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Method and apparatus for bit level network data multiplexing

US6944176B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2000
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/4026
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for data table multiplexing on a serial multiplex data (bit level) system is described. The present invention combines the benefits of previous systems with the capability to transfer large tables of data. The method used to transfer this data is a software data multiplexing protocol that utilizes the previous physical layer protocol and is capable of coexisting with previous systems. Multiple bit addresses are assigned functions such as address, data, and error detection. This establishes a data transfer frame that is used to multiplex data between a host and a module. Communication to and from the host is accomplished through the register map. The register map contains module setup information, software configuration settings, raw data, or summary data.

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