KVMP Switch Control Zone Toggle Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional KVM switch systems interrupt data flow between peripheral devices and servers when switching between multiple servers and peripheral devices, requiring complex procedures and leading to operational inflexibility and errors.
Innovation Solution
A KVM switch system with a control zone featuring selector switches and a toggle switch that allows individual control over each computer server and peripheral device, enabling separate and seamless switching without interrupting data flow, using a housing with a processor and support switch circuits to manage connections between console and peripheral modules and servers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If synchronous switching of KVM and peripheral devices is implemented, then space requirements are reduced, but data flow interruption occurs and operational flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the switching control into separate segments: KVM channel switching is controlled independently from peripheral device switching. Each has its own control mechanism (KVM upswitch vs. peripheral downswitch), allowing independent operation without mutual interference, thus maintaining operational flexibility while achieving space reduction through consolidated console devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional buttons and complicated procedures are added to separately control switching, then individual control capability is improved, but device complexity and error rate increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary control mechanism (the toggle switch) that mediates between the user and the switching functions. This intermediary provides a simplified interface that automatically manages the complex switching logic, allowing individual control of KVM and peripheral devices without requiring users to navigate complicated procedures or remember multiple button functions.
3Ease of operation
If synchronous switching is used, then console device control is simplified, but data flow continuity is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching behavior where the system adapts its switching action based on the device type and current state. Peripheral devices use a toggle-based dynamic switching mechanism that maintains connection state memory, allowing data flow to continue uninterrupted while still enabling individual device switching. This dynamic approach preserves data flow continuity while maintaining simplified console control.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention describe KVMP switch system that can individually control each peripheral device and KVM ports connected to the KVMP switch system and methods of operating the same. In one embodiment, a KVMP switch system for switching includes a plurality of console and peripheral devices with any one of a plurality of computer servers includes a plurality of computer connector zones, each computer connector zone having a plurality of computer ports adapted to connect to a computer server, a console port zone having a plurality of console ports adapted to connect to at least a console device and a peripheral device, and a control zone having a plurality of selector switches and a toggle switch, the toggle switch having at least two operable positions, each selector switch associated with a respective one of the computer connector zones and operable to couple one or more selected computer ports of the associated computer connector zone to an associated the console port, the toggle switch operable to determine which computer ports are selected for switching by the selector switches.