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Data processing device having a plurality of state-machine parts

  • US 6,807,601 B2
  • Filed: 09/18/2002
  • Issued: 10/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multi-function device adapted to be connected to a first bus, said multi-function device comprising:

  • a plurality of function parts each of which provides a different function with respect to a signal input through the first bus; and

    a plurality of state-machine parts connected to, and adapted to manage operations of, respective ones of the function parts, wherein each of said state-machine parts is operable independently of the other state-machine parts, such that the function parts managed by the respective state-machine parts can be operated simultaneously, and wherein each state-machine part detects whether an instruction provided on the first bus is provided for the respective function part to which it is connected.

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