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Current-based contention detection and handling system

  • US 5,941,997 A
  • Filed: 04/10/1997
  • Issued: 08/24/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for detecting and handling excessive current resulting from contending subsystems among a plurality of communicating subsystems utilizing a plurality of communication connections, comprising:

  • a communications driver integral to each subsystem for providing subsystem communication over said communication connections;

    a current sensor device integral to each subsystem for detecting excessive current applied to said communications driver; and

    a subsystem control device coupled to said current sensor for preventing continued excessive current.

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