Patent ID: 8392646
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A programmable controlled computer switch capable of switching between a controlling function and a hub function for a console device and a universal serial bus device, comprising: a console port interface having console ports for connecting console devices, the console devices initially being with a controlling function; a universal serial bus (USB) hub port interface having USB hub ports for connecting USB devices, the USB devices initially being with a hub function; plural computer interfaces having a computer port respectively for connecting a computer device; a matrix switching circuit connected to the console port interface, the USB hub port interface and the plural computer interfaces; and a main controlling circuit connected between the matrix switching circuit and the plural computer interfaces, wherein the console device and/or the USB device, acting as having the controlling function, either maintains as having the controlling function or switches as one having a hub function by means of switching of the matrix switching circuit, and the console device and/or the USB device, acting as having the hub function, either maintains the hub function or switches as one having a controlling function by means of switching of the matrix switching circuit, wherein one having the controlling function is connected to the plural computer interfaces in a sequence through the matrix switching circuit and the main controlling circuit, and one having the hub function is connected to one of the plural computer interfaces directly through the matrix switching circuit.