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4543450 : Integrated connector and modem
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INVENTORS:Brandt; Randy, Orange, CA 92669
ASSIGNEES:noneISSUED:Sep. 24, 1985FILED:Jan. 18, 1984SERIAL NUMBER:571867FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 4):H04M 11/00; U.S. CLASS:179-002.CFIELD OF SEARCH:179-2 C,2 DP,184,186 ; 375-8;9 ; AGENTS:Boswell; K. H.; O'Brian; Edward D.;
ABSTRACT: A data communication device which includes a terminal housing having a terminal connector forming a part thereof, with a modem located in the housing so as to be physically and electrically connected to a data terminal or computer when the terminal connector is connected to the data terminal or computer. A telephone cable having a plug means at one end so as to connect to a modular telephone is connected via its other end to the housing so as to be electrically connected to the modem.
4972470 : Programmable connector
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INVENTORS:Farago; Steven, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
ASSIGNEES:noneISSUED:Nov. 20, 1990FILED:Aug. 6 , 1987SERIAL NUMBER:083258FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 5):H04L 9/00; U.S. CLASS:380-003; 380-052; 310-071; 439-189; 364-240.8; FIELD OF SEARCH:380-3,52 ; 310-071 ; 439-189 ; 364-240.8 ; AGENTS:Nissenbaum; Israel;
ABSTRACT: A configurable connector between two or more devices with at least one of the devices being capable of programming the connector through an interface therewith. The connector contains programmable electronic circuitry capable of being instructed by the device whereby the connector assumes a desired connecting configuration and/or function. In one embodiment the connector is programmed to inquire and determine the configuration of the device to which it is connected. With the results of its analysis the connector adapts the necessary timing, pin-outs, voltages, and other parameters to assure proper communication between the connected devices. In other embodiments the connector contains electronic components to add specific functions for data exchange, such as data buffering, data encryption and the like. In addition, the connector is programmable with interchangeable pin designations thereby obviating the need for rewiring for different applications and physical connections.
4686506 : Multiple connector interface
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INVENTORS:Farago; Steven, Mount Kisco, NY
ASSIGNEES:Anico Research, Ltd. Inc., Mount Kisco, NYRapitech Systems Inc., Suffern, NYISSUED:Aug. 11, 1987FILED:July 28, 1986SERIAL NUMBER:891190FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 4):H03K 13/24; U.S. CLASS:340-347.DD; 361-394; 439-620; FIELD OF SEARCH:340-347 DD ; 339-17 R,17 C,17 F,14 R,17 M,17 LC,17 N,176 R,176 M,176 MP ; 361-392-395,412,415 ; 364-705,771 ; 179-20 P ; AGENTS:Nissenbaum; Israel;
ABSTRACT: A connector interface for enabling multiple conversions between first and second data handling systems wherein the data in the first system is arranged in a first type of format and the data in the second system is arranged in a second type of format, includes a connector housing with first and second sets of electrical contact elements exposed at different portions of the housing. Circuitry contained entirely within the housing operates to convert data transmitted to the first set of contact elements from the first data handling system into corresponding data in the second type of format for transmission to the second data handling system through the second set of contact elements, and to convert data transmitted to the second set of contact elements from the second data handling system into corresponding data in the first format for transmission to the first data handling system. One set of electrical contact elements may, for example, be arranged to extend out from the connector housing in two parallel rows to allow the elements to be directly connected to corresponding terminals arranged in a dual in line configuration on an outside printed circuit board. The other set of electrical contact elements may be arranged for multiple simultaneous or selective output connections for applications such as multiple communication, digital to analog and analog to digital conversions, and a multiple floppy disk controller.
4603320 : Connector interface
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INVENTORS:Farago; Steven, Mount Kisco, NY
ASSIGNEES:Anico Research, Ltd. Inc., Mount Kisco, NYRapitech Systems Inc., New York, NYISSUED:July 29, 1986FILED:Apr. 13, 1983SERIAL NUMBER:484823FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 4):H03K 13/24; U.S. CLASS:340-347.DD; 339-176.MP; 361-394; FIELD OF SEARCH:340-347 DD ; 339-17 R,17 C,17 F,14 R,17 M,17 LC,17 N,176 R,176 M,176 MP ; 361-392-395,412,415 ; 364-705-771 ; 179-20 P ; AGENTS:Nissenbaum; Israel;
ABSTRACT: A connector interface for enabling communications between first and second data handling systems wherein the data in the first system is arranged in a first type of format and the data in the second system is arranged in a second type of format, includes a connector housing with first and second sets of electrical contact elements exposed at different portions of the housing. Circuitry contained entirely within the housing operates to convert data transmitted to the first set of contact elements from the first data handling system into corresponding data in the second type of format for transmission to the second data handling system through the second set of contact elements, and to convert data transmitted to the second set of contact elements from the second data handling system into corresponding data in the first format for transmission to the first data handling system. One set of electrical contact elements may, for example, be arranged to extend out from the connector housing in two parallel rows to allow the elements to be directly connected to corresponding terminals arranged in a dual in line configuration on an outside printed circuit board. The connector arrangement greatly simplifies the design and construction of data processing systems requiring specific interfaces between certain parts of the systems, such as between data terminal equipment and data communication equipment employing serial binary data interchange |
