Bypass switch for an ethernet-type network
First Claim
1. A bypass switch for an Ethernet-type network, the Ethernet-type network including a plurality of Ethernet devices connected to a common communication channel, said bypass switch being associated with a respective one of the plurality of Ethernet devices, said bypass switch being capable to disconnect the respective Ethernet device from the communication channel upon detecting a failure of the respective Ethernet device.
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Abstract
A bypass switch for an Ethernet-type network, the Ethernet-type network including a plurality of Ethernet devices connected to a common communication channel. The bypass switch is associated with a respective one of the plurality of Ethernet devices, and is capable to disconnect the respective Ethernet device from the communication channel upon detecting a failure of the respective Ethernet device.
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22 Claims
- 1. A bypass switch for an Ethernet-type network, the Ethernet-type network including a plurality of Ethernet devices connected to a common communication channel, said bypass switch being associated with a respective one of the plurality of Ethernet devices, said bypass switch being capable to disconnect the respective Ethernet device from the communication channel upon detecting a failure of the respective Ethernet device.
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10. An Ethernet-type network comprising:
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a) a communication channel;
b) a plurality of Ethernet devices connected to said communication channel, said plurality of Ethernet devices capable to exchange information signals via said communication channel;
c) a plurality of bypass switches, each bypass switch being associated with a respective one of said plurality of Ethernet devices, each bypass switch being capable to disconnect said respective Ethernet device from said communication channel upon detecting a failure of said respective Ethernet device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A rail vehicle comprising:
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a) a plurality of cars;
b) an Ethernet-type network enabling communication between said cars, said Ethernet-type network including;
i) a communication channel;
ii) a plurality of Ethernet switches connected to said communication channel for exchanging information signals via said communication channel, each Ethernet switch being provided on a respective one of said plurality of cars;
iii) a plurality of bypass switches, each bypass switch being provided on a respective one of said plurality of cars in association with said respective Ethernet switch, each bypass switch being capable to disconnect said respective Ethernet switch from said communication channel upon detecting a failure of said respective Ethernet switch.
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