Method and apparatus for an active standby control system on...

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Follansbee, John (Department: 2154)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Having protection or reliability feature

C714S004110, C714S011000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968242

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing an active standby control system comprising the steps of providing a first and second controller, each controller having an operating state. Each controller is operably connected to a network. Assigning a network identifier, i.e., Internet Protocol, Media Access Control address, etc., to each controller and sensing the operating state of each controller. The network identifier of each controller is determined by the operating state of each respective controller.

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