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Method and system for using a new bus identifier resulting from a bus topology change

US6647446B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2000
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/24
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and system for using a new bus identifier in an interconnect, and the interconnect including a plurality of nodes and at least one bus bridge. A configuration change is determined on the first bus connected to the plurality of nodes. Each node has a corresponding bus identifier. A new bus identifier is assigned for each node having a changed state if a configuration change is determined on the first bus.

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