Patent Application
20170004105
The subject matter herein generally relates to an add-on device and a server using the same.
Servers need to identify add-on devices first before enabling the add-on devices.
Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.
Several definitions that apply throughout this disclosure will now be presented.
The term “coupled” is defined as connected, whether directly or indirectly through intervening components, and is not necessarily limited to physical connections. The connection can be such that the objects are permanently coupled or releasably coupled. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series and the like.
The disclosure will now be described in relation to an electronic device with a power switch system.
The first add-on device 21 can comprise a first interface 211, an identification module 212, an enable module 213, a function module 214, and a third interface 215.
The second add-on device 22 can comprise a second interface 221, an identification module 222, an enable module 223, and a function module 224.
The control module 102 can comprise a first pin 1, a second pin 2, a third pin 3, a fourth pin 4, a fifth pin 5, and a sixth pin 6. The first pin 1 is coupled to the identification module 212 through the first expansion interface 101 and the first interface 211 in that order. The second pin 2 is coupled to the enable module 213 through the first expansion interface 101 and the first interface 211 in that order. The third pin 3 is coupled to the function module 214 through the first expansion interface 101 and the first interface 211 in that order. The fourth pin 4 is coupled to the identification module 222 through the second expansion interface 201 and the second interface 221 in that order. The fifth pin 5 is coupled to the enable module 223 through the second expansion interface 201 and the second interface 221 in that order. The sixth pin 6 is coupled to the function module 224 through the second expansion interface 201 and the second interface 221 in that order.
When the first add-on device 21 is coupled to the first expansion interface 101, the identification module 212 outputs a first identification signal. The control module 102 receives the first identification signal through the first pin 1. The control module 102 outputs a first enable signal through the second pin 2. The enable module 213 receives the first enable signal and activates the function module 214 to operate. The function module 214 couples to the third interface 215 and the third pin 3 of the control module 102 to transmit signals.
When the second add-on device 22 is coupled to the second expansion interface 201, the identification module 222 outputs a second identification signal. The control module 102 receives the second identification signal through the fourth pin 4. The control module outputs a second enable signal through the fifth pin 5. The enable module 223 receives the second enable signal and activates the function module 224 to operate.
In the embodiment, the control module 102 is a platform control hub. The first add-on device 21 and the second add-on device 22 are network cards. The function module 214 is configured to transmit signals between the server 100 and the internet.
In other embodiments, the first and second expansion interfaces 101/201 can be coupled to different kinds of add-on devices. When the second add-on device 22 is coupled to the first expansion interface 101, the identification module 222 outputs the second identification signal. The control module 102 receives the second identification signal through the first pin 1 and outputs the second enable signal through the second pin 2. The enable module 213 receives the second enable signal and activates the function module 224 to operate.
In the embodiment, both of the identification modules 212/222 comprise a signal generator. The first identification has a first frequency. The second identification has a second frequency.
While the disclosure has been described by way of example and in terms of the embodiment, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited thereto. On the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements as would be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the range of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201510380389.1 | Jul 2015 | CN | national |
