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Synchronous collapsed ring architecture for real-time signal switching and distribution

US7298975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2001
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/6418
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system includes at least one interconnect hub, connecting the at least one interconnect hub to a plurality of audio connection devices to form a network of audio connection devices with the interconnect hub at the center of the ring. The audio connection devices are connected to each other through the at least one interconnect hub, and data is synchronously transmitted between at least two of the audio connection devices through the at least one interconnect hub.

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