| 摘要 |
In a personal computer system, the omnipresent keyboard connection is "souped up" by applying to the connection a known high-speed multiplexed serial connection protocol. Peripheral devices are then incorporated into the keyboard, thereby minimizing cable and desktop clutter while providing a full feature set. Examples of peripheral devices that may be included in the keyboard include a PC Card<TM> or Card Bus<TM> slot, a smart card read/write unit, speakers, microphones, etc. Consumers may thereby be afforded a greater degree of choice, since keyboard models are generally easier than computer models to make, ship, and inventory. |
