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Control unit for the exchange of data with a peripheral unit, peripheral unit, and method for data exchange

US9501446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2011
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2031

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

Abstract

A control unit is described that has at least one communications interface for the exchange of data with at least one peripheral unit, the communications interface being configured for transmitting synchronization signals to the peripheral unit in a first, synchronous operating mode. The communications interface is configured to change a time interval between two successive synchronization signals.

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