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Network Device Interface For Digitally Interfacing Data Channels To A Controller Via A Network
View pageUS Patent:
6938106, Aug 30, 2005
Filed:
Dec 6, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/728664
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - Bridgeton MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F003/00
G06F015/76
G06F015/76
US Classification:
710 30, 710 33, 712 41
Abstract:
The present invention provides a network device interface and method for digitally connecting a plurality of data channels, such as sensors, actuators, and subsystems, to a controller using a network bus. The network device interface interprets commands and data received from the controller and polls the data channels in accordance with these commands. Specifically, the network device interface receives digital commands and data from the controller, and based on these commands and data, communicates with the data channels to either retrieve data in the case of a sensor or send data to activate an actuator. Data retrieved from the sensor is then converted by the network device interface into digital signals and transmitted back to the controller. In one advantageous embodiment, the network device interface uses a specialized protocol for communicating across the network bus that uses a low-level instruction set and has low overhead for data communication.
System Having A Spread-Spectrum Clock For Further Suppression Of Electromagnetic Emissions In Network Devices Communicating Via A Network Bus
View pageUS Patent:
7010621, Mar 7, 2006
Filed:
Feb 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/076188
Inventors:
Robert L. Calkins - Florissant MO, US
Daniel N. Harres - Belleville IL, US
Daniel W. Konz - Florissant MO, US
Mark D. Rogers - Ballwin MO, US
Daniel N. Harres - Belleville IL, US
Daniel W. Konz - Florissant MO, US
Mark D. Rogers - Ballwin MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709250, 709205, 375130, 375131, 375132, 713400, 713401, 713501, 713502, 713503
Abstract:
A network system includes a network having a network bus, such as unshielded differential twisted-pair wires, electrically connected to a plurality of remote devices, and a network controller for digitally directing transmissions with the remote devices via the network bus. The network system also includes a plurality of network device interface elements adapted to interconnect the network controller with respective remote devices via the network bus. Each network device interface element includes a local oscillator, and is capable of transmitting and receiving messages via the network bus. To at least partially limit electromagnetic emissions from the local oscillator, each network device interface element further includes a spread-spectrum clock. And to further aid in limiting electromagnetic emissions, each network device interface element can further include a suppression assembly.
Network Device Interface For Digitally Interfacing Data Channels To A Controller Via A Network
View pageUS Patent:
7058737, Jun 6, 2006
Filed:
Dec 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/728349
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - Bridgeton MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
710 61, 710 69
Abstract:
The present invention provides a network device interface and method for digitally connecting a plurality of data channels, such as sensors, actuators, and subsystems, to a controller using a network bus. The network device interface interprets commands and data received from the controller and polls the data channels in accordance with these commands. Specifically, the network device interface receives digital commands and data from the controller, and based on these commands and data, communicates with the data channels to either retrieve data in the case of a sensor or send data to activate an actuator. Data retrieved from the sensor is then converted into digital signals and transmitted back to the controller. In one embodiment, the bus controller sends commands and data a defined bit rate, and the network device interface senses this bit rate and sends data back to the bus controller using the defined bit rate.
System And Associated Suppression Assembly For Limiting Electromagnetic Emissions In Network Devices Communicating Via A Network Bus
View pageUS Patent:
7065583, Jun 20, 2006
Filed:
Feb 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/076063
Inventors:
Daniel W. Konz - Florissant MO, US
Mark D. Rogers - Ballwin MO, US
Mark D. Rogers - Ballwin MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 15/16
US Classification:
709237, 709250, 375346
Abstract:
A network system includes a network having a network bus, such as unshielded differential twisted-pair wires, electrically connected to a plurality of remote devices, and a network controller for digitally directing transmissions with the remote devices via the network bus. The network system also includes a plurality of network device interface elements adapted to interconnect the network controller with respective remote devices via the network bus. Each network device interface element is capable of transmitting and receiving messages via the network bus. And to at least partially limit electromagnetic emissions from the respective network device interface element and/or the respective remote device, each network device interface element includes a suppression assembly. Additionally, each network device interface element can include a transceiver and a processing element, with the suppression assembly electrically connected between the transceiver and the network bus.
