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Information processor and control network system

US9148297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2011
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/437
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An information processor capable of ensuring time synchronization accuracy, ensuring EtherCAT command consistency, and easily developing the software based on a 2-port configuration even when a communication path error occurs includes: an arithmetic section; at least two communication sections each including a transmission section and a reception section; and a redundant communication control section that controls a communication path between the arithmetic section and the communication section. The redundant communication control section includes: a communication path state determination section that determines a network path state; and a redundant path switching section that switches connection between the arithmetic section and at least two communication sections.

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