摘要 |
A remote host controller (250) includes USB ports (270) and a network interface (255). A processing device (260) in the remote host controller (250) supports an IP stack in communication with a network (180) and drivers (265) in communication with a Universal Serial Bus attached to the USB ports (270). The remote host controller (250) registers with hosts (200) on the network (180). Registered hosts (200) are sent communications regarding attachment and detachment of peripheral devices to/from the remote host controller (250). The registered hosts (200) are selectively configured to be able to communicate with one or more of the peripheral devices. Communications between applications (222) and the peripherals are transparent in that they operate as if directly attached to a USB port on the host computer (200). |