Bus control module for improving legacy support

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods are provided for expanding an interface to a computer. According to one aspect, a device is provided, including a backplane and at least one expansion card. The backplane includes at least one expansion slot and an upstream connector for connecting with the computer. The expansion card is adapted for coupling with the expansion slot. The expansion card includes at least one port to provide an interface with the computer. According to one aspect, an apparatus is provided, including a control module, a hub coupled to the control module and adapted for providing USB/USB+ outputs, and an external functions unit coupled to the hub and adapted for providing outputs.

1 . A device, comprising: 
 a backplane with at least one expansion slot and with an upstream connector for connecting with a computer; and    at least one expansion card for coupling with the expansion slot, the expansion card including at least one port to provide an interface with the computer.    
     
     
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