Patent ID: 6744445
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A repeater for use with an electronic device, said electronic device having an operation terminal connection and an external memory device connection, said repeater comprising:a) a plurality of operation terminal connections to which operation terminals are connected, b) a plurality of external memory device connections adapted to correspond to said plurality of operation terminal connections and to which external memory devices are connected, and c) a main body connection terminal adapted for connection to said electronic device and that makes communication possible between connected operation terminals and connected external memory devices with said electronic device, d) wherein communication between said plurality of operation terminal connections through an operation terminal communication system and said electronic device occurs independent of communication between said plurality of external memory device connections through an external memory device communication system and said electronic device, and e) wherein said operation terminal communication system and said external memory device communication system are integrated in said main body connection terminal.