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Multiplexed electronic control systems

US5974351A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/0315
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A network monitor in a multiplex control system monitors the condition of the network and individual modules of the system by causing individual modules in the system to generate, at regular time intervals, a unique identifying message and to monitor the identifying messages to individually determine the condition of the system.

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