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Device for transmitting information between a plurality of elements of an automobile vehicle, and a central information processing unit

US5046041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1988
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/0841
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Device in which some elements perform functions having high priority access characteristics and other elements perform functions having low priority access characteristics, wherein the central information processing unit comprises a microprocessor assembly connected to first protocol control means connected through multiplexing means to first information input/output means connected to low priority access buses to which are connected the elements having low priority access characteristics, and the microprocessor assembly is connected to second protocol control means connected to second information input/output means connected to a high priority access bus to which are connected the elements having high priority access characteristics.

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