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Apparatus and method for addressing modules in a system for controlling the release of material

  • US 20090054997A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2008
  • Published: 02/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a token over a token line at a first control module, the first control module configured to control one or more first actuators;

    in response to receiving the token, receiving a first address;

    using the first address for communications over a communication line;

    identifying a second address;

    providing the token over the token line to a second control module, the second control module configured to control one or more second actuators; and

    providing the second address to the second control module in response to the second control module receiving the token.

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