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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2002
Applicant:
John Alexander Mcleod, Surrey, CA;
Inventor:
John Alexander McLeod, Surrey, CA;
Assignee:
Icron Technologies Corporation, Burnaby, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 13/38 (2006.01); G06F 13/40 (2006.01); G06F 13/42 (2006.01); G06F 13/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus to be used to extend the range of standard USB devices, and in particular, USB devices operating in accordance with Revision 2.0 of the USB Specification. An extended range hub is provided which comprises a Local Expander (LEX) and a Remote Expander (REX) which can be separated by up to, for example 100 meters. The LEX and REX operate in accordance with an enhanced high-speed USB Extended Range Protocol (USB-ERP) which permits USB devices to be more conveniently located and used, and is in compliance with Revision 2.0 of the USB Specification.