Patent ID: 6633931
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A system for detecting the identification of the type of card means installed in an input/output interface that electrically interconnects first and second electronic devices, the type of card means defining its predetermined functionality and configuration, said system comprising:an interface for electrically interconnecting the first and second electronic devices; a card means for generating a digital identification that identifies the type of card means and therefore its predetermined functionality and configuration and applying said digital identification to the first electronic device in response to a first signal being applied thereto; the first electronic device initially generating a first signal that is received by said card means; the first electronic device comparing said digital identification to a library of one or more digital identifications and configuring itself to operate in accordance with the predetermined functionality and configuration in response to a positive comparison to said applied digital identification; the first and second electronic devices selectively sending and receiving signals in accordance with the type of card means identified.