Detection method of bus termination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5939997
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08739874

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A system for detecting whether a bus used to connect units in an in-flight entertainment system is properly terminated. A detection circuit generates a bus termination signal when a terminating cap properly terminates the bus. Prior to installation of the terminating cap, a bus coupling contact of the detection circuit is maintained in a logic high or asserted state. A detection loop in the terminating cap grounds or deasserts the bus coupling contact when the terminating cap is properly installed. A microcontroller determines whether the bus coupling contact is grounded and signals a managing unit of the condition. The managing unit may display an appropriate error message to notify service personnel of the improper termination.

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SONY CORPORATION1-7-1 KONAN MINATO-KU TOKYO 1080075 ?1080075
SONY TRAN COM INCSHINGAWA-KU 1833 ALTON AVENUE IRVINE CA 92606

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lotocky, Daniel Fullerton, CA 2 37
Sekine, Kazutoyo Irvine, CA 10 292

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