Patent ID: 6038624
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system, comprising:a user input device, a microprocessor which is operatively connected to detect inputs from said input device, random-access memory which is connected to be read/write accessible by said microprocessor, and an output device operatively connected to receive outputs from said microprocessor;a power supply connected to provide power to said microprocessor and said memory; andat least one bay configured to receive and electrically connect to a peripheral device having an integral device controller;wherein when said peripheral device is inserted in said bay, said system is automatically configured to operate said peripheral device;wherein when said peripheral device is inserted in said bay, said peripheral device controller is automatically configured to operate with said system and any other said peripheral devices in another bay, and implements a master/slave relationship between said peripheral devices;wherein whenever any said peripheral device is inserted into or removed from said system, all said peripheral devices are reset and reinitialized.