Abstract:
A dual function interface operating in a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) mode (112) of operation switches to an alternative interface (113) operating in the appropriate mode of operation as defined by the alternative interface system specification. This is acomplished by setting a unique combination of address lines (203) and/or control lines (202) and automatically and transparently switching from the PCMCIA mode (112) of operation to the alternate mode (113) of operation in response to the unique combination.
Abstract:
A wireless data modem (103), adapted for external unit specific control in accordance with unit specific characteristics, including a non-volatile memory (107) co-resident with a data transceiver for storing data representative of the data transceiver's specific characteristics, an interface (109) providing access to the data by an external controller (101), and further providing access to the data transceiver by the external controller (101) to facilitate control of the data transceiver in accordance with its specific characteristics.
Abstract:
A computing device (100) including a wireless packet data communications modem (101) used in conjunction with a computer (103) to provide untethered access to data bases and other computer users. A method is provided for controlling data transmission and reception using the wireless packet data communications modem (101) in tandem with the computer (103). Two-way communications is achieved using a small, low-cost, light-weight wireless packet data communications modem contained in a housing, integral to a computing device, or a removable housing conforming to a PCMCIA industry standard.
Abstract:
A PCMCIA card having independent functionality and alternatively arranged to operate in conjunction with a host computer, that includes a peripheral apparatus (109) having an integral CPU (125), a power source (129), and a power supply (127) for exhibiting an independent operating state; and an interface function (121) integral with and coupled to said peripheral apparatus (109), said interface function arranged and constructed to couple said peripheral apparatus to the host computer (101) over a PCMCIA compliant interface and initiate a dependent operating state at said peripheral apparatus (109).
Abstract:
A computing device (100) including a wireless packet data communications modem (101) used in conjunction with a computer (103) to provide untethered access to data bases and other computer users. A method is provided for controlling data transmission and reception using the wireless packet data communications modem (101) in tandem with the computer (103). Two-way communications is achieved using a small, low-cost, light-weight wireless packet data communications modem contained in a housing, integral to a computing device, or a removable housing conforming to a PCMCIA industry standard.
Abstract:
A computing device (100) including a wireless packet data communications modem (101) used in conjunction with a computer (103) to provide untethered access to data bases and other computer users. A method is provided for controlling data transmission and reception using the wireless packet data communications modem (101) in tandem with the computer (103). Two-way communications is achieved using a small, low-cost, light-weight wireless packet data communications modem contained in a housing, integral to a computing device, or a removable housing conforming to a PCMCIA industry standard.
Abstract:
A wireless data modem (103), adapted for external unit specific control in accordance with unit specific characteristics, including a non-volatile memory (107) co-resident with a data transceiver for storing data representative of the data transceiver's specific characteristics, an interface (109) providing access to the data by an external controller (101), and further providing access to the data transceiver by the external controller (101) to facilitate control of the data transceiver in accordance with its specific characteristics.