Patent ID: 6658474
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method of allocating node identifications (IDs) in a home network system in which a root device, a first device and a second device are interconnected via a network bus, comprising:(a) assigning a first node ID to said first device and sending said first node ID from said root device to said first device; (b) storing, in said root device, node information relating to said first node ID being assigned to said first device; (c) connecting a new device to said network after storing said node information relating to said first node ID; (d) sending connection information from said new device to said root device to inform said root device that said new device has been connected to said network; (e) assigning a new node ID to said new device and sending said new node ID from said root device to said new device without resetting said network bus; (f) storing, in said root device, node information relating to said new node ID being assigned to said new device; and (g) transmitting a recognition signal comprising said new node ID from said new device to said first device and said second device.