Methods and arrangements for configuring functional networks
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Sep 30, 2008
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Apr 24, 2003
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Sep 25, 2002
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Oct 19, 2001
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Methods and arrangements for configuring a functional network of devices are presented. The devices are addressable within a logical network operable on a shared physical bus. According to an exemplary method, a configuration session is established between at least one controlling device and at least one controlled device operable within the logical network. The at least one controlling and controlled devices enter respective time-limited configuration modes for an overlapping period of time to establish the configuration session. Linkage transaction messages are exchanged between the at least one controlled and controlling devices during the configuration session. Configuration information included in the linkage transaction messages is stored in memory of the respective at least one controlled and controlling devices during the configuration session. After configuration of the devices is complete, the at least one controlled and controlling devices functionally operate according to the respective stored configuration information.
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