Bus addressing systems and methods using repurposed bits

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9892073
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14874817

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Systems and methods for dynamically assigning unique identifiers for devices on a bus using repurposed bits. Dynamically assigned unique identifiers can be dynamically assigned bus addresses. Exemplary methods do not require prior knowledge of the presence of devices on the network, accommodate networks with different numbers and types of devices, and allow for a node addresses as small as the number of devices on the network.

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MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC137 WEST FOREST HILL AVENUE OAK CREEK WI 53154

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • G06F Class
  • 57200 Applications Filed
  • 45873 Patents Issued To-Date
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Conrad, Nathan L Milwaukee, US 1 3

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