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CAN module with jointly utilized components for connecting to multiple CAN buses

  • US 7,010,619 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2001
  • Issued: 03/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A controller area network (CAN) module, comprising:

  • a plurality of sets of storage elements for storing a plurality of sets of data representing different states of the CAN module;

    a first CAN node;

    a second CAN node;

    at least one jointly utilized component of the CAN module having a state represented by the sets of data stored in said sets of storage elements and configured to be connected alternately to one of said first CAN node and said second CAN node; and

    said sets of storage elements containing a first storage element set and a second storage element set, and including a first multiplexer through which said at least one jointly utilized component having a state represented by the sets of data stored in said sets of storage elements can be connected to one of said first storage element set and said second storage element set.

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