Multi-protocol adapter for in-vehicle and industrial communications networks
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1. A multi-protocol adapter having circuitry and programs for in-vehicle and non-vehicle networks, the adapter comprising:
- simultaneous interaction between the adapter and at least one device using multiple protocols.
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Abstract
An adapter device for providing the user a remote access point for supporting interaction between the device and one or more target devices supporting one or more of several communication protocols for automotive and industrial automation applications employing user-selectable protocols, such as multiplexed communication networks.
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1. A multi-protocol adapter having circuitry and programs for in-vehicle and non-vehicle networks, the adapter comprising:
simultaneous interaction between the adapter and at least one device using multiple protocols. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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4. A multi-protocol adapter having circuitry and programs for in-vehicle and non-vehicle networks, the adapter comprising:
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an integrated CPU having an embedded operating system;
the CPU having simultaneous interaction between at least one multiple device using multiple protocols;
at least one daughter board having interconnect slots;
an interface for interconnection of the at least one daughterboard;
a serial port for diagnostics and system maintenance;
a flash socket for storage of system software;
a slot for connection of a peripheral;
a socket for connection of RAM;
an interface for connection of system RAM;
an interface for connection of mass-storage devices;
a battery for clock and configuration memory backup;
an infrared serial interface; and
a piezoelectric speaker.
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8. A program for use with a multi-protocol adapter for in-vehicle and non-vehicle networks, the program comprising:
a server program handling communications between a source entity and a destination entity. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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