HOST CONTROLLER DISPOSED IN MULTI-FUNCTION CARD READER
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1. A host controller disposed in a multi-function card reader, comprising:
- a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface, configured for coupling to a host computer; and
a port multiplier having a control port and a plurality of peripheral device ports, wherein the control port is coupled to the SATA interface, and the peripheral device ports are coupled to a plurality of peripheral device interfaces, respectively, and the peripheral device interfaces are disposed in the multi-function card reader and comprise at least one flash memory card interface.
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Abstract
A host controller disposed in a multi-function card reader includes: a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface configured for coupling to a host computer; and a port multiplier having a control port and a plurality of peripheral device ports. The control port is coupled to the SATA interface, and the peripheral device ports are coupled to a plurality of peripheral device interfaces, respectively. The peripheral device interfaces are disposed in the multi-function card reader, and include at least one flash memory card interface.
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1. A host controller disposed in a multi-function card reader, comprising:
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a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface, configured for coupling to a host computer; and a port multiplier having a control port and a plurality of peripheral device ports, wherein the control port is coupled to the SATA interface, and the peripheral device ports are coupled to a plurality of peripheral device interfaces, respectively, and the peripheral device interfaces are disposed in the multi-function card reader and comprise at least one flash memory card interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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