公开(公告)号：US06601180B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09549873

申请日：2000-04-14

Applicant: Vladimir Paredes ,  Lomberto Jimenez ,  Vu Thanh

Inventor： Vladimir Paredes ,  Lomberto Jimenez ,  Vu Thanh

IPC: G06F132

CPC classification number: G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3281 ,  Y02D10/158

Abstract: A method and system for providing link detection to a PC Card for power management. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a method for reducing power consumption by a peripheral component coupled to a host computer. For instance, the method includes the step of detecting whether a peripheral component is coupled to an active communication link. The method also includes the step of determining whether a circuit of the peripheral component is within a first power consuming mode (e.g., high power consuming mode). Provided the peripheral component is not coupled to the active communication link and the circuit of the peripheral component is within the first power consuming mode, the method includes the step of causing the circuit to enter a second power consuming mode (e.g., a sleep mode). Furthermore, provided the peripheral component is coupled to the active communication link and the circuit of the peripheral component is not within the first power consuming mode, the method includes the step of causing the circuit to enter the first power consuming mode (e.g., high power consuming mode).

Abstract translation: 一种用于向PC卡提供链路检测以进行电源管理的方法和系统。 具体地，本发明的一个实施例包括一种用于降低耦合到主计算机的外围组件的功耗的方法。 例如，该方法包括检测外围组件是否耦合到主动通信链路的步骤。 该方法还包括确定外围组件的电路是否处于第一功耗模式（例如，高功耗模式）内的步骤。 如果外围组件没有耦合到有源通信链路，并且外围组件的电路处于第一功耗模式之内，则该方法包括使电路进入第二功耗模式（例如睡眠模式）的步骤， 。 此外，如果外围组件耦合到主动通信链路，并且外围组件的电路不在第一功耗模式中，则该方法包括使电路进入第一功耗模式（例如，高功率）的步骤 消费模式）。

公开(公告)号：US06577500B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09795506

申请日：2001-02-28

Applicant: Vladimir Paredes ,  Karch Polgar ,  Mark S. Smith

Inventor： Vladimir Paredes ,  Karch Polgar ,  Mark S. Smith

IPC: G06F116

CPC classification number: H05K5/0256 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A wireless PC card for use in facilitating radio communications by a host computer in the context of a wireless computer network. The wireless PC card includes a housing conforming to a Type II PCMCIA form factor and having first and second extending portions which cooperatively define a recess configured and arranged to accommodate two RJ-type connector bodies of a Type III PC card. By virtue of its configuration and arrangement, the recess permits both the wireless PC card and a Type III PC card to simultaneously reside in a single Type III PC card slot of the host computer. Additionally, the recess is configured and arranged to permit removal of the Type III PC card from the Type III PC card slot, without also necessitating removal of the wireless PC card. Disposed within the housing are electronic circuitry and two antennae in communication with the electronic circuitry. One of each of the antennae is disposed in a respective extending portion. The extending portions of the housing facilitate the separation of the antennae that is necessary to optimal performance of the wireless PC card. Additionally, the plastic construction of the housing contributes to the durability and longevity of the antennae. Finally, a PCMCIA standard 68-socket connector in electrical communication with the electrical circuitry serves to physically and electrically connect the wireless PC card to the host computer.

公开(公告)号：US06447306B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09795505

申请日：2001-02-28

Applicant: Vladimir Paredes ,  Karch Polgar ,  Mark S. Smith

Inventor： Vladimir Paredes ,  Karch Polgar ,  Mark S. Smith

IPC: H01R1200

CPC classification number: H05K5/0273 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H04L12/5692 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/18 ,  Y10S439/946

Abstract: A combination PC card for use in facilitating communication between a host computer and a remote device. The combination PC card includes two RJ-type connectors, an RJ-11 connector and an RJ-45 connector, centered at a front edge of the combination PC card. The connector bodies are integral with a housing of the combination PC card and are arranged and configured to be received in a corresponding recess defined by a Type II PC card when the combination PC card and the Type II PC card simultaneously reside in a PC card slot of the host computer. The positioning and configuration of the connector bodies permits the combination PC card to be removed from the PC card slot without also necessitating the removal of the other PC card residing in the PC card slot. The combination PC card additionally includes an analog modem connected to the RJ-11 connector, and a network interface card connected to the RJ-45 connector. The analog modem and network interface card are electrically connected to the host computer by way of a PCMCIA standard 68-socket connector, which also physically connects the combination PC card to the host computer.

Abstract translation: 用于促进主机和远程设备之间的通信的组合PC卡。 组合PC卡包括两个RJ型连接器，RJ-11连接器和RJ-45连接器，集中在组合PC卡的前边缘。 连接器主体与组合PC卡的壳体是一体的，并且当组合PC卡和II型PC卡同时驻留在PC卡插槽中时，其布置和配置为被接收在由II型PC卡限定的相应凹部中 的主机。 连接器主体的定位和配置允许从PC卡插槽中移除组合PC卡，而不需要移除驻留在PC卡插槽中的其他PC卡。 组合PC卡还包括连接到RJ-11连接器的模拟调制解调器和连接到RJ-45连接器的网络接口卡。 模拟调制解调器和网络接口卡通过PCMCIA标准68插座连接器电连接到主机，也可以将PC卡组合到主机上。