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Pointbus architecture and automatic sequential addressing protocol

US7412530B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2004
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A protocol for configuring I/O devices is provided in accordance with the present invention. The protocol includes a first protocol for enabling at least one I/O module to receive network communications, and a second protocol for providing the network communications to the at least one I/O module. The first protocol enables at least one I/O module to enable at least one other I/O module to form an I/O group.

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