EP0356757A2
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Computer expansion board suitable for two types of computers
Assignee: DEVLONICS TERMINALS NV
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Filing: 1989-08-04
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-08-04
Abstract
Abstract Computer expansion board comprising two coupling pieces (2, 3) which are each suitable for coupling to a mating coupling piece of a computer of one type, associated with the board coupling piece, of two types, a processing circuit, and switching means which are suitable for transmitting signals between a group of connection segments (4, 5) of the one or the other board coupling piece and the processing circuit, depending on the type of computer connected to the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Dirk Ghekiere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:06
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/11; H05K1/117; G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/38; G06F13/40; G06F13/4063; G06F13/409; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H05K1/0286; H05K1/0295; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/09; H05K2201/09818; H05K2201/09954; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10007; H05K2201/10053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Computer expansion board comprising a coupling piece (2 or 3) which is suitable for coupling to a mating coupling piece of a computer to obtain an electrical connection between conductors connected to the computer coupling piece and connection segments of the board coupling piece, board conductors connected to connection segments of the board coupling piece being connected to components (6, 7), mounted on the board, of a processing circuit, characterised in that the board comprises a first board coupling piece (2) or (3) and a second board coupling piece (3) or (2) respectively which are suitable for connecting the board to a computer of a first or second type respectively, and in that the board comprises switching means which are suitable for transmitting signals between a group of connection segments (4, 5) of the one or of the other board coupling piece and the processing circuit, depending on the type of computer connected to the board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Computer expansion board comprising a coupling piece (2 or 3) which is suitable for coupling to a mating coupling piece of a computer to obtain an electrical connection between conductors connected to the computer coupling piece and connection segments of the board coupling piece, board conductors connected to connection segments of the board coupling piece being connected to components (6, 7), mounted on the board, of a processing circuit, characterised in that the board comprises a first board coupling piece (2) or (3) and a second board coupling piece (3) or (2) respectively which are suitable for connecting the board to a computer of a first or second type respectively, and in that the board comprises switching means which are suitable for transmitting signals between a group of connection segments (4, 5) of the one or of the other board coupling piece and the processing circuit, depending on the type of computer connected to the board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Board according to Claim 1, characterised in that the switching means comprise a switch element to be actuated by the user to set the switching means therewith in accordance with the type of computer connected to the board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
Board according to Claim 1, characterised in that the switching means comprise a detection conductor (8) which is suitable for connection to a point in a computer of the first type, said point having a potential characteristic of the first type of computer, and in that the switching means switch in accordance with the potential present on the detection conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Board according to Claim 3, characterised in that the detection conductor (8) comprises a metal cover plate fixed to the board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Board according to Claim 1, having an essentially rectangular shape, characterised in that the coupling pieces (2, 3) are fitted symmetrically with respect to a diagonal of the board.
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