Methods and apparatus for setting the address of a module using a clock
US9213396B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0052
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a module is disclosed. The method includes determining a voltage between an I2C clock connection and a ground connection, setting a module communication address based on the determined voltage, receiving via the I2C clock connection and the I2C data connection a first command addressed to the module communication address, and responding to the first command. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
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