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Method and apparatus for changing functions of a hardware device using two or more communication channels

  • US 6,092,123 A
  • Filed: 07/17/1997
  • Issued: 07/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for changing functions of a hardware device of a system, the method comprising:

  • connecting the hardware device to the system with at least two communication channels, each communication channel including a programmable logic unit each programmable logic unit including a first data set establishing predetermined operating characteristics of the hardware device;

    choosing one channel;

    disabling the one channel from the system by;

    preventing requests for access to the hardware device from passing to the hardware device via the one channel, while maintaining connection between the one channel and the system; and

    routing requests for access to the hardware device via at least one other communication channel,copying a second data set to the programmable logic unit of the one channel; and

    enabling the one channel by;

    establishing predetermined operational characteristics of the hardware device according to the second data set; and

    routing requests for access to the aware device to the one channel.

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