Patent ID: 8001302
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for allowing control of a plurality of local computers from a remote computer, comprising: a printed circuit board having at least one internal connector for connection to a removable KVM redirection module; a KVM switch operative to selectively provide KVM signals to any one of a plurality of local computers; the removable KVM redirection module, configured for removable installation within the KVM switch and operative to grab screen frames from a video signal provided from a local computer of the plurality of local computers via the KVM switch, and to provide screen frame data corresponding to the grabbed screen frames to the remote computer via a network interface device; an interface connector connected to the at least one internal connector; and a housing that encloses the printed circuit board and the removable KVM redirection module, wherein the removable KVM redirection module is configured for installation in the housing while the housing is fully assembled and while the plurality of local computers are connected to a plurality of keyboard, video, and mouse input connectors.