Method and apparatus for extending the range of the universal serial bus protocol

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7149833
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10475092

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The present invention provides a method and apparatus to be used to extend the range of standard USB devices, and in particular, USB devices operating in accordance with Revision 2.0 of the USB Specification. An extended range hub is provided which comprises a Local Expander (LEX) and a Remote Expander (REX) which can be separated by up to, for example 100 meters. The LEX and REX operate in accordance with an enhanced high-speed USB Extended Range Protocol (USB-ERP) which permits USB devices to be more conveniently located and used, and is in compliance with Revision 2.0 of the USB Specification.

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ICRON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION4664 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY SUITE 221 BURNABY BRITISH COLUMBIA V5C 5T5

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McLeod, John Alexander Surrey, CA 7 449

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