WIRELESS USER INPUT DEVICE PROVIDING HOST LINK INDICATION
First Claim
1. A wireless interface device that services communications between a wirelessly enabled host and at least one user input device, the wireless interface device comprising:
- a wireless interface unit that wirelessly interfaces with the wirelessly enabled host;
a processing unit operably coupled to the wireless interface unit;
an input/output unit operably coupled to the wireless interface unit and to the processing unit, wherein the input/output unit interfaces to the at least one user input device;
wherein the processing unit and the wireless interface unit interact to determine when the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host; and
wherein when the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host, the processing unit interacts with the input/output unit to direct the input/output unit to output a link established indication.
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Abstract
A wireless interface device services communications between a wirelessly enabled host and at least one user input device. The wireless interface device includes a wireless interface unit, a processing unit, an input/output unit, and may include a power management unit. The wireless interface unit wirelessly interfaces with the wirelessly enabled host. The processing unit and the wireless interface unit interact to determine when the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host. When the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host, the processing unit interacts with the input/output unit to direct the input/output unit to output a link established indication. When the wireless interface unit enters a sniff mode or a park mode, a second link established indication may be provided. When the link is taken down or lost, a link non-established indication may be provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless interface device that services communications between a wirelessly enabled host and at least one user input device, the wireless interface device comprising:
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a wireless interface unit that wirelessly interfaces with the wirelessly enabled host;
a processing unit operably coupled to the wireless interface unit;
an input/output unit operably coupled to the wireless interface unit and to the processing unit, wherein the input/output unit interfaces to the at least one user input device;
wherein the processing unit and the wireless interface unit interact to determine when the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host; and
wherein when the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host, the processing unit interacts with the input/output unit to direct the input/output unit to output a link established indication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for controlling the operation of a wireless interface device that services communications between a wirelessly enabled host and at least one user input device, the wireless interface device including a wireless interface unit, a processing unit, and an input/output unit that couples to the at least one user input device, the method comprising:
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the wireless interface unit establishing a wireless link with the wirelessly enabled host;
the wireless interface unit interacting with the processor to indicate to the processing that the wireless interface unit has established a link with the wirelessly enabled host;
the processing unit interacting with the input/output unit to direct the input/output unit to output a link established indication; and
the input/output unit outputting a link established indication. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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