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System and method for communicating between devices

US5745698A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1996
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/36
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are provided for communicating between devices. A signal is output from a first device. In response to the signal, at least one action is initiated by a second device. An indication is output of whether the second device completed the action and of whether operation of the second device is independent of the first device reoutputting the signal.

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