Appeal No. 2003-0553 Page 2
Application No. 09/137,285
In some computer systems, peripheral devices must meet certain requirements
to operate correctly. For example, explains the appellant, peripherals must have
adequate power and cooling to operate with an "enhanced computer system."
Peripherals without such capabilities can impede the operation of the entire system.
(Id.)
Accordingly, the appellant's invention controls whether a particular peripheral
may be connected to a particular computer system. Based on the needs of a particular
computer system, codes may be provided to authorized vendors of peripherals;
peripherals meeting standards and specifications are provided with such a code. When
a user connects a peripheral to a computer system, the code is sent from the former to
the latter. The computer system checks the code to determine whether the peripheral is
an authorized peripheral. If so, communications are allowed. If not, communications
are prevented, and the user is notified that the peripheral cannot be used with the
computer system. (Id. at 12.)
A further understanding of the invention can be achieved by reading the following
claim.
1. A link for connecting a computer system, including a processor,
with a peripheral comprising:
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