Patent ID: 8316170
Filing Date: 2012-11-20
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. Method for transmitting data via network nodes of a particular network, comprising the steps of: a) coupling the network nodes to a respective number of coupled end devices via a bus having a transmission line and a receiving line in an interlinked arrangement; b) providing a first number of first frames which are defined in accordance with the particular network and each comprise at least safety-related data and audio data; c) providing a second number of second frames which are defined in accordance with the particular network and each comprise non-safety-related data; and d) transmitting the provided first frames and the provided second frames via the bus in a predetermined sequence, a respective time interval between two respective first frames transmitted via the transmission line and two respective first frames transmitted via the receiving line being set as a function of a determined sampling rate of the audio data by the coupled end devices, and at least one respective second frame being transmitted via the transmission line and via the receiving line within the respective time interval.