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Multifunctional modem with external memory adaptor

A technology for modems and storage devices, applied in static memory, instruments, combinations of multiple digital computers, etc., can solve the problems of unsightly desktops and high costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-04-02
INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG
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The cost of providing so many interface devices will be quite high, and the desktop with these interface devices stacked cluttered is also quite unattractive, and usually a user who has a PC connected to a variety of external storage devices must master a considerable amount of information about the PC, various Knowledge of the different interface devices as well as the functionality of the storage device itself

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[0013] The invention is described in the context of a host device comprising a personal computer (PC) coupled to an access network, eg, through a modem. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the type of modem used depends at least in part on the type of access network used. For example, in a preferred embodiment, a digital cable MODEM is used to connect to an access network including a digital cable television system. An access network provides access to, for example, the Internet and / or other networks. Modems include, within the scope of the access network provided by the telephone company, digital subscriber line (DSL) modems or other devices having interface functions suitable for the access network of the telephone company. Other types of access networks, such as satellite networks, wireless networks, etc. may be accessed via suitable modem techniques, which will be modified in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for bi-directional communication, such as a cable modem, adapted to interface with a plurality of consumer electronics devices such as external storage of memory. A method and apparatus wherein a modem (100) providing a first interface between a host device (70) and an access network (50) also provides a second interface between the host device and an external memory device (60) operatively coupled to the modem.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a system allowing data to be transferred between a communication network and a host device, and more particularly to a multifunction modem capable of providing an integrated interface suitable for a variety of devices. Background technique [0002] Currently, modems are used as discrete computer peripherals connected to host devices such as personal computers (PCs) through external broadband gateways or access networks provided by, for example, cable television or telecommunications companies. Note that cable, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), and other modem technologies are used to provide similar broadband access to high-speed networks. This broadband access allows high speed data transfer between, for example, Internet sites and PCs in the home. Other devices found in many homes include external storage devices or consumer electronic devices that use multiple storage media, such as digital cameras, digital audio playe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H04L29/10G06F3/00G06F13/38G06F15/16G06F15/167G11C5/00H04M11/06
CPCG06F13/385G06F15/16
Inventor 史蒂夫·C·贝茨布赖恩·A·威特曼
Owner INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG
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