Multi-protocol adapter for in-vehicle and industrial communications networks
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1. A multi-protocol adapter for communicating with one or more remote computers over any one of a plurality of protocols, the adapter comprising:
- an integrated CPU including an embedded operating system, said operating system including software interface modules and device drivers for one or more of interrogating, monitoring, retrieving data, downloading data, recording data, revising data and performing diagnostics over any one of the plurality of protocols, wherein the operating system is capable of simultaneously communicating with the one or more computers running different protocols; and
a plurality of daughter board interface slots for accepting at least one daughter board interface modules for expanding the protocols of the multi-protocol adapter.
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Abstract
An adapter device for providing the user a remote access point for supporting interaction between the device and one or more target devices supporting one or more of several communication protocols for automotive and industrial automation applications employing user-selectable protocols, such as multiplexed communication networks.
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12 Claims
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1. A multi-protocol adapter for communicating with one or more remote computers over any one of a plurality of protocols, the adapter comprising:
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an integrated CPU including an embedded operating system, said operating system including software interface modules and device drivers for one or more of interrogating, monitoring, retrieving data, downloading data, recording data, revising data and performing diagnostics over any one of the plurality of protocols, wherein the operating system is capable of simultaneously communicating with the one or more computers running different protocols; and a plurality of daughter board interface slots for accepting at least one daughter board interface modules for expanding the protocols of the multi-protocol adapter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A multi-protocol adapter for communicating with one or more remote computers over any one of a plurality of protocols, the adapter comprising:
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an integrated CPU having an embedded operating system, said operating system including software interface modules and device drivers for one or more of interrogating, monitoring, retrieving data, downloading data, recording data, revising data and performing diagnostics over any one of the plurality of protocols, wherein the operating is capable of simultaneously communicating with the one or more computers running different protocols; the CPU having simultaneous interaction between at least one multiple device using multiple protocols; at least one daughter board having interconnect slots; an interface for interconnection of the at least one daughterboard; a serial port for diagnostics and system maintenance; a flash socket for storage of system software; a slot for connection of a peripheral; a socket for connection of RAM; an interface for connection of system RAM; an interface for connection of mass-storage devices; a battery for clock and configuration memory backup; an infrared serial interface; and a piezoelectric speaker.
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