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Collision avoidance method for home automation devices using an ethernet hub

  • US 20030014535A1
  • Filed: 07/16/2001
  • Published: 01/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for collision avoidance in Ethernet networks, the method comprising the following steps:

  • Having a network with a plurality of control devices;

    Having all control devices management functions executed by a computer means;

    Sending a broadcast message to all of the control devices; and

    Having said control devices response to said broadcast message on an unique time delay.

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