Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – System configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-17
2008-06-17
Myers, Paul R. (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
System configuring
C709S221000, C370S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07389371
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for preventing loops in a full-duplex bus The method has the acts of: selecting at least two candidates to join said bus; establishing a dominant candidate from one of the candidates; testing for loops in said bus; and joining said dominant candidate is no loop is found in said bus. Alternate embodiments are shown that utilize unique identifiers to facilitate candidate selection and to establish dominance on the bus.
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Hauck Jerrold Von
Whitby-Strevens Colin
Apple Inc.
Gazdzinski & Associates
Myers Paul R.
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