA (US);
Judith Glazer, Los Altos, CA (US);
Jerry B. Ortkiese, San Jose, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An embedded electronic device connectivity system configured for extending functionality of a peripheral device, including at least two data connections incorporated in the peripheral device, configured to connect the peripheral device to at least two other devices simultaneously, allowing transfer of data between the said at least two devices when so connected; and, a DC power connection incorporated in the peripheral device enabling at least one of the two other devices to be powered from the peripheral device when connected.