Patent ID: 6434646
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A signal distribution system comprising:a plurality of functional units, each of which is intended to receive data from at least one but not all of the other functional units according to a predetermined data distribution pattern; a bus system comprised of a plurality of independent division buses, with the individual functional units being connected to the division buses according to the predetermined data distribution pattern and predetermined input/output signals directions of each one of said plurality of functional units; a bus signal distribution unit operable to connect output signals from the functional units to the division buses according to the predetermined data distribution pattern and predetermined input/output signals directions of each one of said plurality of functional units, whereby a signal received from a transmission source functional unit may be delivered to the intended destination functional unit through the division bus to which the destination functional unit is connected; and a bus control unit operative to control said bus signal distribution unit to select one of said division buses to receive data from the transmission source functional unit according to an address signal received from said transmission source functional unit, and to transmit the received bus signal to said transmission destination functional unit through the selected division bus.