Apparatus and method for sharing data among multiple terminal devices
US8438239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0869
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for propagating data between multiple terminal devices includes determining the functional operability of a plurality of devices to assess which devices are properly configured. If a device is properly configured, operating the device in a transmit-mode to transmit functional operability data. If a device is not properly configured, operating the device in a receive-mode to receive the functional operability data. Coupling a transmitting device and at least one receiving device to a plurality of ports that are operably connected together so that the transmitting device and receiving device share the functional operability data.
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