John Richard Kolb

US Patent:

54577845, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Mar 5, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/846180

Inventors:

Michael F. Wells - Poway CA
John L. Kolb - Ramona CA
Jayanta Maitra - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Metacomp, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G06F 501
G06F 1312
G06F 1336
G06F 1320

US Classification:

395829

Abstract:

A self-adapting interface assembly on a data processor allows communication with a variety of other data processing devices operating under different communication protocols. The assembly comprises an input and output signal translating module installed between the data processor input/output port and a cable terminated by simple adaptor modules for coupling to various types of data processing devices. The adaptor can sense the type of device and send to the translating module an identifying bit stream. The translating module uses the device identification to programmatically change the configuration of data receivers and drivers and control signal buffers in order to assure exchange of data between the data processor and the device connected to the adaptor module regardless of their respective electrical interface characteristics.