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Power fault detection system for a communication bus

  • US 6,881,106 B1
  • Filed: 10/27/2003
  • Issued: 04/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of monitoring a communication bus, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a source of electrical power connected in electrical communication with said bus at a first location;

    measuring a first voltage potential at said first location of said bus;

    measuring a second voltage potential at a second location of said bus;

    comparing said first and second voltage potentials; and

    determining an operation condition of said bus as a function of a differential between said first and second voltage potentials.

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