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Methods and systems for interfacing with an interface powered I/O device

  • US 5,909,586 A
  • Filed: 11/06/1996
  • Issued: 06/01/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer interface couplable to an interface powered Input/Output ("I/O") device, said computer interface comprising:

  • a PC Card, said PC Card including input-output circuitry and at least one power status input;

    a power source, external to said PC Card, for powering said I/O device; and

    a cable assembly adapted to connect said PC Card and said power source to said I/O device, wherein said cable assembly couples said power source to said at least one power status input such that a power status of said power source is detectable by said PC Card.

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