Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Switching a message which includes an address header
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2006-06-13
Ton, Dang (Department: 2668)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Switching a message which includes an address header
C370S402000, C370S244000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07061926
ABSTRACT:
A method and a system is provided for facilitating communication throughout a master/slave network. The network topology includes a transmission cable being operably connected between the network modules. A master module includes a master terminating resistor operably connected to the transmission cable. A slave module includes a slave terminating resistor and a slave switch. The slave terminating resistor is operably connected to the slave switch. A load resistor is operably connected to the transmission cable. The slave switch is operably responsive to the load resistor to generate a terminate enable. The slave switch inserts the slave terminating resistor onto the transmission cable in response to the terminate enable.
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Schneider Automation Inc.
Ton Dang
Tran Phuc
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