Method and apparatus for dynamic negotiation of protocols
US7054332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Two intelligent nodes are provided with the capability of negotiating a protocol between them so that if the intelligent nodes operate at two different protocols then they can select a protocol appropriate for their communication. Furthermore, the intelligent nodes are provided with a locking shift capability so as to select between codesets that are available within a selected protocol.
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