Methods and arrangements for configuring functional networks

Details Methods and arrangements for configuring functional networks Methods and arrangements for configuring functional networks

2008-09-30

2008-09-30

Jacobs, Lashonda T (Department: 2157)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

C709S223000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

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10253816

ABSTRACT:
Methods and arrangements for configuring a functional network of devices are presented. The devices are addressable within a logical network operable on a shared physical bus. According to an exemplary method, a configuration session is established between at least one controlling device and at least one controlled device operable within the logical network. The at least one controlling and controlled devices enter respective time-limited configuration modes for an overlapping period of time to establish the configuration session. Linkage transaction messages are exchanged between the at least one controlled and controlling devices during the configuration session. Configuration information included in the linkage transaction messages is stored in memory of the respective at least one controlled and controlling devices during the configuration session. After configuration of the devices is complete, the at least one controlled and controlling devices functionally operate according to the respective stored configuration information.

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