Pointbus architecture and automatic sequential addressing protocol
US7412530B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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