Configuration device for use in a networked communication system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5420572
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08226407

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An apparatus useful in the configuration of communication network. The present invention provides for improved apparatus and techniques for configuration of network nodes. In particular, what is described is a device which may be coupled with each node of a network. When coupled to a node, the device and node cooperate in allowing communication of information identifying the node and the node type to the device. The node identification and type information may then be utilized to reliably complete configuration of a network.

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  • ECHELON CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dolin, Jr Robert A Menlo Park, CA 15 1665
Kagan, Richard S London, GB2 5 510
Riley, Glen M Los Gatos, CA 29 1351
Sinks, Rod G Cupertino, CA 6 301

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