System and method for monitoring serially-connected devices

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2004-06-28

2008-09-09

Beaulieu, Yonel (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Reexamination Certificate

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07424348

ABSTRACT:
A monitoring system comprising a plurality of devices, each including a shift register and a status register. The plurality of shift registers are coupled in a serial chain. The monitoring engine is configured to receive status information from the shift registers and monitor status of the connected devices. The monitoring engine has the capability to monitor fault and persistence counts for analog and digital artifacts. A method for monitoring a plurality of devices coupled in a serial chain is provided.

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