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Gameport communication apparatus and method

  • US 6,175,358 B1
  • Filed: 12/04/1997
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a computer coupled to an external device using a gameport, said gameport having a gameport address and at least first, second and third lines, said external device having at least a memory device, a method for communicating between said computer and said external device, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving positional data from said external device;

    converting said positional data into a plurality of data bits;

    storing said plurality of data bits in said memory device;

    transmitting said plurality of data bits from said memory device to said computer using said gameport;

    placing a clock signal on said first of said gameport lines by said external device; and

    placing at least some of said plurality of data bits on at least said second of said gameport lines synchronized with said clock signal.

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