Patent ID: 6086430
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A data processing system, comprising:a hub including a processor, said hub further comprising:an enhanced universal serial bus (""USB"") receptacle operable for providing (1) standard USB signalling via astandard USB receptacle, and (2) non-standard USB signalling via a non-standardUSB receptacle;a node device coupled to said hub by an enhanced USB connection carrying said standard and non-standard signalling,wherein said enhanced USB connection having a plug connector which comprises:a standard USB portion operable for carrying said standard USB signalling; anda non-standard USB portion operable for carrying said non-standard USB signalling; anda chassis enclosing said hub and said enhanced USB receptacle, wherein said chassis includes a keyed hole for preventing said standard USB portion of said plug connector from mating with said non-standard USB receptacle.