System for programmed control of signal input and output to and from cable conductors
US7216191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25321
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An input/output module for implementing directions from a controller for sending and receiving signals to and from devices. The input/output module includes a microprocessor for communication with, and receiving programming from the controller. The input/output module further includes device communication connectors, each having number of pins, each pin for interconnection with a cable conductor to a device. The input/output module has an ASIC for each of the pins, providing a controlled interface with the corresponding pin. Each ASIC has interconnection apparatus, selectable by the microprocessor for providing a particular interface with the pin served by the ASIC.
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