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Serial network architecture for user oriented devices

US4703473A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1986
Grant dateOct 27, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F15/17337
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A serial network architecture is presented which can be used to link user oriented devices together. Network devices are linked together in serial fashion. If data is transmitted serially, an interface between two devices requires only two wires. Additionally, a wire for power and a wire for ground may be added so that each individual network device does not need to have its own power supply.

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