US Patent No: 7,424,031

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Local area network of serial intelligent cells

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Abstract

A serial intelligent cell (SIC) and a connection topology for local area networks using Electrically-conducting media. A local area network can be configured from a plurality of SIC's interconnected so that all communications between two adjacent SIC's is both point-to-point and bidirectional. Each SIC can be connected to one or more other SIC's to allow redundant communication paths. Communications in different areas of a SIC network are independent of one another, so that, unlike current bus topology and star topology, there is no fundamental limit on the size or extent of a SIC network. Each SIC can optionally be connected to one or more data terminals, computers, telephones, sensors, actuators, etc., to facilitate interconnectivity among such devices. Networks according to the present invention can be configured for a variety of applications, including a local telephone system, remote computer bus extender, multiplexers, PABX/PBX functionality, security systems, and local broadcasting services. The network can use dedicated wiring, as well as existing wiring as the in-house telephone or electrical wiring.

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MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATEDOTTAWA1227

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Binder, Yehuda Hod Hasharon, IL 242 1730

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Patent Citation Ranking

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MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (2)
7,852,874 Local area network of serial intelligent cells 3 2008
8,351,582 Network for telephony and data communication 0 2008
 
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG (1)
7,969,041 System where the number of conductors equals the number of sensors and each of the sensors receives voltages via a different set of two conductors and provides data via the different set of two conductors 0 2009
 
S.T.L. ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES LTD. (1)
7,573,372 Multiple channel ballast and networkable topology and system including power line carrier applications 3 2006

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