WO2001050681A3 - Method and apparatus for configuring parameters and presenting status in a distributed communications system - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for configuring parameters and presenting status in a distributed communications system

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WO2001050681A3
WO2001050681A3 PCT/US2001/000464 US0100464W WO0150681A3 WO 2001050681 A3 WO2001050681 A3 WO 2001050681A3 US 0100464 W US0100464 W US 0100464W WO 0150681 A3 WO0150681 A3 WO 0150681A3
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distributed communications
light emitting
emitting diode
communications system
status information
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PCT/US2001/000464
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French (fr)
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WO2001050681A2 (en
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Robert W Moses
Gregory J Bartlett
Brian D Karr
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Digital Harmony Technologies I
Robert W Moses
Gregory J Bartlett
Brian D Karr
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Priority to AU29299/01A priority Critical patent/AU2929901A/en
Publication of WO2001050681A2 publication Critical patent/WO2001050681A2/en
Publication of WO2001050681A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001050681A3/en

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H04L12/40—Bus networks
    • H04L12/40052—High-speed IEEE 1394 serial bus
    • H04L12/40078—Bus configuration
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
    • H04L12/40—Bus networks
    • H04L12/40052—High-speed IEEE 1394 serial bus
    • H04L12/40123—Interconnection of computers and peripherals
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/64—Hybrid switching systems

Abstract

A method and apparatus is described for providing a user interface that allows media appliances to establish virtual connections and display status information. A user control combines a momentary push button switch (for inputting user events) with a light emitting diode (for displaying status), called a 'baton control'. Pressing the switch with various patterns inputs configuration information to the device, and the light emitting diode flashes various patterns to indicate status information. The method and apparatus are conformable with various distributed communications interconnect standards, such as the IEEE 1394 'Standard for High Performance Serial Bus.'
PCT/US2001/000464 2000-01-03 2001-01-03 Method and apparatus for configuring parameters and presenting status in a distributed communications system WO2001050681A2 (en)

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US5481750A (en) * 1991-01-17 1996-01-02 Moulinex (Societe Anonyme) Process for allocating addresses to newly connected apparatus in a domestic network controlled by a master controller
EP0967757A2 (en) * 1998-06-16 1999-12-29 Sony Corporation Information processing apparatus and method and computer program for enabling a function change

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5481750A (en) * 1991-01-17 1996-01-02 Moulinex (Societe Anonyme) Process for allocating addresses to newly connected apparatus in a domestic network controlled by a master controller
EP0967757A2 (en) * 1998-06-16 1999-12-29 Sony Corporation Information processing apparatus and method and computer program for enabling a function change

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