A method for hindering a first type of node from becoming an arbitration controller during a tree identification process is described. The method includes sending a first request from a first node to a second node. The response to the first request is delayed by establishing a parent-child relationship...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6145018?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6145018 - Method for hindering some types of nodes from becoming a bus arbitration controller
