Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – System configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Myers, Paul R. (Department: 2112)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
System configuring
C709S221000, C370S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06842805
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for preventing loops in a full-duplex bus. One method has the acts of: selecting at least two candidates to join said bus; establishing a dominant candidate from one of said at least two candidates; testing for loops in said bus; and joining said dominant candidate if no loops are found in said bus.Another method has the acts of: selecting a plurality candidates to join said bus; establishing at least one dominant candidate; testing for loops in said bus; and joining said at least one dominant candidate if no loops are found in said bus. Alternative embodiments are shown that utilize unique identifiers to facilitate candidate selection and to establish dominance on the bus.
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Hauck Jerrold V.
Whitby-Strevens Colin
Apple Computer Inc.
Myers Paul R.
Sierra Patent Group Ltd.
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