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Single pin communication mechanism

US8677145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2009
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device include a power pin, a ground pin, and a communications pin. A communications module receives power from the power pin and utilizes an edge counting communication protocol over the communication pin.

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