Auto-determination of DTE/DCE connection

Details Auto-determination of DTE/DCE connection Auto-determination of DTE/DCE connection

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Hoff, Marc S. (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Performance or efficiency evaluation

C710S305000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06885978

ABSTRACT:
An auto-determination technique detects whether a DTE or DCE is connected to an RS232 port. The port is then automatically configured to interface with the connected equipment.

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