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Data communication network system

US8660149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/40273
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data communication network system which enables an intended unit to determine a start point for a transmission schedule in communication is provided.In a data communication network system in which a plurality of electronic control units perform network communication through a communication line based on a time triggered communication protocol, a control section for previously putting the communication line in a communication inhibited state, and canceling the communication inhibited state at a predetermined time is included, and a predetermined one unit among the plurality of electronic control units transmits a message for synchronization, in a communication time, with the other units thereamong immediately after the communication inhibited state is cancelled.

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