Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Ferris, Derrick W (Department: 2463)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07940673
ABSTRACT:
A Virtual Electrical and Electronic Device Interface and Management System (VEEDIMS) is provided. In one example, the VEEDIMS includes a backbone network formed by cables that are configured to simultaneously carry digital data and power. A controller is coupled to the backbone network and configured to execute control instructions. A plurality of modules are coupled to the controller via the backbone network and receive data and power via the backbone network. The modules receive control signals from the controller based on the control instructions. At least one device is coupled to one of the modules via a direct input/output (I/O) interface positioned in the module. A device specific driver contained in the module provides a communications interface between the device and a generic VEEDIMS controller driver in the controller.
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Ballard Claudio R.
Sargent Andrew P.
Seward Jeffrey N.
Ferris Derrick W
Howison & Arnott , L.L.P.
Veedims, LLC
Yeung Mang
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