Method and apparatus for loop breaking in a data bus
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Jun 17, 2008
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Nov 1, 2007
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Mar 19, 2007
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Nov 5, 1999
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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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