Methods and devices for extending USB 3.0-compliant communication

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PATENT NO 9047418
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13683993

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Devices and methods for extending USB-compliant communication distances, including USB 3.0 SuperSpeed communication, are provided. In some embodiments, a host is communicatively coupled to a device that provides an upstream facing port, and a USB device is communicatively coupled to a device that provides a downstream facing port. The upstream facing port and downstream facing port are coupled via a communication channel. In some embodiments, the upstream facing port and downstream facing port generate packets to ensure that timing requirements of the USB specification are met regardless of the latency of the communication channel.

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

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Hall, Aaron T J North Vancouver, CA 2 60

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