Network Device Interface For Digitally Interfacing Data Channels To A Controller Via A Network
View pageUS Patent:
7096285, Aug 22, 2006
Filed:
Dec 4, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/727414
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - Bridgeton MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 13/38
US Classification:
710 69, 710 61
Abstract:
The present invention provides a network device interface and method for digitally connecting a plurality of data channels, such as sensors, actuators, and subsystems, to a controller using a network bus. The network device interface interprets commands and data received from the controller and polls the data channels in accordance with these commands. Specifically, the network device interface receives digital commands and data from the controller, and based on these commands and data, communicates with the data channels to either retrieve data in the case of a sensor or send data to activate an actuator. Data retrieved from the sensor is then converted by the network device interface into digital signals and transmitted back to the controller. In one advantageous embodiment, the network device interface is a state machine, such as an ASIC, that operates independent of a processor in communicating with the bus controller and data channels.
Network Device Interface For Digitally Interfacing Data Channels To A Controller A Via Network
View pageUS Patent:
7099965, Aug 29, 2006
Filed:
Dec 5, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/729560
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - Bridgeton MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
710 61, 710 69
Abstract:
The present invention provides a network device interface and method for digitally connecting a plurality of data channels to a controller using a network bus. The network device interface interprets commands and data received from the controller and polls the data channels in accordance with these commands. Specifically, the network device interface receives digital commands and data from the controller, and based on these commands and data, communicates with the data channels to either retrieve data in the case of a sensor or send data to activate an actuator. In one embodiment, the bus controller transmits messages to the network device interface containing a plurality of bits having a value defined by a transition between first and second states in the bits. The network device interface determines timing of the data sequence of the message and uses the determined timing to communicate with the bus controller.
Network Device Interface For Digitally Interfacing Data Channels To A Controller Via A Network
View pageUS Patent:
7277970, Oct 2, 2007
Filed:
Dec 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/726918
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - Bridgeton MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Robert L. Grant - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Hazelwood MO, US
Joseph P. Winkelmann - St. Peters MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 13/38
US Classification:
710 62, 710 69, 710 72
Abstract:
The present invention provides a network device interface and method for digitally connecting a plurality of data channels, such as sensors, actuators, and subsystems, to a controller using a network bus. The network device interface interprets commands and data received from the controller and polls the data channels in accordance with these commands. Specifically, the network device interface receives digital commands and data from the controller, and based on these commands and data, communicates with the data channels to either retrieve data in the case of a sensor or send data to activate an actuator. Data retrieved from the sensor is converted into digital signals and transmitted to the controller. In some embodiments, network device interfaces associated with different data channels coordinate communications with the other interfaces based on either a transition in a command message sent by the bus controller or a synchronous clock signal.
Systems, Methods, And Bus Controllers For Creating An Event Trigger On A Network Bus
View pageUS Patent:
7346719, Mar 18, 2008
Filed:
Apr 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/475454
Inventors:
Philip J. Ellerbrock - St. Peters MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Florissant MO, US
Christian J. Noll - Maryland Heights MO, US
Daniel W. Konz - Florissant MO, US
Christian J. Noll - Maryland Heights MO, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G06F 13/00
G06F 3/00
G06F 3/00
US Classification:
710107, 710 3, 710110, 710 56, 710300, 340541, 340429, 3409322, 709246
Abstract:
The present invention provides systems, methods, and bus controllers () for monitoring an event of interest via a network bus () and creating an asynchronous event trigger on the network bus indicating that the event occurred. Importantly, the systems, methods, and bus controllers () of the present invention use either one or several network devices () that are connected to the network bus () and monitor the occurrence of an event of interest. These network devices () are configure through commands from the bus controller () to indicate on the network bus () typically by a pulse signal, when the event of interest has occurred. The indication from the network device () that the event has occurred is used by the bus controller () and other network devices () on the network bus () to configure timing for commands or to perform desired actions in synchronization with the occurrence of the event of interest.