Method and system for converting between protocols

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9894424
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15125390

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In an embodiment a protocol converter module for use with a gas transmitter assembly having a gas sensor, a controller, and a detector transceiver housed within an intrinsically safe detector housing is provided. The controller module comprises a converter housing having a converter mount configured to securely mount the converter module to the detector housing. A controller module includes a first converter transceiver, within the converter housing, configured to bi-directionally exchange data with the detector transceiver utilizing a first protocol. The controller module also includes a second converter transceiver, also within the converter housing, configured to bi-directionally exchange data with an external device using a second protocol. The controller module also include, an electronic converter, also within the converter housing, coupled to the first and second converter transceivers and configured to convert the data between the first and second protocols.

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TELEDYNE DETCON INC1049 CAMINO DOS RIOS THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360

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DeBlasio, Nicholas Anthony Monroe, US 7 34
Propst,, Jr Edward R Monroe, US 1 4

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