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Extensible WSE hub to support a multi-hop tree of USB hubs or peripherals over a wireless link

  • US 9,201,826 B2
  • Filed: 11/29/2012
  • Issued: 12/01/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An extensible hub configured for wireless communication between USB devices, comprising:

  • a wireless communication interface;

    a first protocol adaptation layer for processing a USB message received at the wireless communication interface from a host device;

    a second protocol adaptation layer for processing a USB message received at the wireless communication interface from a hub device; and

    a bridge for providing a data flow path between the first and second protocol adaptation layers,wherein the USB messages comprise a handle adapted to identify a destination of the USB messages, and wherein the bridge is configured to map between a first handle set by the extensible hub to identify the hub device and included within the USB message received from the host device and a second handle different from the first handle and set by the hub device to identify the hub device, the USB message received from the hub device including the second handle.

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