Method of constructing network topology and interface circuit
US7317690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface circuit that can disconnect a loop connection among nodes. The interface circuit includes ports, which are connected to bus cables, a state machine and a port controller, which is connected to the ports and the state machine. The state machine determines that a loop connection exists when a process in a predetermined state has been stacked for a predetermined time. When a loop connection exists, the port controller electrically disconnects a port on the loop.
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