Universal Serial Bus

USB Universal Serial Bus (an interface to couple external devices to computers)... 

If parallel communications are similar to taking the interstate, then serial communications are similar to taking a country road. In serial communications, each bit of data is sent one after another (single file, if you will) down one wire, and returns on a different wire in the same cable. There are three main types of serial interfaces available today Standard serial. Universal Serial Bus (USB), and FireWire. 

Most computers built after 1997 have one or two flat ports in place of one DB-9 serial port. These ports are Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and they are used for connecting multiple (up to 127) peripherals to one computer through a single port (and use of multi-port peripheral hubs ). USB supports data transfer rates as high as 1.5MBps. Additionally, USB cables can be a maximum length of 5 meters. 

When we say communication types, we re actually talking about the hardware technologies involved in getting the printed information from the computer to the printer. There are four major types serial, parallel. Universal Serial Bus (USB), and network. 

The most popular type of printer interface as this book is being written is the Universal Serial Bus (USB). It is actually the most popular interface for just about every peripheral. The convenience for printers is that it has a higher transfer rate than either serial or parallel and it automatically recognizes new devices. 

Which of the following is not an advantage of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer interface ... 

With this is mind, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology was created. It has actually been around for quite some time, but it did not become popular until Microsoft included USB support in Windows 95 Second Edition. 

Sound, video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers... 

In the last few years, a high-speed bus has been developed specifically for peripherals. That bus is the Universal Serial Bus, or USB. The serial bus could only connect a maximum of two external devices to a PC. USB, on the other hand, can connect a maximum of 127 external devices. Also, USB is a much more flexible peripheral bus than either serial or parallel. USB supports connections to printers, scanners, and many other input devices (such as joysticks and mice). 

The Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a relatively new connection device. Which of the following are characteristics of USB ... 

D. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connects up to 127 external devices, supports most peripherals (including printers, scanners, digital cameras, mice, etc), and provides a high data transfer rate. 

USB Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. A technology used to connect peripheral devices to a computer. Each USB channel will support 127 devices and has a total transfer rate of up to 12MBps. 

Windows 98 The home PC operating system released by Microsoft, as the successor to their popular Windows 95 operating system. Basically the same as Windows 95, it offers a few improvements. For example, Windows 98 improves upon the basic look and feel of Windows 95 with a browser-Hke interface. It also contains bug-fixes and can support two monitors simultaneously. In addition to new interface features, it includes support for new hardware, including Universal Serial Bus devices. 

One only needs to look at the examples of plug play simplicity provided by the universal serial bus (USB) and modem Ethernet networks in personal computers to realize that technology exists that could make the NeSSI vision a reality. However, that is not to say that an off-the-shelf solution exists. The NeSSI group has been working on defining and evaluating solutions that would fit into the somewhat unique constraints imposed by the chemical and petrochemical processing industries that are the main consumers for NeSSI systems. 

USB drive In general, any storage device that can be attached to a computer through a special type of connection (universal serial bus connection). The term is particularly used for small portable storage devices typically sealed in plastic. Their physical size is reflected in the various names for this type of... 

A recent trend in PCs is towards legacy-free systems, which ultimately will lead to a loss of internal expansion slots. Introduction of standardized, high-speed communication ports compensates this loss. Importantly, test equipment will not be restricted for use with specific hardware or operating systems (such as plug-in data-acquisition boards). The Universal Serial Bus, USB, and IEEE-1394 (FireWire) are examples of low- (1.5-12 Mb s" ) and high-speed (up to 400Mbs ), respectively, serial communication busses that are available on modern PCs [20]. These... 

RFID middleware contributes a major portion of RFID investment. Many vendors supply RFID middleware, and the cost can vary depending upon the capabilities of the middleware. Usually factors that contribute to cost include complexity of the application and the number of places the middleware would be installed. Apart from the middleware, the companies should also consider the cost of edge servers, which are normally deployed in the warehouse, distribution center, or production facility. The edge servers are simple servers, which are connected to the RFID reader using a universal serial bus (USB) port. 

In the experiments, several aspects of the actuators were tested as a part of the evaluation. As depicted in Fig. 7.18, the experimental setup was designed to measure the linear motion of the actuator. A load on the output shaft of the actuator can verify the output force. The displacement of the actuator was measured with a laser displacement sensor (LK-081 Keyence) and the data were collected in a computer via a Universal Serial Bus (USB). 

A fuel cell system often has interfaces for connecting to a computer or to other electronic monitoring or controlling devices, and at least one port is for connecting to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) for data transfer or other purposes. 

Meanwhile, numerous medical device companies are adding communication capabilities into their existing products. Examples are BP meters, blood glucose meters, heart-rate (HR) monitors, thermometers, and spirometers with universal serial bus (USB), Bluetooth, and/or Wi-Fi connectivity. In a typical usage scenario, the mobile phone or Wi-Fi access... 

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