Patent ID: 6425030
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A device for controlling a bus, the device comprising:a three position switch, the three position switch comprising a first input, a second input, a third input, and an output connectable to a bus; an energy receiving means connected to the first input, the second input, and the output; and a data switch connected intermediate the second input and a null potential, the data switch having an open position and a closed position; wherein the third input is connected to the null potential, and wherein a pause signal can be applied at the output responsive to the three position switch being in the third position, and wherein a first data bit can be applied at the output responsive to both the three position switch being in the second position and the data switch being in the open position, and wherein a second data bit is applied at the output responsive to both the three position switch being in the second position and the data switch being in the closed position, and wherein a synchronizing signal is applied at the output responsive to the three position switch being in the third position.